My husband, Don C. Hall (author of I SERVED), was a team leader with F/51st Long Range Patrol (Abn.) Inf. in '67-68. F/51st LRP operated in War Zone D. When Don tells me his stories about calling in artillery close in on his team, I was always amazed at how much faith he had in the people who operated those far-away guns. He often called in the artillery almost on top of the team, but knew that the arty guys would be very precise in firing. As long as the coordinates his team gave the arty guys were exact, the artillery rounds would end up exactly where they should: dead center on the enemy! Your artillery brethren saved his team many at time. Thank you! Annette R. Hall, co-author of I SERVED.

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Name: Joe Dallape
Email:Suzukirider@aol.com
IP Address: 205.188.201.198 ()
Date: Monday, October 8, 2001 at 10:41:50
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My brother was with the 1/77 Mech. C-company in 1969. Terry Dallape was his name. KIA July 69. I still miss my brother.

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Hey Bro, Welcome home, nice job... I was with Charley Co. 1/11 Inf., Jan 1970 to Dec. 70,I would especially like to thank you for your support then and now.Take care my Brother-keepontrukin-The Bent

Great Web site... I served with the 5th Div. in Germany Service Co. 11th Inf Reg. Sheridan Kaserne Augsburg Germany from 1954 - 1956. Also in Hq & HQ 3r Brig. Fort Ord 1956 - 1958. I would like to hear from anywone whw served there during that time. Best wishes to all.. Bob

I served at FSB "Charlie 2" "C" Battery 5/4 ARTY in '70-'71. MOS was 13E20 (Fire Direction Center)but mostly worked in the XO Post behind Gun 4 ordering and taking care of ammo records. Served under Capt. John Bowers

CO C/1-77, Jan-August 70; Brigade staff (S3 Air) August-December 70.

What a site. It is delightful and very interesting to find this. I went to the traveling wall memorial in Bellevue, Wa last night, and it sparked me to look up anything on the war. There is a lot. So I searched for 1st/5th,5/4 arty and bingo this site came up. I never in my life thought I would ever find anything like this. Thankyou much sir. Your site is truely a gift to us all. I served in Headquarters service battery from around 3/69 till 11/69. We brought you guys all your goodies including the hot beer every day along with ammo, powder and anything else you needed including all the food. A lot of beer though. You might remember me and my good friend Olvie Washington. He came from Fort Carson in the beginning. If anyone knows of his whereabouts let me know. He was from Tulsa I believe. Olvie was a Cherokee Indian. I was sorry to see him go home, but glad he did. I have a lot of photos to contribute since I saw every LZ and firebase we serviced. I also was in the Fire Support Control Center from October 69 till November 69 in FSCC as an RTO clearing grid squares for New jersey firing and other firebase controls. Anyone remember much of my little story let me know. We all made it and our prayers should go out to every person who lost someone their. I only knew of one who died at the end of my tour in a truck accident. So many vets never were able to readjust, it breaks my heart to hear of it. Cya all soon I hope. PS: Does anyone remember our new TOP Sargeant who arrived around August or September of 69? well I was one guy he wanted to crush. Does that ring a bell. He liked me though in the end, WHEN I WENT HOME. He was really a humble person then. Ha Ha

I was in Hdq Co of 1/61 5th Mech from July 68 to Jan 69. I would love to hear from any one.

Looking for anyone who was in Headquarters Battery from 3/69 thru 11/69

Looking for anyone who was in Headquarters Battery from 3/69 thru 11/69

This is a great site. A great big thanks to the designers. I was the Bde FA liason officer from Aug 68 until Feb 69. I then commanded Service Battery from Feb until July 69. The men of Service Battery were the greatest I have ever had the honer to serve with. I am very honered to have been their commander for even this breif period of time.

Great work Tommy! I feel good every time I run through your site looking at pictures of places and people I knew back then but dont remember well today. Looking through 2nd. photo album from C Btry. I saw a picture of me (Sgt. Pete and Robbie). I'm on the left, Robbie (I think from another crew or FDC) is in the middle and cant remember the guys name on the right but he was the driver on gun #1 (C10). He was from Pitsburg PA. I worked with the guys in picture (gun crew) on gun #1 (C10) with the California flag. Would apreciate getting in touch with anyone who was with C Btry. 5/4th. between apr. 68 and jul. 69. Tryed to forget and was always thinking about it, now wish I could remember better! Thanks again Tommy and your web site! Peter

hi

Thank you for the wonderful web site. I discovered it last night and can't wait to talk to:SFC Jessie Killan, William Hornby, Micheal Muth, Private Curran, Pillapue, and anyone else from A Battery, 5/4 Artillery, From July of 68 to January of 69. I hope everyone is OK.

I was 87 Kilo, the Forward Observer for A Company 1/77 Armor. We went from the coast of the DMZ to Khe San and back to LZ Nancy. It makes me proud to know that there is still a lot of interest in keeping in touch after all these years! If anyone knows where Karl Kaprilian is please let me know.

I was with C1/11 1St BDN 5Th INF Div 1971 Jan-Nov. Capt. Buckly was commander most of my tour, Plantation, DMZ, Khe San and Lam Son 719. Would like to hear from anyone.

I read the coming home poem and if you don't mind I would like to share it with a VA counseling group I'm about to join. You have a great site here keep up the good work. Let me introduce myself. I'm Jim Libby from A CO. 1/77 Armor, 5th MECH Infantry Divison. Let me say to all you 4tharty guys WELCOME HOME!

Hi, Thanks for your web site. Continue to contact me about 5th Infantry Div things going on.

Still crazy....

Keep up the good fight

Good site..D co. 7th Engineers..didn't have that option so I used A co...left Carson for Nam Oct. '64...adv. tm. 86 Thu Thua, Long An..

