Camp Holloway Veterans Archive 6
Archived November 30, 1999
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Name: Gwen Holloway Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Tampa Florida Time: 1999-11-30 07:48:21 Comments: On behalf of WO Charles E. Holloway, I would like to thank all of you who contributed to this web page and for honoring my father's name. My heart is still leaping with pride after going through each page and seeing how Camp Holloway has served so many service men. I was just 7 years old when my father died. As tragic as his death has been for me and my family, I have always believed he died for his country. Through the years, when I would run across somebody who had served in Viet Nam I would ask them if they ever went through Camp Holloway. Many times they said they had. I have always been proud that it was named after my dad, and felt a connection with anyone who had been through there. I agree with my brother, my father would be proud of you. Thank you so much for your dedicated service to our country, and "Welcome Home!" |
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Name: CSM Charles R. Holloway Website: 204th MI Bn Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Texas Time: 1999-11-30 02:32:14 Comments: On behalf of WO Charles E. Holloway I would like to tell all of you, "Welcome Home!" My Dad would be proud of what is done here. As I toured each and every page my eyes came to tears more than once at both the memory of my father and family, and for the honorable service of so many thousands. For the past twenty six years I have called these soldiers my family and will continue to do so for the remaining years of my life. You have left me with a joy I have sought for a long time. Thank you, all of you, for your service, your honor, and your memories. CSM Charles R. Holloway, son of WO Charles E. Holloway |
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Name: Roy Kauffman Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1999-11-29 01:35:29 Comments: Buddy, Great job on preserving some of our history! I especially enjoyed seeing Camp Holloway in the late years after it grew up. In 1964 there were only about 16 Hueys in one row next to a hard red dirt air strip. Sappers and mortars took about half the Hueys out on two occassions. Security was provided by the ARVN then and they were not overly reliable. Camp Holloway had the only Hueys stationed in the Central Highlands in 1964. Best to ya, Roy Kauffman |
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Name: Harald Hendrichsen Website: Camp Holloway, Pleiku & II Corps Photos Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Portland, Oregon Time: 1999-11-25 12:52:29 Comments: GREAT work, Carl. Thanks for all the time and energy put into this site! Also, I recommend my photos to all Pleiku vets--5 pages, 115 photos. |
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Name: Thom Lancy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Denver Time: 1999-11-22 19:16:02 Comments: My brother, CW2 Paul Lancy, arrived at Camp Holloway in Dec 65. He flew Huey gunships and slicks and received a Purple Heart there. Super web site! |
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Name: SUDI Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-11-21 11:54:24 Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYBODY THAT MAY HAVE KNOWN MY BROTHER. HIS NAME WAS CAPT WALTER R. SPEARE (RICK) HE WAS WITH THE 119TH AHC 52ND CAB. HE WAS A HELICOPTER PILOT AND WAS KILLED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH NEAR PLEIKU 11/11/66. |
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Name: SP4 Larry Jay Mounts Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: kentucky Time: 1999-11-20 17:43:36 Comments: I served in vietnam at camp holloway from sept. 1971 to aug. 1972 my first company was 227th aviation brg. code name chicken man after 6 months we were transfered to 57th aviation brg. gladiators. would like to go back some day for a tour. |
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Name: Mike (shaky) Curran Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Wakefield, MA Time: 1999-11-19 17:27:15 Comments: Thanks for this wonderful creation - I'm one of the old holdouts of this modern age but thanks to my old Camp Holloway friend Bob (Doc) Kilpatrick I surrendered. I served with the 119th from 7/68-7/69 and I was the company sparky that, on occasion' would disappear with Doc as his gunner or with anyone else that would have me. I have been in touch with Jake(no job), crazy Davey Silk,Mixer and of course Doc.I don't Know about anybody else but the memory is fading fast so if you recall anything jump on!!!! Thanks again and happy hunting. |
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Name: H P Williams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: louisiana Time: 1999-11-16 11:45:43 Comments: Stationed on artillery hill 68-69. Flew oh6's for the artillery. call sign Sundown 283 |
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Name: Milt Raymond Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Cape Neddick, Maine Time: 1999-11-14 16:00:59 Comments: I served as a door gunner on Avenger 533. All that may read this, I am glad that you made it back alive. This has always been a difficult week for me because my best friend Mark W. Burchard, was KIA. A Toast! Old horses are the best to ride, Old books are the best to read, Old wood is the best to burn, Old friends are the best to have, Gil Favor, Trail Boss (Rawhide) |
