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| Name: Emanuel W. Kandis Message Date: 02/19/2010 E-Mail Address: crackerscheese@yahoo.com Comments: on the missing roster they spelled my last name wrong(Kamdes).Would like yo hear from anyone that was with gun with CHALLENGER on tube. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: Jim B. Paschall LTC USAF Ret. Message Date: 02/01/10 E-Mail Address: jimfarmersc@gmail.com Comments: Sometime in the Summer of 69 I overheard, and taped,the MAYDAY call of Katkiller 12 who announced that his arm was shot off. I would share the tape with the pilot and Whiskey if I had contact. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: Robert King Message Date: 2/1/10 E-Mail Address: kimking08@aol.com Comments: Who was the Medic for B/Battery 8/4 @ Fire Base C-1 June of 1969. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: wayne rogers
Message Date: 1-1-10
E-Mail Address: spiritmom@comcast.net
Comments: da bear here,i call dwight slaughter home a few months ago,and found out he past away feb.of 2009.we where in c,btry gun 1 70/71 together ( cancer ). I had called charles white, but never saw his name on died after vietnam his wife cheryl is 423-715-7476 or432-942-4142 his old #
ph 985-868-6315 wayne rogers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: dennis roufs Message Date: 12-26-09 E-Mail Address: droufs@sbcglobal.net Comments: was looking through your articles 8th-4th. was there 70-72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name: van r hollifield
Message Date: 12-27-09
E-Mail Address: randyhollifield@yahoo.com
Comments: Very glad to find you site today. I was with the 2nd 94th artillery 175 sp at camp carroll and surrounding area 1967 and early 68. The 2/94 had their reunion at Branson mo. this past october. Best to you and the 8/4. Randy
| Name: Tom Rainey
Message Date: 10/25/2009
E-Mail Address: trainey@suscom-maine.net
Comments: I was assigned to Svc Btry from Oct 70 to Mar 71. Came over from 108th Gp and was assigned to the Dong Ha PX. | Name: Harold Gugel
Message Date: 10/04/2009
E-Mail Address: hank.gugel@ngc.com
Comments: Stumbled across this fine website and greatly enjoyed reading all of the information. Thank you for your service. Best regards, Harold Gugel 2/94 Arty. 70-71 | Name: THURMAN SPAINHOUR
Message Date: 08/28/2009
E-Mail Address: TJS120550@AOL.COM
Comments: PHONE 336-993-5622 ADRESS 5470 STIGALL ROAD KERNERSVILLE NC 27284 | Name: joseph gonzales
Message Date: 8/17/09
E-Mail Address: jos.gonzales@sbcglobal.net
Comments: I was with H BTRY from May 68 to Dec 68 SPC 4 MOS 36k20 I was also with 3rd / 6th H BTRY from Dec 67 to May 68 | Name: Gary Warrick
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E-Mail Address: 48guns@gmail.com
Comments: Hey guys, great website! I was with the 2nd/12th arty in nam 69-70.Also served with the 48th AHC,Jokers 70-71,,, | Name: Nick Kuntz
Message Date: 03/09/2009
E-Mail Address: nkuntz1027@aol.com
Comments: Just found this site. I was in SVC Btry 1Apr69 to Mar 70. Bn personnel but many trips on ammo runs to FSB,s. Like to contact Gary Carlson, (Ammo Sgt) Ralph Ropp (Driver) Welcome Home everyone | Name: ironhand41
Message Date: 03/12/09
E-Mail Address: ironhand41@comcast.net
Comments: I was with 1/44 Arty, Dusters in 1968 and served all over Leatherneck Square. Bumped into lots of you but dont recall any names. Nice webpage and excellent pics. Good work | Name: EDDIE BOYLES
Message Date: 2/22/09
E-Mail Address: redflash123@gmail.com
Comments: I was in 8th of the 4th c bttry gun sec.3 from jul 67- jan 68. I was the m548 driver for gun 3. I still have contact with Ben Alexander and Tom Maul .If you remeber me, Id like to hear from you. In jan of 68 I was with 1st of the 40th, driver for fun.