C Co 75th Spt Bn. 69-70

Great site! Was with 8-4 arty, A btry at J.J. CARROLL, Lam Son 719,& C-2. Bob Webster A Btry 8-4 ARTY 70-71

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Reading thru your web-site has brought back a lot of memories.The one thing that I've learned and have reflected on for all these years is that there were a lot of "HEROES",and your web-site HONORS all of them.

Many thanks for this wonderful site. I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Lionel Workman. He was a platoon sergeant in Company D 1/11th 5th Infantry Div(Mech). He was KIA Aug 7, 1969.

Keep up the good work, my brother and good friend. See you in Columbus!

I was with HHC 1/61 from 68 to Jan 69.I would enjoy hearing from any of you that remember me. I still hear the noise from those big guns.

Was assigned to the 407th RRD 1967, 68, 69, and 70

just interested

Staff Sgt. 5/4Arty Looking for Gunner 155SP Name Steve Don't Remember Last Name - Last seen in Bamberg Germany in 70's.

Staff Sgt. with 5/4 Artillery 68-70

I was in the cavalry platoon of the 1/61 from 85 - 87. Just wanted to touch base with some of my old buddies. We trained hard and played hard. I miss them. Scouts Out! Road Runner!

In country Jan. 70 Dec . 70 served as atry surveyor for 2 months with HHC bat 5/4 . Transferred to 1/77 armor as rto for fo and liaision team.Good to hear from everyone, really enjoyed it, thanks.

Tried to find a contact for your web master. I have copies of Diamond Dust from WWII converted to CD. My father was editor during WWII and saved 111 issues. Would like to be a link: www.5thDivisionDiamondDust.com Keep up the good work!

I WAS AT FT. CARSON WITH D CO 7th ENGINEERS IN 63 AND 64. WENT TO NAM AS ADVISOR IN 64. NICE WEBSITE.

Tommy, thanks for the great web site. You have excelled in your endeavors to create a wonderful "gathering place" for us. I was with B Battery, 5/4 Arty at Ft. Carson and shipped out 6 or 7/1968 and my ETS was 4/23/1969 in Ft. Lewis. Based at C-1 in the vicinity of Quang Tri and Dhong Ha, all I can remember is sand, and lots of it. I was in the 6th gun section. Anyone out there from my unit, please contact me. I was wounded and medivaced out on Jan. 22 or 23, 1969. Was on USS Repose for next few weeks then rejoined my unit. Does anyone remember a guy by the name of Stanback. We were on 548s on a mission together. Would like to hear from him.

Great site. Keep up the great job Welcome Home.

served with D 1/11 jan -Apr 1970 wounded on fsb fuller 4 apr 70 .....welcome home everyone

I was with the 1st 11 5th infantry division co.B. in 1969 at L.Z. sharon And Sgt Vincent Rosa was our sgt. there. If anybody was there at that time please contact me. Sincerely E4 Russo e-mail russotv@qwest.net By the way Tommy, thanks for the great web sight!!

good work on your web. I flew scout for 108th avn 108th arty dong ha 1970-1971. Lam Som 719 in 1971. Visual recon at the DMZ. Sneaky White the northern most. will drop by again.

In battery C 5/4 Artillery '70 - '71

LAST NIGHT I GOT ON THIS SITE AND LEFT THE WRONG E-MAIL ADDRESS. MY CORRECT E-MAIL ADDRESS IS NOGONIC@SUITE224.NET NOT .COM HOPE TO HEAR FROM C BTRY 5/4 ARTY FSB C-2 BROTHERS.

TOMMY,GREAT SITE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR BROTHERS OF C BTRY 5/4 ARTY FSB C - 2 FOR 30 YEARS AND BECAUSE OF THIS SITE I THINK I HAVE FOUND SOME.

Great job with the website. Like you, I moved with the BDE & B 5/4 FA FDC from Ft. Carson as part of TF Diamond. I finally left B 5/4 FDC as a SSG and the NCOIC in OCT 70. I retired in 96 as a MAJ, IN and move to Florida. No snow for me. The challenge here is all the white sand, palm trees, etc. Keep up the good work. SHOOT--ROLL--COIL--DIG IN

Korea was another story. 'Nam was another book - it is still being written. Thank you from my heart to your heart!

Tommy, It sure is a good felling to finally see something about us Red Devils. I went over there from Ft.Carson in July of 1968 with the Div. I was with C btry 5th bn 4th arty LZ Sharon Dong Ha, lucky for me I was short when the division left I ets on Nov 2nd of 1968. I was a chart operator and the driver of the FDC track, you might have seen the track I had made a stencil of the Zig Zag man and painted it on both sides of the track in orange paint. I've been looking for a good friend from over there for the last 20yrs. he was a ammo handler, His name was Dale Robson (mud)it was his second tour in the country and from the so. side of Chicago I checked the wall and he was'nt on it. When I got to the States to ets at Ft. Lewis they did'nt have any Red Diamond patches they put a mack v patch on my uniform, it took me 25yrs to find the Red Diamond and get it sewn on there I've got pictures of my track but I don't have a scanner to get them online, hope to in the future. Talk To You Later, Jody Tetu

Tom, I would like to say, I enjoyed Your web site. It brought back alot of Memories. I aslo was in Viet Nam in 1970 & 71. In fact I was on the same fire base , Charlie 2. I was in the 8/4 Artillery B- Battery on the 175 SP's right across the road from you, we probably keep you up at night shooting our fire missions. Lookin at the photo's on your web site brought me back to the same places we passed through you had pictures of and talked about. I'll bet we fought together during Lam Som 719. Again, This is a great web page. If you need a few photo's of FB Charlie 2 ,Khe Shann, Rock Pile or JJ Carroll. I have them and will send them if you want. The Gun Bunny Ed Oleyn

B Btry, 5th Bn, 4th Arty at LZ Sandy (Hailang) 1969, and Dong Ha early 1970.

