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Name: Rick Langley
Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
 

Date: 05/8/2009

Want to remember my Buddy Charles Case K I A 5-12-69
will never forget!! God Bless AmericA!! somebody needs to. Rick

Name: arnold (jerry ) strunk
Email Address: barman1948@cox.net
 

Date: 05/3/2009

was there in 68-69 was wouded in 69  i just hope that all others that new me went unharmed and safe   jerry strunk ra 17747714

Name: Rick Langley
Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 04/12/2009

i did this on the 10th guess it did'nt take. i want to remember my Buddy Ricky Mauney K I A on 4-10-69 God bless america God knows it needs it. Have a goodn hope to see ya'll in june in oklahoma city. Have a goodn!!! Rick

Name: FRED SHEETZ
Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com

Date: 04/09/2009

Hey Mario Ortega
 This is FRED SHEETZ, I tried to Email you, but you didn't reply. So here I am

Name: Ronald Littleton
Email Address: rjlittleton@cableone.net

Date: 03/30/2009

Has anyone heard anything about or from John Kimble? If so please let me know.Thanks

Name: Andrew [andy] Daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

Date: 03/29/2009

Andy D 919-33 5/68-5/69
 So spring has sprung just a short note I am retiring my cell phone for a new number and it is 770-377-1552 email is the same adaresta@gmail.com begining to make plans for 2009 reunion in California. anyone willing to share a room email in april also I am hoping to stay acouple of days before or after the reunion just to see the sites or be a torista.anybody that lives in the area. maybe can advise me on cheater place to stay I'm looking for marriott in the area or place to hang out.

Name: Ford Canutt
Email Address: ccsof@charterinternet.com
Date: 03/26/2009

Sam Burriola,

you bet I remember you. You and I came out of nam together after I had spent over two years there. You were in the first platoon 919th, 11th Armored Cav with me. I was the TC for 1/1. I have always wonder what happen to you after your sister came to my parents house and picked you up. Remember we swam in my parents pool with a drink in our hands toasting our return. I hope you are doing well. The NAM never leaves us does it. To explain my life in a e-mail would take numerous pages so I'll wait to talk to you. I live in northern California in the foot hills. I am glad you are still kicking. Talk to you soon I hope.
 
Your brother in arms, Ford Canutt

Name: Mario Ortega
Email Address: blacksheep2336@yahoo.com
Date: 03/26/2009

Fred Sheetz,

Ran across your Bronze with "V" Citation on the 11th ACR site. Your actions reminded me of an action I witnessed (could it have been you?) and will always remember it. If you read this or if someone knows Fred, contact me. Just wondering.

Name: Sebastian "Sam" Burriola
Email Address: burriola@att.net
Date: 03/23/2009

This message is for my old buddy Ford Canutt. Please e-mail me at burriola@att.net. Would love to hear from you! Your buddy Sam

Name: Brenda Neill
Email Address: brenda.neill@hp.com
Date: 02/17/2009

Thank you to Andrew Daresta for helping me find someone that served with my Dad during 68. This means so much to me, Thank you!
Thank you to Lane Patton for sending me a picture of my Dad and giving me some information about his time in Vietnam and about the kind of person he was.

Words can not desribe how Thakful I am to you and Andy. This really is a priceless gift and I will cherrish your emails.
Thank you EVERYONE for serving our country. I cannot say it enough. May God bless you and your famalies always.

With much appreciation and respect,
Brenda Neill

Name:andy Daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 02/11/2009

Andy Daresta 919th-33 here
I'm trying to get info on the 919th reunion this year. actually i trying to decide between the 11th cav in calif.or the 919th in OLkamhoma city who can I contact about info on these. i have been to 11arc Louisville and Chicago and they were great.Please email about the 919th at Adaresta@gmail.com or call 770-597-5129

Name: Ford Canutt
Email Address: ccsof@charterinternet.com
Date: 01/28/2009

I would like to thank Lt. Teer for the great pictures he posted. They really bring the Nam experience back. I could almost smell the jungle and diesel smoke again. Thanks again Page

Name: Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 01/27/2009

Hi Red Devils,

I just learned that Page Teer has added pictures:

http://www.11thcavnam.com/Photos/Page%20Teer/Teer.htm

Not sure why they aren't in with our bunch.

Joe Rooney

Name: Ford Canutt
Email Address: ccsof@charterinternet.com
Date: 01/21/2009

Why don't some of you RED DEVILS send in some more pictures? I know there are numerous troopers out there that have pictures from 67 to 71 to share. I would really like to see pictures from the first platoon. I was a TC from June 68 to August of 70 and I saw Troopers take some great pictures. Please Share. Thanks

Name: andy Daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 01/10/2009

Andy D. here 919-33 5/68to5/69
Happy New Year everybody. I was cruising the guestbook to check it out and to try get some info. I finally contacted the VA to sign up for benefits and I now got forms to fill out. If anybody remembers may 1968 and the action that occured about the 16th please email me I'm pulling all my records for names to see what I can put on these forms If you can help me my address is adaresta@gmail.com. Did anybody remember Billy the name sounds fimilar Oh well got to run.

Name: Cliff Morris
Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com
Date: 01/08/2009

Hey Roger
The Info that I got in a letter is that The Reunion dates are June 16 17 18  In Oklahoma City If you need to contact Paul E. Repsher
           26685  Wilson Rd.
           Henryetta, Ok.   74437 - 1554

Name: Roger Cross
Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net
Date: 01/06/2009

Can someone post the information on the 919th site about the details for the 919th reunion this year?

Roger[Crute]Cross 68-70

Name: Henry Dewayne Jones
Email Address: hanky5642@yahoo.com
Date: 01/01/2008

To all Red Devils every where Here's wishing you a Very Happy New Year and GOD BLESS you all.
        Henry Dewayne Jones 919th 1st platoon 1966-1967 Sgt. Strahn's Tank.  Have a good 2009.        Dewayne!!!!!!!!

Name: Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 12/26/2008

To all the brothers of the 919th ENG Co. Hope you all had a MERRY CHRISTMAS, Have a very Happy New Year,
   Vic GIlardin 69-70 3rd PLT

Name: Brenda Neill
Email Address: brenda.neill@hp.com
Date: 12/04/2008

Comments:  Hello, my name is Brenda Neill.
My Dad’s name is Billy Darrell Neill. According to Army documents he served in 919th Engineer Company Armored organization.
Over Sea command May 23, 1968 – May 19, 1969, USARPAC Vietnam
He was a 12B20 Combat Engineer.

I was curious if anyone knew of him?
I can be reached at:
brenda.neill@hp.com

Name: Ronald Littleton
Email Address: rjlittleton@cableone.net
Date: 11/27/2008

Comments:  Happy Thanksgiving to all the men of the 919th 11acr

Name: Dave Kampe
Email Address: chitownbigdude@yahoo.com
Date: 11/23/2008

Comments:  Hi my name is Dave Kampe I was in the 919th Engineer 3rd platoon from July '69 through July '70. I have not
been in contact with anyone from my unit until yesterday and I spoke to Marvin Gootee. Unfortunately,
until yesterday I was not aware of this website.

Name: Roger [Crute] Cross
Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/20/2008

Comments:  I would just like to say it was an honor to place the 11th Cav wreath at the wall in DC on Veterans Day along with Fred Sheetz and Lt. Bland. The Engrs. led the charge again.
 
Roger [Crute] Cross
 Feb.-68
 May-70

Name: CLIFF MORRIS     (KIP)
Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com
Date: 11/11/2008

Comments:  HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL 919TH AND TO THE 2ND PLT
JELLY BELLY (TOM) DOUGIE GIESIGE (ALFABET) FULTON B. GREECH 3RD (BULLET) AND PHILLIP DIBONA (BUTCHER)
 I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU GUYS     CLIFF (KIP)

Name: andy daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 10/15/2008

Comments:  Andy D.here;919th-33 5/68-5/69
  So what is going on? I recently went to look at the pictures and came across a picture titled VC for Lunch Bunch. Now I was in country 5/68-5/69 when I drove #33 the letters were yellow. I ragly remember them go to black but when did they go red? I also remember "miss Theresa" and on the side by the drivers hatch I put "sweetpea and me" I geuss I need to pull out my photos and check it out. any comments

Name: John Stetler
Email Address:unclefrostbite@yahoo.com
Date: 10/13/2008

Comments:  Hey Joe, I am in the pocession of a key fob from the 919th would you like to have it? John Stetler. 352/683/3590, or unclefrostbite@yahoo.com
 It was givin to me when I shipped back to the states and I think you were the one that gave it to me, I was in the 4th platoon, we built most of the barracks and tank repair shops.
  I came back to 919th after a stay with the "LRRP's", I think it was in Nov. 68 untill March 69.

Name: Jim Bennett
Email Address: hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date: 10/05/2008

Comments: Would anyone know Kevin Hoolehan,s email address ? He was the CO of 919th from November 1971 to Feb. 1972.  I know he is around Terre Haute , Indiana somewhere.

Name: Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 10/03/2008

Comments: Lane,

Gary Webb had instituted an index card system where he had the individual fill it in, as they arrived at the 919th, where they filled out their proper name and good mailing address.

I don't recall if you said it had been sent to your new duty station or home, but it was a good system.

Except in one KIA case where, well, it was a heartbreaking exercize in bureaucratic bungling.

Thanks for the email and pictures, it only had your first name and I think I'm starting to remember bits and pieces of asking, who is Lane?

Joe

Name: G. Lane Patton, Jr
Email Address: turtlecove@nctv.com
Date: 10/02/2008

Comments: The Great Zippo Mystery!!-Joe, I sent pics via your email. As I mentioned, not sure what to say!?!? I know I left country in Oct ’68 and I know the “new company clerk”, or at least that was his story, said he had found the lighter in his desk drawer. As I said in the post, he also said he had tracked me down via old personal files. And I know that the lighter is on my shelf!!!!

Any thoughts on “The Rest of the Story”?

Name: G. Lane Patton, Jr
Email Address: turtlecove@nctv.com
Date: 10/01/2008

Comments: In response to my posting of 09/30/2008, this posting was to start off “Joe Rooney”. Additionally, I am not sure where the email address hanky5642@yahoo.com came from, as my address is turtlecove@mctv.com.

And once again – Thanks Joe!!!!!

Name: Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 10/01/2008

Comments: Now I am really corn-fused.  I don't remember sending a lighter, it would have been out of character, I probably would have saved it to sell on eBay decades later.  Maybe Gary L. Webb forged my signature, he was good at it.

But, I see from the email addresses that Dewayne and George (Lane) are the same person.

I need a Pabst,

Joe

Name: G. Lane Patton, Jr
Email Address: hanky5642@yahoo.com
Date: 09/30/2008

Comments: I left the 919th in October of ’68, so we never got to meet. Our connection; however, is distant at best, but still very meaningful.

Roger (Crute), you will remember that the night before I shipped out we had the traditional going-away-drunk in the club we had put together across from the orderly room (I still can’t believe we got away with trading two old .50 cals. to the USAF for coolers!). Like most of us, I had a Zippo that had been engraved  - “Blackhorse Viet Nam” with the map on one side and “Texas” followed by “11th ACR 67-68” and then my name “Lane” on the other. Well, during the evenings festivities, my lighter came up missing and I moved on without it. Lost, but never forgotten.

Then about six or so months later, I find myself at Ft. Knox, when one day I receive a package in the mail. In it I find my lighter and a short note from someone who says he is the new company clerk at the 919th, and that in his desk he finds the Zippo. He goes on to say that in going through the old rosters from ’67-’68, the only one he finds with a matching name was mine. He then tracks me down through magic known only to company clerks, and Voila! My lighter and I are back together.

Joe, I still have it, and as a matter of fact, used it for many years until I gave up the smokes. It now sits proudly in our master bedroom on a shelf that is shared by a picture of my lovely wife – Libby. All I can is once again, “Thanks Joe”!!

Name: Henry Dewayne Jones
Email Address: hanky5642@yahoo.com
Date: 09/27/2008

Comments: Hey all you Red Devils hope all is doing well.
The Vietnam memorial wall is in a little town called Mark Tree Ar. Going to see it today as I have never got to see it. Going to look up some of the men I knew who was killed over there. Just thought I would share with you guys.
 Hi Joe enjoy the emails you been sending keep it up.

    So bye for now everybody looking forward to June. Hope to see more of you guys at the reunion. really enjoyed it last year in Springfield Mo.
    Take all Dewayne!!!!

Name: andy daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 09/23/2008

Comments: Andy D.919th-33 here Well I'm back in Atl. Ga let tell you the Chicago reunion was great. I seen that bottle of Claymore go around the table and you guys killed it faster than funny car can go thru the 1/4 mile.
  I'm looking forward to next year anybody got info on the 919th reunion pass it on to me thanks and it was great to see all you Devils I'm working on dvd of my pictures [vhs tape] conversion and will let you when its completed. South Texas red thanks thanks for the room share.

Name: Tony Power
Email Address: thepowers@yahoo.com
Date: 09/23/2008

Comments: Great to find this site!  I served with the first platoon and as XO during 11/66 to 11/67.  Would be interested in talking to anyone from that period.  I've got some pictures that I plan to digitize one of these days.

Name: Roger [ Crute ] Cross
Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net
Date: 09/08/2008

Comments: Hey Rick hows it going? Thought I might see you in Chicago. We had a great time it's always good to see the guys again. Still trying to figure out where the bottle of "Claymore" came from that Joe Rooney, Frank Gowrie and I finished off!!

Name: Rick Langley
Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 09/07/2008

Comments: Hello ya'll I just got the letter about the 09 Reunion in June  16-18th 09 me and zigzag was talking about it last night were going to make this one we missed the last one. Hey Roger hope your doing ok have a good one. Rick, God bless all

Name: Doug Giesige
Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com

Date: 08/29/2008

Comments: Tom Littrell is SHORT!!!!! Way to go Tom. 40 yrs with the railroad is plenty. Enjoy your retirement. Hey Kip, hope all is well in your part of Florida. Happy Labor Day to all Red Devils,but especially the second platooners.
   Doug [Alphie] Giesige
   E-23 69-70, 168th 68-69

Name: andy daresta
Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

Date: 08/07/2008

Comments: Andy D.919-33 here; 5/68-5/69
see you in Chicago Im ready to go!

Name: Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 07/30/2008

Comments: Hey All you Red Devils,

Especially ones that were there at the very end.

Bill Stokes needs history for the 1971-72 period and from his comments below, you will be a big help.

Contact him at vee em one five six at aol dot com directly or myself and I'll forward contact info.

Please conver the phonetics to make the email work.

Thanks!

Joe
In old web site message you mentioned that son of Charles Huffine was continuing dad's work on history of 919th in Vietnam. I commanded 2d Squadron 23 June 71 - stand-down March 1972. Am working on historical manuscript and slide show for that period, and would like to talk to Huffine's son if you have his contact information.

Information on our 919th detachment is interwoven with discussions of operations, but I will page or so dedicated to 919th.


Bill Stokes
Former CO, 2d Squadron, 11 ACR

Name: Roger Cross (Crute)
Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net
Date: 07/29/2008

Comments: How come I don't see Ben Fields registered for the reunion? Come on Ben!

Name: Jim Binns

Email Address: binnsjo@yahoo.com
Date: 07/26/2008

Comments: Thought I would say hi to the RED DEVELS that I was with in 69 & 70.  I worked with a lot of you.

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 07/19/2008

Comments: Andy D. here; 919-33 5/68-5/69
  here I am again hoping to make it to Chicago. I just got my vhs tape converted to dvd Its in the editing phrase. please email or call 770-597-5129
Roger Cross tried to email you no success. going to contact others on list for chicago soon

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
Date: 06/16/2008

Comments: Andy D. here 919th-33
  Well its been 40 years since I've arrived in country
May 1968 to May 1969. Who is going to Chicago email me and let me know. I'm trying to go but I don't know yet. well got to go talk to later. 

 

Name: Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 05/25//2008

Comments: Charlies:
  Has your e-mail changed?? I'm getting mail error when I e-mail you ??
  Hope all is well with all my Brothers. Charlies, I haven't received any paper work from you, nor have I received anything from Connie?? Hope to hear from you soon.
  Vic Gilardin

Name: Rick Langley

Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date: 05/12//2008

Comments: want to remember Buddy Charles Case K I A  5/12/69
will never forget!!! Rick Langley

Name: Jim Neeley
Email Address: none
Date: 05/09//2008

Comments: Keep up the good work boys.
I am finally getting around to send Joe Rooney the
Unit History '67,'68,'69.
I'll Have an E-mail account shortly

Name: CHARLES MERCER
Email Address: mercerj1@sbcglobal.net
Date: 04/26//2008

Comments: HEY VIC. I'AM GETTING STUFF READY FOR YOU. TALK LATER BRO'CHARLIE  PS.BRO I WILL CALL YOU THIS SUNDAY

Name: Connie W. Padgett
Email Address: gave none
Date: 04/21//2008

Comments: Vic Call me or get me your phone number and I will try to help you. I have helped some others I got blow off by the VA. This is Padgett he has not forgot anything. You guys know I will help if I can.           

Connie W. Padgett

 I need help !!!! Last week I received a denial on all my claims, 5 to be exact, I just got off the phone will Charlie, I could really use some back up from the 3rd Plt. on this. Charlie is going to send me info on our ordeals of what we went thru, my address is 1209 N.E Burnside Ave, Bend, Or 97701.
   In advance thank you.

Name: Rick Langley

Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date: 04/10//2008

Comments: Hello all would like to remember my Buddy Ricky mauney KIA 4-10-69 WANT NEVER FORGET YOU BUDDY
                                    Rick Langley E-22

Name: Marvin B. Gootee

Email Address: mbgootee@yahoo.com
Date: 04/07//2008

Comments: Tomorrow, April 8, is the 38th anniversary of the day Craig Van Aiken, Robert Thompson (Sugar Bear), and David Dash were fatally wounded in an automatic ambush at the Cambodian border and Rico Spears, Dorsey Jones, and Sylvester Holmes were wounded (I've been told Rico died from cancer several years ago). For those of you who knew them as I did, they were some wonderful fellows and incredible soldiers in a unique outfit the likes of which will never be seen again. During the time period in which they gave the ultimate sacrifice, the 919th earned over a dozen Purple Hearts and had three KIA's of the 26 total KIA's suffered during the time the 919th was in country. Please join with tomorrow in spending a few moments reflecting on the memories of these terrific people that have made the journey to Fiddler's Green.

Name: Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 03/22//2008

Comments: Hey you Red Devils,

Fred Sheetz, me, maybe Connie Wayne Padgett, Sam Caldwell, Ken Wood and a few others are making the Blackhorse reunion in Vegas in May.

We are staying at Fitzgeralds the 13th through the 19th and have a few days to party hardy.

Drop by if you are in the area.  The actual reunion is at Southpoint and it starts 15 May I think.  I've signed up for the Ft Irwin trip with the others, but I'm the only one golfing.

Joe

Name: CLIFF MORRIS   

Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com
Date: 03/18//2008

Comments: HEY BUTCHER
  IT'S GREAT TO ALMOST HERE FROM YOU LOL, I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE CONTACT AGAIN, THAT'S FOR SURE, IT HAS BEEN A WHILE, LOTS TO TALK ABOUT. I SENT YOU A MAIL
ON THE COMPUTER, YES THIS IS SOMETHING TO GET USED TO THAT'S FOR SURE, WELL I WONT BABLE ON, GLAD TO SEE YOU AT LEAST GOT THIS,  IF YOUR ON HERE AGAIN SOON PLEASE CALL IF YOU WANT 727-808-1759 CELL   
ANY TIME                                KIP

Name: Phil DiBona

Email Address: philip911@verizon.net

Date: 03/15//2008

Comments: Kip: I'll be getting back to you shortly. Have patience. This e-mail, computer stuff is brand new to me. After 37 years, I just wanted to let you and Sgt. Creech (a.k.a. bullit, shake and bake) know that you were good to me when I arrived   in Quon Loi. After serving six months with the 919th, I was transferred to the 37th Med. Co. where I became friends with some good guys.  But, I always think of Kip and Sgt. Creech when reminiscing about Viet Nam.  The toughest thing (to me anyways) about Vietnam was trying to "fit in".  I felt welcomed right away with you driving and Chip as the boss. I felt like I was in good hands.   By the way, you called me a lot of names that I can't repeat as  this forum is PG-Rated.

Name: Marvin Gootee

Email Address: mbgootee@yahoo.com

Date: 03/12//2008

Comments: Chuck Mercer, I sold our home in Gainesville and can be reached by cell phone at (352) 262-7044 for the next couple of months pending our move to our retirement home we built up in South Carolina. Give me call soon.   Marvin Gootee

Name: CLIFF MORRIS   

Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com

Date: 03/11//2008

Comments: HEY BUTCHER  I WAS TOLD THAT YOU PUT A LITTLE NOTE ON HERE, I TRIED TO SEND YOU A MAIL, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK WELL I GUESS I SHOULD TELL YOU WHO I AM 
 KIP THE DRIVER OF SATON'S TOY AKA (CLIFF MORRIS)
YOU AND A FRIEND CAME TO SEE ME IN SALISBURY MD
A LONG TIME AGO, YOU STAUED IN OCEAN CITY MOST OF THE
TIME,  BUT IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU, DO YOU REMEMBER
HOW YOU GOT THAT NICKNAME? ONE DAY I ASKED YOU TO FIX A CUT THAT I GOT AND YOU THREW ME A BAND AID AND SAID
HERE FIX IT YOURSELF, HENCE THE NAME  BUTCHER  FUNNY THAT'S FOR SURE, WELL ANYWAY I HOPE YOU SEE THIS AND SEND ME A E-MAIL  I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT     KIP

Name: Charles D. Mercer

Email Address: mercerj1@sbcglobal.net

Date: 03/11//2008

Comments: Marvin What's your new number. Been trying to call you. Hope everything's OK. Hope to talk to you later Bro'. Charles

Name: doug giesige


Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com

Date: 02/27//2008

Comments: Hey Phillip,
     It is good to see a differant messenger on this site! Didn't you used to be our medic, nicknamed "Butcher" ? As I remember it, the nickname had nothing to do with your skill level, just your MOS. I wonder if you remember the big mess we all got into on our way to"jake" one day. April 2nd and 3rd, 1970? I thought your track hit a mine. I know we [E-23] did later that evening. Our driver was "jellybelly"
 Tom Littrell. We were on the command track with Livingood.
     Glad to see that you are still above ground.
             Peace,
                 Doug [Alphie] Giesige
                 68-69-70

Name: Philip DiBona

Email Address:doceng70@verizon.net

Date: 02/26//2008

Comments: Craig Whited: My name is Phil DiBona. I was with Buford the day he was killed in Cambodia. I believe he had just finished writing a letter to home. I was on the same tank as your uncle. I have a "watch" list that somehow made it home with me (dated about that that time) If you would like a copy, let me know. 35 Woodsum Drive Unit 10  Braintree, MA

Name: Henry Warren Pollard III

Email Address: hwpiii3@hotmail.com

Date: 01/26//2008

Comments: I wish to seek out anyone who was apart of 58th C.E.C. (Black Horse) from Fulda, Germany.  My tour was from November 1971 to November 1976.  I served with a bunch of swell guys, so much so that I would like to share our times in person wherever you are.  It was very important to serve at that point in my life. I feel that is why I'm currently working for the V.A. as a Voc. Rehab. Spec.  Trying to give back what freely given to me.  A had some good times and beautiful memories, especially the time my father came to visit and and spoke with Captain Arnell in such a way that I was given time off just to be with my father after just coming back off leave.  I could really go on and on but will stop here. 
To contact me:
henry.pollard@med.va.gov  (or)  hwpIII3@HOTMAIL.COM

Name: Jim Bennett

Email Address: hitekrednex@hotmail.com

Date: 01/24//2008

Comments: Is anyone out there who was in the 919th during 1971 and 1972 ? I was in the 919th from July 1971 until standown in March 1972. All my time was spent in the field, I never pulled any rear duty until two weeks before standown. Maybe someone remembers me , I ran over a landmine while driving an ACAV on mine sweep duty one day in January 1972. I drove an ACAV on the run to the Cambodia border. I have a lot of pictures of me and others if any one is interested.

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 01/13//2008

Comments: Marvin,
     I no longer have that address. I did google the White Pages and looked up the Graff name . There are 67 of them . The one that correspondes to Dons name[ his parents I believe ]is unlisted. Actually a lot of them are. I called at least  15 of them . Either machines or never heard of him.I looked up the relative who had written the post to our web site. His name is Tom McElligott. His number,too, is unlisted.I even went back through our web site to see if I could get his E-mail address[ which he stopped responding to] I could not find it, but may have been too fast. It is between a year or two ago if you want to check. I do have the address currently used for that listing. It is : Tom McElligott,730 W. Randolph St. ,Chicago, Il 60661-2100. Good luck. I know his mother refuses to have anything to do with the whole matter, and I suspect his siblings may feel the same way too. After all ,none of them have ever appeared on our site looking for info, only his ex brother-in-law. I figure they want to be left with their existing memories. So,if you proceed, be aware that you may be stepping on somebodies tail by doing so.We may miss Don, but they have no reason to miss us.
     Doug Giesige
     E-23 69-70

Name: Marvin B. Gootee

 Email Address: mbgootee@yahoo.com
Date: 01/12/2008

Comments: Doug, do you still have the address where you mailed your story and Don's picture to? If I had that, I might be able to find some of his family. It would be great if we could get some of them to visit us at the next reunion of the 11th Cav in Chicago this year. I have recently been emailing Craig Van Aiken's great nephew who is on active duty at Ft. Stewart and hope that I might get him to visit with us too.

Name:   Joe Rooney
 Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 01/08/2008

Comments: I just uploaded the picture to my flickr account, I hope this is the right url.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9683693@N07/2177936711/

You can choose bigger size by selecting size at the site.

I hope folks in the First Platoon don't take offense, they already paid a high price.

