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GUESTBOOK ARCHIVES
Total: 124 guests
Name: Herschel
T. Burgess
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Fraser,Michigan
Time: 1999-11-21 21:39:45
Comments: Was in 3/5 M Co. U.S.S. Princeton. Than move to 3/1 M Co. in DaNang.
Would like to hear from anyone that was there than. |
Name: Charles H.
Cammack
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Lenexa, Kansas
Time: 1999-11-21 20:53:12
Comments: Hi Guys! I served with M/3/5's 60mm mortar section between September and
December of 1968. I was transferred to K/3/26 when they went afloat. I have been looking
for this site for a long time - found out about it through the vet that help set up the
memorial page for Father Capodanno, a Congressional of Medal of Honor recipient who died
with 2nd platoon of M/3/5 on Sept. 4, 1967. I know only a few names of people I served
with as their names are written on the back of some photographs I have. I sure remember
Operation Maui Peak! Semper Fi, Chuck Cammack |
Name: Richard
J. Golbeck
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Browerville,Minnesota
Time: 1999-11-15 02:32:48
Comments: Hi all you grunts! It's Golbeck, one of the originals that came over on
the boat in'66! I was in 1st platoon, 1st squad, 1st fire team with Barlow, Danner,and
Romball. I found Barlow and Danner, but have not been able to locate Romball. I've also
been in contact with Lett and Eckstrom. The Marine Corps locator service said no such
person as Dennis Romball was ever in the Marine Corps! How about some of you guys
e-mailing me and saying 'hello'. I'd like to know more about what happened to or with the
outfit after I was transferred to "M" 3/1 at Marble Mountain, Da Nang in Sept.
'66. I'd like to hear from Bill Mattson, or T.P. Johnson, or anyone knowing what happened
to them. Would also like to hear from or about Capt. Pettengill or Lt. J.D. Murray, or any
of the originals that came over on the Renville. |
Name: Mike
Carpenter
Website: no webpage yet
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: America
Time: 1999-11-14 01:33:02
Comments: This is a great website, you've done a fine job on it! On this Veteran's
Day weekend I just wanted to mention an inspiring novel about WWII that I've just read,
which reminded me in eloquent terms of all of the sacrifices our veterans have made for
us. I had to get a copy of the book, "The Triumph and the Glory" on amazon.com,
because they were sold out in all of the bookstores here. But enough about that, the
important thing is to remember all of the men and women who have served so nobly in our
time, especially the Vietnam vets. We owe them a debt of gratitude beyond measure. Fine
pages like yours are SO important, they are moving testimony to the courage and honor of
our veterans. |
Name: Buddy R.
Bradley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Fruitland, New Mexico
Time: 1999-11-11 17:56:52
Comments: I am looking for the family of CPL. John David Rogers from Albuquerque,
New Mexico. I am also looking for an Italian friend by the name of "Anzalone"
from the Bronx, NYC, and Santos Bonilla from Kansas City. My tour of duty in Vietnam was
1966-67 (Hill 35). Came home in July, '67, discharged from the Corp in 1968. |
Name: William
Collier ( Finagin's Golfing Buddy)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-11-11 15:39:59
Comments: I am looking for Richard Pittman. He ran the driving range/ golf course
on Okinawa around 1985-1987. Betty my x wife worked for him and we played a lot of golf
and tipped a few beers. He was the Medal of Honor Recipent from the Vietnam War. Just
wondering if any one has seen him lately. After Okinawa I think he went back to
California. Have him e-mail me at malcolm7@flash.net |
Name: Breezybray
Website: Breezin
On The Bay
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Florida/Oregon
Time: 1999-11-10 12:54:23
Comments: A friend sent this site to me today for "Veterans Day". I will
send it to those that realize the importance of a site like yours...1966, I was 17 and
flipping those nummy El Toro burgers at El Toro Marine Air Station, Tustin, Ca.,so many
boys/girls not realizing how quickly they would become men/women...I remember you all
& will never forget you... |
Name: Linda Yaw
AKA Darby Thorpe
Website: Darby's Desk
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Rochester, NY
Time: 1999-11-09 02:01:45
Comments: Very nice site. Will have to spend some time reading and enjoying. Semper
Fidelis, Darby |
Name: Jim Kaliamos
Website: Hatzimans
Biker Wedding
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Eureka, California
Time: 1999-11-06 06:28:51
Comments: MOST OF THIS COMMENT IS FROM A LETTER I WROTE TO THE FRIEND THAT SENT ME
THE LINK TO THIS SITE. HIS SISTER IS MARRIED TO A FORMER MIKE 3/5 VET. Great Site. Someone
put a lot of work into it. I'm sure they had tears in their eyes as they worked on it. I
haven't gone through the whole site yet but I will work my way through it. There is text
that I don't understand but I'm sure the guys that were there do. Looking at the site kind
of makes me feel not quite as big as I thought I was. I was just a swabby. In in 57 and
out in 60. Up till I started looking at this page I considered myself lucky to have only
caught the very end of Korea and out before Nam. Makes me feel a little ashamed in a way.