E Company 1/11th Inf Ground Surveillance Platoon

I enjoyed the site. I was was with Charlie 1/11th infantry, r.t.o. for Sgt. J.J. Joiner after Tork (sp?)got killed after the taking of a hill, probably west of Khe Sahn, from the regulars during Lom Son 7/19. Then was r.t.o. for Lt. Johnson, last 2 months - spent it with 101st Airborne. Anybody still out there from Charlie Company? Good web site - nice to see guys from surrounding units are still around.

Thank you Tommy . Terry "Rock" Roderick sent us the access to your website and it has been historically signifigant for us. We lost our brother Jim Schooley in Vietnam, of the P Co., 75th Airborne Division. He was KIA on March 20, 1971, at the battle of Lam Son 719. Your site has provided us with a lot of information we have been searching for, for such a long time. It is comforting to know that the proud and the brave did not lose thenselves to the politics of the times. We loved our brother, and were proud that he chose to serve his country in such a gallant outfit. We understand so much mor now that historically you are putting together the pieces and providing us an opportuntiy to walk through life with our memories of my brother as a truly courageous man who did not lose his life in vain. More importantly, it is a great honor to know the support and loyalty that exist among the Rangers. He would be right there front and center defending his right to be a Ranger. We are sure Jim would have chosen no other way to go. We miss him. Any one who knew him, please contact us so we can learn more about his time in Vietnam. Thank you for the opportuntiy to see the men my brother fought with and was so proud to serve in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.

Tommy, I served under Captain Blunt D-1/11 From November 1, 1969 thru October 24, 1970. I was on Top of FSB Fuller during that 43 day seize. I am in the process of reconstructing battlefield (firefights) events. I am under GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping software. I constuct databases and plot them spatially using locations. I am missing two piece of informations First, I need a report called "After Action Report" for operation "Dakota Clint". Secondly Colonel Jack has a list of all KIA's from the Fifth during '68-'71. I need to find out what unit those KIA's belong to? One example is Boise, Richard Howard belonged to D-1/11. How can I match the KIA with company size unit? Can you help in any way. I have checked all the NARA record groups and none break it down that fine? Philip Bienvenue

I enjoyed your site. Thanks for signing my guest book. Bill

Tommy, Your website is just great. very thorough and you do a honorable and much needed service for all of us who served with the 5th Div. The Papa Company Rangers were proud to be a part of it. Rangers Lead the Way !! Terry B. "Rock" Roderick P/75th Rangers 1969-70 P.S. My brother Mike Roderick came over with the 1st Bde. in July 1968 and served as a Tank Commander with C/1/77th. He was in the group of Armor "shake and bakes" that came to the 1st Bde. not too long before they deployed from Ft. Carson.

Great job Tommy! No wonder the army wants to honor your efforts. RLTW

Greetings from Btry A 8/4 FA, right there at Lam Son 719

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday both christmas and valentines. my wife and kids had very little but the basics-a meal and thats it tried to get help with a gift for each of the girls ages 12&13 but could find none guess its to late for that now oh well betterluck next time hope you are all well and that you are in good health. welcome home from a fellow brother of the 5th infantry mechanized. would welcome all e-mail from anyone and my wife says all wives and widows are welcome to e-mail her as well.

Hi Dad! I like your web site, it's very nice. I love you a lot, thanks for being a cool Dad! *Heather*

My father works with a gentleman who is looking for anyone who served with him. His name is Enos A. Goodwin he was in BTRY A 5th BN 4th ARTY 1st BDE 5th INF.DIV. Please contact me if you remember him. Thank you

Helped rebuild the 5th Div Feb. 1962- Hq/Btry 5th bn 4th arty. Keep up the good work, Great site.

words cannot express how i feel. great job, man. faces and places i had not thought of for a long time come back to me. to all the guys of 1/11, 1/61,75th rangers and the rest of that were so forgotten on the dmz; we kicked charlies ass from the day we got there til the day we left. we won!

i have enjoyed your website very much!!!!

10-2000 told you I was in the process of getting my own P.C. that has just happned no longer have to worry about using company Laptop, new E-Mail address included.

Trying to find anyone who may have served with My Brother Earl C. Sealey SGM Retired,(deceased 1991) during the period of August of 1969-July 1970. He served in a 155 SP unit with the 5th Infantry Division in Viet Nam and was a SSG at that time. I had a earlier message but entered the incorrect e-mail. Thanks.Jim Sealey

A 1/4 USMC RVN 66-67

I was at L Z Sandy from 1969-1970 as a weatherman for the 175 and 8" howitzers.Near me was L Z BETTY and L Z SHERRY, a little villiage near lz sandy was called tien giaow. If you know what i am talking about, please e-mail me.

I work with Bob Hey and he showed me your web-sight. It is very informative and Thank you, because you have put a lot of time into it.

TOMMY WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT,GREAT JOB OF PUTTING THIS SITE TOGETHER. I SERVED WITH BATTERY A 5/4 ARTY, CAPT BLACK WAS THE COMMANDER,AFTER BEING ASSIGNED TO THE BATTERY I WAS ATTACHED TO D 1/11 INF AS THE ARTILLERY RECON SGT.LT ROBERT G WHITE WAS THE F.O. AFTER HE LEFT THE COUNTRY I WAS ASSIGNED AS THE F.O. UNTIL THE 5TH MECH STOOD DOWN. I SERVED FROM FEB71 TO AUG71,AFTER WHICH I WAS SENT TO THE 101 ABN.IF I EVER GET MY SCANNER WORKING I WILL SEND PHOTOS,AGAIN THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS SITE TOGETHER.

April '97 to Sept. 2000.

