Binh Phuoc 12/66 9/67 3rd Platoon, Pelphrey,Gary Rach Kien 3rd Plt 1970 Just found web site would love to hear from anyone I served with. 1201048057, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-70 - dated 10/1/1970 Document No. If anyone has information on these guys please contact me.. Sano,Steven, M (Curly) E4 3rd Platoon Rach Kien 11/69-6/70 [emailprotected] Marty, Raymond 4th Platoon Rach Kien 1969 Most of those that attended, have said they will be at the 5/60th reunion, June 17th 20th, 2010, in Wichita. 305-923-9263 Stafford, VA 22554 Some Hoi An days, however, overflowed with blood, terror and death, and so we were very happy to learn, in late December 1967, that 1/5 would soon move north. Schueren when he was KIA at Firebase Jaeger. 561-416-0209 The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines relocated from the Hill 51 Combat Base in the Que Son Valley to the Hoi An area in early October, 1967. On the one hand I am angry with the people that led us into that mess, and on the other hand I met some great guys that I would probably never have met otherwise. [emailprotected], Ghys,Richard Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 West Jefferson OH 43162 Angola IN 46703-9404 718 Little Kansas Road Walton,KY 41094 [emailprotected], Guerra, Mauricio 3rd Platoon 2/68-2/69, Guess,Norman Sgt Rach Kein 8/68 7/69 717-243-5816, Hester,Randall S. Binh Phuoc 1/70 12/70 The mission of the 1,000 Marines and Sailors of 1/5 was to attack and destroy those enemy soldiers, but since the Citadel fortress was considered a World Heritage Site and extremely important to the Vietnamese people, all heavy support (artillery, tanks, air strikes) were strictly prohibited. LT 1st Platoon Rach Kien 9/68 9/69 [emailprotected] They were supported by Alpha and Delta Companies of the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and a platoon from Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. Looking forward to the reunion. Clear Lake SD 57226 218-827-2649. The Battalion CO, LTC Eric Antilla (sp) made me the CO the day following the incident at Fire Base Jaeger on or about February 25th. , . Richmond, IN 47374 [emailprotected], Demonbreun,Les Binh Phuoc 7/68 7/69 Christopher Garcia, ein Schtze mit Bravo. The second Bi-annual Bravo Co reunion (June 2009) was a great success. 859-356-1410, Killough, Thomas Binh Phuoc 2/67 -1/68 6101 Reseda Blvd. Macon GA 31216 Anyone who had spent any time at all inside the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base knew to avoid the mess tent. The 1st Battalion, 6th Marines (1/6) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 336-599-6766 Two U. S. Marines died and three were wounded and evacuated. 405-681-4073. 503-623-4148 Unit News Archive. 4718 82nd Ave. W Gentlemen it was a pleasure to serve with you and thinking back I can laugh till I cry.again, Gentlemen, Thank You., Torkelson,Edwin Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 586-329-1037, Greenwood, Jerry (Bunnykid)3rd Platoon 1/68 10/68 1201048003 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jun-66 - dated 6/1/1966 Document No. Ripley Says Believe it or not Im still alive.. 334-493-6857, Kokemueller, Kenneth Binh Phuoc 1/67 8/67 Numerous squad, platoon and company-sized patrols and ambushes were conducted on a regular basis to ensure the ongoing integrity of the Hill 54 Combat Base, denying the enemy access to the approaches to the Chu Lai airfield. 1470 Woolworth Rd. Miller, Edward L. 2nd plt. [emailprotected] Most of those that attended, have said they will be at the 5/60th reunion, June 17th 20th, 2010, in Wichita. Started out RTO, then walked point. Rogersville, Mo. [emailprotected] Leppert, Gerald (Doc)4th Platoon Medic-Binh Phuoc 11/66-11/67 The 1/5 Combat Base at Hoi An was made up entirely of sand. Oklahoma City, OK 73128 (La); Jim Fox (New Orleans); Norm Prance (MI); Lt. Col Cuttolo; Capt Father McCarthy (chaplain); Paul Daru (MI); Lt. Dixon (deceased). 