Joe

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 01/08//2008

Comments: Well fellows , the mystery behind the Quan Loi pic has been cleared up. My post about it was made before Marvins. Glad to share what I know about Don Graff.I had called his mothers house back in 1979. I was hoping to get any insights that he might have on PTSD issues, since the concept was coming into vogue then, and I always felt he was pretty steady. She told me that he had commited suicide in 1975 on October 30 th by turning on the stove gas and allowing the unlit fumes kill him. She told me that non of his siblings knew that fact and that she did not want them to know and would never speak to me again. I respected her wishes. The only reason I say anything now is due to the post you refer to that a relative made. The truth had come out and he [Dons' ex-brother-in-law] wanted to  get any details about Don so that Dons' neices and nephews could get some knowledge of him. I wrote a lengthy story about Don, included a copy of the only picture I had of him. I mailed it to him and never heard anything back. I have never been able to get a reply and there is no Graff in the Chicago phonebook that I can find. I do not know if I offended them in some way; but I swear I used no profanity, told no lies and will always wonder just what happened  with that incident. So it goes.
Doug Giesige

Name: SSGT Ford Canutt

Email Address: ccsof@charterinternet.com
Date: 01/08//2008

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Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 01/08//2008

Comments: Joe, I'm glad you, too , think that the picture is the same. I think it was taken from the shower tower, like Roger suggests .I don't think your remark about people trading pictures would apply in this case. Why would people trade each other the identical picture? Isn't that like trading a Hank Aaron for an identical Hank Aaron picture? Be that as it may, I bet the other picture you refer to is a dandy. I was not at that base camp, but the setting and the flavor of that photo sure must be a universal representation of the general nuttiness you refer to! Is that pic in your photos on our picture site?
      Peace,
      Doug Giesige 69-70 ,E-23

Name: Marvin B. Gootee

 Email Address: mbgootee@yahoo.com
Date: 01/07/2008

Comments: You folks are all right about the picture being the same. The story behind it is that I got a camera from the Px in Quan Loi in March 1970 on a rare trip from the field and took a few pictures in the camp area. I vaguely recall climbing up on something (maybe a tower) to take the shot. I apparently gave the second copy to Steve Hughes (Zigzag) who later gave them to Rick Langley who posted them. There is also a duplicate of the demolition of some NVA munitions captured after a firefight at FSB Kramer in the middle of April. Speaking of Don Graff, he was a good friend of mine who always stayed with Jack Sexton and I when he came to the field on an occasional mission. He was helping us build a temporary bunker(a rare event for the third platoon as we moved every day or so as a rule)as we have been told that we were going to be there for a while. Yeah, right! We were back in Quan Loi a few days later as we were down to one track and one NCO. I recently found out that Don had died in 1975 and wandered if any of you could provide me with any information as to where, how, etc. I saw a posting by his nephews and nieces in the guest book a few years ago looking for anyone who knew him. I emailed the address but got no reply. I sure would like to contact them to share the pictures and maybe some stories and information with them. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thanks.

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 01/04/2008

Comments: Hi Doug and Roger,

The picture is the same, I'll bet folks traded pictures.  I have a picture of the First Platoon in Blackhorse, Xuan Loc with Ravin, the Platoon Sergeant leaning up against a bunker while a spiffy 1LT Green appears to be barking orders to the towel draped, disinterested, and sleepy soldiers.
I don't recall taking it, but it is one of my favorites because it captures all the nuttiness.
Have a healthy and prospereous 2008.

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 01/01//2008

Comments: Roger,
     It has been a long time since I was in Quan Loi,  the shower tower makes pretty good sense. I remember one of the "smoking" spots involved following a pretty nutty guy through this elaborate booby trapped spot he had back behind the mess tent or motor pool area. You had to be pretty ripped just to agree to let him lead you. I think he is the same guy some fellows caught with the company dog, Mida, doing something unnatural with her. The other spot I recall was a bunker that Don Graff had in pretty much the same area you mention. Maybe the same one. I remember he had a built-in cooler and reclined sand bag seats and plenty of supplies in that place.Seems to me that place is where I got bronchitis after Don and I made a carton of ready-rolled shrink to two packs one night in 1970. Yes, those were the days! Happy New Years everyone. Too bad my smoking days are over, but I'm pretty sure I've had my share! Peace, Doug Giesige Echo-23 69-70

Name:  Charles Mercer
Email Address: mercerj1@sbcglobal.net

Date: 12/31/2007

Comments: Happy New Year's to all the Red Devils.Glad to find my Bro.Denny Douglas.Charles Mercer 31 track.jun69 to nov.69.

Name:  Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 12/30/2007

Comments: To all my Brothers of the 3rd Plt 919th and red Devils Brothers, Have a happy and Safe New Year !!!!

  Vic Gilardin

Name:  Roger Cross

Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net

Date: 12/30/2007

Comments: Doug it looks like the pictures you commented on are exactly the same. Maybe from the top of the shower tanks. The "Smoking Area" I remember was the one at the bunker next to the perimiter road next to where we parked the Tanks and CEV's. Ahh some good times were had there!
  Roger "Crute" Cross
  Tank/CEV driver
  Feb 68-May-70

Name: Ronald Littleton

Email Address: Rjlittleton@cableone.net
Date: 12/29/2007

Comments: Happy new year to all the men of the 919th 11th acr. from Ronald Littleton 919th-10- 69-70

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

Date: 12/28/2007

Comments: Andy D. here;919-33 Hope all you devils had a great christmas and have a safe New year. May 2008 will mark my 40th.year of arriving in country. Looking forward to the chicago reunion hope to see you troopers there.

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 12/27/2007

Comments: It is always good to see more pictures on the photo page. I have a question about Marvin Gootees' photo of our area at Quan Loi. Is it just me, or is that not the identical pic that Rick Langley has also posted? What I'm the most curious about is how was the picture taken, since I cannot remember anything in that area that was high enough to account for the angle of view. Was there a "smoking" spot back there that I was not aware of? Just curious. Also, it is a bittersweet thing to see pictures of Don Graff. I have one of him that shows the very same level of dirt and grease shown in those two. It is how I always envision him.  Since he died on my birthday in 1975, I think of him every year on that day.I liked him and miss him, too bad about his death. Well, so much for bummer stuff. Hope you all have a good New Year.
     Peace, Doug Giesige
     Echo-23 69-70

Name: Gary DuPrey


Email Address: shepherd128@yahoo.com
Date: 12/23/2007

Comments: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Son of CW4 C.J. DuPrey, 919th Engr, 11 ACR  69-70.

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 12/23/2007

Comments: Happy Holidays to all my fellow Red Devils. Hope you are all healthy and have a good New Year. Hey, Tom Littrell and Kip Morris thanks for the seasons' greetings.Keep your powder dry.
     Doug Giesige
     Echo 23 69-70

Name: Tom Littrell
Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com
Date: 12/23/2006

Comments: HELLO Fellow 919th Eng.Like to WISH You all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New YEAR!
 Doug,Jim,Kip,                

Name:  Roger Cross

Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net

Date: 12/21/2007

Comments: May you all have a Merry Christmas and a great Happy New Year!!!!!!

Name:  Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 12/18/2007

Comments: Hope all me Brothers from the 3rd Plt 919th Eng Co. and all other bro from past and present 11th Cav members have a very Merry Christmas !!!!!!!

               Vic Gilardin
               3rd Plt 919th Eng Co.
               Jun 69 Jun 70

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

Date: 11/26/2007

Comments: Andy D here; 919-33 5/68-5/69 hope everyone had a great vet's and turkey day !

Name: CLIFF  MORRIS


Email Address: KIPJR11THCAV@AOL.COM
Date: 11/11/2007

Comments: HAPPY VET'S  DAY TO YOU GUYS AND THANKS
  TOM LITTRELL  AKA  ( JELLY BELLY )
  DOUG GIESIGE  AKA  ( ALPHABET )
  FULTON CREECH 111  AKA  ( BULLET )
 AND TO ALL 919TH ENGER.  THANKS  KIP
 

 

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 11/10/2007

Comments: Thinking of all my fellow Red Devils this Veterans Day. Am watching We Were Soldiers Once And Young, probably a mistake, but we were and I'm glad that we made it home to have a life when so many of our fellows were deprived of the opportunity to do so. Hope you all are well ,we're all certainly safer than we were then. Hey, Tom Littrell and Kip Morris, hope you guys are doing okay.
     Peace, Doug Giesige E-23 69-70

Name: Fred Sheetz

Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com

Date: 11/1/2007

Comments: How many of you guys are going to DC for the Veterans Day weekend ? Call me if you want at  863-529-2547, FRED

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

Date: 10/18/2007

Comments: 919-33 Andy D here just a note doing fine /new job ok. enjoyed reunion see you next year I recent bought a model of m113a acav in fact two;abig radio controlled and small desk top 4 1/2 " gun shields on 50,60s and looks good anyone interested let me know it was less than $15 can detail

Name: CLETUS J STOCK JR


Email Address: CSBUDDYBOY442@aol.com


Date: 10/14/2007

Comments: IT WAS NICE TO LOOK BACK AND SEE WHAT I COULD REMMER .I WAS WITH MCO 3/11 ACR.I NEW MY DRILL SGT WAS OVER THEIR I NEVER GOT TO SEE SSGT D WAS WITH 919TH.IWAS AT QUAN LOI MUAST OF MY TIME WAS SUPPY SGT 76Y40 TO DAY IS 92Y40

Name: Marvin B. Gootee

 Email Address: mbgootee@yahoo.com
Date: 10/08/2007

Comments: I have recently found this website and would like to get in touch with anyone I knew who served with me during the period of July 69 to May 70. Please email me or call me at (352) 485-2127 in Gainesville, FL.

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 10/08/2007

Comments: Hi Red Devils,

I sent the rest of the 919th Memorial Coins to the Sutler Store at Ft Irwin so they could sell them and benefit active duty troopers and their families.  They should be for sale soon.  But if you know of a family of one of our Kia's, please let me know and I will send them as many coins as they need, gratis.

Thanks guys!

Joe

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

 

Date: 9/6//2007

Comments: Andy D. here;919-33" VC 4 lunch bunch" will be in louyville am fri 1st time reunion bringing my stuff [pictues artifacts vcr tapes  ] Let's do lunch see you there !!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: andy daresta

Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com

 

Date: 9/5//2007

Comments: Andy Daresta 919-33 5/68-5/69 Hope to see you in louyville; I hope to arrive fri am from atl.ga. see you at the galt.

Name: Charlie Webster

Email Address: cwebster4@trentonian.com
 

Date: 8/13//2007

Comments:
I am a writer working on a project about the men from the Trenton, NJ area who died in Vietnam. My hope is to write a detailed story about each of the 69 men who died in Vietnam.

One of the men is Calvin E. Thompson, Jr. who died on 3 December 1969.

I would be interested in speaking with anyone who remembers PFC Thompson or anyone with information about what happened that day.

Charlie Webster
Trenton, NJ

Name: Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com

Date: 8/4//2007

Comments: Hey Andy,

I keep looking for your name on who is registered.  It looks like this will be a third platoon fandango.

Hope some of the 1st 2d and 4th Platoons show.

To the rest of you Red Devils, holler if you have connections with next of kin for our Killed in Action, I made up a challenge coin with all 26 of our KIA's listed on the back.  I've sent coins to family and friends of Lt Shirley, SSGT Cannon and Spec Rickey Mauney.  I want all our KIA families to feel they are part of an extended family.   They may have lost a son, brother, or a husband, but they got us, forever.

Thanks!

Joe Rooney
Your Company Clerk
Nov 68 69

Name: andy daresta


Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
 

Date: 8/1//2007

Comments: andy here; 919-33 ;reunion07;got room; suite;ride to share.Just me atlanta to louisville leaving 5th or 6th. 'thanks for the help"

Name: andy daresta


Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
 

Date: 7/30/2007

Comments: andy here;1st reuion got question registion/boat ride;got a room at the galt;just me;suite may be looking for roommate phone 770-597-5129

Name: gary wiebicke


Email Address: garw@hughes.net

Date: 7/30/2007

Comments: Gary Wiebicke,919th 3rd 3rd,9/68 to 11/69 great to hear there is still a bunch of you all out there.

Name: andy daresta


Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
 

Date: 7/26/2007

Comments: I left out" bunch "; VC 4  for lunch bunch 919-33  need info reuion;first timer

Name: andy daresta


Email Address: adaresta@gmail.com
 

Date: 7/25/2007

Comments: looking for the vc for lunch 33;919th andy daresta;may68\69 plan to attend reunion

Name: Charles Mercer


Email Address:  mercerj1@sbcglobal.net

Date: 7/18/2007

Comments: Hope you all had a great time. Sorry I was not able to be there. Hope connie, fred, rick, joe, juan, ken all good time.

Name: Doug Giesige


Email Address:  douggiesige@yahoo.com
 

Date: 7/11/2007

Comments: Hey Kip, Glad to hear you guys had a good reunion. I sure wish I could have been there to see you and J.B. I would like to have met Lt. Fox and also have a conversation with our other "leadership" that attended. Oh well, maybe next time! Hope to talk to you both soon and hopefully see some pics.
   Peace, Doug [Alphie] Giesige

 

 

Name:  CLIFF MORRIS

Email Address:  kipjr11thcav@aol.com
 

Date: 6/28/2007

Comments: HEY THERE

  I JUST WANTED TO SAY IT WAS A TREAT TO BE ABLE TO
ATTEND THE REUNION IN SPRINGFIELD,
  AND IT WAS A REAL TREAT TO SEE SOMEONE THAT I HAVEN'T SEEN IN 38 YEARS, JELLY BELLY YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED A BIT HA, IT WAS SURE GOOD TO SEE YA!
 THE DAY WE WENT ON THE BRANSON BELLE WAS THE SAME
DAY WE LOST A TROOPER BUY THE NAME OF BUFORD R. SENCER
AND I JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY, I MISS YA BUDDY JUNE
21 1970 CAMBODIA, REST IN PEACE   
  THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS FINE REUNION, HI JELLY BELLY. I KNOW WE WILL KEEP IN TOUCH, MISSED YA THERE ALFI BIT (DOUG) TAKE CARE ALL              KIP
 

Name:  Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com


Date: 6/25/2007

Comments: Fred Sheetz and Ken Wood advised me that Sergeant John Pearl passed away this weekend.  I didn't realize he had been fighting cancer and this came as a surprise.
 
Fred and Ken said his services will be held in Owensboro, but I didn't see anything yet at the funeral home:
 
http://www.glennfuneralhome.com/
 
Sgt Pearl was the First Platoon.  He was very knowledgeable about the personnel he worked with, his stories and recollections always portrayed his men in the most positive light.

I'll post more information as I find it.
 
Joe

Name:  Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com


Date: 6/22/2007

Comments: Hi Red Devils,

Wanted to let you know the next location of the 919th reunion (2009) will be June in Tulsa.  Specifically, Jenks and Gary Sharp will help with the organization.

Paul Repsher needs a lot of help to keep the 919th Association going and Anne Wright is looking for volunteers to help as he offloads some of his duties.

This was a fun reunion, regretfully, there are a lot of family illnesses and other things that kept some away or only briefly attending at all.  We are getting older, just look at the diminished amount of Korean War Vets that made this one.

Some ideas folks have been kicking around are holding a 919th reunion in Vegas in the off year, or moving the 919th reunion to a week before or after the 11thACVVC in the off year and see if we can snag some of the good hotel deals that Steve Paige seems to find.

Wee really missed you guys that couldn't make it, but we will get together one of these days.

Hope to see all of you in September in Louisville.

Joe Rooney
Your Company Clerk
 

 

Name:  Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com


Date: 6/17/2007

Comments: Hey Red Devils,

I'm looking forward to meeting you guys once again in Springfield.  I hope all the platoons are represented.

Joe

Name:  Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com

Date: 5/23/2007

Comments: Hey Red Devils!
     Hope everyone is doing fine and will have a good Memorial Day break. I don't think I can make the 919th reunion, but I wish all that can go have a fun time. I would like to see some of my fellow 2nd platooners again. At least I got to talk to Bradfield, Turkovich, Kip Morris and Tom Littrell this past year! A real pleasure ,that. Does anyone know where Victor Montez is ?
        Peace,
        Doug [Alphie] Giesige 68-168th, 69-70 -919th

Name:  RONALD  LITTLETON

Email Address: RJLITTLETON@CABLEONE.NET

Date: 5/14/2007

Comments: RONALD LITTLETON I WAS WITH 919TH IN 1969 UNTIL FEB.1970 I WAS TC ON 10 M48A3 WHEN WE HAD THE MINE ROLLER ON IT.I WAS THE LOADER ON IT BEFORE JOHN KIMBLE. IF ANBODY REMEMBERS ME WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Name:  Rick Langley

Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 5/12/2007

Comments: just wanted to remember Buddy' Charles Case K I A 5-12-69 have a goodn Rick

Name:  Vandy Littleton

Email Address: vandycrouch@yahoo.com

Date: 5/8/2007

Comments: my dad was part of the 919th engineers and I am very proud of my dad.  He is my Hero. His name is Ronald J Littleton.  I love you daddy very much!!!!!!!

Name:  Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 4/17/2007

Comments: If you have seen in the Movie Headlines, Hanoi Jane is coming out with a lot of movies. We need to boycott this movies. Please pass this on to every one you know.

    Blackhorse Allons

Name:  William A. Montano
Email Address: fourmontanos@yahoo.com
Date: 4/12/2007

Comments: I served with the 11ACR/919th Engineers from October 1970-November 1971. Interesting website - Thank you!

Name:  Rick Langley
Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 410/2007

Comments: Hey!!! every body i just wanted to remember MY BUDDY
RICKEY MAUNEY KIA 4-10-69 was meda vact to laikhe big red ones base camp. his feiancee at the time e-mails me at times. like today i heard from her. hope to see a lot of new faces at the missouri Reuion. ya'll have a goodn Yeeeee!!!!! Haaaaaa!!!!! Rick Langley 1- 69-

Name:  Ronald G. Helleis
Email Address: rhelleis@tampabay.rr.com
Date: 4/8/2007

Comments: Was in the 919th in Jan 1968 to Jan 1969. I remember Barnes, Hickey, Nelson, Moran, Huber, Pearl, Jenning, Brock, and Schunk. If anybody remembers me let me know.

Name:  Christopher Harlow
 Email Address: cdudlow@yahoo.com
 Date: 3/10/2007

Comments: Greetings 919th vets,  I am Chris Harlow, HQ Plt May 68-May 69.  As CPT Scharret's and CPT Reilly's driver I had the opportunity to experience a variety of places in the AO, and often was able to capture those moments in time.  My first batch of photos has recently been posted by Pete Echon - with a second to come - in the 919th photo page.  I tried to include a variety of shots that would be of particular interest
to Red Devils and others of a more general nature.  I Hope that some bring back memories.  C. Harlow, MSG, US Army (ret) (I was a 'retread' in 1978!)

Name:  Juan Duran
 Email Address: 3juans@cox.net
Date: 3/09/2007

Comments: My name is Juan Duran. I served with the 919th Engineers from June 1969-1970. I did go to Japan for an operation for three months. I've been in touch with Juan Segura over the years since returning to the USA. I visited with Joe Aragon after not seeing him for 35 years.

Name:  Barb Moreno
 Email Address: puppytoes@charter.net
Date: 3/09/2007

Comments: ladies -  I am in need of volunteers to work the ladies table at the reunion. at this table we will be selling our remaining cookbooks as well as this years project "the blackhorse throw" . we will need to have someone (or 2) to be at the table in 2 hour shifts beginning on the first day of the reunion  - Thursday- from 10am until 5pm. then again on Friday following the ladies meeting about noon until 5pm. we will not be set up on Saturday due to being at Fort Knox all day. I will then open the table following the banquet Saturday nite and again on Sunday while everyone is leaving. Remember we all agreed to do these projects not lets all help do it.
e-mail me at: puppytoes@charter.net or leave me a message on the women's corner guest book telling me when you can help

Barb Moreno
Women's Director

Name:   Doug Giesige
 Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 3/08/2007

Comments: Hey Red Devils; I managed to talk to Turkovich and Bradfield from 2nd platoon , as well as Kip Morris. It was great to talk to them and they are doing ok. I hope the rest of you are doing fine. I will try to make the reunion in Missouri. Tom Littrell, wish you well.
   Peace,
   Doug [Alphie]Giesige, 68-69-70

Name:   Joe Rooney
 Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 2/15/2007

Comments: Dear Red Devils,

I have been reminded under peril of physical and verbal harm by Fred Sheetz and Paul Repsher to notify you of the upcoming reunion of the 919th Engineering Company reunion in Missouri June 19-21 at the Lamplighter North, 2820 N Glenstone.

Please email Paul at  perepsher@sbcglobal.net for details.

This covers all eras, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Be there or be square.

Joe

Name:   Michael Walke
Email Address: walkeme@comcast.net
Date: 2/9/2007

Comments: I remember well the numerous "adventures" with the 919th when serving as photog with 17th PID.  The best bunch I ever worked with especially Spitz and his crew.  They used to haul as much (or more) beer than they did TNT.
Mike Walke

Name:   Joe Rooney
 Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 2/2/2007

Comments: Red Devils,

While thumbing through books at my local hobby shop, I spotted where some fellow had reworked a Tamiya M60 into the Combat Engineer Vehicle (CEV) M728.  I remember talking with Rick O'Dell about a guy doing just that.  I didn't buy the book, but it was something to do with plastic custom models and it was $15.95.

Check your local hobby shop, maybe they have it.  But the skills to do it are way beyond mine.

Joe

Name:   Craig Whited
 Email Address: graveyard0267@yahoo.com
Date: 1/28/2007

Comments: Comments:

 Thank you all for your responses on my uncle Buford Spencer. I have a couple of photos IM going to put on the photo page maybe more of you will remember him then  Thank you all again. Craig Whited email me at graveyard0267@yahoo.com

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 1/18/2007

Comments: Hi Red Devils,

This is off the RootsWeb.com Social Security Death Index:

HERMAN NOOTRE  13 May 1922 21 Dec 2004 (V) 09265 (PE) (none specified) 215-38-7682 Maryland

Our XO Tom Adams (at that time) inquired about Nootre and Willie Brown.  I don't have anything on Sgt Willie Brown, he was wounded late 1969.  Can you help?  Wounded Vietnam Veterans are the most difficult to find.

Thanks,

Joe

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 1/11/2007

Comments: Hi Red Devils,

I've emailed most of you about SSGT George Cannon's younger brother Sam requesting pictures of him that he could share with SSGT Cannon's kid (son, I think), probably a grown man.

Sam doesn't have email or internet and needs hard copies.  I can furnish his address in Pinetop, NC and phone numbers on request.

Hope your 2007 is going great.

Thanks, Joe

Name:   Doug Giesige
 Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 1/02/2007

Comments: I hope everybody made it through the holiday season o.k. It has been good to see all the E-mail traffic on this site lately. I'm glad we all made it and are still here to yak about it. I have a few questions that I hope some of you might be able to answer. Does anyone have any idea about how many men actually served with the 919th? It is kind of hard to tell since a lot of guys served multiple tours [Shutie, Owens, etc.] and I only have a couple of months of demo and hazardous duty orders to go by. Also, does anyone know what happened to Victor Montez ? I owe him for a steam bath experience! Also, does anyone remember the guy who had a wound to the side of his head, going along the top of his cheek or temple that apparently was due to a round creasing his head ? I hope that he feels lucky, cause he sure was when it came to that incident. Well, that is enough questions. It was good to talk to Tom Littrell the other night. He had talked to some others from our platoon and felt they were doing good. Some people apparently had trouble placing me. I came in November 69, after completing a tour around Lai Khe with the 168th as a demo man. I left in June 1970 I was a little freakier in those days, I "floated" around on the sweep team with Adkins and Owens and had a peace sign and a big F.T.A. painted on my 60's gun shield when we pulled out of Quan Loi for that legendary road march we of the second platoon were on the day or so before the Cambodian invasion. Fortunately I was short and had jungle rot so bad I was sent to Zion on permanent profile and was spared that incursion. Those were the days. Peace, Doug [Alphie] Giesige

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 1/01/2007

Comments: Red Devils,

We don't have any close up portrait pictures of SSGT Strahin in the gallery.  I need something with his likeness for a project I'm working on.  Post them with Pete Echon here, or send them to me.

Do it now!

Thanks

Joe Rooney
Company Clerk
Nov68/69

Name: Richard Sevigny
Email Address: sevigny34@comcast.net
Date: 12/31/2006

Comments: would like to wish all you Red Devils who served in Vietnam and Cambodia a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year in 2007.  It has been great pleasure to correspond with many of you over the last few weeks.  I look forward to meeting with you and your families at the upcoming reunion in Branson, Missouri this coming June.

SP4 Richard Sevigny
919th Engineers
Cambodia & Vietnam 5/70-2/71
Boston, Mass  

Name: Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 12/30/2006

Comments: Every one have a Happy and Safe New Year, Haven't talked to Steve " ZIGZAG" Hope your doing fine and Charlie, Call me !!
    Vic Gilardin

Name: Victoria Weldon Kuhn
Email Address: flippy0820@yahoo.com
Date: 12/27/2006

Comments: Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and to everyone a Happy New Year.

Name: Cliff Morris
Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com
Date: 12/27/2006

Comments: Craig Whited
      I was there the day your uncle passed, if you
would like some info on Buford or Spencer that's what
I called him, I would be glad to here from you
   kipjr11thcav@aol.com        KIP   (Cliff Morris)

Name: Terrence W Weldon Jr
Email Address: twweldon@yahoo.com
Date: 12/27/2006

Comments: Just wanted to say hope you all had a merry Christmas and have a happy new year.  I would also like to make contact with anyone who may have served with my father Terrence W Weldon. thank you

Name: Tom Faunce
Email Address: frontlineom@yahoo.com
Date: 12/26/2006

Comments: I was with the 919th from 68 to 70, would like more information on what is happening.

Tom Faunce

Name: Connie Wayne Padgett

Email Address:  pfamily@tcia.net
Date: 12/24/2006

Comments: To me we all need to take the time to think back. But also of the blessings to have served and been with men we were in those year's gone by, but still think of daily. They all had a great impact on what and who I am today and I wish everyone the best of X-MAS.  Connie Wayne Padgett

Name: Frank D. Smilgis
Email Address: frank1613@sbcglobal.net
Date: 12/24/2006

Comments: I served with the 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad from June 1970 to March 1971. I would like to hear from any of the 919th Engineers I served with.

Name: Tom Littrell
Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com
Date: 12/24/2006

Comments:

 Thanks Doug. My e mail is littrelltandc@yahoo.com thanks again have a Happy HOLIDAYS Talked to Jim Fox was good hearing from him again HOPE 2ND PLT. can make good turn out at Springfield MO.
        Tom  Litttrell ''jelly belly''

Name:Doug Giesige
Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 12/22/2006

Comments: Happy holiday season to the Red Devils, especially Tom Littrell and other second platooners. Seems like you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a second platoon guy on this site lately, that's good. Tom, I noticed your E-mail address was lacking a letter, so I would expect that would affect mail getting through to you. Have a safe and productive New Year.
                Doug [Alphie] Giesige
                68-69 Lai Khe,69-70 Quan Loi etc.

Name: Tom Littrell
Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com
Date: 12/21/2006

Comments: Well we have almost made it another year would like to wish all  919thEng. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a good one KIP and Doug Giesige hope everything ok with everyone .WHERE IN THE HECK IS REST OF 2nd  plt lets get together in Mo.