I've heard a lot about Nam but will never know it, not being there with so many fine young
Americans. A guy can hear about some of the shit that happened there but here it is in
living color told by the people that REALLY know. I've always been pissed off from the
git-go how the so called good Americans have treated the soldiers as they came back from
that shit hole and into another one. It probably seemed that way to a lot of the guys. Ya
know, when I'm driving down the street and see a Nam emblem on a car or truck, I get a
feeling to stop the rig and shake the dudes hand. Just the 10 or 15 minutes I spent so far
checking the page out made one hell of an impression on me. The person that is responsible
for this page deserves a big, big A-MEN BRO. Surprises the hell out of me that I'm so
impressed and affected by this page. I can and have been a cold S. O. B. at times. This
page makes an old Greek warm up a bit and lets the words and pics go straight to his heart
and then lets a tear or two find its way down his face and on to his shirt. I don't think
I'm qualified to say Semper Fi, but I am qualified to say "God Bless You All"
from the bottom of my heart. |
Name: Donald
Wotring
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Savannah Ga.
Time: 1999-11-03 02:37:19
Comments: Glad to see another 3/5. I was in 3/5 67 chu li wounded in quang tin
provience don't remember the co.name semper fi |
Name: 'Doc'
Jim Bachelder
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Portland, Mi 48875
Time: 1999-11-01 01:26:53
Comments: I served with Mike Co., 3/5 as a corpsman from Sept 1969 to Mar 1970. I
have been trying to make contact with Marines and Corpsmen from that time period, esp.
corpsmen. A Ken Miller found my name on another web page and put me unto this home page.
Thanks Ken. I am hoping to write a book, from the corpsmen's perpective, about our time
there. Hopefully in a few years I will be able to get to it and I would love any input you
guys may have. If any of you Marines or corpsmen want to contact me please feel free to do
so. |
Name: cpl paul
malboeuf
Website:
Referred by: Geocities
From: massachusetts
Time: 1999-10-30 20:37:46
Comments: served with kco 3/5 sep 66/oct67.great website welcome home my brothers
of mike 3/5. met father capodanno when he said mass for us a couple of times and shot the
breeze with us. he also past out st, christopher medals with vietnam 1967 printed on the
back side i received two. i still have one which is in my shadow box with my medals. the
other i presented to the parents of kia william bresnaham kco3/5 wia may 13,1967 died on
hospital ship may 26,1967 ,18 years later. he lived the next town over. semper fi paul |
Name: Bob
Spano
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Drexel Hill, PA (outside Phila)
Time: 1999-10-26 13:08:46
Comments: Came into country as an E-4, was assigned a weapons section of machine
guns & rockets in mid 1969 and only stayed a couple of months and left when my brother
came in country as a signalman in the army stationed in Saigon. Finished my tour of duty
overseas in Okinawa and the Philippines. Was releases from active duty as E-5. |
Name: Michael
Weems
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1999-10-25 03:14:37
Comments: Thank you Debbe for inviting a 2/5 Corpsman to your 3/5 site, you have
done a great job and is a very dignified site you can be proud of. Although no one calls
me "Doc" anymore, since being on the internet and in contact with Marines from
2/5, who still after 30 years call me "Doc" makes me feel very good. As I
searched through your site brought back many memories. I was 2nd Plt. Corpsman with Echo
2/5 69-70, Arizona, Go Noi Island, Liberty Bridge, also an area we called the Phu Nauhns,
between the Bridge and An Hoa, but don't hear anyone ever talk about it. Was it called
something else ? There are other places but I don't recall their names and regret
forgetting. Also as I was checking out the Lima 3/5 site I noted a high school classmate
Harold Hager (KIA) was with L 3/5. Thanks Debbe if you had not invited me to this site I
wouldn't have known he was with Lima 3/5. If there are any 3/5 corpsman who knew me from
Corps School or FMF training I would like to hear from you. God Bless you for all your
efforts. "Doc" Weems |
Name: CONFEY V.
MALDONADO
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT
Time: 1999-10-25 01:10:28
Comments: HEY BRO , I’M LOOKING FOR A BRO THAT I WAS IN NAM WITH .WE WERE IN
H&S CO. 2/7 & 3/5 WEAPONS PLT. 106’S & IN A CUPP UNIT SKINNER’S
RAIDER’S THAT WAS IN 2/1. MY NAME IS CONFEY V. MALDONADO (SMILEY) HIS NAME IS JULIO
MARTINEZ IF YOUR THE BRO I’M LOOKING FOR GIVE ME A CALL PLEASE. I’M SENDING A
PICTURE OF ME AND HIM THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME.