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Name: SFC Sam Jepson, USA (Retired) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Silver Springs, Nevada Time: 1999-11-14 09:47:31 Comments: I have some b/w photos of Holloway in the '66 - '67 era. I was NCOIC of Avionics Detachment. Great Site. Keep the memories alive. |
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Name: Gary Wright Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Bakersfield, CA Time: 1999-11-14 01:58:49 Comments: Recently found this site. As many of you remember, we spent many nights on the perimeter from 8/68 - 8/69 after working on the flight line in the 119th hanger. Some of you WO's may remember me as the one who tuned up or changed out your engine. It's good to see and hear something from the past. |
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Name: Tom Newton Website: Hahn Air Force Base, Germany. Home of the 50th Air Police K- Referred by: Military Control Webring From: Pawtucket, Rhode Island Time: 1999-11-13 23:11:23 Comments: Real nice site, a good read! As you might have guess, I was a K-9 handler, served 1960 thru 1964, at Hahn AFB, Germany during the 'Cold War' period. Here at the 50th, we're looking for all former K-9 handlers, who served from 1960 to 1965, for a reunion. Hey guys, it's time to come home! |
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Name: Jim Pope Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: santa cruz, ca. Time: 1999-11-12 19:28:19 Comments: was crew chief with B co. 4th Avn Bn (Gambler Guns) fall 66 to spring 67 at 4thDiv base camp (Camp Enari). Flew into Holloway from Cam Ranh in Oct. 66 on a Caribou (leaking oil all over the PSP!) Looking for guys from B co. or A co. 4th div. 66 - 67. |
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Name: Mr.Gene Covey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Everett,Wash Time: 1999-11-12 16:22:46 Comments: CIV. 601st from Sept of 70 till March 1971. Transferred to 361st AWC, was there until late Aug of 72. I traveled extensively in Vietnam. Would like to locate Steve Stephenson out of Dallas, FortWorth area, or anyone else. |
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Name: William F. Baker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Modesto, Ca Time: 1999-11-11 20:50:18 Comments: Looking to find personnel D troop 7th/17th Cav Dec 70 to Dec 71 Camp Holloway. Welcome Home guys. |
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Name: Terry Racine Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Midlothian,Ill Time: 1999-11-11 18:57:14 Comments: Welcome Home and to the Vets of the 119th AHC, you guys are the best!!!! Lost my Brother, SP5 Frank Racine in the Battle of Pleime, Oct20,65 Looking for all who may have known him. Please contact me. Terry Racine |
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Name: david holskil Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Hawaii Time: 1999-11-10 23:11:16 Comments: Great site guys, was with 170th ahc Dec 65 to Dec 66. We had a bunch of great and crazy guys during that time. Kind of missed the bunch. |
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Name: Peter J. Bianchi Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Scottdale Pa. Time: 1999-11-09 10:20:12 Comments: I was stationed with A Co. 501st Avn Battalion at Bien Hoa Air Force Base. I flew gunner on a U.S. Army UH1B Huey. Our call sign was Rattlers. |
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Name: Howard M. Aison Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Amsterdam, New York Time: 1999-11-08 21:20:42 Comments: it brings back memories |
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Name: A. P. Andrews Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Little Rock, Arkansas Time: 1999-11-03 12:28:05 Comments: Visited Holloway many times May 70-May 71. I was Air Force E-7, stationed on Tropo Hill (the one with all the huge billboard antennas) with the Defense Communications Agency. Welcome home, brothers. |
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Name: Mike Werner Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: MISHAWAKA, IN Time: 1999-10-30 20:14:31 Comments: I was with the 52 nd Inf from 8-68 to 5-70. Made some good friends over there if you know me drop a line. |
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Name: Everett S. Pace Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-10-30 11:37:16 Comments: I was with the 2nd of the 8th Cav in 1965 and we work out of Camp Holloway. Some of you may know or may not know that you guys were the first people we saw who had jungle boots, in fact I sent a patrol into your base camp and stole about 30 pair of boots so that my guys could have something to wear and protect their feet. it seem that our supply lines did not have enough boots for the grunts. In case one of the readers of this was one of the unlucky ones that lost a pair of boots. may I offer a belated thank you for donating them for a good cause. |