 JELLY Belly Tom Littrell

Name: Richard Sevigny
Email Address: sevigny34@comcast.net
Date: 12/21/2006

Comments: I am looking for anybody who served with me in the second platoon of the 919th Engineers in Cambodia and Vietnam from 5/70-2/71. I have been in touch with my squad members SGT. Gene Young and SP4 Tim Holt.  Would like to communicate with anyone else who knew Buford Spencer who was KIA on 6/21/70 in Cambodia.  I recently spoke to his sister and nephew on the phone. He was like a big brother to me when I first met him at Quan Loi in 5/70.  Also would like to talk to anyone who was with our platoon on 2/3/71 at fire support base Bandit 2/11 when we were ambushed at sunset and lost Terry Weldon and five of us were dusted off including myself.

SP4 Richard Sevigny
919th Engineers 5/70-2/71
Boston,Mass   

 

Name: KIP  ( AKA )   CLIFF MORRIS
Email Address: kipjr11thcav@aol.com
Date: 12/21/2006

Comments: Hi  BULLET AND JELLY BELLY, SURE HAS BEEN ALONG TIME GOOD, TO SEE SOME ONE ON THIS SITE THAT I KNOW.
  I WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM YOU GUYS.

Name:   Doug Giesige
Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 12/20/2006

Comments: Mr. Whited,
     I tried to send you a note at the listed e-mail, but it did not work. I have a couple of pictures of your uncle on the 919th photo page. He is in the second and third pictures on the third row. Sorry that they are only back and partial ones, if I have any others I'll get them to you. I did not know him very well since he was on another track and came towards the end of my tour. I remember he had earned a Bronze Star in his previous unit that had left early. It was for being a top-notch tool-room keeper and he was very proud of it. He had a guitar and did not play too bad. I remember that he was a quiet, but nice guy. I thought he was  maybe a little too nice for what we were doing, but I guess he was still optimistic and we were not. I heard from guys who were there that he stood up on a track and caught a round in the head from friendly fire. A real fluke, if that is so. Hopefully you will hear from some who will know more. No matter how ,his death was still a loss that I wish your family had been spared, especially since he was devoted to and spoke ofte of his family. If I think of anything else I will let you know. Just remember, He had put himself in harms way and did not shirk his duty. The pictures he is in were taken on April 3,1970 after a very rough 24 hour period in which we lost 7 tracks.[ A.P.C.'s and C.E.V.'s] As a matter of fact ,he may have been on the first track of the day to hit a mine. Hope this helps fill some gaps.
     Peace, Doug Giesige [68-71]

Name:   Craig Whited
Email Address: graveyard0267@yahoo.com
Date: 12/20/2006

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my uncle Buford R Spencer from 1969 through June 1970.

Name:   Dewayne (Hank) Jones
Email Address: flower3@grnco.net
Date: 12/20/2006

Comments: I want to wish all my fellow Red Devils very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And may god bless you and all of our troops fighting for us.
  Your fellow Red Devil Hank Jones.

Name:   Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
Date: 12/19/2006

Comments: Hope all you Red Devils have a
very Merry Christmas and  the Happy New Year !!!!
   Vic Gilardin
   3rd Plt, 3rd Squad
   919th Engs
    69-70

Name: Joe Fennell
Email Address: hayfenn@aol.com
Date: 12/15/2006

Comments: I like to look at the guest book and see if I remember anyone. I was with the 919th when they reduced size in 1971. That was my second tour, My first tour was 1968.I had PTSD from the first tour, when I was in the 919th. VA has been good to me, with 100% disability. So VA is not all bad.-Joe

Name: Doug Giesige
Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 11/26/2006

Comments: I believe I remember you Mr. Creech. I was on the Echo Two Three track and was the left gunner behind Tom Littrell. My memory can be a little vague too; how ever ,I do recall finding an old French mine in the road and getting into an "honest argument" about the advisability of digging it up. As I recall the discussion involved wither or not it was a good idea to retrieve it for the war museum . Don't know how that "Willy Pete "  round got out of my M-79, but as I remember that particular mine did not make it to the museum. Oops! Glad you made it home, though. Hey Tom Littrell , I'm really glad you made it home too! Say hey to Charlotte. Peace.
                       Doug [Alphie] Giesige

Name:  F.B. Creech III      "Chip"
Email Address: creechcp@ftc-i.net
Date: 11/21/2006

Comments: I was with the 2nd Squad/919th from Dec. 1969-1970.
Have read some of the emails and recognized a few names....memory is not one of my stronger points as I get older.  Have read some from "Kip" Morris and "Jelly Belly" Littrell.  I took over the squad when Ssg. Hayes was returned to the US for emergency leave.  Would like to hear from some who were in the squad during the same time frame.

"Bullet" Chip Creech
 

 

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 11/17/2006

Comments: Red Devils,

I posted this on the main 11thCavNam page, but figured out that you folks may have missed it.  Paul Repsher told me about his passing when he called his wife after not hearing from him for a while.

"Charles M Huffine, 1st Platoon, 919th Engr Co(Armd), 1966-67, also serving as XO, died 24Oct2006 after a short bout with cancer. 1lt Huffine was writing a book about the 919th History in Vietnam, his son Richard will continue that task.

I met him at the 919th reunion last year in West Virginia and found him to be the most knowledgeable person about the Red Devil presence in Vietnam."

I can't ask you to give us a call after you die or pass on, but let your neighbors and next of kin know that the 919th Engineering Company members from all the wars are keenly interested in your welfare and that we are in each other's business anyhow.

Joe

Name:   Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 11/12/2006

Comments: I guess the site is running again, so I'll say hey to all my fellow Red Devils and especially those of the second platoon, 69-70. Tom Littrell [Jelly Belly to the rest of you]- it's good to hear from you and nice to know that Lt. Livingood came through for you !!!!
I'll try to make the reunion, especially since the armor trained guys act like our Purple Hearts and other medals, and dealing with landmines, etc, don't seem to mean as much as what theirs do. I'll put our record of accomplishment ,in spite of the conditions ,up against any of them. I never noticed a round getting close and then missing because it was meant for one of them . I'm proud to wear the patch, but a lot of those guys act like they have more right to it than we do. Maybe I'm wrong, but it sure doesn't seem like it.    
             Fire in the hole,
              Doug Giesige 68-69-70
 

 

Name:     tom littrell

Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com
Date: 11/12/2006

Comments: Hello 919 Eng. Happy vets.day to all hope we have good turn out for reunion hope to see Jim Fox Doug GIESIGE  Ray Rooper and any other 2nd Plt 69 70
Branson is a good time!

Name:   Joe Rooney
Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 11/09/2006

Comments: Dear Friends:

Here’s the news that we have been waiting for.

Everything has been completed for our 919th Engineer 2007 reunion in Springfield, MO for June 19-21, 2007.

Please hold onto this letter as it contains information you will need.

We will be staying at the Lamplighter North, 2820 N. Glenstone which is one block off Interstate 44 on Glenstone.  I have 60 rooms reserved for our group at a rate of $54 per night (up to 4 people per room).  These prices are good 3 days before and after the reunion.  This price  also includes a full breakfast buffet in their dining room.  Additional rooms will be reserved, if warranted.  Reservations can be made any time by calling1-800-707-0326.  Be sure to tell the reservation clerk that you are part of the 919th Reunion Group so we will be given credit.  When they give you the reservation number, please be sure that you contact me by email: perepsher@sbcglobal.net, phone: (918) 650-5073 or (918) 650-0967 (after 8:30 PM central time or by letter).  Be sure to let me know the dates of your reservation.  If you want to make a vacation of this trip to take in the Branson attractions, it is recommended you come the weekend before or  stay  the weekend after the reunion.  Please make your reservation as soon as possible , the cut-off date is March 15, 2007.

Our schedule of events is as follows:

June 19, 2007:  Register between 1 and 5 PM.  Group pictures will be taken about 5:30 PM by Ernie’s Photography  for $12 each (8X10) and pictures will be available  during our tail gate party on Wednesday, June 20th.  Dinner will  be served (buffet style) about 6:00 PM.  Dinner will be baked/fried chicken, mashed potatoes W/gravy, green salad, chef’s choice vegetable, rolls w/butter, coffee or tea, and dessert.  Cost $15.50 per  person(tax & gratuities included.   After dinner free time for visitation as long as you want to stay up. 

June  20, 2007: 0900: A short  meeting will be held decide the location of our next reunion.  At 6 PM we will have our  tailgate party which will consist of T-Bone steak, baked potatoes, green salad and a soft drink   The tailgate party will be $8 per person and can be paid now or at the reunion.  Should you not eat red meat, let me know and  another item will be added for you.

June 21, 2006:  Visitation and sight seeing all day until 6 PM. when the busses will leave for the Branson Belle dinner cruise.  There will be live entertainment on board and the cost of this will be $50.00  per person.  The bus transportation will be $15 per person round trip.  Payment for the Branson Bell Dinner Cruise and transportaion  should be mailed to me either in the form of a check or money order as soon as possible.  Our Memorial Service this time will be held in Branson   prior to our boarding the Branson Belle for our dinner cruise.  All payments should be made out to Paul Repsher, not to 919th Engineer Company as it makes it difficult to cash checks made out to the unit instead of to me.

Make a list of those former members you feel will be interested, send it to me,  and   will contact them again to get a reply.

Help will be needed to take care of the hospitality room, hold the memorial service at Branson, sell memorabilia, help with registration, cook the steaks and set up for the tailgate party.

If there is anyone interested in taking over the reunions etc, please let me know.

Friends and family are most welcome to attend, the more the merrier.

Anyone wishing to contact me can do so by calling: (918) 650-5073 or (918) 650-0967 after 8 PM CST, emailing me at: perepsher@sbcglobal.net or send me a note in the mail.

For those that I have an email address for will receive duplicate notification.  I’m just trying to make sure the word gets out.

Send me a list of those you may feel I do not have on my list.  If possible include name, address, phone number, spouse’s first name, year(s) served in the 919th,  and email address.

Should any questions remained unanswered in this letter, feel free to contact me.

As Ever,


PAUL
 

Name:   Victoria Weldon Kuhn

Email Address: flippy0820@yahoo.com
Date: 10/02/2006

Comments: Hi everyone. I am still looking for anyone that might have known my father Sgt. Terrence Wayne Weldon. He was killed in action on Feb.3,1971.Everyone called him Doc. He got that from putting a band aid on a little boy in Nam. I know I keep posting this but I and also hoping that someone else may contact me. I have heard from 3 people over the years, but I also hope that there is more that is willing to talk. It does not have to be about him. Every little bit helps. It helps to fill a void sometimes.

Name:   Dewayne [Hank] Jones

Email Address:  flower3@grnco.net
Date: 9-20-06

Comments: Doesn't anyone ever sign the guest book anymore are update about the next reunion.
  I like to read it sometimes..
           Your fellow Red Devil Dewayne [Hank] Jones

Name:    Joe Rooney

Email Address:  ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 08/9/2006

Comments: Hey you Red Devils, Look at this sorry attempt over at ebay:

200015297198

Joe

Name:    Doug Giesige
Email Address:  douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 07/17/2006

Comments: What is the deal on the master roster? I can never get it to work, is this always true or am I doing something fundamentally wrong. I click on and it always shows the same guys and won't go more than a page before recycling. Let me know if any one else has the same experience. Allons Red Devils. Tom Littrell, keep cool out there on the plains.
                        Peace , Doug Giesige

Name: Jim Bennett
Email Address:  hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date: 07/11/2006

Comments: Just looking around here. I was in 919th in 71-72. Came home when they did.

Name: Doug Giesige
Email Address:   douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 07/03/2006

Comments: Have a happy and safe 4th of July all you Red Devils especially the second platoon. A special howdy to Tom Littrell and the rest who are still above ground from our track E-23. I don't get into this holiday too much, but, every now and then I kinda wish I had a case of hand-held flares, a bunch of belts of tracers and an old m-60 barrel to burn up ! Ah, youth !
                       Peace,Doug Giesige 68-69-70

Name: Joe Rooney
Email Address:   ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 06/25/2006

Comments: Howdy Red Devils,
Fred Sheetz and Connie Wayne Padgett have been plenty busy at the arts and crafts shops and to hear them tell it, they have found somebody to make the hats with "Lil Dusty" the Red Devil with high quality and at a fair price.

I'm not trying to sell anything here, but I think if you ask them, maybe they can order some extras.  Their price goes down if they order 144 of them.  I'd suggest letting them know how many you'd want if they showed up at the Branson, Missouri 919th Reunion.

Joe

 

Name: Doug Giesige


Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 06/15/2006

Comments: Hey Tom Littrell, I guess this site is up , although I replied the other day and never got on . I know I did not swear, so go figure, Anyhow good to see a fellow Wild Thing [E-23] on the net and I'll say again. we were wild things! Peace, Doug Giesige

Name: Tom Littrell

Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com
Date: 06/14/2006

Comments: Well it's good to see site up and going again.Hello Doug how it going? 2nt plt. where is everyone?

Name: Rick Langley
Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date: 06/09/2006

Comments: Hey doug what track was you on? i was on e-22 HeadHunters. yaw take it easy and have a gooden. Rick

Name: Doug Giesige
Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date: 06/06/2006

Comments: Just checking to see if this site works. In case it does...Hey Tom Littrell and other second platoon 69-70ers'Hope you had a good holiday. Does anyone else have trouble on the master roster when trying to see more than the first two and last pages of the 919th site ? Peace, Doug[Alphie] Giesige

Name: Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date: 05/15/2006

Comments: Fred Sheetz talked with the current First Sergeant at the 58th Engineers.  According to Fred, Elmo has moved the 919th reactivation date to 21Jun06, and that is iffy.  Fred was left with the idea that this isn't going to be a big brass band ceremony, but a quick ceremony after PT.  And that it might not happen at all.  This is not encouraging, Fred will be updating us Mondays after his weekly contacts with Elmo Leichenauer.

Joe

Name: William Harrington

Email Address: sapper87@aol.com
Date: 03/06/2006

Comments: Hello to all you fellow engineers. My name is SFC William Harrington. Currently I am in the 58th Combat Engineer Company stationed at Ft. Irwin, CA. I am part of the 11th ACR. On 16 June 2006, we are reflagging part of the company to the 919th Combat Engineer Company. It would be great if some of the former 919th Engineers could attend. I would also like to hear from some of you if possible. Thanks for the great legacy.

Name: FRED SHEETZ

Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com
 

Date: 03/04/2006

Comments: I have an extra room in Barstow for the nights of the 16th,17th,and the 18th of March. If anyone needs it let me know, FRED

Name: connie wayne padgett

Email Address: pfamily@tcia.net
 

Date: 02/22/2006

Comments: I can not attend the coming home. But I have had a good and bad experence from my Dr. they found a knot that the V.A. seem to care less about and I had alot of trouble with thought of bad thing that has happened to our guys. Iam doing fine and will be in K.C.         I Wish you all best that Joe Ronney  can show you Connie Padgett

Name: CHARLES PINKS

Email Address: charliedog@yhoo.com

Date: 02/19/2006

Comments: HELLO ALL  JULY 67  JULY 68 FIRST PT FIRST SQUAD HOPE YOU  ARE STIL AROUND TO ALL MY BROTHERS IN ARMS FOREVER CHARLES PINKS.

Name: FRED SHEETZ


Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com

Date: 02/17/2006

Comments: Anyone going to the welcome home thing at Ft. Irwin this March? Everone I've talked to is a maybe or a no.FRED

Name: Dickie Swindle


Email Address: dswindle@charter.net

Date: 02/17/2006

Comments: Anyone out there from the 1st platoon in 70-71

Name: Roger Cross
Email Address: crossroger@bellsouth.net

Date: 02/17/2006

Comments: Connie Padgett , have you fallen off the face of the earth? Never see you post anything on the message board anymore. Take care brother!

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com

Date: 02/05/2006

Comments: Hey Rick, good to hear someones still kicking. I was left M-60 gunner on Wild Thing E-23. I figure the other Alpha bit got his nickname  same as me ; lazy lifer not able to handle name with lots of vowels. Anybody else having trouble getting beyound page two of master roster when accessing 919th portion? Hope everybody is doing fine and wish more would get on this board. Peace. Doug [Alphie]Giesige

Name: Rick Langley
 

Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 02/05/2006

Comments:  Hey doug i was on E22 1-19-69 Head Hunters 60cal right side. talk to (Alpha bit)Schoephoerster. see why his name was alpha bit. i talk to him every once in a while. sorry to hear about Reeves what pltoon was he in and yr yaw take it easy and have a good one. peace Rick

Name: Doug Giesige

Email Address: douggiesige@yahoo.com

Date: 02/03/2006

Comments: Hey Tom Littrell. Good talking to you the other night, hope things are getting better. Wonder if Livinggood will do the right thing and come through for you? Are there any other second platooners still out there? Satans Toy? Wild Thing? Head Hunter? 1969-70.How bout a sitrep? Good luck and health to you all. Peace. Doug [Alphie] Giesige

Name: Edward J Reeves Jr

Email Address: edr1043@msn.com

Date: 02/01/2006

Comments: My father Edward J. Reeves was 11th armored 919th eng. in Vietnam. if anybody new him I figured I tell you he die on 1/30/2006 .he was a proud man and was proud of being a vet. I was proud of him and loved him so much .. thank you all for fighting for are country and god bless you all...

Edward Reeves Jr.

Name: Tom Littrell


Email Address: littrelltandc@yahoo.com

Date: 01/23/2006

Comments:  Hello 2nd plt. and Doug Giesige. Hope everyone had good holiday good to see site back up talk to you later DOUG.     Tom Littrell

Name: Rick Langley

Email Address: RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 01/23/2006

Comments:  Hey Garland i remember that night well always got may and august 12 mixed up. i wear charleses kia bracelet for 6months then i wear Ricky mauneys the other 6. yaw take it easy peace Rick

Name: Garland Bell
                                                                                                                               Email Address: gob53@msn.com

Date: 01/20/2006

Comments: Been a life member with the 11th ACR since the late '90's, still can't get them to correct the calendar so it shows' awards received by the RED DEVILS for action at Quon Loi May 12, '69. Any one else notice we aren't mentioned on the calendar, besides me. That was the night we lost Spec. 4 Charles Case when they dropped sachel charge in his lap and wounded SSG Gatewood. Bad night for 4th platoon.

Name:  Henry D Jones

Email Address: flower3@grnco.net

Date: 01/19/2006

Comments: What gives guys I haven't heard from anybody in awhile. No reports from anybody. Henry D Jones (Hank)

Name:  Vic Gilardin


Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com

Date: 12/14/05

Comments: Got to remember !!!! We were trained for combat and jungle war,
these troops are trained in mount and urban warfare.
 Their thunder running like we use too !!
          Vic

Name:  FRED SHEETZ

Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com

Date: 12/13/05

Comments: As a former minesweeper it really bothers me when I hear about our troops being killed and wounded by road side bombs. Maybe we should go over and sweep for them

Name:  Vic Gilardin

Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com

Date: 12/12/05

Comments: To Rick, Connie, Joe, Steve
    Have been talking to Charlie Mercer, We were thinking about having a 3rd Platoon Reunion for all 3rd Platoon members from the past to the present.
    Reunion would be in 3 years, 2008, However we need a lot of help with this.
  Please contact Charlie or me ( Vic ) 541-610-7714
       Thanks
        Vic Gilardin

Name:   Steven Wasik

Email Address: steven.wasikbad@barksdale.af.mil

Date: 12/01/05

Comments:  I am trying to find guys that served with my father Walter Wasik. He served with the 919th Engr from 66-67. I believe he said he was in the 2nd plt.   

Name:   Vic Gilardin

Email Address:  gilardin1@bendbroadband.com

Date: 12/01/05

Comments:  Hope every one had a nice thingsgiving !!!

Name:   gene danner

Email Address:   jewelbaby82@yahoo.com

Date: 11/23/05

Comments: happy thanksgiving to all

Name: Rick Langley

Email Address:   RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com

Date: 11/11/05

Comments: hope everyone has a good veterns day peace Rick

Name: Victoria Weldon Kuhn

Email Address:   flippy0820@yahoo.com

Date: 10/24/05

Comments: If anyone knows how to get in touch with Gene Young,919th Engineer Co. Please let me know or have to e-mail me. He served with my father Sgt.Terrence Weldon ( DOC ). I have not spoken to him in at least 3 yrs. I have tried to reach him by phone and e-mail, but no luck. flippy0820@yahoo.com

Thanks
Victoria Weldon Kuhn

Name: John Stetler

Email Address:   unclefrostbite@yahoo.com

Date: 10/23/05

Comments: I went to the "D.A.V." local rep for vets,I found a lot of my illnesses are related to "TYPE 2 DIABETES" if you or having problems with sight and other related effects. PLEASE contact your local reps and get info on related illnesses.          ALLONS
                                 John

Name:  Bill Bouckaert 

Email Address: bbilljb@aol.com

Date: 10/03/05

Comments: My name is Bill Bouckaert. I was in country from 2/67 till2/68. I was the Commo man for the whole year I was there. Sgt Torre was the Commo Sgt. 66 was our APC,  Rosemarys  Baby. Most of my time was spent at Blackhorse.
I met a lot of great guys, I enjoy reading all the communication from friends from 30= years ago.
God Bless

Name:    Fred Sheetz

Email Address: sheetzfred@yahoo.com

Date: 9/18/05

Comments:

Talked to Sanford Sloan's son and he said his Dad made it through the storm OK. I gave him my cell # to have his Dad call me. I will update this when I hear from him. He lives in LA but got out before Katrina hit.

Name:   Jim Knipe

Email Address: black95111@yahoo.com

Date: 9/6/05

Comments: hello again  i am looking for  mark bostich  he served with me in the 58th cec in nam in 74 to 77
if anybody knows where he is or what happened to him i would appc the info     jim knipe
 

Name:   Jim Knipe

Email Address: black95111@yahoo.com

Date: 8/23/05

Comments:

Hey guys if any of you other from the 11th cav 58th cec   my  new e mail address is  black95111@yahoo.com do not be mislead by the address just part of the unit I would really like to here from anybody  who served in 11th cav 58cec from Vietnam 74to77  and then in fulda Germany I need your help in trying to get my benefits may god bless you all and I hope I hear from you     

Jim Knipe

Name: Jack Connerty

Email Address: john.connerty@childrens.harvard.edu

Date: 8/11/05

Comments:

Joe it certainly was a great reunion, Listening to Major Emond was quite enlightening and informative of what these young kids are going through over in iraq. Until next year Bob Ford and I will hold on to the golf bragging rights.  Massachusettes 1 - California 0

Please keep us posted on the homecoming.

Name: Gene Danner

Email Address: bh919ssg@yahoo.com

Date: 8/10/05

Comments:

Glad to hear that the 58th is back in the U.S. had the pleasure to serve with both the 919eng.69,70,. and the 58th eng.in 71, in Fulda, Germany.

Name: Joe Rooney

Email Address: ikerooney@yahoo.com

Date: 8/10/05

Comments:

Hey Red Devils,

Got back from Colorado Springs yesterday and it was a hoot.  Roomed with Fred.  Ben Fields brought his herd, Rick O'Dell arrived with Dale, Floren now has my Red Devils's hat, and there were a bunch of others that don't normally make the 919th reunions.  But Bill Moore, Frank Gowrie and so many others were present, along with Larry Chavez, Bustos, Ski, Steve and Ann Wright and Gary Cox.  My apologies to those I've overlooked, toss a message in here and let me know <grin>.

It does my heart good to see all these era Engineers, from 1966 through the bitter end in 1971 or there abouts and hearing all the stories.

We need to get another bunch together for the welcome back ceremony around abouts April of next year for the two squadrons for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Fred, Rick, Sambo, Connie, Fred and myself will probably get rooms at FitzGeralds in downtown Las Vegas and hoof it back to the modern part of the strip.

The 58th Engineers came back from their tour with the 10th Mountain Division when we were having our get-together in West Virginia.  Believe me, had I known, I would have been there in a New York minute.  Major Emond (CO of the 58th in Iraq) gave a small speech, showed a couple of videos from the current CO of the Blackhorse, COL Bayer, and he and answered a few questions.

Maybe we can all attend, just a onetime gathering of all engineers from all eras that sport the armored and tracked disciplines.

Living large in Santa Clara,

Joe

Name:   Vic Gilardin
Email Address: gilardin1@bendbroadband.com

Date: 8/1/05

Comments

To Rick and all troopers;
E-mail has changed to gilardin1@bendbroadband.com
I talk to Charles Mercer all the time.
Steve when see this call me. 541-610-7714 or any
other Brother would like to say HI. Does any one know when the next   Blackhorse reunion will be in Oregon again. Just moved here. In the Bend area Central Oregon
   Blackhorse all the way !!!!
   Vic Gilardin
 

 

Name: Merlin

Email Address: merlinbaker@sbcglobal.net

Date: 26 June 2005

Comments

Just returned from the 919th reunion.  It was sure nice seeing everyone again. A BIG THANK YOU  to Paul and his crew as they did an excellent job once again.