| Name: Ava & Moose
Message Date: 12/16/2008
E-Mail Address: pepr00@comcast.net
Comments: Moose & I would just like to wish all the reunion members a very Merry Christmas & Bubbly New Year! We look forward to seeing the group in 2010! | Name: Ava & Moose | Message Date: 12/16/2008 E-Mail Address: pepr00@comcast.net Comments: Moose & I would just like to wish all the reunion members a very Merry Christmas & Bubbly New Year! We look forward to seeing the group in 2010! Name: DMZ_Marine | Message Date: E-Mail Address: DMZ_Marine@charter.net Comments: Nice site ..Brought back a lot of memories.I was with 2/26 marines on the rock pile, Con Tien and Leatherneck Square. Semper Fi Name: George Johnson | Message Date: 11/02/2008 E-Mail Address: Comments: Kenny was a great friend by many, he will be missed. Name: Mike Fishbaugh | Message Date: 10/29/2008 E-Mail Address: smfishbaugh@mikrotec.com Comments: http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20081029/OBITUARIES/81028028 Funeral services for Kenneth W. Slaydon, 56, of Leesville will be Thursday, October 30 at 3 p.m. in the Lobby of Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Melton Mitchell will offiate. Name: Robert L. DuMonte | Message Date: 9/30/08 E-Mail Address: busybob55@insightbb.com Comments: I served with B Btry, 8/4th Arty at FSB C-2 from 1/70 thru 6/71. My friend Donald Gibler lost his life Feb 71 near Laos and the DMZ. I am glad that I finally found a site that relates to my service. I was awared the Bronze Star for valor and one for merit. Name: Henry Knaack | Message Date: 08/25/2008 E-Mail Address: hpknaack@hotmail.com Comments: Mr. White - Sorry about lack of info. I was with HHC from deployment to July 1968. Phone is 253-826-2945. E-mail is as above. Thanks Name: Henry Knaack | Message Date: 08/25/2008 E-Mail Address: hpknaack@hotmail.com Comments: I was with HHC 8/4 from deployment to July 1968 as commo specialist. Need help with PTSD claim for several incidents. Please e-mail. Or call 253-826-2945. Would also like to hear if others are dealing with Parkinsons. Name: Charles G. White | Message Date: 06/06/2008 E-Mail Address: admin@8th-4th-arty.com Comments: Mr. H P Knaack, refer to previous guest message message. No name, no address, no email, no nothing. There is nothing to add to Found List. HELP! Name: H P Knaack | Message Date: 06/06/2008 E-Mail Address: hpknaack Comments: was proud to be with the 8/4-arty from 1967 to 1968 in headquartes battery. I would like to be added to your found list. Name: Morton Levee | Message Date: 06/02/08 E-Mail Address: mlevee@ec.rr.com Comments: Stationed at Dong Ha 03/67-12/68. Served with Svc. btry 8/4 delivering ammunition and projectiles to all Firebases under our charge. It saddens me to think of all the lives lost for no valid reason. I hope that as time goes on, that all men will learn to live in peace and harmony. God bless al. Name: Steven Price | Message Date: 05/03/2008 E-Mail Address: smprice@att.net Comments: Im sorry for missing the reunion in Washington. My heartfelt best regards to all who are there and to those who are fallen. C Btry 8/4 Arty. May69-May70. Name: John W Whisnant | Message Date: 3-4-08 E-Mail Address: johnbettyalex@aol.com Comments: My brother and I were in B btry 69 thru 3-4-71, left the day DON GIBLER WAS KILLED. Looking for DUMONT, and FRANK NAVARIO.my brother was DALE. Name: Art Orszula(Ssg-Rock) | Message Date: 2/7/08 E-Mail Address: aorszula2310@charter.net Comments: Great site. Anybody out there that was there with me? 1969-1970 Svc Battery, Supply Ssg. Like to hear from you. name: Jacki Lynnes | Message Date: 01/18/08 E-Mail Address: lynnesjacki@yahoo.com Comments: My husband is looking for any that was with 108th 8bt 4th Arty. Name: Lou Sias | Message Date: 12/29/1942 E-Mail Address: glenretta@sbcglobal.net Comments: I am looking for anyone that was in the G Battery Roughriders Gladators. From October 1967 to October 1968 I was on Gladators #61 #62 #63 #64, thanks. Name: Gerry Dubois | Message Date: 11/20/2007 E-Mail Address: gerryandvivian@yahoo.com Comments: I am looking for Terry Yee. He was with the 5/4 Artillery but I thought maybe someone might have run across him at a Veterans Event. We were wounded together on January 15, 1969. I believe he was from Hawaii. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. Name: Dave Corney | Message Date: 11/15/2007 E-Mail Address: dcorney1@insightbb.com Comments: I was part of 8/4 Arty from September 1970 to August 1971. I was at JJ Carroll, C- 2, and on the Laosian border and at Khe Shan. Jeff Davis & I came in together. Jeff has since past. Don Gibler was my friend who passed at Khe Shan. 175 mm Black Magic Woman was our gun and we stood strong in Khe Shan! Fond memories of great people. Name: Jeffry M Beban | Message Date: 11/07/2007 E-Mail Address: jbeban@hawaii.rr.com Comments: I was proud to be with the 8/4th from 1967 to 1968 with headquarters battery and would like to be added to the found list. Name: Michael Stephenson | Message Date: 09/22/2007 E-Mail Address: stephmic@aquinas.edu Comments: Welcome Home. My father John H. Stephenson served with 8/4 Arty B Battery from fall 1967 to summer 1969. I cant remember which gun, but I know he served under Capt. ONeill. Does anybody remember him? He was with 8/4 B through Da Nang, Hill 65, An Hoa, Don Name: Marcus Whitt | Message Date: 09/09/2007 E-Mail Address: mwhitt4190@aol.com Comments: Great site...been to many of the firebases hauling support with A Battery, 377th Arty, Aviation. Helicopters with the cannonshell on them....1971 Name: Gary Lutz | Message Date: 07/27/07 E-Mail Address: gjlutz@magellanhealth.com Comments: Was with the 8th Bn 4th Artry S Battery from Sep 69 to Oct 70 great to see allthese pictures brings back a lot of memories. Name: Allen Casteel | Message Date: 06/08/07 E-Mail Address: blacknewport65@hotmail.com Comments: Looking for Stephen A. Coggen (Cogger, Cosser, or Cossen), served 8th BN 4th ARTY C BTRY in Vietnam. Name: Bob Hart | Message Date: 05/13/07 E-Mail Address: REHart2@cox.net Comments: Looking for members of HHB 108th Arty, Dong Ha 69/70, served in the Commo Section. Name: Amber Coffman | Message Date: 04/17/2006 E-Mail Address: sunflowereyes2829@yahoo.com Comments: My father was Frank Coffman who was in Alpha Unit. I was wondering if anyone remembered him and had any stories they wanted to share with me. He passed away in August of 2005. I thank you in advance. Name: Larry Bridges | Message Date: 02/24/2007 E-Mail Address : bridgeslarryj@yahoo.com Comments: Came across this site over a year ago white reseaching Pres D & VA for parents! Been meaning to respond since. Served at H 9/69- 10/70. Remembering Ron Maas, Leo Wright, Dennis Cough, Michael Page, David Wadsworth, James Lucas et al whos names and sometimes faces time has erased! Thanks for the site! Name: David J. Pelkey | Message Date: 01/26/2007 E-Mail Address : djpelkey@san.rr.com Comments: I am happy to see that the found list is getting bigger. Does any body know the whereabouts of SGT Pennington HHB 68-69. He was a TTY operater. Name: Jimmy Neese | Message Date: 12-11-2006 E-Mail Address : jimmyn@bellsouth.net Comments: I was the Driver of a tractor and trailer that hauled gun powder to all the gun batteries mostly 1970 and 1971 Service Battery with Lt. Shurtleff and William Oller and Jack somebody from Montana His brother was Col.chopper mechanic. If anyone remembers me or knows the whereabouts of Thurman B. Day from North Carolina Give me a call 770-364-8875. Name: Bob Offerdahl | Message Date: 11/25/2006 E-Mail Address: boboffer3@comcast.net Comments: Just surfed in, great site. Welcome Home friends. I served in Bravo Battery, 3/13 Arty, 25 Infantry Division,1970. Our guns were 109s, we were at the southern end of Vietnam. Stop by and visit sometime. Name: Michael Stivers | Message Date: 09/10/2004 E-Mail Address: mstivers@c3bb.com Comments: Just found this site. I was clerk at A Btry, 8th Bn, 4th Arty Jan 69 - Mar 70. Name: Sharon Fina | Message Date: 8/25/04 E-Mail Address: slinkjag@yahoo.com Comments: I never said who my dad was. Joseph K. Simmons also known as little joe. he served in 68 - 69. Name: Sharon Fina | Message Date: 8/25/04 E-Mail Address: sharon.fina@gte.net Comments: Im glad I found this web site for my dad. Does any one out there remember him he served in 68-69 he drove an ammo truck named Susie Q named for my mom. Name: Larry Gilliland | Message Date: 08/20/2004 E-Mail Address: Larry.Gilliland@Bellsouth.com Comments: I was known as Grit,,worked in service Battery, ammo section..mostly on escort jeep..Any friends out there? Name: G. McAninch | Message Date: 08/12/04 E-Mail Address: Comments: There was a Paul Mooney in Bn maintenance 67-68 Name: Deborah McCabe | Message Date: 06/12/2004 E-Mail Address: MAVSnews@aol.com Comments: Want to help you find your buddies. MILITARY & VETERAN SEARCH [hardcopy newsletter] will post your search -- there is NO cost to you. Just send the info. on your buddy/buddies along with the contact info. you want included. Issues come out every 3 months. Name: Ken Brewer | Message Date: 06/10/2004 E-Mail Address: whitecrw@hotmail.com Comments: Camp Carrol 71 Got deactivated Nov 71 Watched Con Tien being overrun .Bbtry 2nd/4th. Looking for old buds . If you were there at this time , Contact me . SMILE Name: Michael Frost | Message Date: 5/24/04 E-Mail Address: michaelfrost01@aol.com Comments: i was at hhb from jan69/aug70 dongha i was a prement premeter guard/w/like to here from/any one how remember/michael frost Name: Michael Frost | Message Date: 5/24/04 E-Mail Address: michaelfrost1@yahoo.com Comments: I was at HHb /1969/1970/do any remember a michael frost/i was a perment guard dongha/jan69/aug70 Name: Tom Sturgess
| Message Date: 05/21/2004 E-Mail Address: tsturgess@finsvcs.com Comments: I was A BTRY FDO, Oct 70 - May 71, after 4 months as FO attached to 3/5 CAV. Would love to hear from anyone. Remain good friends with Dave Lurix, of C BTRY. Name: Gene Lowe