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Name: Dave Sullivan Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Brownsboro, AL Time: 1999-10-27 21:59:51 Comments: I have a question. Just received the "Dragonflight" from Vern Gano. I recognize all the units but can't remember if the 355th was assigned or attached to the battalion. I arrived Camp Holloway July of 1968. In Sept. the company headquarters moved to the Coast with the 268th Bn. I moved with it but returned in January as the Platoon Leader of the Platoon that stayed there and DEROSed in July at the end of regular tour. Just wondering why the 355th doesn't show up as part of the Bn. Memory says we were assigned for awhile. Also can I change my mailing address on line? Thanks Dave Sullivan |
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Name: Jack Thomas Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Frederick, Maryland Time: 1999-10-24 21:33:20 Comments: I was group chaplain for 17th Combat Aviation Group during 1970-71 (my second RVN tour). Group HQ was at Artillery Hill when I arrived. Soon thereafter we closed down Artillery Hill and moved the group HQ to Camp Holloway. I replaced the 52nd CAB chaplain when he rotated home and his position was not refilled. 17th Group and 52nd CAB coexisted, and I was the Holloway chaplain. To my knowledge, no chaplain was assigned to Holloway after I left. I imagine chaplains flew in from down country to provide services. Before I left to come home, there was a major NVA advance against Kontum, and I ministered to many hurt and wounded troopers from the helicopter companies while they were being treated at 17th Evac Hospital. We also had rockets into Holloway during this offensive phase, and zappers got into the amunition dump and created trouble. I, fortunately, was not wounded during two tours in RVN, except spiritually and emotionally, as everyone else. |
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Name: Bill E. Ryerson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Conway, Ark. Time: 1999-10-23 08:14:40 Comments: Hello!! Everyone, I have been on this site before but never thought to leave a message. I don't know why. I guess it's kind of hard for someone to locate you after all the years. I was at Camp Holloway back in 1970 -1971. I was the mortar Plt. SSgt. at that time , in charge of the Camp Holloway security. My next in command was Rich Valentini he was a Sgt. and my right hand man . I just found his message posted on this site last week. I sent him a E-mail and he already got back to me . What a site. We had a lot of good times together and a bunch of parties. The motar plt. was at the end of the run way . Right on the fence line. Still can remember replotting all fire missions around base camp. Everyone thought it was in-coming rounds. We got the rounds within 100 yards of the fence line . I do remember it shook up my company as our company was right on the fence line, which was D Troop 7/17 cav. Now 53 and still in good health. A little late but wecome home to all. Bill E. Ryerson Sr. P.S. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Captain (then) Authur H. Trujillo , he was my company commander, we were prtety close. I still have alot of pictures of him and I together. Would appreciate any help. Thank's again, Bill |
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Name: Tom Nesbitt Website: Tom Nesbitt's Vietnam Home Page Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Cordele, GA (S.W. GA) Time: 1999-10-21 18:30:47 Comments: Carl, Keep up the good work. Tom Nesbitt COWBOY 16 335th AHC 114th AHC 346th AVN Det (Div) 1970-71 RVN |
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Name: Charles K. Hilgert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Houston , Texas Time: 1999-10-21 15:01:31 Comments: Great site. I was with the 604th/189th AHC 67/68. Worked with Major Caldwel and Mr.Basket in maintaince office and flew test flites and missions. |
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Name: Bob Kilpatrick Website: Referred by: From VHFCN Site From: Hartford CT Time: 1999-10-19 22:35:32 Comments: Anybody who remembers anything about the "Task Force Alpha" extraction "along the border" in late April or early May 1969, I'd sure like to hear from you. Still trying to find out what we did... |
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Name: Ted Suwalkowski Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-10-19 20:08:19 Comments: Served 1969-1970, Pleiku and Anke, 7/17th Helicopters |
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Name: DAVID E FULTONBERGER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: BALTIMORE MARYLAND Time: 1999-10-17 22:43:44 Comments: SERVED AT CAMP HOLLOWAY FROM 68-71 CRASH AND RESCUE LOOKING FOR BUDDIES I SERVED WITH E-MAIL ME MY ADDRESS IS DEF42947@aol.com |
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Name: Michael Baggett Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Time: 1999-10-09 20:00:51 Comments: My brother, Robert L Baggett served with the killer crocs as a crew chief/gunner in the late 60's, early 70s. He was killed about 8 years ago in an industrial accident. Does anyone remember Bob, or have any pictures of him to share with us? Please & thanks, Michael Baggett |
