Sellersburg, IN 47172 I would like to find platoon members with me during Tet 68. Blackshear GA 31516 He was some character! Ellsworth, WI 54011-9132 Hoi An days were long, cold, wet and filthy, often uneventful, even downright boring. 4108 Gualt Avenue South [emailprotected], Resch,Dale Dong Tam Rach Kien 9/68 7/69 [emailprotected] 7351 N 4th street Auger, Kim 4th Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 9/67 Route 538, a narrow, old and crumbling paved road, carried the main flow of military and civilian traffic between Highway One and the city of Hoi An, the primary supply route for the Marines of 1/5.Command stayed stable during the months of October, November and December, with Lt. Col. O. W. Van Den Berg, Jr. remaining at the battalion helm after taking command from Lt. Col. Pete Highpockets Hilgartner, in late September. Although the results of this battle were initially badly mis-reported, and the leaders of the American government were severely and negatively affected by this, the actual results of this historic battle showed that the Viet Cong were eliminated as a fighting force, and the NVA were not able to mount any military offensive of any significance until four years later. 718-366-0640 Anyone who remembers meplease contact me. 31 West Benjamin Holt Drive Bob Phillips, Randy Harris, Doug Russell, Tom Sakel, where are ya? completing a six-month rotation including a deployment to the Kingdom of Thailand in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. I love all you guys. Rach Kien1/70 8/70 Aker,Edward W. Rach Kien 7/69 11/69 For all the Marines occupying it, the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base quickly became a recurring nightmare. Erin, TN 37061 I never got to take a lot of pictures, and now regret it. Bravo Co 1st Plt (Medic, Bjorgaard, George Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 4/67 9/67 707 410 7408 1035 Van Houten Avenue It has been 43 years since hearing from anyone from Bravo Co. [emailprotected]. Wilber,Ken L. 1st Platoon Dong Tam / Rach Kien 07/68 06/69 Dr. Henry W. Dorr, Doswell,Robert A.- Binh Phuoc 1967 Marvin C. BrissDick E. Whitney Moore, Peyton T. Weapons Plt. 856-769-3064 410 Willowbrook Avenue 518-762-4077. 803-345-7656 We didnt come home to ticker tape parades, but we can be proud of our service. 209-477-7544, Kilgore, Bruce Binh Phuoc 68 69 [emailprotected], Guerra, Mauricio 3rd Platoon 2/68-2/69, Guess,Norman Sgt Rach Kein 8/68 7/69 The Marines of Bravo Company will build upon the fundamentals of counterinsurgency they learned in the IIT as they go through Enhanced Mojave Viper, a four phase pre-deployment training. From: U.S. Army SPC. On 8 February, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, the celebrated "Walking Dead," had a platoon overrun in one hell of a nasty firefight near the "rock quarry" west of the main combat base. 256-492-6227 And, although the month of October proved relatively calm, especially in comparison to the summer months spent in the Que Son Valley, plenty of danger remained. During October 1949, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines was reactivated in Camp Pendleton, California. [emailprotected], Rouillard,Robert L. Binh Phuoc 12/67 4/68 1201051020 1ST BN 7TH MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering Sep-65 dated 9/1/1965 Document No. Penn Valley, CA 95948 Vero Beach, FL 32967 36 Bobcat Lane Binh Phuoc 12/67 12/68, 3rd Platoon It consists of approximately 1,100 Marines and Sailors. 41248 S. E. 123rd St. Exarhopoulos, Alex (Greek) 3rd Platoon 1/67-12/67 SK-14 is a . [emailprotected] When I left Vietnam, I buried the memories deep and tried to forget the experience. 1201048004 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jul-66 - dated 7/1/1966 Document No . Hamilton Twp, New jersey 08610 1201048010, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jan-67 - dated 1/1/1967 Document No. One just arrived in country and the other (a silver star recipient) with two weeks left before he was due to rotate home, were both found dead in my command bunker. Lee,James R. Rach Kien 7/68-7/69 Alpha Co 1st Amtracks : 3371: 1966 kennethbking@aol.com Knapp: Larry: D: Lima 3/3: 0331: 1964/1965 . When I was in B Company, Sergeant Harold Board was the 1st Sergeant. Would like to hear from R.S. PO Box 57 2/68 10//69 Chapin, SC 29036-9438 I came to the 5th/60th in the infusion from the 11th Armored Cav, Nilsson, Wilson R3rd Platoon Rach Kien 1/69 8/69 During the monsoon months of October, November and December, 1967, a total of 23 Marines serving in 1/5 lost their lives; 12 of them were Charlie 1/5 Marines. At