Name:
Joe Rooney
Email Address:
ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
22Jun05
Remote User:
Date:
22 Jun 2005
Time:
21:06:10

Comments

Hello Troopers, We are having alot of fun at the reunion. For you guys and gals that were off doing other stuff, we want to say hi. Joe Sambo Connie Earl B. Fred Rick O'Dell Rick Langley Steve Hughes Al Milone Ed Maggi Charles Huffine Jim Fox Joe Dickensheet (I can't remember all of you)

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
6-16-05
Remote User:
Date:
17 Jun 2005
Time:
01:30:31

Comments

hey yaw the adds have got to go!!!!!! you can dress comfortablee they have somethings goen on everyday. take it easy and have a good one. hey Connie me and zigzag will see you on sunday lord willen and the creek don;t rise!!. peace Rick

Name:
Joe Dickensheet
Email Address:
jdcastle13@msn.com
Date:
June 14
Remote User:
Date:
14 Jun 2005
Time:
23:57:48

Comments

At the reunion is there anything we have to dress up for or is it come as you are and dress comfortable

Name:
Dave Day
Email Address:
day.dave@comcast.net
Date:
6/12/05
Remote User:
Date:
12 Jun 2005
Time:
18:47:03

Comments

Hello Red Devils, I was a Lieutenant Platoon Leader of Second Platoon and XO, 919th Engineer Company (Armored), July 67-July68. Just found this site and would love to correspond with any who served during this time. What I remember most is how young we all were. Another thing I remember is being a 20 yr old 2nd Lieutenant and relying on my Platoon Sgt. Sgt Moulton and my Squad Leaders. I also listened to anyone who had more time in country than me. I'm honored to say that for a period of time Sgt Strahin was Tank Commander of my tank (Bad News II). Bad News II was finally destroyed after hitting 23 mines, outside Ton Le Chon on the Cambodia border during TET 68. It finally took a 500# command detonated mine to do her in. I've been to the Vietnam Veterans memorial and have paid my respects to Sgt Strahin and all others whose names adorn this monument. Thanks, I hope to here from all who served. Dave Day

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
June 08 2005
Remote User:
Date:
08 Jun 2005
Time:
21:10:58

Comments

I put the wrong name of the get off point it is Mineral Wells. Please do not get on me I was thinking faster than I was typing and on something else.but this is the right place. Thanks Connie

 

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
June 08 2005
Remote User:
Date:
08 Jun 2005
Time:
18:27:00

Comments

I have got the visit to Sgt. Authur Strahn grave worked out. This will be our way of paying our respect to our friend and brother.We will leave Wytheville, Virginia by I-77 north at 7a.m. and go to Mineral Springs ,West Virgina to meet up with some of the others that are going to Sgt. Strahn grave in Elizbeth West Virgina by route 14 and get there by 11a.m. We will be taken to his grave site Jim Bland of E troop who was only happy to help out with this. If anyone has any questions please call me at 276-728-3735 or my cell phone276-733-8871. Looking to see all of you guys Connie

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
June 08 2005
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Date:
08 Jun 2005
Time:
18:24:13

Comments

I have got the visit to Sgt. Authur Strahn grave worked out. This will be our way of paying our respect to our friend and brother.We will leave Wytheville, Virginia by I-77 north at 7a.m. and go to Mineral Springs ,West Virgina to meet up with some of the others that are going to Sgt. Strahn grave in Elizbeth West Virgina by route 14 and get there by 11a.m. We will be taken to his grave site Jim Bland of E troop who was only happy to help out with this. If anyone has any questions please call me at 276-728-3735 or my cell phone276-733-8871. Looking to see all of you guys Connie

 

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
6-7-05
Remote User:
Date:
07 Jun 2005
Time:
11:37:14

Comments

Hey all whats up with the advertising theres not supose to be any on the cav or 919th site. about 2weeks to 919th Reuion in Berkley springs va. on the 21st. Hank i live about 8 miles out side of cabot ar. miller Danner lives in cabot. you know any more 919th guys from arkansas??? yaw take it easy. peace Rick

 

Name:
Henry D. Jones (Hank)
Email Address:
flower3@grnco.net
Date:
June 2 2005
Remote User:
Date:
02 Jun 2005
Time:
09:22:47

Comments

to Joe Dickensheet I sent you an email with my address but maybe it didn't go through. So i'm posting it here. Dewayne Jones 2111 n. 22nd. st. Paragould Ar. 72450 Phone 870-215-1010 hope to here from you soon your old buddy Hank

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
fsheetz1@tampabay.rr.com
Date:
6-1-05
Remote User:
Date:
01 Jun 2005
Time:
00:33:01

Comments

Cpt. Reiley it is nice to know your still out there. I hope your going to come to the 919th reunion this month on the 21st to the 23rd. at Berkley Springs W. Va. Mad Dog Green is rumored to be coming. I've emailed you several times and even took the time to call and leave messages but you never answered them. What gives? Thats all,FRED

Name:
Roger Cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@alltel.net
Date:
5-31-05
Remote User:
Date:
31 May 2005
Time:
12:58:11

Comments

Capt. Reilly, it's great to know you are still around. You are right about the antics we pulled,it certainly helped us all get through some pretty tough times. I don't know if you remember me or not but I drove the 3rd platoon tank. Nickname "crute". Wondering if you remember the night I had a little to much to drink and borrowed the jeep from the orderly room at Blackhorse in Xuan Loc and was unable to return it. If I remember correctly I lost a rank over that. The crazy things we do as kids!

Name:
Roger Cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@alltel.net
Date:
5-31-05
Remote User:
Date:
31 May 2005
Time:
12:57:57

Comments

Capt. Reilly, it's great to know you are still around. You are right about the antics we pulled,it certainly helped us all get through some pretty tough times. I don't know if you remember me or not but I drove the 3rd platoon tank. Nickname "crute". Wondering if you remember the night I had a little to much to drink and borrowed the jeep from the orderly room at Blackhorse in Xuan Loc and was unable to return it. If I remember correctly I lost a rank over that. The crazy things we do as kids!

Name:
Bernie Reilly
Email Address:
bernard.j.reilly@usa.dupont.com
Date:
May 30 2005
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Date:
30 May 2005
Time:
15:02:00

Comments

Best to all old Armored Engineers on Memorial Day, I was CO of the 919th July 68 to June 69, lots of fond memories of comraderie, some tight spots, bravery, foolishness, fun. Special appreciation this day for the 5 we lost in my year, especially for their buddies and families. My son just spent a year in Iraq with the 10th Mountain, I worried about him every day, every minute, he is home safe now, but his unit to Afghanistan next Feb, so back to the worry beads. Hope all are in good health and sprits, we share special memories from a special unit. The antics on M*A*S*H did not hold a candle to ours.

Name:
LILLIE JARRETT
Email Address:
Lljarrett11@aol.com
Date:
05-30-05armored calvary 19\919 enginee
Remote User:
Date:
29 May 2005
Time:
20:57:40

Comments

i am looking for anyone who can tell me anything about my brother albert clevelandmy name is LIllie jarrett phone#334-567-8678 address:1263 shdy trail wetumpka,al 36092.iwould appreciate any info you could give me/\. he was killed on apr.17,1967.he was in the 11 armored cal.919 engr thank you lillie jarrett

Name:
Doug Giesige
Email Address:
douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date:
5-29-05
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Date:
29 May 2005
Time:
18:30:22

Comments

Hey Kip ! I remember you. I recently posted some pictures on the photo page and you are in some of them. One is from the 2nd and 3rd of April 1970, taken at the airstrip at Jake. Another is back in Quan Loi. I was on Lt. Livinggoods track with Tom [Jelly Belly ] Littrell as driver and Sgts' Cotton ,Wood, and Russell as T.C.'s. I went by Alphie in those days . I ran with Adkins and Owens. Hope you are doing fine. I want to take this time to say hey! to all the Red Devils on this holiday and especially the second platoon guys. Tom Littrell ,what's up ? Peace, Doug [Alphie] Giesige

Name:
Jerry LaPorte
Email Address:
GypsySpirit02@aol.com
Date:
May 29,2005
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Date:
29 May 2005
Time:
00:56:15

Comments

Hello - to all the 919th Engineer Company (Armor),11th Cavalry Black Horse!! I served in 67-68, at Xuan Loc. I drove for Capt.Crocket, and also drove the APC, which was hit by a claymore mine on July 15,1967. I was the only survivor on the track. It was badly damaged, but I drove it back to the base late that night with Lt.Day. I also drove for Capt.Sharret. I have been trying to find my buddies, or anyone who was in my squad. Some of the guy's I've been looking for are: Charles Clement, Ron King, Lt.Day, Ryburn, Cone,and Jim Neeley. If anyone remembers me, or knows how to reach anyone, please get in touch. It would be great to hear something back. PS- Don't be mis-led by the e-mail name. This is my wife's doing!! Also, I just stumbled on this site, and I think it's great. God Bless.

Name:
Jack Stoddard
Email Address:
jscb@cox.net
Date:
May 28,2005
Remote User:
Date:
28 May 2005
Time:
14:43:13

Comments

My latest book "Fiddler's Green" can now be viewed at amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/002-3733492-9429610 Allons, Jack

Name:
gene
Email Address:
bh919ssg@yahoo.com
Date:
may 29/05
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Date:
28 May 2005
Time:
09:10:28

Comments

hello kip go to 919th pic.there are pics of u in them i was in the 4th pl.

Name:
CLIFF MORRIS JR.
Email Address:
www.kipjr11thacr@wmconnect.com
Date:
MAY 27TH 2005
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Date:
27 May 2005
Time:
21:31:43

Comments

TO ALL 919TH ENG. CLAD TO BE A PART OF THE 919TH I WAS THERE 69-70 AUG TO AUG. HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE, I DROVE 2ND PLT APC CALLED SAYTON'S TOY, WE ALSO WENT IN TO CAMBODIA, IF ANYONE CAN RECCONISE ME , MY NICKNAME WAS KIP, LET ME KNOW OK THANKS

Name:
CLIFF MORRIS JR.
Email Address:
www.kipjr11thacr@wmconnect.com
Date:
MAY 27TH 2005
Remote User:
Date:
27 May 2005
Time:
21:27:04

Comments

TO ALL 919TH ENG. CLAD TO BE A PART OF THE 919TH I WAS THERE 69-70 AUG TO AUG. HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE, I DROVE 2ND PLT APC CALLED SAYTON'S TOY, WE ALSO WENT IN TO CAMBODIA, IF ANYONE CAN RECCONISE ME , MY NICKNAME WAS KIP, LET ME KNOW OK THANKS

Name:
Mary M. Bohlmann
Email Address:
mary.bohlmann@co.brown.mn.us
Date:
5-25-05
Remote User:
Date:
25 May 2005
Time:
10:13:34

Comments

How to we sign up for the Branson Trip planned for June13 to June 17, 2005. My husband is a Viet Nam Vet and I thought this would be a good time. Let me know, Mary M. Bohlmann

Name:
mugu
Email Address:
mugu@mugu.com
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
24 May 2005
Time:
17:59:00

Comments

i dey here oooooooooooooooo

Name:
Roger cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@alltel.net
Date:
5/19/o5
Remote User:
Date:
19 May 2005
Time:
12:50:12

Comments

Rick, no man I won't be able to make it.

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
5-19-05
Remote User:
Date:
19 May 2005
Time:
01:33:20

Comments

Hey Roger you goen to the Reuion in Berkly Springs?? in june? ZigZags comen down and were goen to stop buy connie padgetts house on the way up on the 19th june.hope to see you next month. peace Rick

Name:
Roger Cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@altell.net
Date:
May 16 2005
Remote User:
Date:
16 May 2005
Time:
16:23:32

Comments

Buck, I the was looking at the website updates and they updated the "Fiddlers Green" list. Did you know Kilar died in Feb. 2003 ?

Name:
Henry D. Jones (Hank)
Email Address:
flower3@grnco.net
Date:
5-9-05
Remote User:
Date:
09 May 2005
Time:
10:50:39

Comments

Joe Dickensheet I was planning on going to the reunion this year but I forgot that I had made a prior engagement. I hope that I can make it next year. Maybe I'll see you somewhere else sooner. Your old buddy Hank

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
May 07 20005
Remote User:
Date:
07 May 2005
Time:
19:51:59

Comments

To the ones that knew Lt. Shirley his only living relative his sister will be at the reunion in West Virginia. For those of thatknew him please do your best to talk to her.Fred Sheetz Ken Woods and I met her at the airport before Fred went back home and I felt the after talk ing to her that I had done something that I needed to do for 35 years.We all have to put somethings to rest for ourselves that was one for me. Ever One Take Care Connie

Name:
Joe Dickensheet
Email Address:
jdcastle13@msn.com
Date:
may 5
Remote User:
Date:
05 May 2005
Time:
01:44:10

Comments

Hank Jones: Glad to see that you are planning to go to the reunion in WV. I booked my room a couple of nights ago. Hope to see you their old buddy. Joe Dickensheet

Name:
Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
23 Apr 2005
Time:
23:19:44

Comments

Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 07:35 If anyone from 919th remembers a fellow named Al Yoxthimez who was there in 67-68 I ran into him at a resturant on Fri night. Gave him web site address, but thought I would post a message. If you want to contact him let me know and I will call and and pass on your message. Don Reed | | Temperance

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
4-18-05
Remote User:
Date:
18 Apr 2005
Time:
14:31:44

Comments

Hey Men hope things are goen ok i was 2nd plt I drove bounty hunters e-22 for awhile. i was alpabits assitent drover at first. just 8weeks to 919th reuion comen on fast. zigzag will be down at my house on 17th were driven to the reuion. peace Rick

Name:
Charles Mercer
Email Address:
mercerj@core.com
Date:
4/18/05
Remote User:
Date:
18 Apr 2005
Time:
07:17:20

Comments

I remember you.I was with ssgt.Padgett,Denny Douglas,Robert Hunt,Fred Sheetz,Ben Fields,Steve Hughes,Rick Langley,Dan Stocki,Vic Gilardin,Rick Odell,And Many More That will Alway's Be in My Heart.These Are the Best Brother's That Any Man Could Ever Have and Wish For.I will always be a brother to all.If it was not for ssgt.Padgett and Fred Sheetz,Rick Odell and Vic Gilardin.I Would Have Lost It.God Bless All of them.And I hope to see them all in W.VA.Your Bro' Always.Charles Mercer

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
April 18 2005
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Date:
17 Apr 2005
Time:
15:32:35

Comments

Lt.Fox ask when 3rd plt. was with 3dr.Sqd. We went to them about the last week of July 1969 after we had all of the K.I.A. on July 9th And was with them till I got wounded in mid Oct, 1969. Connie Wayne Padgett

Name:
Merlin Baker
Email Address:
Date:
4/17/05
Remote User:
Date:
17 Apr 2005
Time:
11:03:07

Comments

Sorry I posted Paul Repshers email wrong. It is perepsher@sbcglobal.net

Name:
Merlin Baker
Email Address:
Date:
4/17/05
Remote User:
Date:
17 Apr 2005
Time:
10:56:24

Comments

Henry Jones: The 919th reunion is June 21st to the 23rd. It is going to be held in Berkeley Springs WV. The two hotels that we will be using are the Best Western (866) 945-9400 or the Cacapon Lodge 1-800-call wva and ask for the Cacapon Lodge. Tell them you will be with the 919th reunion in order to get the group rate. A trip to DC is planned also. All info can be gotten from Paul perepshe@msn.com as he is the person putting it all together.

Name:
tom littrell
Email Address:
tom.littrell@sbcglobal. net
Date:
4/16/05
Remote User:
Date:
16 Apr 2005
Time:
23:20:31

Comments

Cliff Morris did you cut hair for some of us in 2nd plt?I drove "wild thing".Tom Littrell

Name:
CLIFF MORRIS ( KIP )
Email Address:
kipjr11thacr@wmconnect.com
Date:
4 / 16/ 05
Remote User:
Date:
16 Apr 2005
Time:
23:06:21

Comments

HI ALL 919TH WAS IN COUNTRY 69-70 HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANY ONE. I WAS AT THE 11TH CAV REUNION IN DAYTONA, BUT SAW NO ONE. I HOPE THIS WILL BE SEEN BY SOME OLD BUDDYS? I DROVE A APC. 2ND PLT CALLED SATONS TOY. I WILL CHECK THIS FROM TIME TO TIME,HOPE TO HERE FROM SOMEONE. THANKS KIP.

Name:
CLIFF MORRIS ( KIP )
Email Address:
kipjr11thacr@wmconnect.com
Date:
4 / 16/ 05
Remote User:
Date:
16 Apr 2005
Time:
22:56:12

Comments

HI ALL 919TH WAS IN COUNTRY 69-70 HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE. I WAS AT THE 11TH CAV REUNION IN DAYTONA, BUT SAW NOWONE. I HOPE THIS WILL BE SEEN BY SOME OLD BUDDYS? I DROVE THE APC. 2ND PLT CALLED SATONS TOY. I WILL CHECK THIS FROM TIME TO TIME,HOPE TO HERE FROM SOMEONE. THANKS KIP.

Name:
Henry D. Jones (Hank)
Email Address:
flower3@grnco.net
Date:
April 4 2005
Remote User:
Date:
16 Apr 2005
Time:
21:46:38

Comments

Joe Rooney I was in Vietnam 1966 to 1967 I would like to know what day in June is the reunion. I've been trying to find out for awhile now. I was in the first platoon on Sgt. Strahn's tank with David C. Nehring and Shawn Dennison. Sgt. Strahn was latter killed in action I've heard. You may remember him. Hoping to hear from you soon. Hank

Name:
John ABA man
Email Address:
homeboy@yahoo.com
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
15 Apr 2005
Time:
11:23:52

Comments

I LOVE THIS PAGE. KEEP IT UP

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
4-10-05
Remote User:
Date:
10 Apr 2005
Time:
01:42:00

Comments

Hey everyone just wanted to make sure Rickey Mauney was"nt forgoten on this day K. I. A. 4-10-69. that 919th Reuion sure is closen in fast june. peace Rick Langley cabot arkansas

Name:
UZOAGBA
Email Address:
Uzoagba@yahoo.com
Date:
2005
Remote User:
Date:
29 Mar 2005
Time:
04:23:15

Comments

I LOVE THIS VERY PAGE SO KEEP IT UP.

Name:
Jim Knipe
Email Address:
tiopato_1@juno.com
Date:
March 26, 2005
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Date:
26 Mar 2005
Time:
12:26:47

Comments

Looking for anyone who served 11th ACR and 58 CEC from 1974 t0 1977. You can also reach me at 303-463-0216. Thanks, Jim

Name:
Henry D. Jones (Hank)
Email Address:
Flower3@grnco.net
Date:
March 24 2005
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Date:
24 Mar 2005
Time:
10:15:02

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Bruce I hope you get to read this message concerning the 919th. Engrs. in Viet Nam. I saw your message on the home page about Al Cleveland. I knew him very well. We were in the same platoon. You can call me at 870-215-1010 or email me at flower3@grnco.net hope to hear from you soon. Henry D. Jones aka Hank

Name:
Wes Brown
Email Address:
nanaopabrown@charter.net
Date:
sept.11th 1969-May 7 1971
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Date:
23 Mar 2005
Time:
20:00:28

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X-sgt.Wes looking for a 919th man nicname Teddy Bear. He would remember me by the way he had me spooked when I was blowing up an ammo dump that the other side had left behind. Like asking me what would happen if the time delay fuse would burn too fast. I keep telling him to stop talking about it because he was making me worry to much. In the end I added too much fuse and then yelled fire in the hole. We could have had lunch by the time it blew because of his help. When I got home you wrote me and told me you were getting married and come out to CO. but I lost touch with you and would like to hear from you again. Was Sgt. Wes Brown with the HHT. REGT. SCOUTS. Never knew where we were but will always remember Teddy Bear! from the 919th. Also guarded rome plows for new NDP's. 100% disable now so have lots of time on my hands to talk to others that I had forgotten Name's.

Name:
MR MUGUOO
Email Address:
MGBADA@YAHOO.COM
Date:
20_5_2005
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Date:
23 Mar 2005
Time:
10:05:04

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I LOVE YOUR MUGU SITEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Name:
MR MUGUOO
Email Address:
MGBADA@YAHOO.COM
Date:
20_5_2005
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Date:
23 Mar 2005
Time:
09:47:35

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I LOVE YOUR MUGU SITEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
3-17-05
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Date:
18 Mar 2005
Time:
00:28:32

Comments

Hey Tom i was in 2nd plt when i first got there in 1-69 e22 with alphbit. rember him?? he don't have a computer but i have talked to him on the phone. peace Rick

Name:
tom littrell
Email Address:
tom.littrell@sbcglobal.net
Date:
03 17o5
Remote User:
Date:
17 Mar 2005
Time:
21:02:25

Comments

Where is all you 2nd plt.guys? How many going to Branson MO.in June?would like to hook up with some red devils also going to west va. Doug GIESIGE old buddy see you this June also! Tom

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
fsheetz1@tampabay.rr.com
Date:
03-11-05
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Date:
11 Mar 2005
Time:
09:46:27

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Hey guys just letting you know I have a new Email address.It is... fsheetz1@tampabay.rr.com Can't wait to see you in June. Take care,FRED

Name:
maga
Email Address:
mugulistic@inorbit.uk
Date:
tata
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Date:
10 Mar 2005
Time:
18:43:41

Comments

umuguy abegooooo i don land here....

Name:
jim ward
Email Address:
jim_ward@hotmail.com
Date:
mar 04, 2005
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Date:
04 Mar 2005
Time:
21:17:09

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I was in the 919th in 70 as the commo sgt. I met connie padgett in college, and know several others names I have seen here. Where in WVA is the reunion and when? I will be there as sure as Ho Chi Mien is a s.o.b.

Name:
Bruce Swander
Email Address:
bruceswander@hotmail.com
Date:
3 March 2005
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Date:
02 Mar 2005
Time:
00:23:30

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Looking for anyone that remebers Pvt Al Cleveland, KIA 4/17/1967 (919th) along with two other men from HHT/11Cav - in what appears to have been a mortar/arty attack. Pls email me.

Name:
Roger Cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@alltel.net
Date:
2/28/05
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Date:
28 Feb 2005
Time:
14:22:07

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Rick Langley, yea I'am still kicking! I'am accually working in California for about six months. Maybe I can hook up with some of the guys out here before I leave.

Name:
Joe Dickensheet
Email Address:
jdcastle13@msn.com
Date:
FEB 26
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Date:
26 Feb 2005
Time:
02:54:26

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To DENNIS WILSON; I can't find any place or anybody to scan this and E-MAIL it. If you E-MAIL me your address I won't give it to anyone. Your name is in this. Weren't you in the 1ST or 2ND squad I was in the 3RD. ALLONS JOE DICKENSHEET

Name:
Henry D Jones (Hank)
Email Address:
flower3@grnco.net
Date:
Feb. 23 2005
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Date:
23 Feb 2005
Time:
12:12:36

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I should clear something up. I.ve been using my middle on the home page which is Dewayne. When I was in nam I was Henry D. Jones (Hank)I was there in 1966 & 1967 I was a tanker so maybe some of you guys will remember me now. I went on R&R with Joe Dickensheet (Yokahama Japan)remember Joe. Do you remember David Nehring? He was on my tank crew. He came to visit me a couple years ago and stayed about a week.I hope to hear from somebody soon.

Name:
IKO GUY
Email Address:
IKOGUY@MAGU.COM
Date:
22 02 2005
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Date:
22 Feb 2005
Time:
20:57:42

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MAGUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU GUY IKO 1

Name:
OYEOLU ABIALLA
Email Address:
oyeolu@yahoo.com
Date:
21/2/2005
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Date:
21 Feb 2005
Time:
05:16:09

Comments

i love this site so much keep it up

Name:
Joe Dickensheet
Email Address:
jdcastle13@msn.com
Date:
Feb 20
Remote User:
Date:
20 Feb 2005
Time:
23:41:38

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To Joe Rooney and SSG Padget; I have a 11 page document titled (The story of a fighting company,919th engineer company armored,11th armored cavalry regiment) The subject is (Recomendation for Meritorius Unit Commendation from 13 April 1966 to 6 May 1967) If you don't have a copy of it just E-Mail me an address and I will send you a copy ALLONS Joe Dickensheet

Name:
vic gilardin
Email Address:
Gilardin1@comcast.net
Date:
19 Feb 2005
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Date:
19 Feb 2005
Time:
22:22:59

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Steve; Been waiting to hear from you. I talked to Charled Merver and he said you computer was down. Call me 925 457 5205. Waiting to hear from you. Vic Gilardin

Name:
Henry D. Jones
Email Address:
flower3@grnco.net
Date:
Feb. 19 2005
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Date:
19 Feb 2005
Time:
09:59:34

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To Ward Jones I was in viet nam on the day you are talking about. I don't know the soldiers nam that was killed. he was riding in a 2and half ton truck when a mortar hit it. I was a tanker and we were sent to rescue the convoy. we drove right by the truck minutes after. I was a tank gunner on Sgt. Strahns tank crew members , Sgt. strahn, Henry D. Jones, David C. Nehring and Shawn Dennison. I,m going to try to make the reunion this year maybe I'll see you there. All I know is the month I don't know the date.

Name:
jim bennett
Email Address:
hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date:
02-16-05
Remote User:
Date:
16 Feb 2005
Time:
15:44:41

Comments

I was in 919th from July 71 until March 72 when we stood down for unit deros.I ran over a land mine while following the morning mine sweep duty at the last FSB we were on before returning to phu loi.I believe the incident happened in late january or early feb. 1972, I dont recall the exact date.The only names I can remember from then are John Lescisco and William Troxell.The ACAV I was driving was destroyed and the pieces were buried by the road.Does anyone remember any of this?Thanx.

Name:
Alec Barker
Email Address:
alec.barker@irwin.army.mil
Date:
15 February 2005
Remote User:
Date:
15 Feb 2005
Time:
15:11:35

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Hello Red Devils. I am the Rear Detachment Commander for the 58th CEC. While the unit fights in Iraq, I remain at Fort Irwin to take care of everyone and everything that stays behind. The unit is doing very well, approaching its ninth month in Iraq with an eye towards coming home. I thought some of you might like more news about SGT Mendoza. He is improving everyday, getting stronger and pushing himself further in physical therapy. He receives his right prosthetic leg this week, and will begin re-learning to stand and walk with both legs next week. I recommend our web site which has much more information about the deployment. Go to www.tfblackhorse.org and click on "Red Devils." If I can help anyone in anyway, please contact me at 760-380-3556 or by email at the address above. Allons and Will Do! CPT Alec Barker

Name:
steve hughes
Email Address:
zigzag4299@.com
Date:
2-14-04
Remote User:
Date:
14 Feb 2005
Time:
16:23:27

Comments

hey all just wanted to let you all that im still alive been having alot of compputer problems and va problems a year after i left nam i got a 212 disgharge so my tour in nam doesent count even though i have been dianogss with ptsd and on meds its been a long hard road so far but i aint givening thank god i have rick langley to talk to he helps me keep going we both are looking forward to the reunion hope to see ya all there peace steve hughes

Name:
Joe Rooney
Email Address:
ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
13Feb05
Remote User:
Date:
13 Feb 2005
Time:
13:18:48

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Engineers, Connie Wayne Padgett called and said he and Allen Hathaway had finished his labors, gathering the names and related data of all the 919th Engineers who were killed in Vietnam. Apparently, the 919th casualties were reported under a "provisional squadron" and it took some effort to identify them from other units. I believe he said the number was 29 for the whole time the 919th was there. That is alot Engineers, but I counted nine, maybe ten that died while I was there (Nov 68/69). We kicked around some ideas, maybe gathering pictures of these Engineers (We use that term loosely, there were 11b's and many other MOS's in the mix), posting the list some where here on the website, stuff like that. Another item SSGT Padgett mentioned that needed getting done is getting all the unit citations documented and identified. Fred Sheetz has some of the ThunderRuns and they mention alot of Predidential Unit Citations that were not previously listed. Doug Giesege asked for this in a previous message and maybe we can look over our DD214's and other military records and get the record up to date. I'm thinking maybe I can hornswoggle SSGT PAdgett into this task as well. Joe

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
2-12-05
Remote User:
Date:
12 Feb 2005
Time:
01:18:38

Comments

Hey Roger you still kicken???(grin)haden heard from you. you goen to 919th Reuion in june in w.v.?? give me a howler talked to (alpabit). on landline sun.hes doen pretty good he don't have computer.2ndplt. later peace Rick

Name:
Doug Giesige
Email Address:
douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date:
1-22-05
Remote User:
Date:
22 Jan 2005
Time:
20:09:42

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Does anyone out there know how to find out how many kia's, mia's, wia's the 919th sustained during our time in Nam? Or for that matter, how many medals our units' members earned during that time period? I remember that the first thing that greeted my eyes as I entered the Orderly Room the first time was a sign welcoming me to "the most decorated combat engineer unit in the U.S. Army"; I have no reason to doubt the accuracy of that declaration, but I am curious as to the actual numbers associated with a statement like that. Any ideas? Peace brothers, Doug [Alphie} Giesige P.S. hey Tom Littrell, ya big lug, how ya doin' ?