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Name: Paul Hoisington Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Sugar Land, Texas Time: 1999-10-05 22:17:29 Comments: Brings back a flood of memories. Was with 43rd/A Co. 68-69. 31 years was a long time ago - but seems like yesterday. Paul |
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Name: Earl Baldwin Website: 155th AHC Home Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Massachusetts Time: 1999-10-05 20:39:59 Comments: Very nice site. Enjoyed my visit. 155th AHC http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/quarters/1517/ |
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Name: Richard G. Shortridge, USAF Ret Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Walla Walla, Wa Time: 1999-10-04 16:58:17 Comments: Served as AF FAC out of Pleiku 1965-66. Did much of my work with the Army. Extensive participation in the battle of Plei Me. |
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Name: Terry Halladey Website: IRBFLYING Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Melbourne, Fl. Time: 1999-10-02 00:04:43 Comments: I arrived in RVN with the 4th Inf. Div. via troop ship the USNS John Pope in Sept 66. I was transfered to the 119th AHC about Nov. 66. I was a crewchief in the yellow flight, 1st platoon. My A/C was 529 (I think) then later 671. I would love to hear from anyone who served in the 119th during this period. I have blocked this time for many years and now have trouble remembering the names of those I served with. Any help is appreciated. email me at irbflying@yahoo.com |
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Name: Roger A. Greenan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: St. Paul, MN Time: 1999-10-01 10:42:35 Comments: I was there in 64 & 65. Hello to all who played in the mud. |
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Name: sp4 edward raleigh 1964 to1965 Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: fort pierce florida Time: 1999-09-29 21:43:50 Comments: brings back too many memories |
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Name: Frank Zitzman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New Jersey Time: 1999-09-24 20:05:14 Comments: 2/17 Field Artillery, An Khe 1968-1969 Spc. 4, A Battery |
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Name: Greg Hutson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Hayward, CA Time: 1999-09-23 20:00:06 Comments: Great site, enjoyed reading the commentary. With 57th AHC, Team Cougar, Mar-Nov 72. Call sign: "Cougar 54". Flew the nighthawk ship, Cougar's Revenge. Was flying peter"p" on Revenge the night J. P. Vann went down, CW2 Rod Enko was the Revenge AC that night. Others in Team Cougar were Wayne Waersch, Wayne Simmons, Nick Harrington, Raul Archmbault, Wayne (?) Gordon, Del Deckard, and Cpt. Mac Donald. CE's were Bob Imboden, Jerry Stephens, and Bob Terry. Thanks for the memory. |
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Name: Gary Kozdron Website: Sgt Koz Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Chicago Time: 1999-09-23 10:05:49 Comments: Great Site, thanks for keeping the candle burning. Served with Bravo, 1st Bn, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 503rd Infantry, 69-70. |
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Name: charles faulk Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: new jersey Time: 1999-09-23 08:42:14 Comments: i was in pleiku during the easter offensive in 1972.i was with 146 signal co,where the medivac hosp was located.i know that we were hit alot and im trying to get as much info for my claim by finding others that were there during that time.i left to come back to the world in may of 1972.so,i would love to hear from anyone that was there around that time. |
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Name: R.R. Bob Taylor Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-09-21 09:32:59 Comments: I was in the 119th and 545th TC det as a pilot,from Dec 66 to the end of Nov 67. You have done an outstanding job on the site. Bob |
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Name: WILLIE W. MAHAN Website: Referred by: From VHFCN Site From: De Soto,TX Time: 1999-09-16 21:48:40 Comments: I WAS WITH THE 119th AHC IN 66-67 BLUE FLIGHT OR 2ndFLIGHT PLT. MY PILOTS WAS MR. C. BERRYHILL AND MR. C. BERGER. I JOINED THE TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IN 1970 AND I'AM STILL IN. I'AM THE FIRST SGT. OF A UH-60L BLACKHAWK UNIT. AND I WORK FULL TIME FOR THE GUARD ON CH-47D CHINOOK'S IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT WAS IN THE 119TH AT THE SAME TIME I WAS SEND ME AN E-MAIL. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A LOT OF CREW CHIEF'S AND PILOT'S. GREAT SITE WILLIE W. MAHAN, 1SG, AVN,TXARNG |
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Name: JACK PETERSON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CASPER WY. Time: 1999-09-14 13:49:57 Comments: SERVED WITH 1ST/14TH INF FOR ABOUT 1 MO. 1/70 |