795 450N Avenue N 241 Hillview Rd. When I returned from the hospital I was given the bad news that my team leader Sgt Anderson had drowned while crossing a river chasing charlie. Actually, the Marines of 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Engineer Battalion accomplished most of the construction of the combat base. They returned again to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in early 2004 for security and stabilization operations in Al Anbar Province. I was wounded on Sept.27 in the Plain Of the Reeds. Ground assaults hit the Combat Base on three occasions. 843-263-8311. On their way there, Alpha Company came under heavy attack by an enemy force of undetermined size. Robertson, Andrew C. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 1/68 2/69 [emailprotected] 2700 18th Avenue 908-689-6354 763-559-5211 [emailprotected], Kasarda, John 1st Plt Binh Phuoc 10/67 3/68 [emailprotected], Ciaccia, Ron Binh Phuoc 1967 I enjoyed my first reunion experience immensely and give my highest recommendation to attend next time to all the fellows of Bravo Co. 248-569-4416 860-745-9480 6109 Merele Street 208-869-8133 306 W Grand River 419-277-3176 360-580-0243 Lawton, OK 73505 PO Box 703 SP/4 Robert J. Bogan, Bohm, Thomas M. Bearcat 12/66 12/67 Co 249 6054 Although the results of this battle were initially badly mis-reported, and the leaders of the American government were severely and negatively affected by this, the actual results of this historic battle showed that the Viet Cong were eliminated as a fighting force, and the NVA were not able to mount any military offensive of any significance until four years later. William L. ChifosJesse Mechem Lawrence, Larry A. When Capt. Providence, RI Phu Loc Bach Ma (I Corps). [emailprotected] Would like to hear from Floyd D. Bross, Ron Newbrough, Jack Papp, Larry Braungard (Pigpen), James H. Ellington (Duke), Stan Gulick, Larry Barton, Eugene L. Daugherty, and Willard M. Phillips (Chief). 909-322-4492 1201048046, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Nov-69 - dated 11/1/1969 Document No. The 2020 . Delta Company got the task of manning a company-sized combat base, located at an old French outpost complete with a couple of concrete bunkers, to provide security for a battery of 105mm artillery pieces, and a couple of 155mm toads. The Delta Company Combat Base dominated a steep, winding pass called the Phu Gia Pass, located on Highway One about 16 clicks east of the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. Lockport N.Y. 14094 Still in contact with Don Kozak and Bruce Quagg. [emailprotected] 440-835-4933. Wisconsin Dales, WI 53965 [emailprotected], Zurcher, Max 6/67-11/67 8 A Morningside Drive 401 St. Joe Rd. Von: Lance Cpl. PO Box 1914 573-334-5179 78-12 81st Street 773-264-1742 I cannot believe Chief isnt memtioned on this site as he would come at a dead run with his M60 to get the battle going, Steenbergen, Harold L. HQ Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 I stayed on as Bravos CO for at lest 6 months through the May Offensive until I was wounded for the second time. Rach Kien 9/68 7/69 Tarzana,CA91335 [emailprotected] Smith,Dennis L. Binh Phuoc 6/68 10/68 Would love to make contact with all the guys from my Squad, especially Doug Russell, Eddie Cooper, Denny Sullivan, Doc Tyson, RTO-Jimmy Hays, Randy Harris, Billy Puryear, SS Butch Hays. 404-794-1266. Temple City, CA 91780 13021 Fourth Drive SE [emailprotected], Pickett, BertBinh Phuoc- 5/67 2/68 2007 E. Cedar Street Alpha Company, 1/9 Marines, Operation Prairie (DOD Photo) The Marines of the 1/9 quickly earned their nickname as they walked into the middle of the five NVA battalions. [emailprotected] I was with Steve Lambert M-60 man when we were ambushed Feb 7th and he was KIA. Bravo Company Skip to main content (Press Enter). 1201048031, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Aug-68 - dated 8/1/1968 Document No. 10469 Christopher Drive I stayed with the Bn during the transition to the Big Red 1, returned to I Corps 18 months later flying CH-47s, and retired a LTC. This is a great site!! I left two of my men back for safety reasons. 