Name:
GAIL NAVARRE
Email Address:
eridevmay@yahoo.com
Date:
Jan 20.2005
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Date:
19 Jan 2005
Time:
21:20:44

Comments

anyone know my father from vietnam, he was a first sgt 69-70 name was 1sgt Edward L Navarre, did you serve with him?

Name:
Ward Jones
Email Address:
wjbravo21@hotmail.com
Date:
1/11/05
Remote User:
Date:
11 Jan 2005
Time:
14:28:56

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Searching for engineers who serves at Gia Ray oct66 to oct67 .Does anyone remember the Dec 2 66 ambush on the road to Gia Ray. One engineer was killed anyone remember his name.

Name:
steven feazell
Email Address:
feazezie@hotmail.com
Date:
1-10-05
Remote User:
Date:
10 Jan 2005
Time:
17:31:45

Comments

my dad was with the 11acv 919th eng from 4/69-4/70. he drove a m48 tank with bloodshot dragon eyes painted on it. his name is MILLER,TIMMOTHY P. he was the first tank to enter cambodia at the begining of the cambodian invasion. if anyone has served with him please call me at 870-481-5017 my name is steven. u can also email me at feazezie@hotmail.com or feazezie1974@yahoo.com . i look forward to hearing from anyyone on this subject.......... thanks

Name:
Gerald Bright
Email Address:
gbright@ec.rr.com
Date:
January 9, 2005
Remote User:
Date:
09 Jan 2005
Time:
12:10:48

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A big THANK YOU goes to Joe Rooney for helping me locate Gary Sharp, I talked to him this morning on the phone. I am going to post his new e-mail address so all you Nam guy's that remember him can bug him.It is garysharp4128@yahoo.com------Thanks and have a Great New Year Gerald Bright

Name:
Gerald Bright
Email Address:
gbright@ec.rr.com
Date:
Jan.07,2005
Remote User:
Date:
07 Jan 2005
Time:
11:32:05

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I am trying to locate Gary Sharp. He served with the 919th Nov68 to Nov69. His e-mail address has changed I guess. It was sharpg@pryor.k12.ok.us If anyone has an idea, please contact me. Thank you and allons Gerald Bright

Name:
Gerald Bright
Email Address:
gbright@ec.rr.com
Date:
Jan.07,2005
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Date:
07 Jan 2005
Time:
11:25:49

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I am trying to locate Gary Sharp. He served with the 919th Nov68 to Nov69. His e-mail address has changed I guess. It was sharpg@pryor.k12.ok.us If anyone has an idea, please contact me. Thank you and allons Gerald Bright

Name:
Tom Littrell
Email Address:
tom littrell @sbcglobal.net
Date:
1/5/o5
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Date:
05 Jan 2005
Time:
22:35:42

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To all 11th Cav, and 919th vets for your info there is a Welcome Home...America's Tribute to Vietnam Veterans in Branson, Missouri June 13-19, 2005. If you want info on this celebration the e-mail address is www.operationhomecomingusa.com, phone # 888-265-8387 or 417 336 5719. Sounds like a great time, hope to see you there. Happy New Year! Tom Littrell 69-70 2nd plt (Hi Doug Giesige!)

Name:
Joe Dickensheet
Email Address:
jdcastle13@msn.com
Date:
jan. 2 05
Remote User:
Date:
03 Jan 2005
Time:
00:31:01

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To Charlie Mercer. If you will Email me your address I have something that might help you with your claim. Joe Dickensheet 1st Plt. 3rd Sqd ALLONS

Name:
gene danner
Email Address:
bh919ssg@yahoo.com
Date:
31dec04
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Date:
31 Dec 2004
Time:
20:54:36

Comments

happy new years 05 to all

Name:
charles mercer
Email Address:
mercerj@core.com
Date:
12/31/04
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Date:
31 Dec 2004
Time:
20:36:33

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FRED HOPE EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT.I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO EMAIL YOU.BUT THEY KEEP COMING BACK.ALSO TO ALL MY BRO'S FROM THE 919TH HAVE A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR'S.AND GOD BLESS.CHARLES MERCER.HOPE TO SEE ALL AT W.VA.

Name:
charles mercer
Email Address:
mercerj@core.com
Date:
12/31/04
Remote User:
Date:
31 Dec 2004
Time:
10:26:50

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Hello and happy new year's.To all the 919th engrs.I was wondering if any of you remember me. I was with the 3rd platoon 1st squad. My va reps said that my unit wasn't a combat unit they very rarely seen action. I was there 6-12-69 to 11-69. Can anyone out there get in touch with me and prove them otherwise.

Name:
Thomas Littrell
Email Address:
tom.littrell@sbcglobal.net
Date:
Dec. 25 04
Remote User:
Date:
25 Dec 2004
Time:
18:53:31

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Happy Holidays to all 919th ENG.69/70 especially those of 2ndPlt. Doug Giesige and family hope to see you in June o5 Good wishes in new Year Tom Litterll

Name:
Thomas E Littrell
Email Address:
tom.littrell @sbcglobal. net
Date:
12/25/04
Remote User:
Date:
25 Dec 2004
Time:
18:29:12

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Happy holidays 919th Eng. Second Platoon 69/70 most of all Doug Giesige and family .Hope to see you in June o5 Tom Littrell

Name:
doug giesige
Email Address:
douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date:
12-24-04
Remote User:
Date:
24 Dec 2004
Time:
18:35:37

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Happy holidays to all my fellow Red Devils,especially those of the second platoon who I served with from november 1969-june 70. And an extra special best wishes to Tom Littrell , the best driver I ever hit four landmines with! Peace, Doug {Alphie} Giesige

Name:
John Stetler
Email Address:
unclefrostbite@yahoo.com
Date:
24-dec-2004
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Date:
24 Dec 2004
Time:
16:03:13

Comments

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . ALLONS John Ruth & Kids

Name:
victoria weldon - kuhn
Email Address:
vlkuhn04@yahoo.com
Date:
12/23/04
Remote User:
Date:
23 Dec 2004
Time:
20:15:20

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To all. My father served with the 191th from 70-71. He was killed in action on the 3 of Feb.71. Just wanted to tell everyone Merry Christmas and to have a Happy New Year. Also that my e-mail has changed because I have recently got married. I no longer use vweldon03@yahoo.com, i now go under my new one that will be posted after this message.

Name:
Ronald Nelson
Email Address:
cathynel@bellsouth.net
Date:
12/21/2004
Remote User:
Date:
21 Dec 2004
Time:
11:59:04

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I service with 919th Nov. 68 - Dec. 69, yes that our tank,Sgt. Strange were the operated of that tank. and the driver was Ski. I dont know his really name. That tank were assign tO 1 platoon, 1Sq.

Name:
gene danner
Email Address:
bh919ssg@yahoo
Date:
12/12/04
Remote User:
Date:
12 Dec 2004
Time:
19:19:39

Comments

u got that right richard

Name:
Richard Perea
Email Address:
rcperea@msn.com
Date:
12 Dec 2004
Remote User:
Date:
12 Dec 2004
Time:
18:14:58

Comments

This site is not the place to promote these type of web sites as the ones posted below.

Name:
Joseph H Fennell
Email Address:
hayfenn@aol.com
Date:
12-7-2004
Remote User:
Date:
07 Dec 2004
Time:
17:39:40

Comments

I was with the 919th in 1970-71, It's been along time ago but such a short time im my memories. once a red devil always one

Name:
RAY DENUCCIO sr
Email Address:
SELLER2@COMCAST.NET
Date:
11-25-004
Remote User:
Date:
28 Nov 2004
Time:
13:34:11

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ANYONE SEEING MY SON SP4 RAYMOND A, DENUCCIO III , WITH THE 2/14 10TH MNT CONTACT ME, HAVE HIM EMAIL US CALL , WE MISS HIM AND ARE WORRIED ITS BEEN BEFORE FALLUGHA, WE LAST HEARD/ THANKS GOOD BLESS STAY SAFE, COME HOME , HIS DAD AND A PROUD VET.

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
11-27-04
Remote User:
Date:
27 Nov 2004
Time:
10:41:02

Comments

Sorry about all the same messages, but if you look at the time sent you will see that they were posted at differant times. I thought I did something wrong. So I loged off and back on and still no message so I submitted it again and again and again. Sorry, FRED

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
11-23-04
Remote User:
Date:
23 Nov 2004
Time:
19:14:31

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This is a followup email to the other emails regarding Sgt. Mendoza: I don't know when I've felt so proud. To be at The Wall with some of the 11th Cav guys for the wreath placement (without a wereath, but I was promosed that it will never happen again) and also to go to Walter Reed to see a fellow trooper wounded in Iraq -- all in the same day. Sgt. Mendoza was in good spirits and very humble. He is proud and has no regrets. I told him it took me and a lot of others many years to feel that way. I also told him he had better looking nurses and nurses aides than I did when I was at WR 34 years ago. So he is in good hands and receiving the best care to be had. He has a long road ahead of him, many more months of getting better. I told him to keep a journal and to stay in touch with everyone he could. Don't wait 30 years trying to find guys like a lot of us. The only address that I have is where his mom is staying at WR: Sgt. Mendoza c/o Marth Valencia Mologne House Hotel 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Building 20 Washington, D.C. 20307-5001 There is a computer in the family waiting room but I'm not sure if he can get to it yet. I think the all volunteer Army has a lot to do with the way he feels -- so proud. I have invited him to come to the 919th Engr. Reunion next June in West Virginia and also the 11th Cav Reunion in August in Colorado if he is able to travel by then. Please forward this to any others that I've not listed.Thanks,FRED

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
11-23-04
Remote User:
Date:
23 Nov 2004
Time:
15:08:48

Comments

This is a followup email to the other emails regarding Sgt. Mendoza: I don't know when I've felt so proud. To be at The Wall with some of the 11th Cav guys for the wreath placement (without a wereath, but I was promosed that it will never happen again) and also to go to Walter Reed to see a fellow trooper wounded in Iraq -- all in the same day. Sgt. Mendoza was in good spirits and very humble. He is proud and has no regrets. I told him it took me and a lot of others many years to feel that way. I also told him he had better looking nurses and nurses aides than I did when I was at WR 34 years ago. So he is in good hands and receiving the best care to be had. He has a long road ahead of him, many more months of getting better. I told him to keep a journal and to stay in touch with everyone he could. Don't wait 30 years trying to find guys like a lot of us. The only address that I have is where his mom is staying at WR: Sgt. Mendoza c/o Marth Valencia Mologne House Hotel 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Building 20 Washington, D.C. 20307-5001 There is a computer in the family waiting room but I'm not sure if he can get to it yet. I think the all volunteer Army has a lot to do with the way he feels -- so proud. I have invited him to come to the 919th Engr. Reunion next June in West Virginia and also the 11th Cav Reunion in August in Colorado if he is able to travel by then. Please forward this to any others that I've not listed.Thanks,FRED

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
11-23-04
Remote User:
Date:
23 Nov 2004
Time:
13:29:14

Comments

This is a followup email to the other emails regarding Sgt. Mendoza: I don't know when I've felt so proud. To be at The Wall with some of the 11th Cav guys for the wreath placement (without a wereath, but I was promosed that it will never happen again) and also to go to Walter Reed to see a fellow trooper wounded in Iraq -- all in the same day. Sgt. Mendoza was in good spirits and very humble. He is proud and has no regrets. I told him it took me and a lot of others many years to feel that way. I also told him he had better looking nurses and nurses aides than I did when I was at WR 34 years ago. So he is in good hands and receiving the best care to be had. He has a long road ahead of him, many more months of getting better. I told him to keep a journal and to stay in touch with everyone he could. Don't wait 30 years trying to find guys like a lot of us. The only address that I have is where his mom is staying at WR: Sgt. Mendoza c/o Marth Valencia Mologne House Hotel 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Building 20 Washington, D.C. 20307-5001 There is a computer in the family waiting room but I'm not sure if he can get to it yet. I think the all volunteer Army has a lot to do with the way he feels -- so proud. I have invited him to come to the 919th Engr. Reunion next June in West Virginia and also the 11th Cav Reunion in August in Colorado if he is able to travel by then. Please forward this to any others that I've not listed.Thanks,FRED

Name:
Fred Sheetz
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
11-23-04
Remote User:
Date:
23 Nov 2004
Time:
13:05:39

Comments

This is a followup email to the other emails regarding Sgt. Mendoza: I don't know when I've felt so proud. To be at The Wall with some of the 11th Cav guys for the wreath placement (without a wereath, but I was promosed that it will never happen again) and also to go to Walter Reed to see a fellow trooper wounded in Iraq -- all in the same day. Sgt. Mendoza was in good spirits and very humble. He is proud and has no regrets. I told him it took me and a lot of others many years to feel that way. I also told him he had better looking nurses and nurses aides than I did when I was at WR 34 years ago. So he is in good hands and receiving the best care to be had. He has a long road ahead of him, many more months of getting better. I told him to keep a journal and to stay in touch with everyone he could. Don't wait 30 years trying to find guys like a lot of us. The only address that I have is where his mom is staying at WR: Sgt. Mendoza c/o Marth Valencia Mologne House Hotel 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Building 20 Washington, D.C. 20307-5001 There is a computer in the family waiting room but I'm not sure if he can get to it yet. I think the all volunteer Army has a lot to do with the way he feels -- so proud. I have invited him to come to the 919th Engr. Reunion next June in West Virginia and also the 11th Cav Reunion in August in Colorado if he is able to travel by then

Name:
Richard Confer
Email Address:
rconfer@tampabay.rr.com
Date:
11/10/2004
Remote User:
Date:
10 Nov 2004
Time:
18:27:06

Comments

Wow, what a site! I served with the 919th from March '69 to October '70. I was one of those dozer operators that went everywhere that an NDP or fire support base had to be set up. I traveled with every company and/or troop that the regiment had. For a 19 year old guy, what an honor to be surrounded by such heroic troops. I don't know how they made helmets large enough to fit our heads(ego)! One of the greatest things that has happened to me in life has been that I served with the 11th ACR. Keep up the good work! I would love to hear from anyone associated with this great unit!

Name:
Phil Rutkowski
Email Address:
Pjroski@earthlink.net
Date:
Nov. 9 2004
Remote User:
Date:
09 Nov 2004
Time:
20:30:53

Comments

Hi Everyone! Just realized the 919th had a website. I served in Vietnam from July68-July69. I was on Strahns tank as a rear deck gunner, then loader. My nickname was Ski. I recognized a few names in the guest book and thought I'd hop on board. Many fond memories during my year, some not so fond, but I'm glad I served. Anyway, I'm alive and doing fine. Anybody with any questions feel free to drop me a line.

Name:
Charles Pinks
Email Address:
charliedog1946 @yahoo. com
Date:
10 28 04
Remote User:
Date:
29 Oct 2004
Time:
15:44:18

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To Ggeorge Green I was with 1th pt 1rst sqd under John Pearl July 67 July 68 Pearls Phone number 270 685 5835 Sthran was my friend

Name:
uzoagba
Email Address:
Uzoagba@yahoo.com
Date:
17/10/2004
Remote User:
Date:
17 Oct 2004
Time:
13:56:47

Comments

I LOVE THIS VERY SITE SO KEEP IT UP THE GOOD WORK.

Name:
david spengler
Email Address:
gringoapache@msn.com.
Date:
09/05/04
Remote User:
Date:
08 Oct 2004
Time:
01:23:19

Comments

just found your site, looking for anybody that rembers me. I think for the 6 mons that I was there I served in all the squadrons including HHC. I was there between jan 70 and late July 70. started at Quan Loi,went to Cambodia ended up in Chu Chi. Everbody just called me Spanky. Others in the 919th I rember was Sgt. Cotton, Ron Ionatta,Ron Longmire,Robert Koonce, Walking Eagle and in Chu Chi the armorer was a guy named Rodger. Ring any Bells? Thanks in advance

Name:
Rui & Evelyn Pereira
Email Address:
GlobalportInt@msn.com
Date:
2 October,2004
Remote User:
Date:
02 Oct 2004
Time:
19:59:17

Comments

I am prout to serve as a Combat Engineer for the Red Devils of the 58th Combat Engineer Company at Fort Irwin, Thanks for your service during the Vietnam War.

Name:
Gene Johnson
Email Address:
gene677@aol.com
Date:
10.01.04
Remote User:
Date:
01 Oct 2004
Time:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 2, 2004 RELEASE 20040902-02 58th Engineers Bridge Brigade Gap By Pfc. Matthew McLaughlin 10th Mnt. Div. Public Affairs CAMP VICTORY, Baghdad, Iraq— Soldiers from the 58th Combat Engineer Company from Fort Irwin, Calif., are supporting numerous battalions in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Commandos), 10th Mountain Division. The engineers provide vital assets to the Commandos, said Col. Mark Milley, 2 BCT commander. “The 58th Engineers provide us tactical mobility as well as being fully trained in infantry tasks,” he said. Platoons from the 58th Engineers are divided amongst infantry battalions in the BCT to provide them engineer support, said 1st Sgt. Elmo Leichenauer 58th ENG first sergeant. “We are a regimental asset,” he said. “We re-organized to provide engineer capabilities to the battalions.” First platoon is working with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, ensuring bridges and roads are capable of carrying the mechanized infantry’s tanks and equipment. “One bridge may be able to carry a donkey cart and the other may carry an M-1 Abrams Tank,” said 2nd Lt. Patrick Armstrong, 58th ENG operations officer. “We’ll make sure a bridge or road meets the military load class and can carry a tank across it,” Soldiers from 2nd Platoon are working with 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, providing similar engineer support and ensuring the security of Iraqi bridges. During the Iraqi National Conference, 2nd Platoon Soldiers secured important bridges, ensuring the event was not overshadowed by insurgent attacks, Leichenauer said. The Assault and Obstacle Platoon are currently providing security at Camp Victory North. They are also conducting maintenance on the engineers’ vehicles and other combat tasks, said Sgt. Keshone Peyton, 58th ENG. “Soldiers are doing lots of gate guard, watching bridges, patrols, lots of cool stuff,” Peyton said. “They are things we all want to do.” All platoons are ready to provide infantry units with their expertise, Armstrong said. “We do a lot of route reconnaissance, route clearing, making sure the roads are clear of [improvised explosive devices],” he said. “Our M-113 Armored Personnel Carriers also provide armored capabilities to infantry units.” Peyton said the engineers are eager to conduct operations in support of 2nd BCT. “Everyone wants to go out and patrol,” he said. “We just have to pay attention and stay safe at all times.” The combat operations are a welcome change of pace from months of training and preparation for operations, Leichenauer said. “They’re glad to be working again,” he said. “We were doing classes in camp for a long time. Now that they’re out there doing patrols, they’re pretty excited.” Spc. Harold Hoffman, 58th ENG, said his unit is well-suited for combat operations with infantry units. They provide engineer capabilities as well as an infantry mentality. “Everyone’s first [job] is infantry,” he said. “We’re engineers secondly, Soldiers first.” -30- Cutlines: Bridge JPG: A Solider from the 58th Combat Engineer Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, observes a destroyed bridge Aug. 13. One of 58th Engineers missions is to guard important bridges to protect them from attacks from anti-Iraqi insurgents. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Matthew McLaughlin, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs) 113 Patrol JPG: Soldiers from 58th Combat Engineer Company patrol the streets of Iraq Aug. 13 in their first solo patrol as a part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Matthew McLaughlin, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs)

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Charlie Mercer I just e-mailed you !! I need your # phone number so I can call you Please. I will write ot you as soon as I get the info from you. Sorry it's taken so long and I feel bad about not getting back with you. SO please address and phone # please !! Thanks and again I am so sorry !!! Vic Gilardin 11th ACR, 919th ENGRS, 3rd PLT, 3rd Squad

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Robin sorry about your husband. I didn't know him but you still have my deepest regrets. I would also like to know when and where the next reunion will be. If anybody can tell me I would really appreciate it. I would also like to thank all my fellow comrads who served thier country and who are still serving. I to suffer from ptsd so I know what every body lives with every day. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. God Bless

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Hey Richard the past will never go away if you have ptsd. And it seems to get stronger ever year. i been worken on mine sence 83you try and learn how to deal with it as best you can. i still see someone at the V.A. once a month i'm glad i got my ole buddy ZIGZAG TO TALK TO just comunacation with each other helps. you realy don't have to say much about the war cause he already knows how you feal. when the hurt and the anger tries to take you over and it is a hard fight each time. the girl i see at mhc v.a said she was asked if she was ready for another war. there helpen them in Little Rock ar. peace Rick

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To all Red Devils and Black Horse Troopers. How long ago did you serve in Vietnam, how old were you?, were you married with children?, or were you single. How many years have been stolen from you and your family because of your service to your country? What has it been 32, 36 years, how long have you suffered and our family? For those of us that have recognized that we have PTSD how can we get back the past? The money that the VA gives you if you are lucky is nothing compared to the time we have lost if we had been better husbands and fathers. Do want to do something about it? Do you want to help all those kids that are fighting now?, so they will have a chance to lead a better life than the one we have be living? Do any of you know if there is anything in place for them now? Our government has played a bean counters game with us hoping that we die off soon so they do not have to pay the price for the neglect they have shown to us, but there is another generation fighting now that the same thing will happen too, it has to be better for them than for us.

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I served with the 919th.combat eng.co.from july 66 untill july 67. I was on atank. the thing missing on the tank in the photos is they had dozer blades mounted on the front. We cleared trails through the jungle for the main body. There were two tanks in the co. Dewayne Jones tank gunner.

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I LOVE YOUR SITE OK KEEP IT UP .MAGAS DO TAKE NOT OK.

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I am a current Red Devil, proud to read all about the Vietnam Red Devils! Great web site, and great job! I am proud to serve this company and carry on your traditions.

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Robin .... Although I did not know your husband Leo my heart felt condolances go out to you and your family. It is always a pause in our thoughts and hearts when we here of one of our brothers in Nam have passed on. His name will certainly be remembered and said out loud as a brethern that has passed during this year in the annual memorial service held at the annual reunions.

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To all; My husband signed into the guest book last month, his name is Leo R. Krum Jr. I wanted to let everyone know that he passed away Monday, August 9, 2004. Sincerely; Robin A. Krum

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Hey Roger haden had no virus in a while my virus detector found one few months ago. i looked it said it detected one 7-20-04but it done what ever it does to viruses. glad to here you had a good time at Reuionwill try and give you a call this weekend peace Rick

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Rick Langley, I received two e-mails from you that my computer would not let me open. I think you have a virus. There was a virus message on them instucting me not to open. Sorry you didn't make the reunion, it was great! Fred Sheetz, sorry I missed you somehow and didn't get to say goodbye!

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hi joe & fred thanks for getting in touch with joe and appreciate the calls from fred. i'm going to try to track down ed maggi, would like to know the whereabouts of alan zigman also know as ziggy, ray conwell the mailman and charles boles the cook can't find the number i had on you. gary webb thanks for the extra r&r before you left. where's jim parker & jones. how is my pal sgt fields always picked the brooklyn connection to minesweep maggi,milone & zigman. my dates in nam dec 68 to dec 69. i got lucky as i recall sgt field got me back to base camp in june of 69 to drive mess hall truck. take care everyone & be well spec 4 albert milone 919th engineer p.s. damm proud to have served with all of you

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I am trying to locate any one that can remember a Francis Cabral, he served in 919 from June 69 thru July 70. I am trying to help him prove his PTSD claim but we cannot not locate any stressors the VA wants because he according to the wizards was not a combat mos. Now I am not sure when a 12B was your stay at home housewife, but anywayanyone that can help woth the stressors of that time frame it will be greatly appreciated.

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Richard I do not remember you but you hit the nail on the head.Most look at P.T.S.D. as something that is a big bulleye or a billboard,well hell it is not we still do some thing as if we were in the Nam.Some would say get over it Sorry ,but it don't happen. No sleep,rage,panic,flustration, only your men that were with you understand what makes you tick.Enough words of wisdom. Email Me or leave messagehere and Iwill get back to you Connie Padgett

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Fellow Red Devil’s, As we all get older and the infirmaries of age challenge us almost daily we fight a new old enemy. Our tour of duty in Vietnam. Those of us that served their young where forever imprinted with behavioral patterns that have stuck with us over 30 years. When the time comes when we become desperate and are able to reach out for help. Those close to us if we have any, feel a sense of relief that finally you see it too. What do you feel. Are you really HAPPY with your life, Well then God Bless You, You are one of the very few and you need to reach out to those Brothers in Arms that are not. There are those of us that are suffering with severe PTSD that don’t know we have it. They just think that this is the way( I am supposed to feel ), We been feeling that way so long that we think its normal. The job of Combat Engineer in the 919th was unique and very very stressful. Mine sweeps daily came with the threat of ambush or missing a mine. And sometimes it did happen. A job that seemed like it as like its was routine, like securing a gravel pit while dump truck were being loaded could turn into a day of terror. How many of us are suffering with PTSD and are not being treated? How many fire fights or life threatening experiences did the average Grunt go through in his tour of duty? How can we help the members of 919th that are suffering and not gotten help yet. Do you know someone? We had a very difficult job in the 11th ACR and now I feel we have another , finding those among us that need help and have not found away to obtain it.

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I was wondering if there might be a chance if any reunions will be back down in Fort Knox? I reside in Kentucky now, but I don't have the income to travel to other places were all the reunions seem to be. I am also interested still to here from any 919th Engineers that might remember father. His name was Terrence Wayne Weldon ( DOC ) was his nickname.

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Roger Cross
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Just letting everyone know I now have a new e-mail address rnbcross@alltel.net

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hi rick yes i live in arkansas about 30 miles from l.r. i was in the 4th. pl. tank42 mar.69 apr.70 i stayed 16yrs in the army.i will put up pic. later hope to hear from u all

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Hello Connie and Rodger ant goen to make daytona but i'm goen to try and make the 919th Reuion in 6-05 to W.V. Miller Dann you from arkansas??? yaw take it easy talk to yaw later peace godbless. Rick Langley

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just like to say hi to all of u.