the same time, the Marines of Charlie Company heli-lifted into LZ Sparrow and established blocking positions; Alpha Company lands in LZ Rob in to secure the LZ and provide a defensive perimeter for subsequent landings, and Bravo, Delta and H & S Companies and other combat support and service support elements follow Alpha Company into LZ Rob in. 219 Church Street Reiss, Ken1st Platoon 10/67-10/68 Binh Phuoc 8/67 8/68 Mio, MI 48647 1401 Milton Street 253-486-2909 Commanding Officer Binh Phuoc07/67- 02/68 Riverside, CA 92506-1852 1st Platoon Bearcat Tan Heip Airstrip Binh Phuoc 6/66 9/67 8 A Morningside Drive 1st Platoon R.T.O. I was from Massachusetts and retired to Surprise, AZ in 2003. Third platoon leader and XO with Bravo Company. DOD Safe Help line. 100 Robert Avenue 1st Battalion 2d Marines Camp Lejeune, N.C. Mission Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or repel the enemy's assault with fire and close combat. Contents 1 Subordinate units 1004 S Adams Street Woonsocket RI 02895 ARVN forces held the NVA at bay inside the Citadel, and the Marines of Alpha 1/1 and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines went on the offensive against the NVA, who were there in force. 132 E. Main Street , POB 362 Quick,Steven, A. Hope you all are doing well. 5th Force Recon Battalion 5th Joint Assault Signal Company 5th Marine Amphibian Truck Company 5th Marine Division 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 5th Marine Regiment 1689 Crystal Lake Road Ephrata, PA 17522 614-879-8075 Artillery FO assigned to Bravo Co, Mascitti, Louis (Mike) Rach Kien 8/69 8/70 716-434-0734 On 11 February, the Marines of 1/5 traveled north from Phu Loc (6) and Phu Bai to Hue and prepared to launch a major attack against the enemy forces still occupying the Citadel. I was in the same squad as Jenkins and Donald Hawksworth. 718 Little Kansas Road Hope I get the chance to see some of you again. 556 Rutledge Road There are some really good men listed and shown here. in 1967. From 1987-89, The battalion supported Operation Prime Chance in the Persian Gulf. Clear Lake SD 57226 172 West 400 South Lodi, CA 95242 Raymond RhamyRonald GroffJerald Kemp The eighth Marine, although physically unharmed, would certainly never forget that moment. M60 Than RTO 1st platoon, Evans, Thomas W. Tan An 2/68-3/68 1201048057, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-70 - dated 10/1/1970 Document No. Fritz, David L. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 1/68 5/68 [emailprotected], Andrea,Carlos Lia Ke Rach Kien 5/69 4/70 Commanding Officer Binh Phuoc 02/67-02/68 I was with Pat Dixon when he was killed. PO Box 84 2 Nixon Place I was infused from the 4th Division. Wisconsin Dales, WI 53965 1201048025, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-68 - dated 4/1/1968 Document No. Edwardsville, IL 62025 1201048063, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-15 APR 1971 - dated 4/1/1971 Document No. Bravo Company is located on the first deck of building 1363. [emailprotected], Streeter,Paul E.. Binh Phuoc [emailprotected] 780 W Lambert Rd #42 2- , 8- ,. Kujawa, Theodore Binh Phuoc 5/67 8/67 [emailprotected], Zywicki, Wallace 4th Plt. [emailprotected] [emailprotected] [emailprotected] A six-by truck, hauling some of the security force, was attacked, receiving six incoming grenades, two of which landed in the bed of the truck, and heavy automatic weapons fire from an estimated enemy force of 25 VC. [emailprotected] One day, in mid-February, the incoming mortar fire at Phu Loc (6) stopped altogether. Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Lucien Truscontt In March 1967 I was infused into the 196th Light Infantry, Lopez, Fred R.4th Platoon Binh Phuoc- 4/68 10/68 608-629-5497. Isabel, Leyte Philippines. Acworth GA 30101 1201048026, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-68 - dated 4/1/1968 Document No. That trend continued during the month of November. 215 794 8253 215-880-3456 1201048056, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Sep-70 - dated 9/1/1970 Document No. Would love to make contact with all the guys from my Squad, especially Doug Russell, Eddie Cooper, Denny Sullivan, Doc Tyson, RTO-Jimmy Hays, Randy Harris, Billy Puryear, SS Butch Hays. Master Gunnery Sergeant Daniel L. Lemere Operations Chief, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines VIEW BIO. 478 Washburn Ave. LT 1st Platoon Rach Kien 9/68 9/69 10288 Barnes Way. 751 Kirkwood [emailprotected] North Bend, WA 98045 The Marines familiarized themselves with the M4, M16A4, and M27 weapons systems in . 