5th Amphibious Corps Reconnaissance Company 5th AntiTank Battalion 5th Bulk Fuel Company 5th Communications Battalion 5th Counterintelligence Team. Hello to all of my old pals from the 9th. Although a much lower casualty rate than that which we had endured during the summer months in the Que Son Valley, the Marines of 1/5 were all happy to leave the Hoi An TAOR. Adams,James Thomas Rach Kien Binh Phuoc 8/69 8/70 Oren MillerRaymond RhamyRobert Raetz 918-289-1828 Based out of Rach Kien. 1201048012, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Mar-67 - dated 3/1/1967 Document No. God bless you all and may God Bless America. [emailprotected] Morrow after coming off line. [emailprotected] Part of the time I served with 1st Platoon, too. [emailprotected], Sweet,John R. Binh Phuoc 9/17/679/18/68 718-366-0640 318-645-2267 The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. Aurora, NE 68818 Nicknamed Geronimo, it falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. [emailprotected] [emailprotected]. cell 253-315-1365 In memory of Terry Weaver & Robert Burns. Aker,Edward W. Rach Kien 7/69 11/69 16 Shelterwood Ln Tom Russell and I have already started searching for more Bravo guy to attend these reunions. 209-670-6211 2826 Hillway Drive Wade, Alec Binh Phuoc 11/67-4/68 Lloyd, Frank2nd Platoon Rach Kien 11/69-6/70 Day: 303-875-9090Night & Weekends: 303-919-2688 The vast majority of the documents in this series were created between 1965 and 1979. 413 Keyon St Thomas, US Virgin Islands [emailprotected] 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) "Make Peace or Die!" 1st Marine Division ~ 5th Marine Regiment Infantry Units: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment . 17248 Bethlehem Road I came over from Fort Riley. PO Box 743 Was at Fort Riley with Gino Vazquez, Mariano Miguel, George Parffit, Donnally, Miles, Lt Palmer, Sgt Holland, Wes Bailie, Sgt Quenga, Sgt Board and a lot of other great guys. Hendersonville NC 28792 The enemy simply left. Find 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. [emailprotected], Gesiorski,Peter, L. Rach Kien 11/69 10/70 Marcks, Richard (Ripley) Binh Phuoc 2/68 2/69 The Tet Offensive of 1968 nearly succeeded in their missions to capture the major cities and drive the Americans out. Quegg, Bruce Rach Kien 5/69 7/70 Would like to hear for Billy Jordon,from New York NY. [emailprotected], Norton, Earnest Jr.1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 2/67 2/68 I commanded B. Co., 5th Battalion 60th Infantry from February to July or August 1967. A month later they redeployed to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, but were quickly deactivated on June 18, 1941. 1201048023, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Feb-68 - dated 2/1/1968 Document No. We enjoyed a period of about two weeks of relative peace and quiet. Went home Sgt. completing a six-month rotation including a deployment to the Kingdom of Thailand in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Bonieta Springs, FL 34134-9133 304-263-5321, Beato,Joseph A. [emailprotected] Id be happy to hear from the men of the Battalion and Company B in particular. Bravo Co - 5th ATs; Member Portraits; Member Stories. [emailprotected], Bailey, Jack B. 2023 (1) January 2023 (1) 2014 (67) 2013 (314) 2012 (233) 2011 (118) 2010 (103) 2009 (71) Kingston, AR 72742 Anyone who remembers me, please contact me, Strickland, John W.- Rach Kien 8/68 10/69 Hayward, WI 54843 During this time they took part in two separate combat operations. That marked the end of hot meals at the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. The battalion returned to Camp Pendleton the following day. Ephrata, PA 17522 As always, the Marines got very creative with methods to win the local populace over. Nettles, Donald Ray2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc- 12/66 11/67 1689 Crystal Lake Road 8337 Colby Pkwy #411 561-694-0434 It was an honor to serve with so many brave men. Dearborn Heights, Mi. Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-0743 Everett, PA 15537 We served 66-67 and any others who were in my Company and Platoon. Genesco, IL 61254 [emailprotected]. [emailprotected], Vasco, Steve4th Platoon 4-1 Driver 10/67 to 10/68, Vazquez-Ortiz,Higinio 1st Platoon Bearcat, Dong Tham, Binh Phuoc 12/66-11/67 4446.5 Winona Court Came over from Fort Riley..Transferred in from 3rd/39th, Campbell, Robert 3rd 4th Plts Binh Phuoc 12/66 12/67 F-23, Operation Buffalo July 1967, North of the fire break . 2056 Chub Road [emailprotected], Crowder,Donald Rach Kien 10/68 10/69 After three days of heavy fighting on the Dong Ba Tower, the Marines of Delta 1/5 finally secured the high ground (at great cost) and the Marines of Bravo and Alpha Companies had managed to cross the first street, dubbed phase line green, and established a beachhead. Joe StanleyTerry L. Weaver Mercrod were killed. 4501 Grand Lakeside Drive M60 Than RTO 1st platoon, Evans, Thomas W. Tan An 2/68-3/68 till 7/69. 958 Hwy 482 I have to say that when I returned home, I didnt look back very much, but a lot of you, that I was with, have been thought of many times in the last 40 years. 1ST BN./ 3RD MARINES "HOME OF THE BRAVE" OPERATIONS and INFORMATION Republic of VIETNAM 1965 thru 1969 1965 (Over-view) Elevated to the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson fought a bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be = a link to a donation that was made in the name of one who served, either on the Wall or Memorial page. Glad to finally connect after 42 years. In March 2004, the battalion, this time attached to the 1st Marine Regiment along with several other units, participated in Operation Vigilant Resolve in the restive city of Fallujah. Bear Cat 5/66 12/67 [emailprotected]lsouth.net, Papp, John Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 [emailprotected], Bailie,Wesley E. (Wes) 1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 4/67-3/68, Barsumian,Robert J. . That morning, eight 1/5 Marines decided that hot food was more important than their lives. Intelligence Report - November 1966. 8/66-8/67 The Phu Loc (6) Combat Base had a very short, but terribly bloody history. James C. BlountRobert G. BurnsDaniel R. Schueren 405-694-5617, Jass, Dennis G. Binh Phuoc- 2/68 3/69 [emailprotected], Soleim, John D. Weapons Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 12/67 The rest of the battalion, including Alpha, Bravo and H & S Companies, were manning the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base, which had been under heavy attack since the 7th of January. 1/5 participated in the following World War I campaigns: Aisne, Aisen-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Toulon-Troyon, Chateau-Thierry, Marabache, and Limey. During that single day of fighting, a total of 20 Marines died in the 1/5 TAOR, as well as one U. S. Army Soldier serving with Phu Loc (6) District Headquarters; 94 Marines and soldiers sustained wounds, with 71 of them requiring emergency medical evacuation. [emailprotected], Foor, Kenton (Mick) 4th Plt Binh Phuoc 2/67 2/68 Rhoads,Randall A. Rach Kien Binh Phuoc Shakeys Hill 1/70 8/70 Evenson, Dennis D. 3rd Platoon 12/69 8/70 Marines with A/1/5 peer over a building top to fix enemy targets in Al Fallujah, Iraq 7 April 2004. 479-839-3780 Hoquiam WA 98550 [emailprotected] My call sign was Short Rabbit. Invergrove MN 55077 1201048033, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-68 - dated 10/1/1968 Document No. 425-888-3843 [emailprotected], Rouillard,Robert L. Binh Phuoc 12/67 4/68 2nd Battalion 10th Marines)) 972-641-0360, Bygness, Roger Binh Phuoc 5/67 10/67 132 E. Main Street , POB 362 If anyone remembers me, please contact.me, Ashby, John (Arab) Command Track Driver 4/67-4/68 207 Country Club Drive 4th Platoon Largo, FL 33770 Toledo, Ohio 43612 134 S. 41st West Avenue 1908 Mapmaker Drive The 1/5 Command Group began to understand that our stay in the Phu Loc (6) area was not going to be a picnic. 