CONFEY MALDONADO P.O.BOX 1201 BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06601-1201 OR CALL ME AT home
(203)-333-0255/ cell (203)-218-4879 YOUR’S TRULY CONFEY V. MALDONADO SMILEY!!! |
Name: Richard
Montgomery
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: N.H., USA. Living in Thailand
Time: 1999-10-24 10:27:32
Comments: I served in MIKE company 3/5 from the end of '67 to the begining of '69.
I was in 60mm mortars. Man, we spent SOME TIME in the BUSH!!! Can anyone tell me how to
reach our old CO, Cpt. Mitchell? |
Name: Danny R
Mitchell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ligonier Indiana
Time: 1999-10-23 06:25:48
Comments: I served with Delta 2-11 1st marine div from aug 68-69 we were located at
Liberty Bridge. We had to ferry across the river untill the bridge was built. not sure but
3-5 was there with us a short time also 1-5 was there most of the time. this is a great
webb site thanks to Debbie for the invite. |
Name: Danny J
Petersen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ocean Shores right now
Time: 1999-10-21 00:56:43
Comments: All I would like to say is Welcome home. |
Name: ELLIOT
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Time: 1999-10-20 22:47:26
Comments: HI, MY NAME IS ELLIOT RUBENFELD. SOME MAY KNOW ME AS RECON OR
"JJ". I WAS WITH 2ND PLATOON M CO. 3/5 SGT PETERS SQUAD FROM 7/67 TO 12/67. I
WAS THE SHORT GUY FROM 2ND RECON WHO WORE JUMP WINGS ALL THE TIME. MY BIG GAME TO FAME WAS
ON OPERATION SWIFT 9/12 WHERE WE WERE ON AN AMBUSH AND GOT HIT BY SNOOPY IN THE EARLY
MORNING. CARNELL DIED IN MY ARMS AND TWO OTHERS WERE SHOT AND MEDIVAC. I DID'NT GET HIT. I
WAS HIT ON OPERATION ESSEX AND WHEN I RETURNED FROM THE HOSPITAL I WAS SENT TO 1ST FORCE
RECON WHERE I STAYED TILL SEPT.1968 WHEN I GOT MY THIRD HEART, I WAS SENT TO HAWAII FOR
THE REMAINDER OF MY MARINE CORP TOUR. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ON M 3/5 ROSTER AND HOPE TO HEAR
FROM GUYS WHO REMEMBER ME INCLUDING J.C.BOWERS WHO WENT TO NAM WITH ME. SEMPER FI, ELLIOT
"JJ" RUBENFELD BRUBENFELD@HOTMAIL.COM |
Name: Thomas
Carr
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: pittsburgh pa.
Time: 1999-10-20 16:07:50
Comments: Great work, I served with 2/7 g. co. dec.23.1967 through jan.19,69. Was
first located at esso plant at base of highway one hi van pass. was on operation
allenbrook and in many other areas mentioned. 5th marines and 7th marines cooperated on
many of the same operations.keep up the communications also check out 2/7 web pages.
semper fi tc |
Name: Alexander
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Montreal. Canada
Time: 1999-10-19 17:03:24
Comments: Bonjour from Canada. I am proud to sign the Mike-3/5 guestbook. This web
site renders honors to the Marines who served. Having served with honor in that great
Military force that is the US Marine Corps, being a proud member of the Marine
brotherhood, in addition to being a Vietnam Veteran it is with pleasure that I sign your
guestbook and compliment this fine Marine web site. Alexander- Canadian volunteer U.S.M.C
- F-2/5-RVN 1967-1968 ** Note- There are at least 113 known Canadians who served with US
military forces in Vietnam and whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Wall memorial. |
Name: Jack
Riley
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Birmingham, AL
Time: 1999-10-19 13:05:41
Comments: I hope that you find all of your buddies from 3/5. Good job on the page.
Unfortunately, the map was not clear enough for me to make out my old patrol and
operations area from my days in the Arizona with I/3/9 in 1966. We lost a lot of brothers
there. Semper Fi... Jack Riley 'The Flaming I' 3/9,1966-1967. PS. We got the nickname 'The
Flaming I' at Cu Ban 6 in the Arizona. |
Name: Jerry L.
Trent aka,
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ca.