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Leo R Krum Jr
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July 24,2004
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Hello fellow (19th Engrs, I served with the 919th Engrs from 1966 to 1967. I also served one year at Long Binh Army Depot. And one year with the Aviation Material Maintenance Center (AMMC)in Sagion. Because of my disability I do not attend any reunions,I am a lifetime member of the 11th ACR.It took me a long time to stop the dreams of years long ago. I'm married to the same girl for over 20 years,she is God's blessing for me.She held me during the rough times,and the good times. I left Vietnam on Aug 26,1971. There is not a day goes by without a thought of them days 33 years ago. We were all very young guys just wanting to defend our beloved USA. I've been to a few V.A. hospitals and was treated very good,with respect. I live in Tampa Bay Florida. Good luck to all the guys that served in Nam. Respectfully, Leo R Krum Jr SSG

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Leo R Krum Jr
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July 24,2004
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Hello fellow 919th combat engineers.I served with the 919th from Aug 1966 to July 1967 at Xuan Loc. I also served one year at Long Binh Army depot. And one year at AMMC in Sagion. But it was the 919th Engineers that i met a lot of good men (boys).We went on a lot of missions,were in some big operations.I can close my eyes and smell the nucmum. I'm pretty messed up phyicially,and thats why I can't go to the 11th ACR and the 919th Engrs reunions. There is not a day goes by that I don't remember something or someone from the 11th ARC or 919th engrs. I've been married to the same girl for over 20 years,I give her a lot of credit for standing by me all these years.At times I made life a living hell for her.The War cost me my Daughter.well I think I said enough for now. Good luck to all the men I served with. Respectfully, Leo R Krum Jr... :)

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Roger Cross
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7/10/04
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Connie, it was great being with you and Judy,35 years is to long. I made my reservations for Daytona today. Still waiting to see Buck on the list! See you there!

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Roger Cross
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7/10/04
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Connie, sure enjoyed the visit with you and Judy hard to believe it has been 35 years. Made my reservations for Daytona today, still looking to see Buck on that list. See you there!

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Roger Cross
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7/10/04
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Connie, sure enjoyed the visit and the hospitality. Made my reservations for Daytona today. Still waiting to see Buck on that list. See you there!

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Connie Wayne Padgett
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07-12-04
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Had Roger Cross and wife Betty to stop by yesterday for a short visit.Wish He could have stayed longer,but he had to get home for work today.We talked of the last time we seen each other Aug 10 1969 Ithink our talk was good for both of us we will stay tight now we know now what we meant to each other.Talk is the best thing we can do for those that were with us because no one else knows us or what we are talking about. Roger is going to try to get to Daytona if his time will work out.We also talked of a mini reunion in North Carolina with good rates and golf tours just something to throw out to the rest of you guys.I am looking foward to Daytona.See you guys Connie

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08 July 2004
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Hey you Third Platoon Guys, Have any of you established communication with Albert Milone? I called a number I have and got his Mother and gave her my telephone number and email address last week and haven't heard anything. If I don't hear anything in another week or so, I'll send a post card or something to follow up. I'm told he and Maggi both were from New York. Thanks, Joe

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Hi I wasa Sp5 Cook from dec 70 to Feb 71. would like to hear from anyone that was their at that time. I live in Tampa, Fl

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I'AM WRITING THIS FOR MY HUSBAN.HE NEEDS HELP WITH HIS RECORDS.HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD.BUT THE VA DENIED HIS CLAIM.DO TO THAT HE WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY COMBAT.HE SEVERD WITH THE 919TH ENG.WITH THE 3/1 PLATOON FROM 6/12/69.I MADE HIM TALK TO A FEW FRIENDS.HE HAS RECEIVED ONE LATTER FROM SGT PADGETT.THAT CLAIMED THAT HE WAS.GOD BLESS SGT.PADGETT FOR TAKEN HIS TIME TO HELP HIM.HE'S WAITING ON MORE LETTERS.ONE FROM ROBERT HUNT,AND VIC GILARDIN AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT CAN HELP HIM.DO TO HE IS REALLY HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THIS.HE ONLY TALK TO ME ABOUT IT ONE TIME WHEN HE HAD A NITE MEAR.WHAT HAPPEN ON THE 7/9/69,8/12/69 WHEN HIM AND A OTHER GUY HELP THE WOUNDED.AND HIM AND A GUY RICK ODELL WHAT THEY HAD TO DO.HIS ADDRESS IS CHARLES MERCER 41520 GLASGOW ROAD LISBON OHIO 44432.I WAS TOLD THAT HE WAS TO RECIEVED THE PURPLE HEART,BRONZE STAR FOR HUMPING AMMO OUT SIDE.A FIREBASE CALLED SIDEWINDER WHEN HIS PLATOON WAS WITH ANOTHER TROOP THAT WAS HIT THAT NIGHT.ANY LETTERS I'AM SURE WOULD HELP HIM WITH HIS CASE.THANKS AGAIN FROM ALL OF HIS NAM BROTHERS,HIS WIFE JENNIFER MERCER,AND AGAIN A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO SGT.PADGETT.GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU.FOR THE TIME THAT YOU ALL GIVE TO YOUR COUNTRY.

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CHARLES MERCER
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I'AM WRITING THIS FOR MY HUSBAN.HE NEEDS HELP WITH HIS RECORDS.HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PTSD.BUT THE VA DENIED HIS CLAIM.DO TO THAT HE WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY COMBAT.HE SEVERD WITH THE 919TH ENG.WITH THE 3/1 PLATOON FROM 6/12/69.I MADE HIM TALK TO A FEW FRIENDS.HE HAS RECEIVED ONE LATTER FROM SGT PADGETT.THAT CLAIMED THAT HE WAS.GOD BLESS SGT.PADGETT FOR TAKEN HIS TIME TO HELP HIM.HE'S WAITING ON MORE LETTERS.ONE FROM ROBERT HUNT,AND VIC GILARDIN AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT CAN HELP HIM.DO TO HE IS REALLY HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THIS.HE ONLY TALK TO ME ABOUT IT ONE TIME WHEN HE HAD A NITE MEAR.WHAT HAPPEN ON THE 7/9/69,8/12/69 WHEN HIM AND A OTHER GUY HELP THE WOUNDED.AND HIM AND A GUY RICK ODELL WHAT THEY HAD TO DO.HIS ADDRESS IS CHARLES MERCER 41520 GLASGOW ROAD LISBON OHIO 44432.I WAS TOLD THAT HE WAS TO RECIEVED THE PURPLE HEART,BRONZE STAR FOR HUMPING AMMO OUT SIDE.A FIREBASE CALLED SIDEWINDER WHEN HIS PLATOON WAS WITH ANOTHER TROOP THAT WAS HIT THAT NIGHT.ANY LETTERS I'AM SURE WOULD HELP HIM WITH HIS CASE.THANKS AGAIN FROM ALL OF HIS NAM BROTHERS,HIS WIFE JENNIFER MERCER,AND AGAIN A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO SGT.PADGETT.GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU.FOR THE TIME THAT YOU ALL GIVE TO YOUR COUNTRY.

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Joseph H Fennell
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May 27, 2004
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I was with the company in 1970.I was operations sgt. for about three months, and was sent to the fourth platoon as a squad leader.We had to really clean the acavs to give to the arvns when we reduced forces in the middle of the year. I went to C company 31st engineers after leaving th 919th.Glad I foun this page.

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I was with the company in 1970.I was operations sgt. for about three months, and was sent to the fourth platoon as a squad leader.We had to really clean the acavs to give to the arvns when we reduced forces in the middle of the year. I went to C company 31st engineers after leaving th 919th.Glad I foun this page.

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May 27, 2004
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I was with the 919th in 1970 when they reduced forces,and moved to an other base.We had to clean all the acavs to turn in to the arvns. These pictures reminded me of that time in my life

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Rick Moran
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May 20, 2004
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I enjoyed reading some of the stories and comments. It was good to hear that we all share memories and most of us dont remember names too well. I served with 3rd Platoon(I think) attached to 2nd Squadron 11th ACR. I was there from 1/1968 - 1/1969. I drove the platoon leaders track. I had a bullseye painted on the side until they had me take it off. I do have some pictures I could share if there is anyone i served with. One of the guys I served with was Dirk. He was a bartender from Topeka Ks. I was from Billings MT. would like to hear from any of those that served with me. Great web site!

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05/20/04
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would like to thank everyone who has responed to my message in-regards to my father Terrence Wayne Weldon " DOC ". Every little bit has helped. Would still like to hear from other gentlemen if possible. Like I have said all along, I do not want to talk about the war, just like to know what he was like.

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Connie Wayne Padgett
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05-18-04
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When are the rest of you going to get yourselves signed up for the banquet I would like to know how many that will be there. Might find it in my heart to bring some thing. Get with it Connie

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MAY 16, 04
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I was SP5 Leon Dungey. I was on slope 30...the 1st to open fire on the Viet Cong on the 19th of June 1967. The time was one O'clock in the morning. I had just taken my position on the personnel carrier with the 50 caliber. At that time I heard a noise and I looked forward and saw 3 Viet Cong in front of me. I quickly killed them with the 50cal. At that time the rest of the squadron opened fire. My personnel carrier was destroyed and I was critically wounded and sent back to the United States. I rec'd a Bronze Star with a V for this action. I would like to hear from any of you who were with me that morning. My phone number is (269) 324-2471.

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Rick Langley
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5-11-04
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Roger your sure right about them old memories been flashen through the old Noggen sence i talked to you . theres a lot of good memories to. we'll keep in touch. Peace bro. Rick

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Roger Cross
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5-10-04
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Rick Langley, it was great talking to you bro. Kicked up a lot of old memories. Keep in touch and hopefully we can hook up at some point.

Name:
DOUG GIESIGE
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douggiesige@yahoo.com
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5-1-04
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01 May 2004
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Hey Joe Rooney, thanks for posting that Li'l Red picture. Of course I had to call one of my kids to learn what to do next . I think they are beginning to like explaining things like that over and over to the old man!My computer savvy has a long way to go to get me into the present century ,but, at least I no longer worry about planes falling out of the sky somewhere if I make an error . Peace, Doug Giesige

Name:
doug [alphy]giesige
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Date:
4-29-04
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29 Apr 2004
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how come we don't have that little red devil shown somewhere at this site? Iwas trying to remember exactly what it looked like so that maybe I could copy it for use on my truck or my medal case or whatever. Any ideas? I thought it was pretty cool. Hey Tom Littrell! Any other 2nd platooners from 69-70 still alive out there? If Lt. Livinggood cruises this site, I want you to know that I think maybe enough time has gone by that maybe we could talk about that night outside Jake. Peace. Doug Giesige

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Victoria Weldon
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vweldon03@yahoo.com
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04/27/04
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27 Apr 2004
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I was wondering if anyone from the 919th might reconigize the name Sergeant Terrence Wayne Weldon ( DOC ). He was my father. He served from 10/70 to 02/71. KIA on Feb.03. If so, I would like to speak to you. Just wanted to know what he was like. I was 17 months old when he died.

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Samuel D. Caldwell
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04 14 04
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14 Apr 2004
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Connie- I just got the disc from Rick - We need those pics posted on our photo page. Cynthia saw one of you and said looks like he is having fun. I am ready to take Fred back( good excuse to go for one's self) Sambo

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
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p family @tcia.net
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04-12-04
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12 Apr 2004
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Fred Sheetz makes the fron page of our local paper. With that big smile behind that 50 cal. I belive he still has the right stuff. He might get more than his wish to drive once more with the army. He could be the poster kid of the 1960's relived. I will send those of you that went with us to Ft. Irwin a copy. Thanks to all that went Connie

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
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p family @tcia.net
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04-12-04
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12 Apr 2004
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Fred Sheetz makes the fron page of our local paper. With that big smile behind that 50 cal. I belive he still has the right stuff. He might get more than his wish to drive once more with the army. He could be the poster kid of the 1960's relived. I will send those of you that went with us to Ft. Irwin a copy. Thanks to all that went Connie

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mugu m mugu
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7:05pm
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Wilfred Kaough PSG
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3-6-04
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06 Apr 2004
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Vic Gilardin
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2 April 2004
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02 Apr 2004
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Mr Connie Padgett I'm sorry I have called you. My schedule is really flexing, sometimes I work days and sometimes I work nights. I will e-mail you however. Going thru alot of paper work with Military retirement and I'm back and forth from Ft Lewis all the time. Hope to talk with you soon. Vic Gilardin

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Vic Gilardin
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2 April 2004
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02 Apr 2004
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Hi Mercer How are you doing? I was with the 3rd Squad. E-mail me, I'd like to get in touch with you. I e-mail with Steve and Joe Rooney, Glad to see your writing. Vic

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gary cox
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Name:
1SG Elmo L. Leichenauer
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Date:
26 March 2004
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26 Mar 2004
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Hello all, I am the current of the proud 58th Combat Engineer Company and am looking forward to our visit. I have worked with several other people in hopes in generating some historical information. Will be glad to talk to anyone interested in what is going on with the Red Devils, today. Take care and best wishes.

Name:
Dennis Wilson
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wilson@cacfms.rutgers.edu
Date:
Mar.23,2004
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23 Mar 2004
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I was pre-boat people, I flew over with the original company in '66. Hope to see everyone in Daytona.

Name:
CHARLES MERCER
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MERCERJ@CORE.COM
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3/20/04
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20 Mar 2004
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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS I SEVERD WITH IN 3RD PLATOON 1ST SQD.919TH ENGR.FROM JUNE 69 TO NOV69.THEY WERE ROBERT L HUNT N.C. DENNY DOUGLAS MI.DORSEY JONES VICTOR MONTES,JOHN HICKEY ILL.DAN STOCKI CA.AND ANYONE ELSE.THAT WAS AT QUAN LOI.

Name:
John Hien
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jnkhien@ticon.net
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March 15, 2004
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15 Mar 2004
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For all Vietnam veterans of the 919th Engineers. See the March 6, 2004 message from Victoria Weldon at the 'Relatives of KIA's' message board at www.11thcavnam.com. Her message states: "Hello. I am still looking for more info on my father Terrence Wayne Weldon. KIA on Feb.3, 1971. If anyone else might have known him, Please contact me." Victoria can be reached at: vweldon03@yahoo.com/vweldon03@fuse.net Terrence was KIA Feb.3, 1971 while serving with the 919th. John Hien Milwaukee, WI (formerly H/2/11 ACR) (1/'67 - 8/'68)

Name:
Joe Rooney
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ikerooney@yahoo.com
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05 Mar 2004
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05 Mar 2004
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Dear George, Thanks for checking in. I think everybody shares your esteem of Sgt Strahin, although, way back when, I thought you were just out to exclusively bust my hump over the job de jour. I see now that you are a fine guy, have you planned on attending any of the Blackhorse reunions or the 919th reunion in WV? Joe Rooney PS: I got first dibs on him guys! Take a number<grin>.

Name:
George Greene
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greene@bnl.gov
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March 4, 2004
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04 Mar 2004
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I was brousing through the comments in the Red Devil's Guest Book and came across a number of references to the gallantry of SSG Arthur Strahin on April 29, 1969. Strahin was the tank commander of a M-48A3 in the 1st Platoon of the 919th Combat Engineer Company. I knew him very well. I am George Greene, and I was the Platoon Leader of the 1st Platoon when Strahin was killed. If you were in the 1st Platoon, you may remember me by the nickname given to me by the men and painted on my CVC helmet, "Mad Dog." Nothing was more important to me than my men, and I think about many of you every day. A number of the 1st Platoon were wounded in the battle that day, myself included, as we fought off a vicious ambush from a large VC/NVA force protecting a jungle base camp. It seemed like we were in heavy combat almost every day at that time, and we relied on Strahin and his crew to blast the way clear for us all the time. I still recall the terrified looks on the faces of the enemy when they came face to face with the dragon's mouth painted on the front slope of Strahin's tank. The fighting was fierce that day and the 1st Platoon was right in the middle of it. As I recall, the line of tanks from M Company under Cpt. Firestone broke formation under heavy RPG fire and Strahin ordered his tank to fill the gap in the line so the VC/NVA could not break through. The jungle was on fire and I was distracted because we were engaging a strong enemy force on our right flank that was trying to get behind our lines. Strahin's tank was hit a number of times and I believe his entire crew was wounded. I recall he carried one of his crew to a dust-off chopper, then returned to his tank, climbed back up and resumed the fight. I didn't see the fire that killed him, so it is not possible for me to write it up completely. This is where I will need your help. Your messages about SSG Strahin's actions that day brought back vivid memories to me about the battle, and your comments that maybe he should have been considered for the Congressional Medal of Honor have motivated me to investigate the events of that day further in order to make that determination. You may be interested to know that I have in my possession, hanging in my bedroom still to this day, the dog tags that Strahin was wearing the day that he was killed in action. I am asking all of you who may have direct or indirect knowledge of the events surrounding the battle that day, no matter how detailed or trivial, to write them down and email them to me: what you did, what someone else did, were you at the battle, what track were you on, did you see Strahin and his crew, do you know someone who was there, do you know someone with a story to tell, do you know the coordinates, province, operation, other units. If you know someone that was there, email his name, phone number or email address, and I'll send him this message personally. This all brings back memories for me, some good and some not so good. Strahin was a legend in the 11th Armored Cavalry, and I can say that his death left a lasting mark on me. For the rest of my tour of duty until I returned home, I recall a hatred and vengenance swelled up in me that sometimes was frightening even to my men. Maybe this effort will help a little. If anyone knows how to get in contact with SFC Pearl, the 1st Platoon Sergeant, please let me know. George Greene, 1st Platoon, 919th Engineers, 11th Armored Cavalary Regiment, 1968-1969

Name:
Joe Fratiello
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bigfrat@yahoo.com
Date:
2/23/04
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24 Feb 2004
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Dear Juan, My name is Joe Fratiello and I read your message on the 919th web site and also served in the 919th from Aug 67 to Aug 68. I also recognize the same names you do. I, e Mancini, Carroll Gilley, Sgt Lee, and some of the others. I don’t know if you remember the camouflaged track # 33, but I was the driver. My TC was Sgt Larson from Lake Tahoe Nevada. I sure would like hear from you and try and remember some of the other guys we served with. Please feel free to drop me a line. Joe Fratiello 1sg Ret

Name:
Connie
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p family @tcia.net
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02-16-04
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16 Feb 2004
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Sam I think Fred and I have got Fields ready to move out .Have not got the dates set in stone,but Fred says break 19 we have a convoy came back out there. He is ground guide and tour director may be we can think of something else later.Fields thinks that we might have a hard time stealing you from your V.A. care. I did not tell him you were only going to park there.Keep on Fields do not want to go with out him. Connie

Name:
Robert Barrett Jr
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Feb 16 2004
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16 Feb 2004
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My father in law was a member of the 919 th. he just started talking about his experience within the last year. He is one of the recipients of the silver star. His name is Harry Bright. If anyone had served with him please let me know. He is also trying to find patches of the 919th. Thank you for your service. You all remain and will always be heroes. Robert Barrett Jr MSGT USAFR

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Robert Barrett Jr
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Name:
Mark Titschinger
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markthane@earthlink.net
Date:
08 Feb 2004
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08 Feb 2004
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Hi all. Just found the site by searching for 919th. I was one of the cooks at Blackhorse from 7/68 until about 10/69 or so when the base was moving out. I read the comments and vaguely remember a name or two. I don't know if anyone remembers me. I worked with Roger Hollingsworth, Chuck D. Hum, Walter Lober, Ed Mahi, James Kamaka, Charles Boles, Sgt. Driggs, Sgt. Marion Archer, Benny Lockridge, Wm James, Tony Rodriguez. Thanks to the person(s) who put up this site. Can't find too much about the 919th - VERY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED WITH SUCH A GREAT OUTFIT!

Name:
Roger Cross
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rnbcross@aol.com
Date:
1/15/04
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15 Jan 2004
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I now have a new e-mail address.

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Joe Rooney
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ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
02Dec2004
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02 Jan 2004
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Hi Red Devils, I just talked with Jimbo Neeley of the Third Platoon, he had to make the trip back to the states from OZ. He's back in Queensland now, regretfully, his father died the day of his arrival in Seattle. But, he has adopted this nifty accent. (It can't be for real, even after all these years!) Roger Cross is laid up in bed as well, some kind of cold, what is happening to the Third Platoon? Get better from the rest of us. Joe

Name:
doug giesige
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douggiesige@yahoo.com
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12-24-03
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24 Dec 2003
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Wishing a safe and happy holiday season to all my fellow troopers, especially those of the second platoon, and in particular to Tom Littrell; the best driver in the whole Cav. Peace

Name:
Roger Cross
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rnbcross@myexcel.com
Date:
12/9/03
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09 Dec 2003
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Ernest, the mountain was called Nui Bau Dinh, The Black Virgin Mountain and was in Tay Ninh Province.

Name:
ERNEST GUERRA
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ERNEST GUERRA @MSN.COM
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12/8/03
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08 Dec 2003
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i served in vietnam 1967. was at the 173rd base camp when it got him. I was sent to a hill to recoupe. I couod see your base camp clearly form the top of the hil. I saw charlie fire on a column and hit an apc i also saw the rest of the column attack the villege and could see tghe vc runn- ing into the tree line. I was up on the hill and some of the guy's on the hill called it black virgin mountain. the night that i left the hill the viet cong attacked the hill and killed all the guy's. By sone miracle one man recoverd from his wounds and servived. can anyone please send me a picture of the mountain, or give me sone infromation about that incident, or the correct name of the mountain or signal det. I operated in that area E co. 2nd bn 39th inf 9th ID

Name:
Daniel D miles A. K . A. prairie dog
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nov 27, 2003
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28 Nov 2003
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Hi 919th iwas in nam 67,68,69,don,t remember too many names if i ring a bell please e-mail me . Dan

Name:
Joseph Fennell
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hayfenn@aol.com
Date:
11-24-2003
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25 Nov 2003
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10:24:12

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I served with the 919th in 1970, when they stated down sizing. I will always cherish the time I spent in the unit. Captain Cozier was the c.o.

Name:
Vic Gilardin
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Gilardin1@comcast.net
Date:
22 Nov 2003
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22 Nov 2003
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22:59:23

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That incident did happen in Aug 69. I was with 3rd Plt, 3rd Squad. I was on the secondary perimemter with some others guys. all I could hear was the SGT yelling " friendlys to the front, don't fire yet'he kept yelling it, then the gooks broke thru that's he yelled open up, open up!!!! we opened up with every thing we had. there wa a morter that hit not more than 30 meters from me and the others next to me, I lost most of my hearing and got a concusion!

Name:
Rick Langley
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RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
11-19-03 Cabot ark.
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19 Nov 2003
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Hey Roger i got a vietnam magazine from august 99 tells the story of that night got to look it up got it somewheres. peace Rick

Name:
Roger Cross
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rnbcross@myexcel.com
Date:
11/17/03
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17 Nov 2003
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Thanks Rick, I knew I hadn't completly lost my mind. I still vividly remember Aug. 12 Quan Loi getting hit. I also still have the article from " Stars and Stripes " which covered it.

Name:
Rick Langley
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RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
11-14-03
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15 Nov 2003
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when i hade a K I A Braclet made they put may 12 on it i had them to change it to 8-12-69 for Charles case. peace Rick

Name:
Richard Perea
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rcperea@msn.com
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14 Nov. 2003
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14 Nov 2003
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Roger, 4th plt was out in the field then. We lost Spec.4 Case that night. He was the driver for 2nd sqd. I think. --- General / Personal --- Last name: CASE First name: CHARLES CECIL Home of Record (official): DES MOINES State (official): IA Date of Birth: Thursday, March 11, 1948 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Marital Status: Single --- Military --- Branch: Army Rank: SP4 Serial Number: 68013602 Component: Regular Pay grade: E4 MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): 12B20 Major Organization: 11th Armored Cav --- Action --- Start of Tour: Wednesday, December 11, 1968 Date of Casualty: Monday, May 12, 1969 Age at time of loss: 21 Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty) Country: South VietNam Province: The Wall: Panel 25W - Row 063

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Roger Cross
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11/14/03
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14 Nov 2003
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Richard, if my memory serves me right that incident was Aug.12 Myself, Sgt. Jim Pettit and Rich Kilar were the first to plug the hole where the gooks came through the wire. I literally drove into the hole in the wire.If there was another incident in May I don't remember.