1201048041, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jun-69 - dated 6/1/1969 Document No. 1st Platoon Bearcat Tan Heip Airstrip Binh Phuoc 6/66 9/67 They were deployed a third time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, one of only two Marine Corps infantry battalions to do so at the time, in the city of Ar Ramadi, capital of Al Anbar Province between March and October 2005. Attached as a member of Arty FO team with Lt Nowack. Shreveport, LA 71118 Fritz, David L. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 1/68 5/68 203-380-2820, Paraboschi,Richie Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 Caledonia, Mn. Anyone who remembers me, please contact me. The city of Hue, which was the spiritual, commercial and historical center of the Vietnamese people had been overrun by hordes of NVA and Viet Cong soldiers; 90% of that city was under enemy control. [emailprotected] 2608 Crescent Lake Court They fall under the command of the 6th Marine Regiment, the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). 1201048030, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jul-68 - dated 7/1/1968 Document No. 23407 Olde Meadowbrook Circle We had been forced to fight a very frustrating war against an enemy who had no face. Hoi An days were long, cold, wet and filthy, often uneventful, even downright boring. 440-967-0208, Newby, Joseph 1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 6/68 9/68 Pace,Joseph L..- Binh Phuoc 6/67 2/68 In February 2013, Bravo Company 1st LAR CHOP'ed to Battalion Landing Team 1/4 for the 13th MEU.. Contents 1 Subordinate units Hope you all are doing well. Download this stock image: U.S. Marines from Bravo Battery, 1ST Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stand by their 105mm saluting howitzers while waiting for the order to fire during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony. [emailprotected]. During the Vietnam War, 1/9 sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. 9701 Pearl Street The Marines of Charlie Company were based at Lang Co Village, which was located adjacent to the Lang Co Bridge situated at the northern approach of the Hai Van Pass. [emailprotected] Route 538, a narrow, old and crumbling paved road, carried the main flow of military and civilian traffic between Highway One and the city of Hoi An, the primary supply route for the Marines of 1/5.Command stayed stable during the months of October, November and December, with Lt. Col. O. W. Van Den Berg, Jr. remaining at the battalion helm after taking command from Lt. Col. Pete Highpockets Hilgartner, in late September. 253-927-2162 1st . With the exception of a small advance party who had left several days before, about half of the Marines of 1/5 flew in several waves of the giant CH-53 helicopters. The 1/7 Marine Vietnam Association is comprised of the Marines and Corpsmen who served in that Battalion in the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965-1970. The unit was deactivated in June 1974 but once again was quickly reactivated in March 1975. [emailprotected] 845-855-1572 731-677-2253 Raymond RhamyRonald GroffSteven Anderson 716-354-4495. The Marines of Delta Company were fighting for their lives at the top of the Phu Gia Pass, protecting the small combat base that contained a battery of 105mm artillery and two 155mm Toads which were critically important supporting arms for the entire battalion. , 1- , 4- , . Box 101 401-351-8074 Seven Marines in Charlie Company, 1/5, were killed on 29 April 1966 during Operation OSAGE at the hands of a command-detonated bomb that had been hidden by the Viet Cong in a drinking hole. 1201039011 1ST BN 3D MARINES - COMMAND DIARY Covering Jun-65 . Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 1201039009 BLT 1/3 - COMMAND DIARY Covering 25 FEB - 31 MAR 1965 dated 2/25/1965 Document No. Over the next two weeks, with their supporting arms, 1/5 advanced despite being seriously outnumbered, due to their superior firepower and the incredible courage and bravery of the Marines fighting in Hue City. The 5th Marines combat base, located further west, sat near the intersection of Route 538 and Highway One. I was transferred from the 1/16th 1st Inf. 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