Time: 1999-10-06 22:55:18
Comments: Hello, My name is Jerry L. Trent, aka, "Gunslinger." I was in
the 1st Marine Div. 3rd. Batt. 5th. Marine Reg. 3rd. Platoon. I served in 1967- 1968. I
was in operations "Swift and Essex." I 'm looking for buddies in Vietnam through
the internet, over countless hours of searching, I finally stumbled upon this sight. I was
thrilled to find it. When I looked in the Roster and in the Guestbook, so many of the
names sound familiar to me, however, the faces to the names are hard to recall. I can
remember the faces to buddies, but I can't really remember thier names. it was a long time
ago. I'm hoping to reach anybody that knows me, by signing the guestbook. Hopefully,
someone might remember my name, and I can get in touch with them. It would be very helpful
to me, and to all of us for that matter if we can reach our long lost buddies from "
over there." Good website, Keep up the good work, was very pleased with it. Thank
You. Jerry L. Trent, aka "Gunslinger." |
Name: Len Swiatly
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Time: 1999-10-05 03:38:41
Comments: Originally found your site while searching for Tim Fitzmaurice on the
Wall. As a couple of you already know, Tim & I were friends before we went to Nam.
Jerry, yes I am originally from Chicago, and I'll be in touch. Most of my internet
research has been with Navy sites. I am really impressed with your site, excellent job. |
Name: Ken
Blankenship
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Point Pleasant W Va
Time: 1999-10-04 18:15:05
Comments: was with 1 st eng usually out with k 3/5. kilo and mike were together op
swift sept 67 had good friend last name nunez from ala with mike spent time in your co
area glad to find your site and all of you.will check in more often |
Name: James
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1999-10-03 15:33:35
Comments: Was in country from 12-68 till 5-70. Served as FO for Mike & India
were my main companies, also served with Lima & Kilo for a short time. Was hit outside
Hill 55 on 5-11-70. Retired due to wounds 1-1-71. Looking for Capt. Beeler, Lts Clare,
Nappi. Radio operators Underwood (Underdog) & Braun. India Co. radio operator for the
CO, last name Conley.I think Capt. Beeler's living in Louisville, his phone in unlisted.
Anyone have his e-mail?Sempre Fi |
Name: George
Blankenship
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Fayetteville, NC
Time: 1999-10-02 02:06:26
Comments: I am already on the H&S Co. roster but thought I would sign the guest
book anyway. I served with H&S Co. 106 Plt. 3rd Bn. 5th Marines from March '68 til
January '69 and was medivaced back to the world. I've found "Arty" Mosher
through this web site now we're looking for the following people. Bill Vesper, Jim Godsey,
James "Scuz" Maedgen, Brad Ellis, Ron Hammonds, Meadows, Honesty, Felder, Payne,
Thomas, Jimanez, Evans, Oglesby, Cornwall and the rest of you that I can't remember your
names. 32 years is long enough gang so come on out of the wood work. Semper Fi. |
Name: Harry P.
Wesley
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Easton, Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-09-29 01:46:02
Comments: I am interested in contacting Dana Shreve, 2nd Lt. USMC, Company
Commander, Mike 3/5, Third Herd. He served with Doc Wes, Bro Cotton, Bro Slim, and rest of
the Third Herd idiots. |
Name: Roseann
Vallone
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Long Island NY
Time: 1999-09-27 18:59:19
Comments: My brother was killed in viet nam on Sept 11 1968. He was a Marine,a good
marine and a proud one. His name was Frank Vallone and he was only 19 when he was killed.
We were so close growing up,he was my big brother,father,and friend. My parents were
devorced,so he was everything to all of us. I dont have any information available at this
moment,because I really just wandered into this site,but I would love to hear from someone
one day who might have known him. For many years after my brother died,I lived in
Manhattan on Mulberry Street,where we grew up. Not long after his death,someone would come
into the neighborhood looking for me by name.I never found out who it was because he never
left a message or his name or somewhere I could reach him. I hope someday I could find
him,but I would be glad to hear from anyone who knew my brother. Thank You Roseann Vallone
|
Name: ARTHUR MOSHER
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: DERRY,N.H.
Time: 1999-09-25 16:12:56
Comments: SERVED WITH 2ND/3RD BTN.0311/0351 OCT.67-NOV.68.OPS.ESSEX,AUBURN,HUE
CITY.ALLENBROOK,MAMELUKETHRUST.MANY NO-NAMES.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM BUDDYS WHO WERE
THERE. SEMPER FI |
Name: Frank J.