| Message Date: 7May04 E-Mail Address: ethomaslowe@comcast.net Comments: Looking for anyone who served w/5th 175 Guns @ DongHa -Camp Carrol - Rockpile - Vandergrif. I got that five bucks I owe ya. Smile......... Name: David Jurin
| Message Date: 5/6/04 E-Mail Address: davidjur@earthlink.net Comments: In country 1968-69 Bn Maint Donga Ha Remember Sgt Smallwood? or Moose? Name: Matthew J. Kirchner
| Message Date: 4/30/2004 E-Mail Address: mkirch@provide.net Comments: This is a wonderful site for the families of those who served in Vietnam. It has helped me get a better understanding of what my father went through. Name: robert cribb
| Message Date: 04/10/2004 E-Mail Address: sncri4@msn.comr Comments: i was with the 1967/,july t0 1968 july 8 th and 4th in dong ha and cam lo. i was the cook that did everything but cook. i was head chef. please send messages. Name: Greg Ladesich
| Message Date: 02/26/2004 E-Mail Address: GLadesich@aol.com Comments: I was with a Alpha plt.1st8 Howitzer Battery (USMC) attached to your unit at C-1.I think we got there just about Christmas 67.I was always amzed how you guys always had ice and movies..Smper Fi. Name: Chuck Murray | Message Date: 02-04-04 E-Mail Address: murray620@cox-internet.com Comments: Was with metro at Camp Carroll 70-71. Would like to hear from anybody in the bn. Love you guys. Chuck Name: Chuck Orr | Message Date: 1-26-04 E-Mail Address: mkultra69@mail.com Comments: I drove ammo from April 69 until A Btry moved from the Rockpile to Camp Carroll in Oct 69. I was a gun bunny until March of 70 Name: Dave Hornbarger | Message Date: 01/25/2004 E-Mail Address: dave@tebone.net Comments: Im looking for any Artillery OCS graduates from the 60s, especially class 31-67. Please contact me if you get this message. Thanks Dave Hornbarger B/4/60 2/68-2/69 Name: Dale Hemrick | Message Date: 01/22/2004 E-Mail Address: PerfectLightRcng@aol.com Comments: Greetings, I was at Camp J.J.Carroll,in late 67-early 68 w/Seabees,ran rte.9,between Quang Tri,and Camp Carroll,ambushes seemed to be frequent! Name: CSM(r)G.Huber | Message Date: 01/16/2004 E-Mail Address: glhuber@msn.com Comments: Please establish a link for http://five-four-fa.fifthinfantrydivision.com/ . This website has been rebuilt by a member of its original web designer team and it serves as a memorial to SGT Tommy Dorris, a FO SGT for 5th BN 4th FA, who was the original site Name: Thursh | Message Date: 01/11/04 E-Mail Address: topseller51@alephia.net Comments: Trying to help vet who was with 8/4 arty. SVC Baty.70-71.Please contact Ronald Sabot 724-274=5008 Name: Stephanie D. | Message Date: 01/07/2004 E-Mail Address: stephanie7752@comcast.net Comments: I did not fight in Vietnam, for I am too young, but some of the people I have met say that I died in Vietnam. If you knew Gary P. Westcott, let me know. Thank you. Name: Allan Sartini | Message Date: 12/1/03 E-Mail Address: DeeDee591@cox.net Comments: Was with Alfa 4 C-Batt. 70-71. Looking for name of medic, (c batt doc) help, thank -you. Name: Jim Lagemann | Message Date: 22Nov 2003 E-Mail Address: lagejs@ihug.com.au Comments: Enjoyed the read after 30 years. I was with A and C Btry 70-71.Gun 3 andgun 1 C btry. And gun one A btry. They called me Tiny for no good reason. Thanks for the history. Name: Neil Warner | Message Date: 11/18/2003 E-Mail Address: nwarner46142@yahoo.com Comments: DaNang 67 & 68 B Bat 8/4 Arty Remember the trips to hill 65? Miss you guys. Name: Bruce Paxton | Message Date: E-Mail Address: sneakywhite@yahoo Comments: Last message was not good. sneakywhite@yahoo.com. Was a crew chief for the 108th arty 70-71 Name: Paxton, Bruce J. | Message Date: 10/13/03 E-Mail Address: sneakywhite@yahoo.com Comments: Was with hd. 108 avn. flew as crew chief for all of you guys...would love to hear from you. Sneakywhite the Norther Most. Bruce Paxton Name: John T. Jamieson | Message Date: 09/09/2003 E-Mail Address: jackojtj@adelphia.net Comments: Thanks to your site I have found one of the original members of HHB 108th Arty from Ft. Riley Would like to hear from others who have served in HHB 108. Name: Billie Zuehl | Message Date: 09-16-2003 E-Mail Address: bzuehl@gvec.net Comments: Just found out about this site. My brother James Wood was in the 8th Bn 4th Arty. He was killed on March 10, 1968 at Dong Ha. Name: Roy Mercer | Message Date: 08/28/2003 E-Mail Address: rmercer@sbcglobal.net Comments: Cousin of James w. Wood 8th Bn 4th Arty. KIA Dong Ha on March 10, 1968. Would like to contact anyone who knew him. Still miss him even after all these years. Name: ex-Lt. Ronnie E. Duckett US Army | Date: 08/14/2003 E-Mail Address : rduckett98@yahoo.com Comments: I served with G Btry 29 Arty (searchlights) 1st plt in Phu Bai from 5/69 (3mo.) Had lights in this area to DMZ and about. Good pictures. Name: Walt Neller | Date: 07/26/2003 