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Richard Perea
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rcperea@msn.com
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13 Nov.2003
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14 Nov 2003
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To All that where there on May 12, 1969 Quan-Loi, here is a story that one of my daughters wrote from a interview that she did with me about may experiences in the Army. She did this for her high school senior english final. This is still a work in progress so if any one has any thing they would like to share about that night it would help. Vietnam Revisited Tonight it is blue black outside; I can see the outline of the road and the yellow double line running down the middle. Walking in the dark isn’t frightening. It’s comforting, with the stars twinkling in time with the crickets. My father is at my side, keeping me company with the steady beat of his long strides. A car passes. We shy off the road to give it room, stopping for a moment to readjust to the darkness after the blinding headlights. Our night vision returns; we begin to walk. I stumble; it’s hard to walk straight when you can barely see. “Take my hand mi hija.” His voice is deep with the faintest hint of the barrios of L.A. We rarely hold hands. His is large, thickly callused and warm, mine fits neatly inside. With this extra protection the sky seems to sing louder and the moist air kisses my skin. We venture farther into the heart of Hawaii’s Volcano National Park. “How much longer?” we wonder. The lush trees tower overhead listening to our conversation. Silence falls between us, but it does not matter. The thick night air does not invite conversation. Times stretches with satisfying ease. “This reminds me of Vietnam.” he says. Suddenly the night takes on new dimensions, deeper shadows. He stops and shows me how the American GIs would walk through the jungle to keep quiet. Heel toe, heel toe. I try and it feels awkward. “Only it was different; there were men hiding, waiting to kill us.” And you them. I thought to myself. At that moment I knew more poignantly and personally than ever before how a young boy of eighteen must have felt. The night which had previously held dark delicacies now whispered of choked fears , weapons, and death. Stuttering memories come to me, retold until they seem like lore, but they are not lore. It was my father’s life and it did happen. Images pass through the heavy air like electricity through water, stealing my breath. “I will tell your story,” I think to myself. I feel like crying. Vietnam veterans have never gotten proper respect or recognition. Politically, I can understand, but the notion still rolls me in sadness. May 12th 1969, The night of my father’s first fire fight, at age eighteen, he was playing cards when the base was attacked. He and all of his platoon went to the bunker to wait for instructions. There was an almost intoxicating sense of fear and anticipation; if it were a drug it would be a very dangerous one. A soldier checked in to assure them that they wouldn’t be needed, because they hadn’t been in country for very long. “We won’t come and get you guys unless its absolutely necessary.” They were all relieved at the news, but it was kind of a harsh letdown. A feeling of helplessness lingered. Men were dying out there while they did nothing. Worse yet, they were glad that they weren’t needed. The frightening sounds of explosions and sirens swirled around them in a chaotic symphony. Silence. That was bad; silence is always bad. The same soldier came into the bunker; his ghostly white face could be seen in the total darkness of the night. “We need you guys to plug a hole in the perimeter. The North Vietnamese Regulars have attacked.” He walked out on shaky legs. They climbed into their ACAV's, armored personnel carriers mounted with heavy machine guns. They were nicknamed “aluminum coffins” because of their light armor. My father was the right gunner. As they went down to the perimeter, the smells of burning diesel and tropical vegetation clashed in the dark. As an illumination flare went off, the ACAV tilted and my father fell against Bob. Bob Owens was a huge black man, and at twenty-seven, the oldest recruit in the platoon. He was the big brother of the group and he was crying, weeping really. He was muttering under his breath, “ Those sons of bitches, those sons of bitches.” “What, man, what?” my father asked. “Look!” The flare was just beginning to fizzle out, but the American GI could be seen plainly enough. He was crawling with his entrails dragging behind him, his legs most likely gone. My father went to his side of the ACAV, adrenaline rushing though his veins. “I’m going to die. I’m going to die,” he thought . His heart started to beat so hard that it hurt. He tried to stay alert, but all he could hear was his heart. Finally, a pounding in the back of the ACAV signaled that they should unload. My father had his machine gun and ammo with him. He was instructed to hold his position by a bunker with corpses lying in it. The smell of explosives, dirt, and burning human flesh is one that he would never forget. Dad laid down at the top of the ridge, thinking, “This will be the last night I will ever see.” He waited. A flare went off in the tree line about 400 hundred meters from where he lay. He could see people running out there with what looked like flares or sparklers. “What the heck is going on here,” he thought? As he strained to see, my father heard buzzing around his head like bees, only there was heat, too, like someone had taken a hot knife and brushed it by his cheek. That was when Dad realized that he was being shot at; he was looking down the barrel of an AK-47. Fear choked my father; a feeling of inevitability flooded his senses. There was no escape. He began to shoot his machine gun. The lights started to go off in the dark. As he was shooting, the weapon jammed. In basic training, they teach you to recock the gun and get the jammed bullet out of the chamber. This jam was bad, much worse than anything they had ever taught in training. Dad began to take the gun apart in the dark. He found that a round had ruptured and splintered. It had gotten into one of the mechanisms in the bolt, which fires the gun. All the while, the lights where coming closer. My father took apart the bolt, found the problem and fixed it. As he started to put it back together, a pin slipped out of his fingers and onto the ground. In the pitch dark, my father franticly searched for the pin, but his fingers felt huge and wouldn’t cooperate. He couldn’t feel anything. All the while, his heart was beating in his ears. Suffocating panic set in. Ka thump, ka thump. He heard a voice, “You’d better get up and run. You’re gonna die here.” But he knew that if he got up he would silhouette himself against the ridge top. Ka thump, ka thump. Sweat dripped from his brow, yet he felt cold. That was the first time that he ever prayed. It was clumsy, but fervent. “Jesus, if you get me out of this right now, I’ll do whatever you want with my life. Oh, please God.” Suddenly, the pin seemed to leap into his hands as if a magnet was attached to his fingertips. My father put the gun back together and continued to shoot. He was able to hold the men back at the bottom of the gully. As daylight came, he heard Bob behind him asking if he needed more ammunition. My dad looked and saw that he had seventy-five rounds left. “Yeah, I need some more,” As Bob came up behind my father, he actually crawled on top of him. “ Hey man, what are you doing?” my dad asked. “Man, don’t move. There’re satchel charges all around you.” Little bags filled with plastic explosives had been thrown at him during the firefight. Not one had gone off. My father never felt fear in combat again. He knew that, with Heavenly Father’s help, he would make it through Vietnam.

Name:
Chris Barron
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pipsquack3@hotmail.com
Date:
11-7-03
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07 Nov 2003
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My father served in the 27th eng bat. B company. 1966/67. His name is Galann "Butch" Barron. I'm hoping someone knows him because he was a cook and probably seen by troops 3 times a day. Anyone with info or contacts with his company please contact me. Thanks.

Name:
John Bustos
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juan.bustos@bresnan.net
Date:
24Oct03
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25 Oct 2003
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Glad to find this web site. I served with the 919th 67-68 supporting the 11th CAV at Xuan Loc. Any members of this company that I possibly served with please e-mail me. Or phone me at 307 754-9073 Would like to hear from you. Some members I remember are Carroll Gilley, Sgt Lee,Sgt Strand,Ronnie Johnson,Mancini,Martin,Huber & 1st Sgt Nielsen. Please if anyone knows about these people and or other members of our company contact me. If you were there Sgt Lee flew the confederate flag on his radio antenna on his m48 tank. I also have a lot of slides taken of the base camp and other areas.Allons-SSG Bustos.(1st Sgt Bustos-retired)

Name:
John Stetler
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unclefrostbite@yahoo.com
Date:
9/30/03
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30 Sep 2003
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Hello all ya'll, I was with the 919th sometime in late 68 early 69, I was with a couple other guys named "SOLIS,Wysnowsky," and some other I don;t remember names to good. Our Plt Sargent was named Bradley. I theink we were in the 4th platoon,We did alot of work on the baracks and A-CAV service area construction. Had a mine sweeping course and someother stuff. I also had to work a supply yard called "S-4", I have some pictures if I can ever get them on the pc will send to photos, any of you guys remember me give me a shout .I now live in Florida.

Name:
Roger Cross
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rnbcross@myexcel.com
Date:
9/19/03
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19 Sep 2003
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11:10:56

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Thanks buddy!

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Joe Rooney
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ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
18 Sep 2003
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18 Sep 2003
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18:28:58

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Uh Oh! I'll burn a CD and send it to Pete right away (919th Nashville and Eugene 11th Cav, right?). Joe

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Roger Cross
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Date:
9/16/03
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18 Sep 2003
Time:
12:34:27

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Joe Rooney, where are the pictures of the reunion you were going to post?

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K. Ozee
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09-12-03
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12 Sep 2003
Time:
11:50:01

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To whom it may concern, SGM. Kenneth Ozee (USA, RET.) passed away on Aug. 06, 2003 at the age of 71. He was in the 919th Engineers in vietnam. He will be greatly missed by his family.

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mmaaggaa.
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21/aus/03
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28 Aug 2003
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20:50:42

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what a nice site, please keep if up. mmmuuuggguuu, mmmuuuggguuu abeg understand bros.

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21/aus/03
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28 Aug 2003
Time:
20:47:44

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what a nice site, please keep if up.

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mayor
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18 Aug 2003
Time:
15:48:33

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i don land here

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Vic Gilardin
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Gilardin1@comcast.net
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10 Aug 2003
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10 Aug 2003
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22:36:22

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Steve; I'm back on paltalk. Give me a call.

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Vic Gilardin
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10 Aug 2003
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10 Aug 2003
Time:
22:11:40

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Mr Connie Padgett I hope you remember me!! I was with you the day you hit the anti personal mine. I tried to get to you, However the AVLB driver grabbed me. I won't so bad to get down and help you. I live with this thought everyday! Your Brother Vic

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pat cokos
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1 july 03
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04 Aug 2003
Time:
15:51:58

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Short round 69/70

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Garland Hall
Email Address:
D_man24_@hotmail.com
Date:
08/01/03
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Date:
01 Aug 2003
Time:
21:09:03

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Served with the 919th Engineers from December 1968 to 1969, 70-71 at Quan Loi.

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Garland Hall
Email Address:
D_man24_@hotmail.com
Date:
08/01/03
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Date:
01 Aug 2003
Time:
20:57:22

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Served with the 919th Engineers from December 1968 to 1969, 70-71 at Quan Loi.

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Samuel D. Caldwell
Email Address:
scald32843@aol.com
Date:
7-30-03
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Date:
30 Jul 2003
Time:
19:16:15

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Proud to have served with the 919th- VN 67-68 Sam

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Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
07-23-o3
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Date:
23 Jul 2003
Time:
15:38:31

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I am out of here for Eugene see you guys there and all have a safe trip .CONNIE WAYNE PADGETT

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steve hughes
Email Address:
zigzag4299@aol.com
Date:
7-21-03
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21 Jul 2003
Time:
22:40:46

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no roger i was in the 3td platoon adrove an acav sgt padgett was my squad leader i had love child painted on the side ( after the song by the supremes) zig

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Roger Cross
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7/21/03
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21 Jul 2003
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15:06:48

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Oh yea, Zig Zag didn't you drive a dump truck with " FED UP" on it?

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Roger Cross
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rnbcross@myexcel.com
Date:
7/21/03
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21 Jul 2003
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15:03:23

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Didn't make the 919th reunion, can't make Eugene Ore. but will definately be at Daytona. How many others think they will be there? Nam 68-70

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Dennis Wilson
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wilson@cacfms.rutgers.edu
Date:
7/21/03
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Date:
21 Jul 2003
Time:
11:29:40

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To all my fellow "Red Devils" have a grest reunion in Eugene, can't attend this year, but will definitely be in Daytona '04, I was in country '66-'67 prior to the boat people. Allons

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steve hughes
Email Address:
zigzag4299@aol.com
Date:
7-19-03
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Date:
19 Jul 2003
Time:
17:19:27

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just wanted to say how much i enjoyed the reunion this year it was my first and will not be my last looking forward to the next one it was so good to see some of the guys again also a speacial thanks to brother rick langley and his wife lou for it was them that made it possible for my wife and i too be there thank you bro peace zig

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7-03
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18 Jul 2003
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22:32:53

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7-03
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18 Jul 2003
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22:32:18

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18 Jul 2003
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steve hughes
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zigzag4299@aol.com
Date:
7-18-03
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Date:
18 Jul 2003
Time:
19:43:26

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just wanted to say i had a great time at the reunion it meant alot too me to see some of the guys again and it has helped my wife to kinda understand me a little better also a very special thanks to brother rick langley and his wife lou for helping us to be able to be there thanks agin bro for everything looking forward to the next one steve (zig zag) hughes

Name:
sfc thomas h. tompkins retired
Email Address:
tommysr@cox.net
Date:
1966 to 1967
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10 Jul 2003
Time:
22:15:27

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i served with the 27th eng.bn combat from dec. 66 to dec 67. and the 27th and the 919th worked togather witht he 11th cav black horse base camp long gio are xaun lock. welome home engineers your friend tom

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
6-30-03
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Date:
01 Jul 2003
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00:45:01

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Man it sure was good to see a few of the guys at the Reuion. was nice to see Ricky Mauneys (KIA) (4-10-69) sister there she had a big picture for the mamorial services. It was kinda like goen to the funeral for him i missed. looken forward to next Reuion peace Rick

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Merlin Baker
Email Address:
meloba@msn.com
Date:
29 June 2003
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Date:
29 Jun 2003
Time:
12:24:49

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Just returned home from the 919TH reunion in Nashville. HAD A GREAT TIME! There were around 30 Vietnam vets there. We had a GREAT time renewing old frienships as well as making new ones. It was sure GREAT seeing everyone again! We are looking forward to the next one in 2005. A BIG THANKS TO PAUL FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER FOR US!! It was also nice to see so many WIVES there supporting there husbands.

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anthony j arena
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Date:
6/6/2003
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Date:
06 Jun 2003
Time:
10:47:10

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served in suwon, korea aug. 1952 -- july, 1963 seeking info. on reunions.

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Ross Glatzer
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rglatzer@onecare.com
Date:
5.23.03
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23 May 2003
Time:
18:49:13

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Delighted to find this web site. I was with the 919th engineers 11/69-10/70. I also went back to Nam at the end of 1995 and toured all the areas we served in including Quan Loi, Xian, Bien Hoa, An Loc, Iron Triangle, Cu Chi, etc. Spent two weeks crawling tunnels, visiting countryside, museums and then visited Hanoi. Filmed the return trip and then and used it to teach a one day class on Vietnam at our local high school for a number of years. Worthwhile endeavor.

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
5-18-03
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Date:
18 May 2003
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14:16:37

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Fred Sheetz, Ben Fields,Buck Malrick,The 1st plt Lt. that shiped over with unit ,myself,and others that said they would be there Connie Wayne Padgett.Hope to see all

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Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
5-17-03
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Date:
17 May 2003
Time:
14:48:53

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just letten anyone who sees this that the 919th Reuion is in nashville 6-24-27-03. peace Rick

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Jan Force
Email Address:
zzforce@hotmail.com
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April 27, 2003
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28 Apr 2003
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01:07:06

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Clair (Skip) N. Poorman left a message on another site looking for the medic with K troop (66-67), Jimmy R. Force. I sent a message to his e-mail address which must not have gone through. If he would like to get in touch with Jimmy please email this address.

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Victor Andora
Email Address:
vandora179@aol.com
Date:
1971 - 1972
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Date:
04 Apr 2003
Time:
12:25:48

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Greatings to my fellow Blackhorse brothers. I served with 919th Engr at Phuloi, FSB Andrews and FSB Fiddlers Green.

Name:
Gary Sharp
Email Address:
sharpg@pryor.k12.ok.us
Date:
4/3/03
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Date:
03 Apr 2003
Time:
20:36:29

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I was looking at some pictures and ran across these names, Sgt. Chance, Sgt. Bush, Clayton, SSG Thomas, Burgess, Owens, Bredemann, Schoenfelt, Sgt. Prescott. ACAV names: Hilly Billy Bobby, Head Hunter, Saton's Toy

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Gary Sharp
Email Address:
sharpg@pryor.k12.ok.us
Date:
4/03/03
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Date:
03 Apr 2003
Time:
11:52:18

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My name is Gary Sharp. I was a sgt E-5 squad leader. I served with the 4th platoon 919th from Nov 68 to Nov 69. I was and still am an Okie.

Name:
Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
3-28-03
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Date:
28 Mar 2003
Time:
19:55:46

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Bell please look at the name Strahin Authur Ronald from Elizabeth WV on wall list he is the man who should have got the M.O.H just to let you know a Great man for all of us to think of and about I have said enough Thanks Connie Wayne Padgett

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
3-26-03
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Date:
27 Mar 2003
Time:
00:13:11

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Garland i just went back to 919th page your pictures are there. when you come into the message board you need to click back to get to the new front page if you click on 919th home page it goes to old page of 919th . is that Raymond hill bottom of last page to left?? Been talken to him .I was there the night case got killed also. peace Rick

Name:
Garland Bell
Email Address:
bellgo@hotmail.com
Date:
3-26-2003
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Date:
26 Mar 2003
Time:
03:54:36

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Hey what happened to the last two months of information? I know Joe Rooney sent some pictures I had into our photo gallery, but tonight when I was on line they were gone! I just got the new issue of Thunder Run and I noticed that there were some names missing in the KIA lists along with a few errors in assignments. SP4 Charles Case was listed unknown and there was no name for SSG George Cannon third platoon or SSG Strand/ Stroud from 1st platoon I am not to sure on the spelling of his name but i remember he was killed in May of '69. There was even talk he should have recieved the MOH for his actions. Anyone interested in the actual events of May 12th '69 write me I was there with SP4 Case, PFC Venturini, SSg Gatewood, SP4 Huber, SFC Bradley and myself 41 track!!!

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Vic Gilardin
Email Address:
gilardin@attbi.com
Date:
8 Jan 03
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Date:
08 Jan 2003
Time:
20:46:48

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Hey, I was with the 3rd herd. 1st Sguad, Jun 69-Jun 70. Yes Steve I remember you and all the other guys that was there then. I,m really wondering what happened to Jack Sexton, Gootie,Don't remember his first name? I just got back from R&R when I hear that we got hit. I really concerned about them. Does anyone KNOW????? Well HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Look forward to hearing from all of you Black Horse for ever Vic Gilardin 69-70

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Vic Gilardin
Email Address:
gilardin@attbi.com
Date:
8 Jan 03
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Date:
08 Jan 2003
Time:
20:40:20

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Hey, I was with the 3rd herd. 1st Sguad, Jun 69-Jun 70. Yes Steve I remember you and all the other guys that was there then. I,m really wondering what happened to Jack Sexton, Gootie,Don't remember his first name? I just got back from R&R when I hear that we got hit. I really concerned about them. Does anyone KNOW????? Well HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Look forward to hearing from all of you Black Horse for ever Vic Gilardin 69-70

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02 Jan 2003
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23:58:42

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02 Jan 2003
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23:56:47

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Tom littrell
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littrell@ruraltel.net
Date:
010203
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Date:
02 Jan 2003
Time:
23:51:04

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Happy Newyear to all 919 eng.best wishes in 2oo3 was nice hearing from Doug Giesige last year if can be of any more help let us know Doug,hope you an yours have a very good year TOM L

Name:
Dickie Swinle
Email Address:
blackhorse7071@netzero.net
Date:
12-31-02
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Date:
31 Dec 2002
Time:
14:07:58

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Happy New Year to all of you Red Devils and families 1st Platoon 70-71

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Wild Bill
Email Address:
legalsolutions@2000series.com
Date:
12-28-02
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Date:
29 Dec 2002
Time:
22:36:19

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found some great pictures someone may be interested in book called "NAM a Photographic History" isbn # 1-58663-083-0 // Metrobooks is publisher --purchased @Barnes & Noble bookstore // page 309 -beautiful picture of M-48 tank belonging to 1st platoon --919th -- with name on barrel "Wild One 4" other mentions in book page 424 picture of 10 M-48's ready to roll into the Fishook in spring of 70' -- and mention of the 11th ACR on page 428 involved in the invasion of Cambodia - I'm sure there is more relevant information but I was excited to see a picture specifically from the 919th. I ran heavy equipment 10-68 to 6-69 with the 919th. Have a great holiday

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Garland (Gary) Bell
Email Address:
bellgo@hotmail.com
Date:
12-29-02
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Date:
29 Dec 2002
Time:
03:46:35

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Just wanted to wish my brothers a Happy New Year. Still trying to locate friends from long ago. Hey, David Phillips, Tony Venturini, Wayne Huber, Bruce Riechow where the he__ are you guys. I'm still in California. Married for the third time getting into more and more trouble and way to deep in debt. I found Bernie with a number I was given, he's still in Chicago. I would like to talk via phone or e-mail with any and all who want to. My number is 209-862-2206 anytime in the evenings or on week-ends. I'm still working for "Uncle Sam" at a National Cemetery and am seeing a lot of brothers from our war being placed to rest! I need to hear from you guys. I got an e-mail from a medic who served in Quon Loi back in May of '69. Best to all my brothers "RED DEVILS" forever and proud to be a member of the 11th ACR.

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doug giesige
Email Address:
douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date:
12-28-02
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Date:
28 Dec 2002
Time:
19:05:32

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Happy holidays and have a good new year to all my fellows of the 919th,particularly those of the second platoon -Nov. 69 - June 70; especially Tom Littrell. Doug Giesige

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1LT Gordon Cooke
Email Address:
gordon.cooke@us.army.mil
Date:
17 Dec 02
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Date:
18 Dec 2002
Time:
01:11:03

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In two weeks I will be moving over to the Regimental Engineer Section of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. I was 1st Platoon Leader from Nov '00 to Feb '02 with the 58th Combat Engineer Company. The 58th CEC is the current engineer company supporting the Blackhorse, but it is still the "Red Devils." I would like to say thank you to our the prior Red Devils who did their part defending this great country. I had the privelage of meeting some of you at the Regiments 100th Aniversary in Las Vegas. It did a lot of our soldiers good to hear stories and experiences from the veterans. I would also like to let you all know that the 11th ACR and the Red Devils are still going strong. The Regiment continues its border mission as the OPFOR at the National Training Center. We are currently going through some doctrine changes in how the OPFOR fights. But the engineer work continues- actually it has increased. Throughout the Regiment, the engineers are considered the hardest working, most proficient unit. Every rotation they recieve some kind of special recognition for the work they have done. They lay 3,500-5,000 mines a battle, put in a 6 km trenchline complete with fighting positions for the Millenium Challenge, train a reserve or NG engineer company and three Infantry companies on engineer mobility and countermobility every month, the Engineer Recon Patrol is recognized as some of the best scouts on the battlefield. Allons! Red Devils!

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David D. Day
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daveday2262@msn.com
Date:
12/6/02
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Date:
06 Dec 2002
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16:44:05

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I served with the 919th Engineer Company from July 1967 - July 1968. Looking to correspond with any who served during this period. THX Dave

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David D. Day
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daveday2262@msn.com
Date:
12/6/02
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Date:
06 Dec 2002
Time:
14:44:51

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I served with the 919th Engineer Company from July 1967 - July 1968. Looking to correspond with any who served during this period. THX Dave

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Michael Crist
Email Address:
MCRI223@aol.com
Date:
12/5/02
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Date:
05 Dec 2002
Time:
19:11:05

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Looking for any members of first platoon tank crew 68-69.If any are around I would like to hear from you

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jim bennett
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hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date:
11-03-2002
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03 Dec 2002
Time:
16:11:44

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looks like the site is still running.never get much feedback from anyone. you all still kickin?

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Tom Littrell
Email Address:
littrell @ruraltel.net
Date:
69/70;
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29 Nov 2002
Time:
21:34:53

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Was in 2nd plt 1st sqd.was with one heck of a lot of good troopers think of them often drop me a line

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Merlin Baker
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11/27/2002
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27 Nov 2002
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20:33:28

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Would Like to wish all a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I know we all will take a silent moment to reflect on this day 30 + years ago!

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Joe Rooney
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ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
25 Nov 2002
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25 Nov 2002
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23:35:14

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As I recollect, the After Action Reports were processed immediately by the operations clerk for use at regimental Tactical Operations Center and perhaps were what I would call uncorrected raw data. I believe regimental AAR's were compiled from reporting units. I might be wrong on who gives what to whom, but for stubborn accuracy, the dreadful job of reporting all personnel changes on the morning reports fell to us Company Clerks. I can tell you entries for casualties required either the Platoon Leader's written report or the Platoon Sergeant's. Responsibility moved up to the CO or Top if they were not available. Joe Rooney 919th Engr Co(Armd) Company Clerk Nov 68/69

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Joe Rooney
Email Address:
ikerooney@yahoo.com
Date:
22 Nov 2002
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22 Nov 2002
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20:10:58

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Hi Doug, After action reports didn't go through the Company Clerk's perview while I was there, I believe the Operations Clerk may have had a hand in the reports that kind of hastily pasted together for the immediate war needs. Casualties were entered in the daily Morning Report as official reports of killed and wounded arrived with the "date of" the action, I think, entered in parenthesis. I recall there being sometimes a period of a week between officially making Morning Report entries and the official notification. And I had to type of letters of condolence and get them signed by the Commanding Officer quickly and forward them to the regiment for disposition. At times, there would be spelling disagreements or in one case, somebody in the CONUS sent the letter back because the typewriter used had a bent letter P. Joe Rooney Company Clerk 919th Engr Co(Armd) Nov68/69

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doug giesige
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douggiesige@yahoo.com
Date:
november 18,2002
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18 Nov 2002
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22:08:06

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Ijust wanted to say hey to my fellow 919thers.I also was wondering if anyone else had been reading the after action reports ,especially the one called "operation Fresh Start". I know my memory ainn't what it used to be,but I believe it contains more than a few errors.For instance occuring on April 8th states that the 2/919th received 2 kiaa and 4wiaa. I was in the second platoon then, and I can guarantee that did not happen to us, although I remember the 3rd or 4th platoon had a sweep team taken out by an automatic ambush. Which leads me to wonder just how reliable these reports are and how usefull are they when pursuing a claim or just wanting to check your memory. Anybody else notice? A big howdy to Tom Littrell and thanks again Tom. over and out doug {alphie } giesige

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john baiata
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rarehawk@optonline.net
Date:
11/13/02
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13 Nov 2002
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23:48:05

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looking for friends in 4th plt i was there from june1969 to june 1970 tony AKA RENIE from NJ RON AKA PHILY FROM PA WHERE ARE YOU GUYS ANY ONE ELSE?

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Richard Perea
Email Address:
rcperea@aol.com
Date:
27 Oct. 2002
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27 Oct 2002
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21:04:55

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Looking for members of 4th. plt 919.th Eng. March 1969-1970

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Hugh Stanley Turner
Email Address:
julyn42@aol.com
Date:
10-27-2002
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27 Oct 2002
Time:
08:39:34

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Hello, I am hoping to find some of my brothers Vietnam associates and buddies...if anyone can shed light on the years 1968-1970 I would be ever so grateful...Hugh has many recurring brain tumors/cysts...he has been so up on getting in touch with "Snuffy" ( I know,,,big request ) but I'm sure this person will know Hugh if and when he sees this message.I do appreciate all info , please e-mail me at julyn42@aol.com and have a wonderful veterans day coming up shortly. Respectfully, Judy

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Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
10-23-02
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23 Oct 2002
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20:56:41

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Anyone remember Sp/5 Adams who was with A Co 27th Engr 67&68 then came to the 919late 68&early69 . Also Adrin Warner he was with 82nd Engrs in Germany. Just want to find out where they are.Hope some of you might help . Thanks Connie Wayne Padgett

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LENZA ELDRIDGE
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Date:
5 OCT 2002
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05 Oct 2002
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12:34:24

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Paul M Pillow This is in reference to your message as to where abouts of David Huhn. I talked with him one time since we got back from Vietnam and I came down on orders and returned to south east asia and I lost track of him. He was from Findley Ohio. I called information and tried to locate him, but they did not have him listed in the directory. If you find him let me know. I also remember slope 30 and never will for get it. Dave, Scott and I was very close we were in the same squad. I believe that I know you, but I am not sure.

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Buck Malnarick
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buckmcfd@ aol.com
Date:
9-30-02
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30 Sep 2002
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11:16:47

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To Connie Padgett I sent you a e-mail 2 times I get no response from you . Whats up? Buck

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Buck Malnarick
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buckmcfd@ aol.com
Date:
9-30-02
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30 Sep 2002
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11:15:27

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To Connie Padgett I sent you a e-mail 2 times I get no response from you . Whats up? Buck

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Paul M. Pillow
Email Address:
gunsmoke51@juno.com
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9/29
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29 Sep 2002
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08:16:49

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Also at Slope 30 and I'd like to know the where-abouts of three of the wounded that morning. They are: David Huhn, Lonnie Johnson, William Stevenson. How 3how guy got on the same orders still puzzle me

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Duane Fischer
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dgfischer@comcast.net
Date:
9/9/02
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09 Sep 2002
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16:35:45

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I was with the 919th Engr. Co. (Armored) from Sept 67 to around Feb 68 and then again from around Aug 68 to May 69. I was with the 3rd platoon and then the 1st platoon. I was there when we got authorized to put "Bunker Busters" on the sides of the ACAVs. If I had to do it all over again, I can't imagine doing it with a better bunck of guys. Duane Fischer (Sgt Baby-San)

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Emmitt Cavalier
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cavsafe@hotmail.com
Date:
September 9, 2002
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08 Sep 2002
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12:09:54

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Just saw the photos on your site. Brought back many memories. Was with HowBtry of the 1st and 2nd Sq. Did some FO-ing. Thanks for the memories.