Looking for anyone who knew Paul Peluso who was killed 2/2/70 in the Quang Tri Province.

looking for bros from B-1-11 1/5 mech I was in 2nd plt.I have 17 contacts from B co my tour was Jan1970-Dec 1970 but would like to hear from any years

Superb site! I was with Bravo Company, 1/77th Armor, '69-'70.

I found this wb page most exciting, and very interesting to read. I thank you for having this available to us who love the 5th Infantry Div. (Mech.) I was drafted into the US ARMY on the 22 November of 1967, was sent from Fort Dix, New Jersey right to Fort Carson, Colorado. My basic unit was HHC, 4/12TH CAV. Then I was assigned to the 5th AG School of ADMIN. upon graduation I became the Company Clerk of the School. After the school had trained enought clerks, the school was shut down. I was then assigned to the lst Bde Chapel has a Chaplain's Assistant under three Chaplains. Then in my last six months I was a Company Clerk for the new unit called the 615th Engr. Company. I hold dear my days at Fort Carson from 1965 to 1967. Would like to hear from anyone who was stationed at the base in those days. You can directly reached me at 24 Chautauqua Avenue in Jamestown, New York 14701. To all the mighty Red Devils... God Bless.

Great site, had a brother to serve in the 5th from approximately August 1969 to July 1970. Do not know the unit that he was in, but he was in a 155 sp Battery and was a SSG at that time. His name is Earl C. Sealey. Retired in 1988???? but passed away in April of 1991.

Just found your site I was in C Co. 1/77 Ar 2nd PLT 1970

I was in Company E/1/11 5th Infantry Div. from Jan, 1970 to Dec, 1970. Would like to hear from anyone in the 1st/11th. Great job on the web site!

Nice site. I served in svc btry LZ Sharon 68. Sure was muddy at the camp entrance. I loved the view on the mountainside at night when the cobras were cutting up the vc. How about that under ground enemy hospital outside of camp RED DEVIL? what a great honor to have served with you all.

I just have to say that this is a tremendous site. I am currently an Army Captain stationed at Fort Hood. Nothing makes me prouder than to see sites like this which are constant reminders of how our brave soldiers during Vietnam have paved the way for our soldiers today! *I am trying to locate Edwardo Rivera. He went by the nickname Sonny. I don't what unit he was in. But he was stationed at Fort Carson in the late 60's, left and came back to Fort Carson in the early 70's. I promised my mom I would do everything I could to locate him. If anybody knows anything, please e-mail me. Take care and God Bless everyone! Sandy

Great site guys! Wonder if anyone can help me with a little information. I would like to know what battery was located on C-2 in Jan 1971. C Btry, 1/82 Arty, 155 Towed, moved into C-2 on or about Feb 1st, 1971, latter moved to Khe Sahn and Con Tien. I am trying to piece together the time period. Thank you for any assistance.

I was with the 8/4 Arty, B brty at C2 1970. We had the 175"s across the road from the 155 unit there. It was good to see the phots formyou unit at the same time I was there.you got some good photos.Let me,say "WELCOME HOME" to all of you. And a job well done. Keep the good work going with the site.

I was with 8thBN 4thFa (8"/175mm) at Dong Ha/Camp Carroll 69-70. This is a really nice site guys! We are writing our history and would like to find AO/FO's that worked with our guns.

Great site brings back a few memories. "A CO.1/77th Armor"

Great site! I was with HHB from 6-71 until stand-down. Then went to the 23rd inf. div. at Chu-Lia. Some of my best times were with the guys at Quang-Tri. Does anybody remember the jeep that had midnight-auto painted on it. That was either me or Sgt. Cantrel. Take care guys,again Good Site

Tommy, great site & also to thankyou for all of your efforts in reuniting members of the 5th Mech. I'm proud to have been a member of both 1/61 & the "Red Devils."

I'm finely home. B1\11 1\5 MECH 6\21 70 5\7 71 Thanks For The Memories Does Any one rembemer Capt.Herdner "Chicken man". DOC HORNER.BECK the ammo man.Sgt.Lyons. Mike Stupek.Im glad to see im not the only one that hasn't forgoten

Tommy, Thanks , I was assigned to HHC 1/5th Inf. Mech.,but,I worked in the sensor platoon, and worked at LZ Sharon, Con Thein, Dong Ha, and back at Quang Tri. I was there in 69-70. Christmas 69 and New Year 70 I was at Con Thien. That year everyone was setting off red, green, and white pop-up flares to celebrate, I walked up on top of the hill over the TOC to watch. I looked south, and as far as I could see it looked like little islands in a sea of black--all the firebases,C-2 ,C-3,Dong Ha, Quang Tri, etc., all lit up,with that red, green, and white flares. Then I turned and looked North--what I saw was one of the blackest blacks I ever saw in my life,-not even a spark of light in that direction. It really sunk in to where I was at, one and a half miles from the DMZ. I remember swapping C-rations for Lurp-rations with the Rangers there at Con Thein, and them giving us c-4 to cook with. I remember the mud coming upto my knees there, and the tanks pulling the armored personell carriers thru it because it was to deep for them to make it thru on thier own. We all would help each other out like that-just like famly. Today or yesterday was anyway,it`s Sunday morning-now,is/was Veterans Day. I thank the Good Lord that we made it home,and I know we will not forget those that didn`t. bengallion@hotmail.com

From HQ Battery, 5/4 Arty., Bn. FDC, 1968

My Dad Dennis Wayne Ross was in Vietnam fifth infantry 1\61 co.A . He was Kia Nov. 1969. I have visted your site before looking for friends who might have known him or been there with him . I also have been in contact with one of his friends, Darrell Alexander, He is looking to get in contact with a old friend who was a combat medic over there possibly 68-70 his name was Randy Herman. May Live in New york City. Any infor would be appreciated. Thank you . Your site is great and God Bless you for taking the time to remember. You are all heroes to me.