E-Mail Address : Neller3@aol.com Comments: I served with 3Bn 9th Mar 6/67-2/69, just a note to say thanks to you guys and your Big guns for helping to keep us alive. Semper Fi Name: John Allen | Date: 07/22/03 E-Mail Address : jallen39@att.net Comments: Hello, While I was not a member of your Bn in Viet Nam ( I was with the 6/11 FA in Southern I Corps), I did take basic training conducted by the 8/4 th at Fort Riley KS in July and Aug of 1961. I am trying to collect the unit crests of all the units I wa Name: wayne rogers | Date: 7-20-03 E-Mail Address : dabear7071vet@aol.co Comments: I was on gun 1 C BTRY animal farm Mar.70 to Feb. 71.I would like to hear from Fellow Animals Dig It.It dont mean Nothing,There it is.Hearing BAD!!! (DA BEAR)SEE YA Name: Terry Scruggs | Date: 06-01-03 E-Mail Address : tscruggs@aol.com Comments: I was Catkiller 17 at Dong Ha about August 68 to March 69. I am sure that some of the guys in the back seat fired your guns. Name: Wm Paul Gruendler | Date: 05-31-2003 E-Mail Address : grundy@military.com Comments: Viet Nam, 71: Army Infantry C Co1/20 11 Bde AMERICAL; Desert Storm: TNARNG 181 FABn, 196 Bde, 8 SP (M-110-As). THANKS for site! Name: Jason Sartini | Date: 05/22/03 E-Mail Address : jackel_762x39@yahoo.com Comments: I am proud that my dad was a member of this unit. I just wanted to thank you all for welcoming him back into his other family. You all welcomed him back into your brotherhood. You gave something back to him that he lost back in Nam. I thank you for that. Name: Paul Mooney | Date: 05202003 E-Mail Address : pjmooney@mac.com Comments: My name is Paul Mooney and Im from the Bronx, NYC. I served with the 8/4 from Sept. 1969 to February 1970 as an artillery surveryor and would like to make contact with anyone who remembers me. Name: Bill Fesler | Date: 05-20-2003 E-Mail Address : feslerwt@gte.net Comments: Hello--I was @ Rockpile from june 69 to Sept 69..The nite before we pulled out we saw PUFF and the next day after arriving in Okinawa we were told the rest of Rockpile was over-ran...can anyone get with me on this event for my sanity---anyinfo please than Name: Clyde Lucero | Date: 5-16-2003 E-Mail Address : rcd0110@msn.com Comments: I Was in C2 b battery 8/4 6/1970 thru5/1971.Ammo section at C2 and gun 4 I think ?? at laos border and j j carroll when I left country Name: rocco passarella | Date: 04-30-03 E-Mail Address : kilo411@attbi.com Comments: hill65 & around the nam Name: MICHAEL T. ARMSTRONG | Date: 04-28-2003 E-Mail Address : TOPARMSTRONG@yahoo.com Comments: I was at C-2 and JJ Carrol 70 to sept 71. Friends were Ben Weedman and I was the Snake. Name: Peter Kimball | Date: 03/15/03 E-Mail Address : kay@spiderweb.com.au Comments: Very Good site. Was in 12 Fld Regt, A Bty, Royal Australian Artillery Name: Richard Thomas | Date: 3-12-03 E-Mail Address : RTLandscap@aol.com Comments: Nam 70/71usmc,tad mac/v ducduc/dialoc,hill-10,55,327 Name: DeWilde, Mike ( Doc) | Date: 03/08/2003 E-Mail Address: Comments: I will mail some pictures and send a donation for a memorial. Name: LARRY GILLILAND (GRIT) | Date: 02/24/2003 E-Mail Address: L.Gilliland@bridge.bellsouth.com Comments [Limit to 5 lines]: HELLO TO ANYONE FROM THE SVC BATTERY 1970. I WAS ON THE ESCORT JEEP NAMED REB. Name: Bill Peck | Date: 01/21/2003 E-Mail Address: wlpeck@ec.rr.com Comments: Could anyone give me hist. on the Army 175 base(Camp Campbell)that moved to Camp Carroll around Aug/Sept of 1967. Not much is out there for some reason????? Name: Andy Kawalec | Date: 1/16/2003 E-Mail Address: kawaleca@wmconnect.com Comments:I was with the 8/4 from 1967 to july of 1968. I was in HHB battery. at dong ha and would like to hear from anyone that would like to write.Last year I contacted Darrel Chambers who I hadnt spoke to in over 30 years. Drop me a line. thanks Andy Name: jerry madsen | Date: 01/12/2003 E-Mail Address: madsenjerry@hotmail.com Comments: I was in Vietnam 108th 8/4 68 69 Name: Marvin Beamer | Date: 01/10/2003 E-Mail Address: mbeamer@stny.rr.com Comments: B Battery oct 69 to oct 70 radio teletypewriter operator rig shot up returned to phu bai Name: Chuck Truitt | Date: 01/10/2003 E-Mail Address: wctruitt@sunny-net.ne.jp Comments: Greetings, Just found this site. I was a Marine, E5 Sergeant, on Fuller from Sept69 - Feb70. When most of the Marines left and were replaced by soldiers from 1st of the 5th; I was one of the hand full of Marines left there from 1st Radio Battalion. Name: Mike Robinson | Date: 01/04/2003 E-Mail Address: MRhogwood@aol.com Comments: Fantastic Red Leg site! I served on Marine 105s in the mountains Northwest of Kha Sahn. Your stories & photos are great. Name: Gary F. Vancena | Date: 12/25/2002 E-Mail Address: gvance@tc3net.com Comments: A good site. I was with you guys on the USS Upshur the summer of 67. I was with the 1/14th. 4th Inf. Div. Let you guys off in Danang and continued to Quin Nhon. Name: Gary A. Ferrari | Date: 12/23/2002 E-Mail Address: garyferrari@hotmail.com Comments: I would like to correct a 35 year old mistake.i was with B 3rd tanks U.S.M.C.on J.J.Carroll,67-68.on the south wire, to your C.A.I never spoke one word to any of your people.I would like to do that now. Name: John S. Hillman | Date: 12/14/2002 E-Mail Address: catkillerjsh@aol.com Comments: Great site guys. I flew some of your AOs while with the Catkillers. Also attended your 2002 reunion. Keep up the good work. Catkiller 46/3...out Name: Msgt Ret M. T. Brasher USMC | Date: 12/10/2002 E-Mail Address: oldmar58 @aol.com Comments: was in ammo dump at dong ha when it was hit,near where first round hit. Was wounded,we were trapped there for several hrs in bunkerbefore we ran out.good site Name: Mark Byd | Date: 12/11/2002 E-Mail Address: mark@markbyrd.com Comments: Looking for aerial artillery observer or fac who used the call sign CatKiller 39 in southern I Corps, August 19, 1967. Need to interview re: Steve Pless, USMC MOH Name:P.C. Herbig | Date: 10/21/2002 E-Mail Address: the lonecrow@aol.com Comments: Looking for anyone who knew an8" howitzer called easy2 at c-1 late69-70. Need imfo for a ptsd claim. Name: Gene Lowe - Sgt - USMC | Date: 09/08/2002 E-Mail Address: ethomaslowe@comcast.net Comments: I was with 5th 175 Guns @ Dong Ha -Camp Carroll, Rockpile, Stud - May1969-1970. MAjor Atkins = C.O. Anyone please email me... Semperfi We were attached to 108th Arty Name: Mike Ries | Date: 08/23/2002 E-Mail Address: mrries1@aol.com Comments: Great sight. I was with 3rd.8" How. Btry (SP) 11th Marines from 8/68-10/70 red beach, hill 55,65,52,34 AnHoa and LZ Baldy Name: Carl Moore | Date: 07/23/2002 E-Mail Address: DEAU@military.com Comments: ...Am in the grp nw...but thought I ought to sign... was F/26th-TAB attached to 8/4Arty..My nam dates are 02AP69 to 20OCT70 Name: Tom | Date: 07/05/2002 E-Mail Address: taindow@plymstock.plym.sch.uk Comments: Hi. iam amazed with your site and i respect you all i am from england and 13 years old i am harold alexanders freind Name: charles murray | Date: 06/18/02 E-Mail Address: cchuckmurray@aol.com Comments: I served with a batty at camp carroll 70-71 I was in metro it great to see so manny guys that are coming to the reunion Name: john johnson | Date: 06/07/2002 E-Mail Address: scootnblu@aol.com Comments: 1970-71 powder man on gun 175 sp at charlie 2 have pics to post and an intrested in joining ass ociation .nice shots of winter firing gun 1 .over and out. Name: Robert Morecook | Date: 04/19/2002 E-Mail Address: rmorecook@hotmail.com Comments: Hi. You had some questions on your group about AFVN. You can hear AFVN again at http://www.geocities.com/afvn i tried to join your group to answer them but you turned me down! guess i did not know the password. :-) best wishes, then SP5 Bob Morecook, AFVN Name: doug meyers | Date: 04/19/2002 E-Mail Address: dfmeyers@worldnet.net.att.net Comments: Hi guys, Would like to here from some one that was at the rock pile in 68&69 Name: Herald Lane | Date: 04/10/2002 E-Mail Address: herald77002@yahoo.com Comments: Say guys glad to find some the men that was in Nam with me in 68 at Dong Ha and long time no hear from. Herald Name: BUZZ DUBE | Date: 04/08/2002 E-Mail Address: LDUBE 59621@AOL.COM Comments: I SERVED SVC BATTERY DONG HA FEB 71-OCT 71 LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY GUYS WHO CARE TO JAW! Name: Herald Lane | Date: 03/18/2002 E-Mail Address: herald77002@yahoo.com Comments: I was glad to find this site because it help me find some of guys I served with in Nam (68--69) Thanks Name: Raymond Vasquez | Date: 03/13/2002 E-Mail Address: compa00@aol.com Comments: I Served with D Btry 8/4 Attached from B Btry 6/32 on JJ Carroll Name: Herald Lane | Date: 02/21/2002 E-Mail Address: herald77002@yahoo.com Comments: Nice to have you guys around. 68--69, Dong Ha Name: Joe Havasi | Date: 02/06/2002 E-Mail Address: haveaseat@aol.com Comments: Great to be in touch with all you guys. Some of my nicest memories are from the 8/4.Trying to get in touch with Leonardis SGT and Naples CPT, CUZ SP5. Actually happy to hear from anybody. Name: Dallas M. Horton | Date: 01/31/2002 E-Mail Address: catalogman@ozarkisp.net Comments: Name : Gary A Ferrari | Date: 01/24/2002 E-Mail Address : garyferrari@hotmail.com Comments: I served with ?B?Co, 3rd Tank Bat, 3rd Marines, 1967-68. Camp J.J.Carroll was our Co.Hqts. Just read Doug Shifflett's ambush account, If he's willing, I NEED to talk. Name : Joe Esposito | Date: 12/09/2001 E-Mail Address : joefab@qwestonline.com Comments: Served all of '68 at Dong Ha. Looking for John Hammond, Gary Beban, Stagner, Bobby D. Smith, Juarez, Harold Ownsby, Blick Wells, Crash Wilson, Frankie ?Rubber Legs? Strehle, Barney, Jimmy from Nebraska, Jonesie Liptack the medic. Name : Thomas Maul | Date: 12/01/2001 E-Mail Address : tmaulsarmy@aol.com Comments: I served with the 8th of the 4th from it started in the states. Rotated out sometime in early 68. I'm