Ambrose
Website:
Referred by: NewsGroups
From: Orlando Florida
Time: 1999-09-24 19:55:10
Comments: I served with M co.3/5 as an 0331 (machinegunner) in 1967-68. Don't
remember much as I was fresh out of high school. I was in country 8 mo.when I got wounded
the 3rd time & was shipped out of country due to my combat injuries. The military lost
both of my duffel bags. So I only had what was on my back. I was in the hosp. in OAK. for
6 mo. then to a detached guard co. in the Phillipines. I'm trying to find anyone who
remembers me from Nam or has any information that might help me in my rememberences. |
Name: Jon Bruce
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ephrata, Pa 17522
Time: 1999-09-22 12:49:47
Comments: As a Fellow Marine i can say I am proud of all Veterans of all Branches
for what you all have done for our country. With no respect it was hard in the 60's and
70's but we prevailed.Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters. |
Name: Jon Bruce
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ephrata, Pa 17522
Time: 1999-09-22 12:48:46
Comments: As a Fellow Marine i can say I am proud of all Veterans of all Branches
for what you all have done for our country. With no respect it was hard in the 60's and
70's but we prevailed.Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters. |
Name: Jon Bruce
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ephrata, Pa 17522
Time: 1999-09-22 12:49:15
Comments: As a Fellow Marine i can say I am proud of all Veterans of all Branches
for what you all have done for our country. With no respect it was hard in the 60's and
70's but we prevailed.Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters. |
Name: Jim Quinn
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-09-22 00:15:45
Comments: I gave the wrong e-mail addr.in my original Guest Book entry correct
addr. is PATTQ@aol.com |
Name: Jim Quinn
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Chicago
Time: 1999-09-20 01:48:11
Comments: Glad to find your/our web page.Thanks! RVN jan68-aug68 60mmMortars for a
while then Plt Sgt/Cmdr of 2nd Plt...WIA Aug68 I made contact recently with
"Dirty"Dan Hignight[s2scout] What a MAN,then and now!!! Saw
"Doc"Witbeck and Denny Johnson{mortars]back in 1970. Would really love to make
contact with many others. I'll keep in touch....GET SOME MIKE!!! |
Name: Gene Bowers,
LtCol. USMC (Ret)
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Tallahasee, FL
Time: 1999-09-19 21:57:34
Comments: S-3, 3/5, Sept.1967-June 1968. |
Name: H.D.HUNNICUTT
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: BATON ROUGE LA.
Time: 1999-09-15 06:14:14
Comments: BROS I THINK YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO B PROUD OF SEMPER-FI |
Name: Milt
Jenkins (Jinx)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Sioux City, Iowa (original Omaha, NE.)
Time: 1999-09-15 04:43:29
Comments: Found your web page on grunt.com I was in the chat room and someone said
check it out. I was with 3/11 from October of 66 to Novemeber of 67. We provided arti
support for the 5th and 7th Marines I was a radio operator on an fo team. Served on
operations Rio Grande, Rio Bravo, Union 1 and 2 plus others. Just wanted to say Semper Fi
to all Marines who served. |
Name: Charles G.
Spielvogel
Website:
Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook
From: Wisconsin
Time: 1999-08-27 16:13:39
Comments: Hope to find some old buddys (shoot by now were all old). |
Name: Rich
Palmeri, VN Vet
Website: AMERICAN VETERAN SEARCH
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Bayside, NY
Time: 1999-08-21 23:45:40
Comments: Great job ! We will add a link to your web-site on our web-site>
American Veteran Search, is a new web-site for locating your Service Buddies. We have one
of the Largest Data Bases on the internet today ! Find your Buddies Today ! Data base is
updated daily and growing fast. Add your Military Info "FREE", Also Guestbook /
Message board & many interesting, and useful Veteran Related links for your
enjoyment... "If were All here, We will All find each other"... "WELCOME
HOME TO ALL VETERANS"... "Walk in Peace"...Rich & Jack , AVS |
Name: Larry
K. Rieker
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Farmington, New Mexzico
Time: 1999-08-06 00:06:43
Comments: Back in 1954-1958 there was no Mike Co. Only George, How Item Weapons and
H&S. I was hoping to find some old friens from H&S in your H&S section but no
luck. Great web site, keep it up. |
Name: antman
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: long island ny
Time: 1999-07-30 03:34:49
Comments: welcome home brothers/ i'm a viet vet h&s co 3rd marines 67-68/ now
100% ptsd/ just glad to be here/ |
Name: William
L. Myers
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Time: 1999-07-20 16:57:50
Comments: The date of Banovez death indicates that he was killed on Operation
Hastings. I have a friend who is currently working on a book about that operation. Your
help with the Navy Cross information would certainly be appreciated. Semper Fi! Billy |
Name: William
L. Myers
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Time: 1999-07-20 16:50:23
Comments: I am a former Marine and I am writing a book about the Marine Corps in
Vietnam. The book is an anthology with the collection of stories being mostly first person
accounts. It will also include a list of Marines awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy
Cross and the Silver Star. On the memorial page of this website I came across the name of
Cpl. Michael J. Banovez, Jr. Below his name is an indication that he was awarded the Navy
Cross. My Navy Cross list totals 362 Marines. I have the citations for all of them. The
list does not include Michael Banovez nor have I been able to find any documentation that
he did indeed earn the Navy Cross. Do you have a copy of his citation? Did he recently
receive the award? I would certainly like to add his name to the list but I would need to
know for certain that he has the award. I would deeply appreciate a response. Semper Fi!