Enjoyed your site, thanks for all the information!

looking for anyone fromthe 407th rr det 1st of the 5th INF div from 68 - 70

Dad site looks great. keep up the good work on it Buster

with 1/11 Jan 1970 to Mar 1971, medic with A Co mostly.

I was with 1/61 mech. inf.in Vietnam from 11/69 to 10/70. Worked mainly out of Alpha-4 north of Quanq Tri just below the DMZ.

Great site - I appriciate the work you've put in to it. I went over with the brigade from Ft Carson in 1968 as a member of A/1/11 Inf. Would like to hear from other former residents of peaceful Quang Tri province.

GREAT SITE TOMMY, AND THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND. GOD SPEED TO YOU AND YOURS.

A Co. 7th Engineers 1-69 to 9-69, been a while things a bit fuzzy now, Proud to have been a part even prouder to say I'am a Viet Nam Vet.Thanks for the site keep up the good work.

The Bn. F.D.C. talked to a lot of you. Remember Damp Shaker 85? The best fire mission I ever called in was when the new Jersey did a job for us in the DMZ. We had a bunker complex that the 8" howitzers couldn't touch. I understand the New Jersey 16" delayed rounds did some penetration. We started in Dong Ha at the 26th. Marines Compound. The move to Camp Red Devil was a big thing.

I went over with the Brigade. Headquarters Battery, Survey Section. The first lpace we stayed was LZ Sharon. Found a job in F.D.C. I built the big Bunker that was F.D.C. at Camp Red Devil, outside of Quang Tri

just looking up old memorys

NEED TO CONTACT VIETNAM VETERANS 3RD.BRIGADE,1ST,CAVALRY DIVISION,STATIONED AT LONG THANH NORTH DURING 1971-1972OR F/79TH ARTILLERY.CONTACT ME AT 2113 SANTIAGO ST.,SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS,78207

Need references to Bickston

I was with the 5th Inf Div. from 1969, first ,I was at LZ sharon, then we moved to Quang tri, over at Camp Red Devil.But I was working out of the 18th Evac Hosp,that was near the north gate going to Dong Ha. I was assign to the 75th Spt Bn.Graves Reg.

WHERE ARE YOU GOERGE GABRIEL, JOHNNY MUNOZ,GOERGE FRITZ

I WAS WITH 1/77AR BN C.CO 2ND PLT. LT MOORE WAS MY PLT LDR

was with FO team attached to D 1/11 and later to A 1/11.Assigned to A Btry 5/4 Arty.Known as "sgt D" to those who remembered me coming back to the battery to pick up my mail, and to the grunts of 1/11 whose faces are still in my mind and in my dreams but their names I could not remember.PTSD somehow put a "delete" button in my memory but with your help I might find some of my good memories back.Served 2 consecutive tours till wounded near the Laotian border vicinity highway 9 during LAM SON 719 in Feb 71.Drop me a line.

Served with B Battery 5/42 Field Artillery 23rd Group from 9/69 to 11/70. We were at Thu Thua when I first came in country. Like to hear from any of the guys from Gun 4 the BOUNCIN BITCH.

TOMMY, THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS WONDERFUL SITE FOR ALL TO READ AND VIEW. I WAS WITH CHARLIE CO. 1ST PLATOON, 1/77 ARMOR AT CHARLIE 2, ALPHA 4, KHE SAHN FOR LAM SON 719, CAM LO, QUANG TRI, MIA LOC, ETC......I REMEMBER MY FO WHO WAS WITH YOUR OUTFIT....BILLY M. SEARGEANT....HE AND I HAD QUITE A TIME WITH THE BLASTING CAP OUTSIDE OF CAM LO.....OTHERWISE, KEEP UP HELPING ALL US VETS, MY DUTY TIME WAS 1971....LT. QUACKENBUSH

SEVERED WITH B/BTRY 5/4 ARTY MAY 68-MAY 69 A LITTLE HISTORY ON LZ SANDY, WHERE MY BTRY WAS SET UP I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR NAMING THIS FIRE BASE I NAMED IT AFTER MY WIFE(SANDY GARCIA} since the area was sandy I got by with it. One of my cannoneers painted the sigh for me. I still have pictures of the sigh behind my m109a2how SP. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN COUNTRY THE BN. CSM. WENT TO EACH FIRING BTRY. WITH A DECK OF CARDS AND EACH GUN CHIEF DREW A CARD TO SEE WHO WOULD FIRE THE FIRST SUPPORT MISSION IN COUNTRY AND I DREW AN ACE OF SPADE AND FIRED THE FIRST HOT MISSION IN VIET NAM FOR THE 5/4 ARTY.

tommy my unit was b btry and it was great. To many memories that will never be forgotten. By the way I live across town from Steve Darst who was on c-2 when I left the Bn going to the 4th div.

I was with C battery about 70-71. I had a very good friend that we called "tiny"( I think his name was William Smith). I always regreted not getting his personal information. I guess we were all in the same situation, and just wanted to get out of country.I read comments about a past reunion, has there been reunions? Anyway con you E-mail me stuff? thank You.

Good lookin web page sir. i was looking around, looking on info of my dad in viet. All I know he was in 5th Inf Div ARTY during the late 60s early 70s. Thanks sir welcome home.

Tommy your web site is one of the best i've seen keep up the fine work. I was with A 1/61 Mech Inf. JUl69-Jan70 there were quite a few times fI thank the Lord for having you guys covering us. Thanks for then and now. Marty

I served with the "RED DEVILS" at Ft. Carson, Colo. from 12-1-65 to 12-2-67. Would like to here from my old buddies from 5th med. bn.

GREAT WEB SITE! INFORMATIVE AND A TERRIFIC RESOURCE. THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO VISIT.