looking for members of C-Btry during that time, 67-68. Mini reunion. Name : W. M. Wadlington | Date: 11-23- 2001 E-Mail Address : Jack.Wadlington@worldnet.att.net Comments: I was in 8/4 th from Apr 1968 -Dec 1969, A, C, and Hqs. Heard from Charles White today about the reunion. Name : Michael Cook | Date: 11-03-2001 E-Mail Address : moclac@mediaone.net Comments: I was assigned to the 8th of the 4th Service Battery from June 71 until Oct 71. Would love to hear from you guys. Name : Wendy & Richard Sharpe | Date: 10-20-2001 E-Mail Address : Comments: Very interesting!! Name : Jim Finnegan | Date: 10-14-2001 E-Mail Address : Finnegan@cmacwarrior.com Comments: Great Site! Name : Fred Jefferds | Date: 10-12-01 E-Mail Address : derfj6@myvisto.com Comments: Great site, I served in 5th bn 4th Arty 7/68 - 7/69, DS arty for First Bde 5th mech. We fired many missions with the 8th of the 4th . Name : Loyd Bishop | Date: 10-10-2001 E-Mail Address : dianabishop@hotmail.com Comments: Name : David dMizell | Date: 09-30-2001 E-Mail Address : dmizell@hiwaay.net Comments: Great web site!!!!! I was next door to you guys in Dong Ha in 68 severed with 3/5 cav. Does anyone remember 1sg Tom Mizell 8/4 arty We spent a few days together in Apr. 68. Name : HOWARD BERLINSKI | Date: 09-26-2001 E-Mail Address : HBERLINSKI@AOL.COM Comments: I served with the 108th Arty Gp. In Dong Ha from Oct 67-Oct. Remember the ammo dump blowing up also the small one 3rd Marine Division. Write. Name: Paul J. Swartz | Date: 09-21-2001 E-Mail Address: schmallie49@netzero.net Comments: C-Btry, 1/40 7-69 to 11-69 C-Btry, 8/4 11-69 to 9-70 Con Thien Conway, Krivinchuk, Laird, Coolihan, Hernandez, Werner, Sgt. Rolf. Just a few names. Name: Michael B. Minor | Date: 09-18-2001 E-Mail Address: nh6cj@yahoo.com Comments: I was in the 8/4th in the METRO Section from May 0f 70 till Dec of 71. retired from active duty Oct 87. Mike Minor Name: Michael B. Minor | Date: 09-18-2001 E-Mail Address: nh6cj@yahoo.com Comments: I was in the 8/4th in the METRO Section from May 0f 70 till Dec of 71. retired from active duty Oct 87. Mike Minor Name: Bob Ayers | Date: 09-05-2001 E-Mail Address: ayers@bright.net Comments: Hi Got a phone call from Larry Martin on labor day, we were on the DMZ together in 1970. I'm new here so if you remember me E-Mail me. love to hear from you. ?animal farm? Name: William Carr | Date: 09-04-2001 E-Mail Address: wbcarr@hotmail.com Comments [Limit to 200 characters - about 5 lines] : 10/70-10/71 I was in gun section #1. At A4 & C2 I would like to hear from any of you. Name: Terry J. Belia | Date: 09-03-2001 E-Mail Address: TJBDallas@home.com Comments: My Gawd!! After 30+ years I stumble onto this wonderful site. My brain is reeling with the memories. Was with HHQ at Dong Ha from Ft. Sill through 5/68. Hooch was across from HQ office. Write. Don't be a stranger. Name: Doug Shifflett | Date: 08-31-2001 E-Mail Address: dshifflett@earthlink.net Comments: Great website. Name: Dan Ward | Date: 08-19-2001 E-Mail Address: danward-tn@worldnet.att.net Comments: I served as AXO and then XO of C Btry 5/4 Arty on C-2 from Sept 1969 thru July 1970. (I was in the 155 btry that was across the street from your Btry of 175's.) You have a great site and I enjoy visiting it. I especially enjoyed reading today's (08/19/20 Name: Cliff Hughes | Date: 08-16-2001 E-Mail Address: cliff12@swbell.net Comments: It is still a great site as well as the Group site. Thank You Name: Ed Oleyn | Date: 08-15-2001 E-Mail Address: EOLEYN@AOL Comments: I was with the 8/4 arty b-btry on the 175's gun # 4. The date was about 6-14-71 at firebase JJ Carroll we were shooting a fire mission on a 175 named the ?Black Magic Women? when a 122 landed and hit the corner of our powder bunker. Three guys were killed Name: Ed Oleyn | Date: 08-15-2001 E-Mail Address: EOLEYN@AOL Comments: I was with 8/4 B-Btry,175's at JJ Carroll on gun #4.On 6-15-71, I was hit with a piece of a 122 rocket and sent home. Can anyone recall that night of events. ED O. Name: Carl L. Moore | Date: 08-14-2001 E-Mail Address: dididadi-dadada@sfahq.com Comments: Was in RVN 02AUG69 - 20OCT70, a lot of time N. of rt9, a lot around A-2. Was a Target Acquisition Specialist.