Billy |
Name: Dan Hignight
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Taylorsville, NC
Time: 1999-07-16 03:12:35
Comments: Served as 3/5 S2 Scout from Jan '68 to Jan '69. Scouted for all the
companies. Was with India during the early stages of Tet, moved on to Hue City with Lima,
then spent most of my time after that with Mike - Scouted the route to 1192, 310, and on
Go Noi Island among others in the Arizona, and Ashau Valley. Every day there, was another
year gone by, and it's never quite left me. Talk to me if you know Dirty Dan Hignight. |
Name: William
H.
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Originally from Henderson, N.C. Spent 27 years in the Corps & retired in
June 1988.
Time: 1999-07-10 21:33:12
Comments: Spent many nights on Recon OPs overlooking the Arizonas & on Charlie
Ridge. I take my hat off to those guys in Thoung Duc Special Forces Camp. They were
sitting ducks at night for mortars, etc. up on the slopes of Charlie Ridge and On Thu
Slope. Extended & transferred to Hotel, 2/1 in early 1969. WIA in Dodge City on June
7, 1969, medevac to NSA Danang & medevac to the states. |
Name: Charles (ED)
Hiltz
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Baltimore Maryland
Time: 1999-07-10 15:39:03
Comments: Hi Debbe, Really enjoyed this web site, especially the photos. I get
bored looking at mine all of the time even though I cherish them . I was with Bravo Co 1st
Tank Battalion 1st Marine Division stationed at An Hoa 68/69. Was also at Hil 55, Hill 10,
Go Noi Island( hated that place) scary, also Liberty Bridge. Was on operation Manaluke
Thrust. Our PLT of Tanks were located right outside of the main base, close to the garbage
dump. |
Name: Ron E.
McCarville
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Porterville,Calif.
Time: 1999-06-27 21:10:55
Comments: Every time I come here I'am moved by your activity and stores. This is
precious ground. If I live a thousand years I will never find people like you. Ron KILO
3/5. |
Name: Michael
Hayes
Website:
Referred by: AOL
From: St. Charles, Illinois
Time: 1999-06-27 18:28:26
Comments: Hi Mike Co., My name is Mike Hayes. I left Camp Margarita in Feb 66' with
you guys as part of Fox 2/11. Did Okinawa, Fugi, Olongapo, BLT 3/5, etc., firing 105's in
your support. Later during the summer of 67', I was with the four 155 howitzers south of
DaNang (Your CP was on hill 20-something). You wonderful warriors provided perimeter
support for our team Whiskey Battery. During that time I had an additional job. Had a big
tarp and a field stove. Occasionally, when we get enough chow some of your leaders would
always make sure I took care of as many of you as possible. That is something I always
enjoyed. I remember Al Santos, Sgt. Peters, and I've spoke via internet with a dozen of
you over the past two years. I'll contact those I've spoke with and aim they to your home
page. I know your home page is new. There are alot of names still missing from Your Wall,
Al Santos, my friend, and many others who were lost on Operation Swift 9-4-67. I wish you
all well, and I'll respect you all to my death. I hope you all recall an "arti"
round that helped. Semper Fi Former- Sgt. Mike Hayes Fox & Whiskey Battery's 2/11 Jan
66' - Oct-67' |
Name: Gordon
Website: Looking Back Vietnam
69-71 a photo journey
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Louisiana
Time: 1999-06-26 14:25:44
Comments: Brad , you have done a outstanding job , welcome home brother. Go Noi
island was a bitch. Semper Fi Bos~ |
Name: Jim Lampman
Website: Navy FROGMAN - Still Proudly Serving
Today !
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Loma Linda VA Hospital, Southern California
Time: 1999-06-23 01:43:36
Comments: Outstanding website ... Keep up the good work. A "BRAVO ZULU"
for a job well done !
. This site represents the
finest in American values and I am proud to sign this guestbook.... Jim |
Name: Karen
Armstrong
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Palestine, Texas
Time: 1999-06-16 01:15:39
Comments: This is a wonderful website. Thank you for making it possible to search
for old friends. I am looking for anybody who served with my brother at Parris Island from
64 to 66 or in Vietnam from 66 to 68. He was 1st Lt. John E. Manning. In Vietnam he was
stationed at DaNang as an MP. He was KIA on 30 Jan. 1968 My deepest gratitude to all those
who fought in Vietnam. |
Name: Jim Smith
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: New Jersey
Time: 1999-06-09 01:19:01
Comments: Great job, a really fine site. my name is jim smith I served with India
co 3/7 1967/68/69 hills 65/55/22/10,chu lai, dodge city. Nice to see pictures of other
marines that I served with, indirectly or not. TO ALL OF MY BROTHERS SEMPER FI. |
Name: Hernandez
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Tx.