I changed my E MAIL adress.

I was an RTO with HHC 1st BN 61st INF

C 5/4 ARTY JULY 69 - JULY 70 AT C-2

IM SORRY I WAS IN BEN LUC IN 1968

this is a real nice web site. i was with 7th bn 8th arty and i was with the 5th bn 42 arty. im looking for buddies that were station at ben luc in the delta. i was sent tdy to build pree fab bunkers and stayed with the medics. while I was there we were hit real hard with rocket fire and several people were injured,I WENT OUT UNDER FIRE THREE DIFFERENT TIMES TO SAVE THE THE GUYS THAT WERE INJURED SOME WERE REAL BAD,RIGHT AFTER THIS BATTLE IWAS SENT BACK TO MY UNIT TO THIS DAY I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEND TO THOSE GUYS,IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS THIS PLEASE WRITE ME, THANK YOU.DONNIE SHELTON

I served with a garrison element supporting the 5th Infantry Division (M) at Fort Polk, Louisiana from August 1989 to December 1991. Later, I was assigned to the division's headquarters company. I am looking for a link to any division web pages which perhaps have a search engine for veterans of the 5th. I suspect my grandfather served with the 5th during WWI. Please e-mail me if you have any information. Stewart Brouillette

Great site have been looking for something like this for a long time.It's nice to see so many from the 5th in one place.I was in country from Oct69/Oct70,was in B 5/4 in LZ Sandy(Hai Lang) then Dong Ha.Use to hang out at the gate shack with Dan Nino.Went to A Co 1/61 as RTO for the Fo 12/69 and then to Recon 1/61 in 4/70 to do the job myself.Didn't stay long was hit in May and that ended my field time.Welcome home,it's been a long time.

Just found out the the moving wall will be in Indianapolis, IN this weekend, at the old Ft Harrison. Plan on attending myself and just wanted to put this out here just in case some one might get a chance to go see it. Hope to see everyone in Sep.

howdy,great page.was in b co 1/77 armor 1969-70.lots of red devils on your page keep up the good work dave standley

Great Site! I Commanded C-1-11 Inf from MAR 68 - JAN 69. Our FO was Lt Steve Havenor, and without his professionalism, and the umbrella of artillery fire provided by the 5-4 Arty we would have had much rougher times then we did! Thanks to all who kept us safe during our nature walks in the jungle. If anyone has any information about Steve, I'd sure appreciate finding out where he is. We are going to have a 1-11 Inf Reunion at Fort Benning from 1 - 3 SEP, and we would sure love to have any 5-4 guy's there with us. Take care and GOD BLESS, Fondly, JOHN K. MIDDAUGH

SERVED IN A CO 1/77 ARMOR 5TH MECH WENT OVER WITH THE BATTALLION IN 1968 AND STAYED A YEAR.

Welcome Home, Fire Mission at 1 BN 92 Artillery

Welcome Home , I enjoyed your Home Page, when you get a chance come vist ours 1/92 Artillery, Fred

I was with A/1/82 in 70 - 71. We shared LZ Vandergrift with B/5/4 during Lam Son 719. Anyone remember LZ Elliot? We lost our only KIA there and B/5/4 made a number of hip shoots at that place later. Great site. I am just setting up one for 1/82 and invite any one to visit.

Just looking.

You have a great site !

This is a wonderful site and enjoyed going through the photos. I looked at the A Btry Photos and brought back memories that I have not had for a long time. Hope to see more of us who served on this site.

A long time fan of this special forces unit.

Enjoyed your site. Brought back a lot of memories. I knew Dave Sullivan in college at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. He was one of the good guys! Spent my time in Nam with the 196th Inf Bde in Danang until they stood down (Jun '72), then with the Log Support Activity in Nha Trang until we turned the lights out on the war (Mar '73). Keep up the GREAT work! Mike

Great site. Enjoyed the pictures. The photo of the mine damaged jeep reminded me of PFC Tripp, who was 1st KIA of B 1/61, November 1968. I am glad you had the time and vision to take pictures.

Tommy - I, like Mike, never thought to sign your guest book and thank you personally for all the time and work you have put into this site. Keep it up. Was with the 8th Chem Det, went over in July 68 then had the honor of a second trip with the 23rd Inf Div, 5th 46th Inf, Recon in 70 and 71. Hope health permitts being in GA for the next get together. Take care brother, keep up the spirits and all. Bob

Still searching for brothers from Battery C 5/4 Arty 70-71 under the command of Captain John Bowers firebase Charlie 2.

I feel that I may be intruding. What a fantastic website. It is impossible for me to imagine what you went through both in action and when you returned. I hope you are all well who read this, and the free worl must thankyou. Thankyou Terry

Super site... keep up the great work, and keep the faith! To all those who served this great nation... welcome home! gdm SSgt USAF 1968-1972

Served Jan 70 to Nov 70 FSB Charlie 2 looking for anyone I served with P Co 75th Rangers CBtry 5thBn 4th Arty #4 at FSB Charlie 2 or anyone who served with me 1970

Good to see this website up and running...

Commanded Company B 1-61 IN and Company D 1-61 IN during 1968 and 1969 . Attached to 1-77AR during most of that period.

I'm new to web and refered to this site by tom rosser. I served with hhb 5/4 arty fdc from may 69 to april 70 and am looking for fellow vets from there. I doubt anyone remembers me by anything but my nickname "Buzzard". Great site and keep up the good work. will be looking at this more. I noticed a Capt Rochell listed think i remember him. Thanks again from all us " vets". The one and only Buzzard, Bob ballard.

Thanks Tommy, For the first time in thirty years, I am proud to say I wore the "Red Diamond". PTSD has a way of keeping one off balance, but you my brother are a blessing in life. Keep it happening, I will e-mail you soon. Thanks again, for all of us.