(17c) Too bad we couldn't all make it home...Glad you did/I did. am also at QuangTri-FO@sfahq.com ...1970 ARVN LTC 1st Div Hoa Pham has Name: Jim McGunnigle | Date: 08-14-2001 E-Mail Address: gruntnam68@hotmail.com Comments: Welcome Home Brothers. I was a Marine grunt Dec 67t0 Aug70 One tour up north Camp Carroll and all around area to DMZ .The second a little south at An Hoa hill65 and all around that area. Both tours I know you guys saved my life and a hell of a lot of my b Name: Cliff Hughes | Date: 08-12-2001 E-Mail Address: cliff12@swbell.net Comments: It is still a great site as well as the Group site. Thank You Name: Steve Little | Date: 08-10-2001 E-Mail Address: sjlittle@internetcds.com Comments: Reassigned to C Bat. We went back to the Rock Pile then decommissioned the unit in DaNang. We were at Alpha 4 and later at C2. name: Charles Furr | Date: 08-07-2001 E-Mail Address: charlesfurr69@earthlink.net Comments: I was B Brty 8/4 arty 69-71. Hey guy glad to have you home write me some time. Name: ED Oleyn | Date: 08-07-2001 E-Mail Address: eoleyn@aol Comments: This web page has just brought me back to memories I forgot about. keep up the good work. Name: Charles E. Stephenson | Date: 07-18-2001 E-Mail Address: cstephenson@mail.utexas.edu Comments: Welcome Home, I served with HHB XXIV Corps Arty as Chief of the Met Quality Control Team from late October 1970 until 5 April 1971. During that time, a major aspect of my job was to make staff visits to all the Met Sections in the Corps AO. Name: George Kowalkoski | Date: 07-15- E-Mail Address: Gkow@aol.net Comments: I was on A/4 when the Lt got killed. Sgt Emmie was my section chief. [70-71] Name: Ron Loiselle | Date: 07-14-2001 E-Mail Address: ronster1951@aol.com Comments: Name: Mike ? shakey ? White | Date: 07-1-2001 E-Mail Address: MI48326@msn.com Comments: I would like to thank all the good men, for a job well done ! PS. E-mail me anytime. Thanks Again ! Name: Herald Lane | Date: 06-18-2001 E-Mail Address: herald77002@yahoo.com Comments: Glad lots of guys made it home from the area. Glad to make it home too! Hope to get in touch with the guys from my unit 2nd 94th art. Thanks for letting me join. herald Name: SSG Leonardis BN FDC | Date: 06-16-2001 E-Mail Address: See Comments Comments: I am in PTSD Unit Northport VA in New York Bldg 65 Unit P 79 Middle- Ville Rd Northport NY 11768. Looking for Capt. Naples or FDC guys from 68'69'70 Name: Gary W. Overton | Date: 06-12-2001 E-Mail Address: GOver69291@aol.com Comments: I was with the 8/4 at Fort Sill, C Battery, until I was transferred to 2/94 after 2 months in country. Name: Dave Rahbain | Date: 06-10-2001 E-Mail Address: drahbain@wccta.net Comments: I was shipped over with original unit from Ft. Sill, Hq FDC. Good to read the names, see the pics and reminisce. Name: Tom Dougherty | Date: 6-3-2001 E-Mail Address: ultraclassic@core.com Comments: I enjoy getting on this site seeing name I remember but have forgotten Name: Gary Hall | Date: 05-28-2001 E-Mail Address: Unhandy@excite.com Comments: VERY nice job on this site. 30 years after the fact I can remember some things I thought I wanted to forget Name: Reece Newman | Date: 5-22-2001 E-Mail Address: onereece@sc.rr.com Comments: I think the site is Great. I would like to thank ever one that helped on this site. Reece Newman HHB 8/4 Arty Jan 71 to Nov 71 Name: Deward Walker | Date: 05-20-2001 E-Mail Address: ldwalker@cox-internet.com Comments: Your web sight is interesting, and brought back memories. Keep up the good work. Name: Charles G. White | Date: 05-20-2001 E-Mail Address: whitecgw@amaonline.com Comments: We should be honored by the previous message from Deward Walker. He was with the gliders in WWII, and is a great patriot. Name: Larry Nelson | Date: 05-14-2001 E-Mail Address: fift1frd@cs.com Comments: Was with A Btry, 8th Bn 4th Arty. Dong Ha, Camp Caroll, Cam Lo, Rock Pile, A-1 and east, west, north and south [67-68]. Welcome home to all my brothers. Name: Bob Cuce | Date: 05-14-2001 E-Mail Address: bcuce@sricboces.org Comments: Very nice web site. I was trained at Sill but was put on Quad 50s for my tour. Welcome home Bob Cuce E-41 70-71 gunner Quad 50. Name: Dan Van Sluis | Date: 05-03-2001 E-Mail Address: Curiosity1111@aol.com Comments: ?A?-8-4 03/69-03/70 ?ROCKPILE & CARROLL? Name: Dennis E. Champ | Date: 05-03-2001 E-Mail Address: twodchamps@yahoo.com Comments: A Btry, Rockpile, JJ Carroll. FO for Hoc Bao in Ashau Valley. Btry AXO for one month. Name: Kenneth Slaydon | Date: 05-1-2001 E-Mail Address: slaydonkenny@yahoo.com Comments: Svc Btry 8/4 Bn. Maint. 70-71 Name : Charles G. White | Date: 04-28-2001 E-Mail Address: whitecgw@amaonline.com Comments: This is the first guest message posted to 8-4-Arty (8th Battalion 4th Artillery). We welcome you to view our site and related site. Please leave your comments. Name: Charles Adams | Date: 04-28-2001 E-Mail Address: cadams4505@yahoo.com Comments: We welcome all here to our web site so we can tell you our story. For those who have the urge to know, how the young men of t he 1960's survived that dreadful war we came to know as Vietnam. We came to Nam as mere boys, but when we left-we left as Men. Name: Gary Norris | Date: 04-28-2001 E-Mail Address: welcomehomeinternational@att.net Comments: A Battery/8th Battalion 4th Artilley Gun 4 DILLIGAF 70-7 Name: Jim Griffin | Message Date: 03-28-2001 E-Mail Address: james.griffin@bondsteel2.usaeur.army.mil Comments: Hey, Redlegs! Greetings from your at large member here in the Balkans. Duty's at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo, but happened to be down in Macedonia for a short while with time on my hands and thought I'd say HI. Grif |