Time: 1999-06-05 04:36:12
Comments: Hello all you marines,the frist marines is haveing thier reuion August
5,1999 Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel 17th and Race st.Philadelphia,Pa. 19103 phone
215-448-2000 this is kilo lima mike on an on world war 2 veitnam desert storm korea.its
very intresting |
Name: Randy
Jarrell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Medina, Ohio
Time: 1999-06-04 00:41:23
Comments: Looking for K3/5 info or reunion. With K3/5 July-70 to Feb-71 then sent
to C1/1 when 5th pulled out. WIA 9-3-70 foothills of charlie ridge. Semper Fi |
Name: Tedd R.
Wilson
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Bradenton, FL
Time: 1999-06-03 01:07:04
Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have known my brother, Monty Norris
Wilson, CPL, U.S Marine Corp, 5th Marines, M Company rifleman. Monty was killed by sniper
fire in Quang Tin on August 6, 1967. If you or anyone in your unit remembers Monty, please
e-mail me as soon as possible. Your time is greatly appreciated. God Bless and Best
Regards, Tedd Wilson trwhome@ix.netcom.com |
Name: mike
wilson
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: marietta ga.
Time: 1999-06-03 00:58:17
Comments: glad to finally find some of you, have kept pretty much to myself all
these years. served with H&S 3/5 5/1/68 thru 10/27/68 wounded and sent home. I can
help fill in some blanks from "68" Gunny Smith was comm chief knew Sgt Brick
operator with Mike won S.S. Only picked up the whiskey 1 for the e-mail , I humped a radio
for S3 and Bn. CO. Would like to find some 10's I served with. Its was great to find this
page , I missed you guys--- Semper fi for ever!!!!! |
Name: mike
wilson
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: marietta ga.
Time: 1999-06-03 00:30:59
Comments: glad to finally find some of you, have kept pretty much to myself all
these years. servered with h&s 3/5 5/1/68 thru 10/27/68 wounded and sent home. can
help fill in some blanks from "68". Only picked up the whiskey 1 for the e-mail
, i humped a radio for S3 and Bn. CO. |
Name: Buffy
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Cherry Point, NC
Time: 1999-05-26 04:31:32
Comments: Really cool site. I hope you don't mind a former WM reading your site.
Semper Fi Buffy |
Name: Gary Bolen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-05-16 21:59:51
Comments: Just saw the picture of Jacque Cote (French-Canadian). He was my ammo
carrier. I put him in the medivac chopper when he was hit by bobby-trapped land mine near
a village just down from hill 69 N/W of ChuLai. Thanks to whom ever sent in the photo. |
Name: Roger J
Kromko
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Kansas City- St Joseph MO
Time: 1999-05-16 19:46:06
Comments: I joined 3/5 in March 1967 Chu-Lai. I was attached to 3/5 as a combat
engineer and pulled many opps and patrols with all of the companies. So I had alot of
friends especially coffee drinkers who always wanted C-4 ....you grunts took good care of
me and of course I had a selector automatic M-14.I often wondered why you guys volunteered
me for nite ambush..gunny always called me his personal "sapper".In April 1968 I
was assigned to 2/27..I thought they were new guys shipped over because of TET but soon
found out most of these grunts were on their second tour. I hope you all remember me ..I
had a large "KC"on the side of my helmet..the Kansas City Chiefs copied my
design (I wished). I have two regiments close to my heart. Semper Fi Marines....3rd
Battalion/ 5th Marines ..VietNam lives on |
Name: Les Hall
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Norcross, Ga
Time: 1999-05-16 03:10:34
Comments: 3/5, H&S 81 mortar platoon, then radioman in Kilo 3/5 for
81's(Jan-July 1969). Have not had much success searching the net for 3/5 info on our ops
regarding An Hoa, Arizona Territory, or other excusions we made. Don't have my own
computer yet so am dependant on friends when I go searching the net. Really appreciated
finding this site, even though didn't recognize anyone on the roster. |
Name: Jim
Steward (Blondie, Nam '67-'69)
Website: N/A
Referred by: From a Web Ring
From: Wichita Falls, Texas
Time: 1999-05-09 05:03:20
Comments: Say you guys your site looks great. I served with Lima 3/5. We were in
the same areas much of the time. I had a friend from M Co, by the nickname of Okie, he was
from Oklahoma City, the last time I saw him was after the battle for Hill 301, when ya'll
came up the backside of the hill to help us out. Does anyone remember this man and did he
make it? I had heard he had gotten hit, but not sure. Would like your help in finding him
if possible. Think he was with 2nd Plt. He was a big fella, dark black hair, and a goofy
smile but was real friendly. He called me, Texas, because that's what I had printed on the
side of my helmet. Semper Fidelis, GySgt Jim Steward, USMC/Ret. |
Name: Ron &
Terry Parlee
Website: navetsusa
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Redding
Time: 1999-05-07 18:32:37
Comments: This web page looks great. Ron is very happy that his mouth is closed in
this pictures!! Keep up the great work. We think about you guys a lot & miss you lots.