Wish you a speedy recovery

would like to hear from other who served in A Co. 7th Engrs

Love the site. Especially the historical content I couldn't find elsewhere.

Enjoyed your site. I was a little before your time - served in Korea in the 300th AFA Battalion. Glad to meet you.

I served in the 4tharty/5th mech infdiv in 69' - 70' if any one remebers me or thinks he might know me please e-mail my daughter. Thanks for remembering us Tommy! !! !!

Thanks for inviting me to your site Tommy, it's great. I'll be checking the data base and the guest book on a regular basis. Thanks again.

Tommy, Great job you've done for all of us. Also, thanks for all your efforts with finding our buddies. See you in Columbus, Ga for the next reunion. I'll be there with Libby and we'll kick some rear end.

Tommy Thanks for this site, I looked everwhere for any info on the 5th Inf. Div. and most folks never even heard of it. And then out of no where Bang !!! all you guys show up . I see that some of you are still right where I left you..HA ! HA! ( in the pic's Ray ) I came over with SVC Btry in 68. and when I left we were winning ... so what happened ?? Just jokeing !!!! I know what happened we were sold down the drain. well anyway !! Welcome Home to all that came home. And to Our Heros that didn't, May God Bless You and Rest In Peace Our Friends,Dads & Brothers ... We will NEVER forget you guys !!!!!

A Trp. 4th Sqdn. 12th Cav. 1st Inf. Bde. 5th Inf. Div. (Mech) Track 12, 1970-71 Looking for buddies who served with me -- email me guys!

Tommy, good site! Glad to see that the arty gang is still with us. Who played Santa Claus for the 105mm guys at LZ Tombstone on Xmas 1968? I was rto for A 1/61 in the "Originals". Thanks for the nice memorial to Dave Sullivan.

Tom, I also served with the 5th.( A Co 7th Engr) I would like to hear from anyone who alxo served with A Co th Engr in Vietnam. This is a great ssite keep up the good work

just saw the site and wanted to sign it, you've done a nice job. love you.

Former Sp/5, 298th signal Co. 1st Bde, 5th Inf Div.(Mech) 1970-71

Many thanks for the nice tribute to my brother, David Sullivan. I am one of Dave's 7 sisters, and while 1968 is a long time ago, our loss is still very real. Thank you, Tom.

Nice place to visit,but would'nt have wanted to live there.BLESS ALL WHO ENTERED AND THANK GOD FOR ALL WHO CAME BACK HOME TO US.LOVE YOU UNCLE DEARL.

I was with the 94th on Carroll and watched you guys down on 9 coming out my way. Pretty impresive sight looking down on the column as it wound its way along 9. If I remember some of you even came up the drive way and spent the night with us on the hill. Great job guys and great web site Tommy. Thanks for your all help.

Love You Uncle Dearl, keep up the good work.We love you.Really like your site!!!

Good to here from you artillery guys. My little brother. Tom was an RTO for and FO with the 199th when that outfit went into Cambodia. Bill Crumlett

Well done site. I served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Corporal in the 2Bn Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Served in Cyprus and the Middle East. I found your site to be both dignified and honourable. Keep up the good work. And though I am not an American, please allow me as one soldier to another to say, Welcome Home.

Hey Tommy great site. I was also with the 5th. 1/77 Armor I also have a site for the guys with the 5th. I believe you've been there. Keep up the good work.

As Bde S3 and later as CO 1st Bn 11th Infantry I had the professional and personal pleasure of working with and being superbly supported by you great Red Legs aka Cannon Cockers. Many fond memories evoked by this great site!

Tommy--finally made it buddy. Been so busy with my site that I haven't been able to "surf". Compared to my site yours and Jack's are stars to shoot for. Been good working with you and thanks for the support!

I served with C 5/4 from FT. Carson till July 69,Lz Nancy to the DMZ,it is so good to see sites from guys who were in the 5th ID and maybe make it possible to get intouch with old friends. Thanks for keeping the menories of Veitnam and the friendships made there appreciated.

Tommy great site, i have been trying to find any thing on 5th mech and this is a great site. I served in 5/4th. arty. battery b gun 3 70/71 out of dong ha and all over . thanks great site.

Tommy, You have a great site. Thanks for all of your help in recruiting new members to the Society of the 5th Division. Dennis

Hi Tommy i have been into your site alot and it just came to me that i never signed your guest book. Keep up the good work,your site is great.Thanks for all your work with the fifth division,i couldnt have done it alone. Your freind Mike Sperling Recon 161 69-70

Great web site,I was with Bravo 1/12 2nd BN. 3rd Marines. I was a cannon cocker in a 105 trailed battery.We were at KheSanh and all over the surrounding mountains. One place was the Rockpile, we were next to an Army 105 self propelled battery,these guys were so fast at getting there rounds out, we thought that they had there rounds in magazines!!! Most proud of you Army brother Cannoniers!!! Please go to Bravo Battery Headquarters web site and pull up a foot locker and look around, also make sure to look at Anantomy of a fire mission...turn up the volume and listin to a fire mission! And please sign the guest book it will be an honor to have our Army Brothers sign in. Semper Fi Paul Marquis

Just found your site. Great job. I served with C co. 5/4 from 4-69 till 7-69 when I transferred over to B Co. 1/77 armor. Drop me a line some time.Will always remember!

Thanks to all vets, especially my Uncle Dorris, I can view this site, and many others like it on a computer whenever I want! I am glad I was born, in the USA

Great Job Guys.. God Bless Welcome Home.