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Connie Wayne Padgett
Email Address:
p family @tcia.net
Date:
09-05-02
Remote User:
Date:
05 Sep 2002
Time:
20:31:34

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Crute do you know where Buck Malrick ,or the guy from Alaska or Whitaker are ? I would like to know about them.Any help would be great

Name:
BOB COMPTON
Email Address:
www.comptonbobsan@aol.com
Date:
9/5/02
Remote User:
Date:
05 Sep 2002
Time:
14:53:47

Comments

Hey just looking around in site and wanted to say hello, I was with Gtrp. 2/11 cav aug 67 sept 68. Had good times and bad times but would not take for the experience. later bob

Name:
Clair (Skip) N. Poorman Jr.
Email Address:
poorskipper@cs.com
Date:
9-5-02
Remote User:
Date:
05 Sep 2002
Time:
10:28:51

Comments

Just finished looking at the photo section, and they sure keep the memories alive. They are great! Allons brothers Skip K-troop 1st plt. 66/67 very proud to be a trooper

Name:
Roger Cross
Email Address:
rnbcross@myexcel.com
Date:
8/27/02
Remote User:
Date:
27 Aug 2002
Time:
15:02:42

Comments

There has to be more guys with pictures to submit,lets see how many more we can get!

Name:
FRED SHEETZ
Email Address:
esheetz427@aol.com
Date:
Aug. 21 2002
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Date:
22 Aug 2002
Time:
00:34:53

Comments

Hey ,I was in the thrid Platoon 1st Squad Nov.68-Aug.69 Had SMOKE-A-GO-GO on front shield.Looking for anyone that was there with me. Thanks,FRED

Name:
Robert Holt
Email Address:
rahbert@earthlink.net
Date:
21 August 2002
Remote User:
Date:
21 Aug 2002
Time:
13:15:26

Comments

Second Plt 919th from April 70 to Feb 71 FSB Bandit II Then went up country to the 39 Engr Bn

Name:
Rick O'Dell
Email Address:
cptnric@aol.com
Date:
8/21/02
Remote User:
Date:
21 Aug 2002
Time:
04:54:15

Comments

Just looked through the pix on the 919th site. Wow! A lot of memories in those photos. From April 69-Dec 69, I was the gunner on CEV-20 (Peace Talk). Bach was the TC, Ralph Leasure, Billy Dalton, Larry Chavez, and Mike Hester also rotated through the crew during my time there. Thanks for sharing the picutures -- I have some that need to be converted from slides, then scanned and posted.

Name:
john sandri
Email Address:
m48a3@msn.com
Date:
08/16/02
Remote User:
Date:
16 Aug 2002
Time:
09:39:45

Comments

AVLB commander at quan loi aug 1969

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
8-15-02
Remote User:
Date:
16 Aug 2002
Time:
00:00:01

Comments

the 919th is haven a Reuion in june of 2003. for info e-mail Paul Repsher at (perepshe@msn.com). Peace Rick

Name:
G. Lane Patton
Email Address:
alpine@glade.net
Date:
Aug 10, 2002
Remote User:
Date:
10 Aug 2002
Time:
23:07:32

Comments

I am trying to find Roger Cross (A.K.A.-Cruit). 919th '68-'70. The last email can could run down is "rnbcross@bellsouth.net".

Name:
Lenza Eldridge
Email Address:
leneldrid@aol.com
Date:
August 9, 2002
Remote User:
Date:
09 Aug 2002
Time:
16:04:39

Comments

Hi, William Fee Have you had any luck of finding any troops that was with the 919th Engineer Company during 1966 and 1967. I was there during this time frame. As you know the 3rd platoon of the 919th and the 3rd squardon of the 11th ACR was involved in a hell of a battle with the VC in the morning of 19 June 1967 and the 3rd platoon of 919th suffered about 90% of casualities. When we were returning from the field the airforce dropped a few bombs close to our route of travel and a few branches of trees missed our tracks. We were lucky. I visited the 919th troops that I could see and told them that I wished them luck and a few days later I was enroute to the U.S.A, and that was the last time I saw them. I seen Bill Pearson since then. I would also like to find out if they made it out of Vietnam safely. Lenza

Name:
LENZA J. ELDRIDGE
Email Address:
LENELDRID@AOL.COM
Date:
6 Aug 2002
Remote User:
Date:
06 Aug 2002
Time:
16:35:47

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HI, Red Devils I served with the 3rd platoon 919th Engineer Company 1966-1967. For those who does not remember me, I am the trooper that got HQs 11th ACR to cease their fire mission. They were dropping mortar rounds in on our position when we were trying to clear a VC tunnel complex. SSG OCHA got hit and was med-vaced, does any body know if he got ok. Lenza Eldridge

Name:
LENZA J. ELDRIDGE
Email Address:
LENELDRID@AOL.COM
Date:
6 Aug 2002
Remote User:
Date:
06 Aug 2002
Time:
16:32:12

Comments

HI, Red Devils I served with the 3rd platoon 919th Engineer Company 1966-1967. For those who does not remember me, I am the trooper that got HQs 11th ACR to cease their fire mission. They were dropping mortar rounds in on our position when we were trying to clear a VC tunnel complex. SSG OCHA got hit and was med-vaced, does any body know if he got ok. Lenza Eldridge

Name:
Bill Bouckaert
Email Address:
billjb@bjc.org
Date:
7/29/02
Remote User:
Date:
29 Jul 2002
Time:
15:49:55

Comments

Hey! I had no idea there was a web page for the 919th. I was in country 68 69 Some of the pictures sure brought back memories. Thanks

Name:
Bill Bouckaert
Email Address:
billjb@bjc.org
Date:
7/29/02
Remote User:
Date:
29 Jul 2002
Time:
15:28:28

Comments

Hey! I had no idea there was a web page for the 919th. I was in country 68 69 Some of the pictures sure brought back memories. Thanks

Name:
chuck fassano
Email Address:
blkhorse11@yahoo.com
Date:
oct 68 oct 69
Remote User:
Date:
04 Jul 2002
Time:
17:10:43

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Name:
Alphabet (crute) -ECHO-2-2----68-69
Email Address:
Date:
4-13-2002
Remote User:
Date:
13 Apr 2002
Time:
10:31:29

Comments

I would like to thank Rick Langly for the phone call,and putting the photos on the 919th web site.If any body else has photos PLEASE put them on the web site. Looking for photos of myself and other friends in country.

Name:
FRANK GOWRIE
Email Address:
G2243@AOL.COM
Date:
03/30/02
Remote User:
Date:
30 Mar 2002
Time:
16:14:25

Comments

I served with the 919th in 1966. I was even before the "Boat People", We flew over in a C-130. I became a tunnel rat in the First Platoon. In 1967 I left to join the LRRP, assigned to Air troop. I stayed with the LRRP through 1968. The tank on the book cover was indeed one of our's. I believe it belonged to second Platoon? ALL THE BEST

Name:
jim bennett
Email Address:
hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date:
3/28/02
Remote User:
Date:
28 Mar 2002
Time:
14:50:10

Comments

is there any body alive on this website? I served with 919th in RVN 71-72 . wonder if anybody is out there who was also there.

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
12-9-01
Remote User:
Date:
09 Dec 2001
Time:
21:48:18

Comments

Just wanted to say happy holiadays and hope things are goen well.

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Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
29 Nov 2001
Time:
19:16:40

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Name:
John Soliz
Email Address:
Bandaide1@aol.com
Date:
Nov 30, 2001
Remote User:
Date:
29 Nov 2001
Time:
19:15:39

Comments

I am a Mco trooper looking for members of the 919th. On Sept 7th, 1969 15 tanks and 3 APC's from the 919th were involved in one hell of a fire fight that also included a dust off being blown out of the sky while trying to land. I am looking for them because most of them were wounded in the first moments of the fight. I was the medic who patched them up. If this sounds familiar please contact me. I need your help in cooberating some facts...Thanks, over and out.

Name:
John Soliz
Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
29 Nov 2001
Time:
19:08:37

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Name:
John Soliz
Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
29 Nov 2001
Time:
19:07:53

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Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
29 Nov 2001
Time:
12:34:04

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please add this name to the list 0f fallen after nam.ROBERT fALIS,from Meriden Ct. proudly served with the 919th in viet nam. His nic-name might have been (red) because he had red hair.Maybe some one from the 919th migth remember him.thank you, dco.68-69 11acr

Name:
Merlin Baker
Email Address:
meloba@msn.com
Date:
11/22/01 Nam 6/67--6/68
Remote User:
Date:
22 Nov 2001
Time:
19:47:53

Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all 919th vets.

Name:
John Stetler
Email Address:
unclefrostbite@yahoo.com
Date:
Nov.16 01
Remote User:
Date:
16 Nov 2001
Time:
07:49:18

Comments

Hello, I served with the 919th from about 12/68 untill 3/69,I was with the 4th plt, I was at the "S-4" lumber yard the little one on the west side of the company area at "BlackHorse",then went to building the places to service the APC's I have lots of pictures of the guys and some mine sweeping training at the base, I also have a picture of the "M-48-A-1" with the teeth on it. I was a "LRRP" before coming to the 919th, I now live in Florida. Was from n.y. when drafted to duty in the ARMY. Would like to hear from some who remember. Thanks John

Name:
James Taylor
Email Address:
cavdoc@egyptian.net
Date:
11/14/01
Remote User:
Date:
14 Nov 2001
Time:
10:49:57

Comments

Great Site. Doc Taylor

Name:
Bob Eveler
Email Address:
eveler@pacbell.net
Date:
11/12/01
Remote User:
Date:
12 Nov 2001
Time:
21:11:13

Comments

I remember the tank Al Hoffman wrote about. It had a gouge about 18 inches in circumfrance and 6 inches deep in the turret from being hit with a 107 rocket about two weeks before. The tank had a dozer blade on it and actually belonged to H Co. they offered us it's replacement but our LT said no because he felt they wouldn't send us enough security on minesweep if we had it. Doc Hoffman your e-mail address didn't work I tried to send you some photos of yourself and Snoopy.

Name:
Dickie Swindle
Email Address:
dswindle@bellsouth.net
Date:
November 1, 2001
Remote User:
Date:
01 Nov 2001
Time:
08:46:22

Comments

Correction to last post date of service was June 70 to March 71

Name:
Dickie Swindle
Email Address:
dswindle@bellsouth.net
Date:
Oct. 31,2001
Remote User:
Date:
31 Oct 2001
Time:
10:49:36

Comments

I served with the 1st Platoon 919th from June 1970 till March 1970. I would like to here from anyone who was with the 919th. We were attached to 1st Squadron and FSB Henderson

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
10-23-01
Remote User:
Date:
23 Oct 2001
Time:
23:54:18

Comments

Hey William i got some names from Paul e Repsher Route 1 box 351 Henryetta ok. 74437. and the last e-mail was perepshe@msn.com i was there 69. peace

Name:
William B. Fee
Email Address:
Date:
10/23/01
Remote User:
Date:
23 Oct 2001
Time:
16:24:16

Comments

Please let me know how I can find out about some of the troops that were in the 919th armoured engineer company. I was there in 1966& 1967? I would like to be in touch. William B. Fee Springfield, Mo.

Name:
James Alan Priddy
Email Address:
blkhorse70@yahoo.com
Date:
10/19/01
Remote User:
Date:
19 Oct 2001
Time:
17:46:02

Comments

To all my brothers of the 919th, I have a yahoo club that is specifically for members of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and all attached supporting units from Vietnam.It's called"BLACKHORSE VIETNAM VETS ONLY CLUB".We have several members from the 919th.We currently have a total of 76 members.Any of you that would be interested in joining us,send me a message giving name,unit served with and dates served and I will send you more information and an invite.If any of you are familiar with the yahoo clubs,you know it's a pretty good format for communication.Our mission is to "REUNITE THE BROTHERHOOD BY COMMUNICATION".Thanks for your time.ALLONS!!!!! ALAN Home page:http://home.triad.rr.com/blkhorse70

Name:
Lenza J. Eldridge
Email Address:
leneldrid@aol.com
Date:
10 Oct 2001
Remote User:
Date:
10 Oct 2001
Time:
17:38:09

Comments

What ever become of the 919th Engineer Company?

Name:
Roger Cross (Cruit)
Email Address:
rnbcross@bellsouth.net
Date:
Sept. 22
Remote User:
Date:
22 Sep 2001
Time:
13:49:08

Comments

The 919th had 3 M-48 tanks when I got there in Feb. 68. I drove 30 and Sgt. Lee was the TC. Strahan was the TC on 10. Later they went to the CEV's except for Sgt. Strahan. I left in May of 70.

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
bellgo@hotmail.com
Date:
9-21-2001
Remote User:
Date:
22 Sep 2001
Time:
01:52:25

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Cynthia I am not a member of the 919th Engr. Assoc., didn't know there was one, however I am interested in becoming a member. I served with the 4th platoon from Nov. 68 to Dec. 69. I am very interested in finding some of the guys I served with such as David Phillips from St. Louis, Bernard Sopczack from Chicago, Wayne Huber and Anthony (Tony) Venturini from New Jersey, Juan Guardiola from Texas, Bruce Reicow of Sacramento and many others. I was one of six to receive medals for action seen on May 11, 1969 at Quon Loi. When I left Vietnam I ended up at Ft. Leonardwood, Mo. where I spent the next two years as a drill sergeant for basic training. I got out on Sept. 10, 1971. cc: scald43@sornoratx.net ikerooney@pcmagic.net

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
bellgo@hotmail.com
Date:
09-20-01
Remote User:
Date:
21 Sep 2001
Time:
00:48:39

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I am still trying to find any of the guys I served with: Dave Phillips, Bernard Sopczack, Anthony (Tony) Venturini, Wayne Huber, one nicked named Bear, Jaun Guardiola and any of those I can't remember. I have tried many different E-mail Addresses this one works bellgo@hotmail.com I am also interested in collecting misc. items for display at my work. I currently work at a National Cemetery. Also interested in finding the Blackhorse magazines dating from 11/68 to 12/69. I miss you guys

Name:
Ron Nelson
Email Address:
Cathynel@ bellsouth.net
Date:
September 20, 2001
Remote User:
Date:
20 Sep 2001
Time:
17:03:46

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Ron Nelson from the big state of South Carolina,the answer to your qustion is yes the 919th Eng. did have tanks, more then one, the picture is right on, that the one that I had the horon to serve with, I also have picture of that same tank,and another one that we also had when I was in the nam in 68-69.

Name:
garland (gary) bell
Email Address:
gog53@msn.com
Date:
09-14-01
Remote User:
Date:
15 Sep 2001
Time:
00:12:22

Comments

new e-mail address, hope this one works!!!!! still trying to get in touch with any of the guys i served with in the nam. dave , bernie, tony, wayne, bruce, hope to hear from you. i am still in calif. work for the national cemetery at santa nella (gustine) bad week for america, kinda reminds me of long ago when we were over there except this time it may be on our ground and maybe theirs.

Name:
garland (gary) bell
Email Address:
gog53@msn.com
Date:
09-14-01
Remote User:
Date:
15 Sep 2001
Time:
00:09:57

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new e-mail address, hope this one works!!!!! still trying to get in touch with any of the guys i served with in the nam. dave , bernie, tony, wayne, bruce, hope to hear from you. i am still in calif. work for the national cemetery at santa nella (gustine) bad week for america, kinda reminds me of long ago when we were over there except this time it may be on our ground and maybe theirs.

Name:
Al Hoffman
Email Address:
pptrpro@aol.com
Date:
sept.1,2001
Remote User:
Date:
03 Sep 2001
Time:
01:44:35

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I was a medic with the 919th engineers/attached to hq.trp, in 1969. when i got out to the field they had a Bridgetank,three acavs(with the logal blood sweat and tears) and a water purifing truck. When we made the move into cambodia, we used the bridge and when we broke a track we had to blow the tank so we could keep up and not leave anything behind for charlie.

Name:
Merlin Baker
Email Address:
meloba@qwest.net
Date:
Nam june 67 to june 68
Remote User:
Date:
10 Jul 2001
Time:
14:50:40

Comments

Looking for Don Shake and Richard Proctor! If you see this message please get ahold of me.

Name:
Samuel D. Caldwell
Email Address:
scald32843@aol.com
Date:
6/30/01
Remote User:
Date:
29 Jun 2001
Time:
14:34:26

Comments

We had a great reunion at Colo Springs. Lots of stories and laughs. Founs some great info in peoples clutter they had saved. One was a Blackhorse book telling of the 919th being the first 11th Cav unit to inflict casualties on the VC and about SSgt Strahin blowing the VC off of the hill that were mortaring base camp. Also it tells of two Silver Stars,21Bronze w/V,37Bronzefor service,10 Army Commendation,67 Purole Hearts,1 Air Medal,10 Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with Bronze Star from 66-68. Pretty impressive for a stepchild unit. Sam

Name:
victoria weldon
Email Address:
vlweldon_69@yahoo.com
Date:
06/28/01
Remote User:
Date:
28 Jun 2001
Time:
13:05:28

Comments

correction, my father was killed on feb.3, 1971. he enlisted on feb.14, 1969.

Name:
victoria weldon
Email Address:
vlweldon_69@yahoo.com
Date:
06/28/01
Remote User:
Date:
28 Jun 2001
Time:
13:03:17

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Name:
victoria weldon
Email Address:
vlweldon_69@yahoo.com
Date:
06/28/01
Remote User:
Date:
28 Jun 2001
Time:
12:27:30

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i am looking for anyone who may have known my father who served in the 919th enginer company. his name is sgt. terrence w. weldon. he was in veitnam in oct. 1970 and was killed on feb. 14, 1971. if anyone may have known him please contact me . thank you vickie weldon.

Name:
Samuel D. Caldwell
Email Address:
scald32843@aol.com
Date:
6/11/01
Remote User:
Date:
11 Jun 2001
Time:
23:18:32

Comments

A really great group of people. Good tough Troopers! Sam

Name:
FRANK GOWRIE
Email Address:
AIRCAVTRP@AOL.COM
Date:
05/26/01
Remote User:
Date:
26 May 2001
Time:
15:49:30

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HI, I left Ft. Hood with the advanced party of the 919th. Top Sgt. was Jimmy Cox. I did my first tour in Nam with the 919th. I did 2 more tours with the LRRP attached to Air Trp. I would love to hear from anyone who was there 66-67, Allons, Frank

Name:
Charles E Pinks
Email Address:
hilbily_jane@yahoo.com
Date:
5-24-01
Remote User:
Date:
24 May 2001
Time:
18:23:50

Comments

Looking for shortround. 67-68. Road 1St platoon, Sg. Strand

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
gob48@webtv.net
Date:
05-14-01
Remote User:
Date:
14 May 2001
Time:
23:26:21

Comments

the previous message i reversed my email address this one is correct sorry gary

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
gob48.netwebtv
Date:
05082001
Remote User:
Date:
09 May 2001
Time:
00:21:07

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looking for any and all who served in the 919thengr company nov68- dec69. hey dave just saw your message i am back in newman and again working for uncle sam, this time i work at the national cemetery in santa nella (san jouquin valley national cemetery) get in touch

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
gob48.netwebtv
Date:
05082001
Remote User:
Date:
09 May 2001
Time:
00:19:29

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looking for any and all who served in the 919thengr company nov68- dec69. hey dave just saw your message i am back in newman and again working for uncle sam, this time i work at the national cemetery in santa nella (san jouquin valley national cemetery) get in touch

Name:
garland bell
Email Address:
gob48.netwebtv
Date:
05-08-2001
Remote User:
Date:
08 May 2001
Time:
23:57:49

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just a short note to all i served with in the 919th 4th platoon. welcome home . hey dave i'm back at 1036 lucille ave. newman ca same place different time , have you heard frm any of the old guys. i have the pleasure of working for uncle sam again work at a national cemetery. get in touch

Name:
Russ Cook
Email Address:
rocket6871@yahoo.com
Date:
04-1-01
Remote User:
Date:
01 Apr 2001
Time:
00:06:05

Comments

Served in HQ company 919th,1970. Rome plow driver. Someone in HQ co. was shooting alot of movie film,can't remember his name. Drop me a line,if anyone knows.

Rocket.

Name:
James A. Priddy
Email Address:
blkhorse70@yahoo.com
Date:
3/24/01
Remote User:
Date:
24 Mar 2001
Time:
20:56:40

Comments

'BROTHERS'Just started a new Yahoo club exclusively for Blackhorse Vietnam Veterans.It is an unlisted club with admission by invite only.Anyone interested e-mail me at any time with your information and I will send you an invite.It is an opportunity to become acquainted or re-acquainted with those who made up the best outfit ever.Thanks for your time. JAMES 1/11 ACR 1970

Name:
jim bennett
Email Address:
hitekrednex@hotmail.com
Date:
3-14-2001
Remote User:
Date:
14 Mar 2001
Time:
14:55:51

Comments

like to hear from someone who was there when i was. i was in fsb andrews & fsb fiddlers green. 1971-1972.

Name:
Rick Moran
Email Address:
Betryed1@aol.com
Date:
3-5-01
Remote User:
Date:
05 Mar 2001
Time:
10:27:00

Comments

I was with the 919th from Jan. 68 till Jan. 69 I would very much like to get in touch with anybody else I was with 919th during that time I served with the 2 Sqd.

Thanx Rick

Name:
Charles E Pinks
Email Address:
hilbily_jane@yahoo.com
Date:
2-12-01
Remote User:
Date:
13 Feb 2001
Time:
09:59:59

Comments

Im looking for my fathers buddies: "little bit", Carol Utt among others if anyone can help please contact me.

is there anyone who served with don graff from approximately june of 1969 to july of 1970? he has lots of nieces and nephews who know nothong about him. don has been deceased since october of 1975.Any info would be of great help.

Name:
Email Address:
tpmcelligott@aol.com
Date:
january 13, 2000
Remote User:
Date:
13 Jan 2001
Time:
11:34:30

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I would like to hear from anyone who may have known don graff. he was with the 919th from approximately june 1969 to july 1970. i believe that he was part of the cambodian incursion. don has been dead since october of 1975. he has many nieces and nephews who know nothing at all about him. thanks for any information that may be forthcoming.

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Email Address:
Date:
Remote User:
Date:
04 Jan 2001
Time:
19:12:39

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Name:
Victoriano Andora
Email Address:
vandora179@aol.com
Date:
1971 - June 1972 when 2nd Sqdrn stood down
Remote User:
Date:
04 Jan 2001
Time:
19:10:15

Comments

I served with the 919th Engineer Company, 1971 - June 1972. We supported the 2nd Squadron which was the only squardon in Nam, the rest went to Fulda, Germany. I was in FSB "Andrews and FSB "Fiddlers Green,"When the 11th Armored stood down from Vietnam in June 1972, I transfered over to the 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Brigade at Bein Hoa.

Name:
Victoriano Andora
Email Address:
vandora179@aol.com
Date:
1971 - June 1972 when 2nd Sqdrn stood down
Remote User:
Date:
04 Jan 2001
Time:
19:07:03

Comments

I served with the 919th Engineer Company, 1971 - June 1972. We supported the 2nd Squadron which was the only squardon in Nam, the rest went to Fulda, Germany. When the 11th Armored stood down from Vietnam in June 1972, I transfered over to the 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Brigade at Bein Hoa.

Name:
Rick Langley
Email Address:
RCarpenterhorseA@aol.com
Date:
12-30-00
Remote User:
Date:
30 Dec 2000
Time:
00:26:26

Comments

hope every one has a good new year its going to be better peace brothers Rick

Name:
Eugene Young   SP/5 Sgt E-5 Nov70-Nov71
Email Address:
mail48man@aol.com
Date:
12-26-00
Remote User:
Date:
26 Dec 2000
Time:
18:28:56

Comments

I was at FSB Bandit until we closed it, then stnd down and back to the field. Went to rwo other NDP,s I don't remember the names. I've got some info on some of the guys if you are interested. Gene

Name:
Eugene Young Sp/5-Sgt-E5 70-71
Email Address:
Mail48Man@aol.com
Date:
12 24 00
Remote User:
Date:
24 Dec 2000
Time:
12:47:20

Comments

I'm looking guys from FSB Bandit until Nov. 71. I have found some and have some info if you would like it.

Name:
Otis
Email Address:
otis@kysales.com
Date:
24 Dec 00
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24 Dec 2000
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Happy Holidays to 919th Engrs

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david phillips
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10-04-2000
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04 Oct 2000
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looking for garland bell (served in 1969)

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steve hughes
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zigzag4299@aol.com
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9/6/2000
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06 Sep 2000
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22:51:12

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hey looking for any bros that served with me in the third platoon july 1969 july 1970 looking for rico spears dorsy jones dave camp ??? victor hernadaz dan stocki hey bros get in touch peace steve

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Rick Langley
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9-5-00-
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05 Sep 2000
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Glad to see the 919th site so far i've found to brothers by putting my pictures in the cav. thanks Rick Langley
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09/30/2008
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01 Oct 2008
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Joe Rooney, I left the 919th in October of ’68, so we never got to meet. Our connection; however, is distant at best, but still very meaningful. Roger (Crute), you will remember that the night before I shipped out we had the traditional going-away-drunk in the club we had put together across from the orderly room (I still can’t believe we got away with trading two old .50 cals. to the USAF for coolers!). Like most of us, I had a Zippo that had been engraved - “Blackhorse Viet Nam” with the map on one side and “Texas” followed by “11th ACR 67-68” and then my name “Lane” on the other. Well, during the evenings festivities, my lighter came up missing and I moved on without it. Lost, but never forgotten. Then about six or so months later, I find myself at Ft. Knox, when one day I receive a package in the mail. In it I find my lighter and a short note from someone who says he is the new company clerk at the 919th, and that in his desk he finds the Zippo. He goes on to say that in going through the old rosters from ’67-’68, the only one he finds with a matching name was mine. He then tracks me down through magic known only to company clerks, and Voila! My lighter and I are back together. Joe, I still have it, and as a matter of fact, used it for many years until I gave up the smokes. It now sits proudly in our master bedroom on a shelf that is shared by a picture of my lovely wife – Libby. All I can is once again, “Thanks Joe”!!