1201048039, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-69 - dated 4/1/1969 Document No. When the 1/5 Vietnam Veterans gather at reunions today, great debates spring up about which was worse: confronting large NVA forces in all-out battles, or getting hit sporadically and unexpectedly by snipers, booby-traps, and an occasional command-detonated mine. 1401 El Norte Parkway [emailprotected], Whitworth,Robert Bo 1st Lt. Commanding Officer Binh Phuoc 10/67-6/68 Anyone who had spent any time at all inside the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base knew to avoid the mess tent. I send best wishes for good health and happiness to all. B/1/16 10/68-04/69. [emailprotected]. Bravo Co 2nd/4th FO [emailprotected] Most of the wounds came at the hands of booby traps, mines, and the VCs weapon of choice, the command-detonated bomb. Binh Phuoc 2/68 2/69 Edward Singleton Jr. It then re-deployed to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia and de-activated in August 1919. During the rest of my tour I met a lot of great men and I am very proud to have served with them and the 5/60 Co.B. 1201048019, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-67 - dated 10/1/1967 Document No. San Marcos CA 92069 B Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st squad. Targets include major cities, CAP outposts, and Marine, U. S. Army, and ARVN Combat Bases. For the next two weeks, with huge battles raging across South Vietnam, friendly forces attacked the enemy from these beachheads and steadily blunted the enemys offensive. God Bless. Athens GA 30607 I was a Sgt E-5 2nd platoon. PO Box 743 516-781-8305 Tom Russell and I have already started searching for more Bravo guy to attend these reunions. 918-289-1828 To add insult to injury, the Marines of Alpha 1/5 celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday on 10 November 1967 by detecting mines, improvised explosive devices, wired in series at two different locations in the vicinity of their small combat base, located near the South China Sea, about six clicks north of the battalion combat base. Hope everyones doing well and hope to hear from you, Baldwin,Craig Rach Kien 5/69 7/70 I was Braco Co CO 9/68-4/69 then BN Adj. 211 Boyett Road 1st Battalion; 2nd Battalion; 3rd Battalion; 2d Battalion 4th Marines; 7TH MARINE REGT. 503-581-8318, Trevino, Reynaldo V. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 3/67 8/67 [emailprotected] [emailprotected]. Six members of a squad of Marines from one of the other companies, and two men from the Charlie Company Weapons Platoon, decided to go have breakfast at the mess tent. , . Jacksonville, IL 62650 [emailprotected] Littleton, CO 80123 Key West FL 33040 Anyone who remembers me, please contact me. Operation Iraqi Freedom. PO Box 703 105 Royal Oaks Drive I served with Doc Owens in 3rd Platoon most of the time. Aurora, NE 68818 [emailprotected], Frass,Richard Binh Phuoc HQ Section 12/66 9/67 Seven of the eight men, died instantly. Huntington Beach, CA 92646 2077 Saline Road FO/FDC Weapons Platoon, McGee, Thomas P. 2nd Plt. Stories; How to Submit a Story; News. In April 1946, their mission accomplished, 1st Battalion was disbanded and most of the Pacific veterans returned to civilian life. As with many of the better things that happened during the Vietnam War, these peaceful days proved too good to last. 1201019166 1ST BN 1ST MARINES - S-2/S-3 Journal after action reports & lessons learned October 1965 . 401-573-0977, Trefethen,Terry Binh Phuoc 10/67 8/68 Most of those that attended, have said they will be at the 5/60th reunion, June 17th 20th, 2010, in Wichita. It was an honor to serve with such brave men. Burbank, Illinois 60459 908-689-6354 If any of you were in B Company during the early part of 1967, I would be honored to hear from you. 1/5 deployed to Afghanistan from May to December 2009 as part of Task Force Leatherneck and conducted combat operations in the Nawa-I-Barakzayi District of Helmand province.[1][2]. Dallas TX 75227 1201039011 1ST BN 3D MARINES - COMMAND DIARY Covering Jun-65 . Weslaco, TX 78596 248-569-4416 The major set-piece battles with large NVA units that had defined the summer of 1967 would not occur in the Hoi An TAOR. [emailprotected], Henderson, John L. 3rd Platoon 1/68-8/68, Hertzler, Jim Rach Kein 8/69 2/70 With the exception of a small advance party who had left several days before, about half of the Marines of 1/5 flew in several waves of the giant CH-53 helicopters. [emailprotected] 815-625-7997, Amburgy,Michael L. Bearcat Tan Heip Binh Phuoc 12/66 6/67 Looking for David Priest and Larry Bliske, Bailie,Wesley E. (Wes) 1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 4/67-3/68 That marked the end of hot meals at the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. 