Just want to say you guys are great Love ya Uncle Tommy Dearl Dorris

Came into country Dec.69, Quang Tri/ Dong Ha, as an APC driver,ground reconnaissance squadron with 3/5 Cav."Black Knights" attached to the 1st Brigade of the 5th Infantry Division(Mechanized)C Company,detached from 9th Infantry Division.Spent much time out in the field and much time up at FSB Charlie Deuce & Alpha Four, riding shotgun for fire support trains. Left Vietnam Feb. 71, always at Quang Tri / Dong Ha. 100% disabled T&P PTSD, life is censored, Vietnam was an event that affects me through personal exposure that I will never forget. Made some great acquaintances through participation in the field & motor pool.But as life has it I suffer from emotional & mental disorders and just never seem to remember anyones name, just faces. I Welcome Home all that made it & will always remember those that I knew that did not make it back to "The world". I also thank you Tom for this web page, it is truly a great thing to go back to now & then.

Tommy, No "1" site! served with 1/11 aug 69-aug 70 loved you redlegs

Great site. I'm looking for CSM Quiroga, 1/61 in 1970 and the FO Liason Officer. He had red hair but I've forgotten his name. Can anyone help?

Great job Tommy. I come to your site often but just realized I never signed your guest book. I was in HHC 1/61 Recon Platoon from 3/69 to 3/70 all over I Corp. Keep up the good work and a big WELCOME HOME brother. Dave

Have really enjoyed your web site. I have learned more about the Vietnam vets and the War. Now join me on tour and you can show me in person.

Tommy, Thanks for posting the C Brty pictures. I am hoping that a visitor to this site can put names to the unidentified FDC crew members shown in the fourth picture. Dan Ward and I racked our brains but could not remember everyone's name.

Tommy,I always enjoy visiting your website. Great changes, I like it.Keep up the great work.You really are doing a great service.as always your friend and Nam Bro........RECON LIVES!

Great website Tommy.Heres the info I promised on 2Lt Ted Webb,KIA-9/16/69 at Con Thien by rocket fire. He was the F.O. for C Btry 5/4 Arty-assigned to B Co. 1/77 Armor.He was born on 12/12/45 in Swoope,VA.He began his Vietnam duty on 7/21/69-with us less then two months when he was killed.He was married and was fresh out of college ROTC when he joined the 5th Mech.Hope you put his name in honor on the site and others can provide more info on him.His full name was Theodore Wood Webb.I was his recon sgt.from the first day he joined the unit

Tommy: Keep up the great work.... Thanks

Tommy I like your changes, keep up the good work and thanks for adding our web site, Huntuington Vet's Group. May God continue to bless your work and you and yours.

Great site. You make us all stand proud, keep up the good work. Thanks

GREAT PAGE

as your former r.t.o. it is with great pride to see the work you have done. The memories we have ,ice,the motor pool raid at FT.CARSON and of corse sulley. He will allways be our lt. ,know he is looking down and says GOOD JOB ,pass me a beer.

Hey Tommy, I really like what you have done to your site, but more than that, I really appreciate the time you spend helping out the Bro's and being there for everyone. God Bless and a hearty "WELCOME HOME".

good to see the 'forgotten brigade' getting together. i served with recon teams with the 25th before being transfered up north to the 5th. i was one of the last ones to leave the 5th as we were turning everything over to the arvns in nov 71. now have business designing custom vet tshirts--http://www.vetwear.com. check it out from someone who's been there. good job

Love yeah take care!!! Nice Page. You did a very good job.

I really like you page uncle Tommy Dorrris.

Serviced in Dong Ho Jan 70 to June 70 Enjoy pictures on website and stories

Hey, Great Website!! i was in the Marines for 6 years and worked with the 5th battalion 11th Marines Arty unit :) I miss the good old days.

To my father Tommy Dorris, Dad the site looks great. You as always make me proud for who you are and what you have done and been through, and came out a better person

Tommy, Your interest in your fellow Veteran shines throughout your entire web site. We "Red Devils" may have been a small contingent but because of dedicated men such as Yourself, Jack, the Knight's and others you have provided our brotherhood the ability to renew old friendships and start new ones.I would also like to thank you for following up on veteran's in need.I am honored to have met you all on the net.As you guys taught me: Hang tough, Tom

Tommy, you have a very good and helpful site. It is an honor and privilage to serve and be a member of such a great unit and division. Keep up the good work and may God Bless you and your's.

Tom, What a great job you have done with your web site, it has to make all who have served with the 5th Division proud to have been part of such a great outfit. I know you have put a lot of time and effort into this web site and it shows. Take care and thanks again. I remain .... Your brother forever, Carl

Tommy, You have done a very nice job with your site and it looks great. It is a service to all who served in the 5/4 Arty. The Papa Company Rangers had two guys who were atttached to our Ranger unit as FO's from the 5/4. Steven Printz and Ronald Muehlhauser. I'm sad to report Ron is deceased and we have not been able to find Steve yet. Both of these FO's volunteered to come to our unit and they were treated just like any other Ranger in the compound. They were both fine field soldiers and crazy as censored in the rear, which made them fit in nicely with us. It was a plasure and privilege to serve with them and they were fine representatives for the "Redleg" units they represented. Blue skies and fair winds to all !! Rangers Lead the Way !! Terry Roderick, President, 75th Ranger Regiment Assn www.75thrangers.org

Tommy you are doing an excellent job with your website. We both enjoy it very much. You should be proud. And yes I was tugging just a little hard on the quilt. But it couldn't have gone to a better brother.

Tommy let me tell you that it is a honor to be able to sign your guess book. Everone who went to Vietnam and had anything to do with the 5/4 Arty ought to know that it was a subperb artillery unit, one of the best.

You have done an excellent job with this site and the help that you are providing with your database. I didn't realize I had been communicating with a fellow Texan. I know TJ was thrilled to see this site take shape and also thinks you have done a fantastic job. God Bless, Linda

It is an honor to be the first one to sign your guest book. You have an outstanding site. You have every right to be proud of your unit and of the contributions you have made to it. I salute you and your work. Hang tough.