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Name: Bill Comrey Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: your neighbor at 43rd Signal HHQ on Tropo Hill, Pleiku Time: 1999-09-14 12:44:23 Comments: I just found your Camp Holloway web page while searching for an old Vietnam buddy. I was an Aviation Tech Supply Sergeant with the 43rd Signal HHQ on Tropo Hill at Pleiku. You might remember our site by those ugly 100 tall microwave signal towers northwest of Pleiku AFB. I just wanted to say THANK YOU to the doctors and nurses that cared for my cousin who was wounded while serving with the 4th Infantry in Kontum. I visited my cousin while he rested at the 71st Evac Hospital during the Fall of 1968. Both of us are doing fine living and loving life in Pennsylvania. On behalf of my cousin, thank you for a job well done.... Bill Comrey of Harrisburg, PA |
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Name: Wayne Mattingly Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Anchorage, Alaska Time: 1999-09-09 10:41:46 Comments: I just found out about this site from a good friend that I served with while stationed in Pleiku 71-72. We were with the 604th Trans. Company at Camp Holloway....wow could I be that old.... |
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Name: RAY CARLSON Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Victor, MT Time: 1999-09-08 15:08:57 Comments: Served with 119th Avn Co Nov 1963 thru Nov 1964 as a Section Leader thru Company CO. |
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Name: michael epperson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: cabot, arkansas Time: 1999-09-07 18:54:21 Comments: Pleiku A.F.B. from Feb 1967 to Sept 1968. You have a very good site. Thanks |
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Name: Donald Gage Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Orlando, Florida Time: 1999-09-06 20:23:12 Comments: Any one serving with Donald Gage e-mail me. I was in the 119th Avn Co 69-70 & 1st Inf Div, A Co 1st Avn Bn & 16th Inf, 1st Inf Div. |
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Name: Jerry W. Simpson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Corvallis, Montana Time: 1999-09-06 17:21:09 Comments: I served as a member of the 81st Trans and the 119th Avn Co from January 1963 to January 1964. I flew both Ch-21Cs and UH-1Bs. |
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Name: DAVID E. FULTONBERGER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: BALTIMORE, MD Time: 1999-09-03 23:22:26 Comments: I WAS AT CAMP HOLLOWAY AT THE CRASH AND RESCUE STATION IN 1968 TO 1971 |
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Name: Glenn Bennett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: The Midlands, England Time: 1999-09-03 12:58:16 Comments: We are a Vietnam War Living History Association here in England who represent the 1st Cav Div and the 71st Evac Hosp. If any medics, nurses or orderlies would like to talk to us we would be deeply honored. |
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Name: Steven Bartman Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Phoeniz AZ Time: 1999-09-02 15:39:00 Comments: My name is Steven Bartman II. I believe from reading my uncle's letters home that he was a part of the Flying Dragons. He was a Door Gunner and was Killed Jan 08 1969. If anyone has any information or knew him please forward it on. I would like to know more about him and what he went through. Thank-you Sgt Steven Bartman |
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Name: Bill Hawkinberry Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Fairfield, PA (outside Gettysburg) Time: 1999-08-30 18:49:20 Comments: Served as 17th Avn Gp Personnel Officer Dec 70 to Dec 71. |
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Name: T. Holcomb Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: IL. Time: 1999-08-27 16:41:18 Comments: I am looking for information for my cousin, who is a Vietnam Veteran suffering from PTSD. Does anyone out there remember the full names of the Battalion Commanders, in order of thier command, 52nd Cab, Camp Holloway, from Jul 71 to Nov 71? He needs these names desperately, and I am sure there is someone out there who atleast remembers one name, and someone else who may know another one. Please help a fellow Vet, he needs you all. Email me at tagh@shawneelink.net Thanks to all of you. |
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Name: Bohannon, Calvin D. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Baytown, Texas Time: 1999-08-23 13:49:59 Comments: Someone put me on the Dragonflight mailing list. I was surprised when I received your news letter August 13th and am excited to know your planing the non-reunion in October. I hope to be there to meet others who served. I was with the 119th AHC during 66 & 67. I crewed for Mj. "Big Ed" Edwards in November 66 then TDY for Col. Maar at the 17th Group durng the Months of December and January and for Mj. Nelson, our company comander, May through October of 67. Thanks Again for the letter. |
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Name: John P Price Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Eugene Or Time: 1999-08-22 16:46:08 Comments: I'm looking for anyone knowing Larry Baker he served with the 119th 63-64 he asked me to try and find anyone who knew him/ thanks and welcome home. |
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