795 450N Avenue I would like to thank Larry Nixon for giving me this web site, Van Eenennaam,John Rach Kien 10/68 7/69 The Marines of Delta Company were fighting for their lives at the top of the Phu Gia Pass, protecting the small combat base that contained a battery of 105mm artillery and two 155mm Toads which were critically important supporting arms for the entire battalion. In March 1927, the Battalion deployed to help stabilize the government against overthrow attempts by rebel forces. 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 3/67 Macomb, MI 48044 , 1- , 4- , . Throughout that day it seemed like the entire TAOR in Phu Loc 6 came under enemy attack, except for those in Charlie 1/5 at Lang Co. Nicknamed Geronimo, it falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. During that single day of fighting, a total of 20 Marines died in the 1/5 TAOR, as well as one U. S. Army Soldier serving with Phu Loc (6) District Headquarters; 94 Marines and soldiers sustained wounds, with 71 of them requiring emergency medical evacuation. 7035 Rosebrook Drive SSG 3rd and 4th Platoons. 405-681-4073. 830-278-1925, Kham, Mohammad Binh Phuoc 1968 856-691-4575 Kemp, William N. (Willie) 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 9/67 9/68 [emailprotected] The rest of the infantry companies, H & S Company, and a detachment of engineers were situated inside the primary combat base at Phu Loc (6). 931-289-2964, Smithers, Wayne P.- Binh Phuoc 1/68 1/69 [emailprotected] 1056 Bildine Road Jones, Olen Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 The unit consists of approximately 1200 U.S. Marines and United States Navy Sailors. Engaging the enemy in the famous Citadel on the north side of the Perfume River, the battalion became known as the "Citadel Battalion". 16 Shelterwood Ln 28281 Michigan Road Free for commercial use, no attribution required. 281-498-8689 Metcalf, Sam Rach Kien 2/70 6/70 407-876-8206 The mines were constructed of dud 105mm artillery rounds, and other assorted high explosives. If anyone remembers me, please contact.me, Ashby, John (Arab) Command Track Driver 4/67-4/68 Later, before returning to CONUS, I took over B Company, again, during the Tet Offensive when the Company Commander was wounded. 831-818-1067 1ST BN 7TH MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering Aug-65 dated 8/1/1965 Document No. 1201048037, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Feb-69 - dated 2/1/1969 Document No. Shortly thereafter the battalion was re-activated in September 1934 in Quantico, Virginia and served in the Caribbean theatre until the outbreak of World War II. 7 Juniper Lane The narrow road wound tightly through approximately 2 kilometers of the sleepy villages of the Phu Loc District before the village hootches petered out. Noble, OK 73068 904-403-5983 Baer,Frederick R. 4th Platoon Binh Phuoc 3/67 3/68 605 Broadmoor Drive [emailprotected]. 1ST BN./ 3RD MARINES "HOME OF THE BRAVE" OPERATIONS and INFORMATION Republic of VIETNAM 1965 thru 1969 1965 (Over-view) Elevated to the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson fought a bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be Anyone who remembers me, please contact me, Strickland, John W.- Rach Kien 8/68 10/69 315-232-2020 704-649-0224 731-307-6501, Moore, Albert C. Lt Col Ret. [emailprotected] Dearborn Heights, Mi. 417-883-4598 Pawling NY 12564 309-838-7572 320-573-2193 Barnesville, Maryland 20838 If you have never been to a reunion, you have no idea what you are missing. I left two of my men back for safety reasons. I hope to get to see a lot of you at the reunion in Denver.Mike, Anderson,Hollis Binh Phuoc 8/68 10/69 817-410-1155 Remember well the medic who was there for me Tim Randall, Barton, Larry D. Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 Genesco, IL 61254 425-268-3249 4501 Grand Lakeside Drive In that one day of brutal fighting, the Marines of 1/5 lost more casualties than we did during the three previous months combined. At approximately 0200 on the morning of 1 February 1968, the 1/5 Combat Base once again came under heavy enemy mortar and rocket attack, and the H5 CAP Unit, located at the intersection of Highway One and Route 591, got hit hard, with mortars, rockets, and ground forces. Branford, CT 06405 1201048005, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Aug-66 - dated 8/1/1966 Document No. Co 249 6054 I joined the 5th/60th as the 2nd Plt Ldr during Tet. 13021 Fourth Drive SE Broken Arrow, OK 74014 1201051021 1ST BN 7TH MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering Oct-65 dated 10/1/1965 Document No. 586-949-0943 605-874-2417 Tacoma, WA 98422-3328 Hoquiam WA 98550 The battalion formed the left half of the mechanized Task Force Ripper, along with 1st Battalion 7th Marines, Alpha Company 1st Tank Battalion, Alpha Company 3rd Tank Battalion, HQ 7th Marines and Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion. 12056 S. Perry Ave [emailprotected]. In early January, 1968, enemy units began to fire on the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base with mortar, rocket and recoilless rifle fire, as well as small arms fire. The remaining Marines regrouped and fought off the enemy attack, and battalion dispatched a reaction force of 2 more squads of Delta 1/5 Marines and two Ontoss. [emailprotected]lsouth.net, Papp, John Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 6101 Reseda Blvd. 810-523-8186 Welcome Home ! 1428 E. Oak Road 4578 A West US Hwy 90 Claremont, CA 91711 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,22 MAY-DEC 1965 - dated 5/22/1965 Document No. e-5; Recon Sgt for Bravo and later Charlie Co. Guys that I knew, Capt. Gate City, VA 24251 [emailprotected] Gentlemen it was a pleasure to serve with you and thinking back I can laugh till I cry.again, Gentlemen, Thank You., Torkelson,Edwin Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 [emailprotected] Conkle,Dennis Binh Phuoc 1/67 1/68 306 W Grand River Platoon Sergeant, Fisher,Ernest (Ron) SP/4 2nd Platoon Bear Cat, Dong Tam, Tien Hiep, Binh Phuoc6/66-8/67 Started out RTO, then walked point. Early the next morning, the North Vietnamese Army or NVA (also known as the Peoples Army of Vietnam, or PAVN) launched a surprise attack against major American and ARVN Combat Bases as well as every large city in South Vietnam. Rome,Alfred C.1st Platoon Binh Phuoc04/67-04/68 Lempster, NH 03605 Triem Trung (2), 26 December 1967 Established Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Division relieved 1/5 of the responsibility for Hill 51 and the Que Son Valley TAOR. Rach Kien 9/68 7/69 4th Platoon [emailprotected], Miguel, Mariano (Sonny) Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 University Place, WA 9846 1/5 landed and spent almost two weeks in the swamps of the Rung Sat Special Zone, a swampy area intersected by waterways, during Operation JACKSTAY. 8337 Colby Pkwy #411 One was wearing my field jacket which prompted people to list me as KIA which took a couple of days to clear up. Phu Loc Bach Ma (I Corps). Those days that we spent in Viet Nam are never far from my thoughts and it is still hard to sort out the feelings that I have about them. I only hope in the future that the government has a clearer vision as to when to send young men (and now women) into harms way. PO Box 3087 [emailprotected] An ARVN Airborne battalion, located about twenty kilometers north of Hue, fought across country to the 1st ARVN Division Headquarters inside the Citadel Fortress of Hue, succeeded in getting inside the headquarters compound, reinforced the beleaguered ARVN soldiers and managed to repel repeated enemy attacks. The Recon Plt was hit three times within three clicks of the fire base as they responded. 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,22 MAY-DEC 1965 - dated 5/22/1965 Document No. 5th Amphibious Corps Reconnaissance Company 5th AntiTank Battalion 5th Bulk Fuel Company 5th Communications Battalion 5th Counterintelligence Team. 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Bearcat Binh Phuoc- 7/66 11/67 LT 1st Platoon Rach Kien 9/68 9/69, Bogan,Robert J. 105 Brookfield Drive Brian McCormick, Capt. [emailprotected] 1201039010 BLT 1/3 - COMMAND DIARY Covering Apr-65 dated 4/1/1965 Document No. 870-355-4284. 608-758-1390 Phase One: a provisional rifle company lands over Red Beach and establishes blocking positions, and lands an artillery battery over Red Beach as well. [emailprotected], Paul,Harry J. Jr. Binh Phuoc 3rd Platoon 12/66 11/67 Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 773-264-1742 All kidding aside I had all the respect in the world for him and everyone else who served with me. In September 2012, 1/5 deployed as a Battalion Landing Team (BLT) as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Intense duels between the 106mm recoilless rifle teams of 1/5 and the 57mm and 75mm recoilless rifle teams of our enemy took place at several points around the perimeter. Christopher Garcia, ein Schtze mit Bravo. 401 St. Joe Rd. Owens, Robert L (Doc). 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