Take care. Love Terry |
Name: Elaine
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: McLean VA, soon to be FL & CA
Time: 1999-05-06 02:20:04
Comments: Very Interesting! This is my era, my generation that went to war. Thanks
for personalizing it for me with your photos and stories. |
Name: Ron E.
McCarville
Website:
Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button
From: Porterville,Calif.
Time: 1999-05-05 14:28:34
Comments: Extremly greatful you contacted me (McCuurry) I'am new to this media, but
learn everyday. I can't put into words what this means. Thirty-two years of aimless
wandering with memories that have held my attention everyday. I served with Kilo 3/5 from
11/67 to 7/68. It is my great honor to sign your book and honor your fellow grunts.The
comments of Tim Summers were right-on.VN took it's toll not only then but through further
years of self destruction by some of our fellow grunts. I went from last rifleman,last
sqd, to Sqd. Ldr. SGT> in about two months only because I was still alive. Most
significant for me was OP. ALLEN BROOK, & QUE SON VALLEY. Spent lots of time
their.Would likt to contact any who I served with.Thank-You for the privledge of signig
this book. SEMPER-FI. Ron. |
Name: Robert Henry
Website: Lima 3/5 Vietnam Reunion
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: St Pete, FL
Time: 1999-05-04 18:17:01
Comments: Great Job!! Will be sending along a few names and addresses of Mike
3/5er's I have come accross in my travels thru my searches for Lima 3/5 brothers. Check
out the L 3/5 website at http://members.tripod.com/L35 ... we're bad! Keep the flow goin'
... Semper Fi, Hank @ L 3/5 Reunion HQ! (727) 864-6291 |
Name: Wayne E. Motts
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Gettysburg, PA
Time: 1999-05-03 17:35:58
Comments: Dear Marines of Mike Company 3/5, I am a historian from Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania and have undertaken, on a volunteer basis, researching each man from this
county who died in the Vietnam War. One of the 18 men on my list is Marine John Franklin
Riegel who went by "Frankie," a member of your company. He was KIA on 12-19-67.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that knew and served with this Marine. I am writing
small biographical sketches on each man to be published in conjunction with the Traveling
Vietnam Memorial and its visit to our city. Thanks, Wayne E. Motts Gettysburg, PA |
Name: T.J.Patton
MSGT RET
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida
Time: 1999-05-03 03:37:49
Comments: I originaly went over with2/5 in jan 66 was sent to Okinawa with B co 1st
Shore Partyand was attatched to H&S 3/5 embarked onboard the USS Princeton from white
beach was on a lot of operations in Nam so many I can't remember them all as an Helocopter
Support Team Member I had the pleasure of pulling ops with every Bn. in the 1st Div. was
on Deckhouse I where PFCWayne Buckler was killed by a sniper while on patrol he was a
member of B co 1st Shore Party Pulled Nathan Hale that op was in the Central Highlands
near Pleiku and was in conjunction with the 1st Air Cav USARMY .We then we on Deckhouse II
I landed onthe beach several hundred meters from the Dmz we ran patrols from there to the
Cau Viet river for a few days and then jumped off on operation Hastings after that mess we
went back to Chu Lai pulled a lot of ops there Iwas also on Desoto w/3/5 I also pulled all
three Union ops plus a lot more with other Bns of the Div.My last op in country on that
tour was operation Swift I was pulled out of the bush on Swift on the 7th of Sept 67 so I
could rotate to the states on the 8th of Sept Retired as a MSGT 2591 Comm chief in 1987
after 23 years of service I live in Florida and am employed as a Hydrologic data
collection Specialist with the State and will be able to retire again in two more years
basicly I am out in the swamps by my self with the gators and snakes up to my ass in the
water I love those snakes and gators havn't had one shoot at me yet thanks for the page
reminds me of a time in a place long ago and far away where I served with some DAMN FINE
MARINES. |
Name: DAVE GURBAL
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1999-05-02 03:17:58
Comments: 2150401 served with I 3/5 JAN. 1966 THRU AUG. 1966. WOUNDED TWICE ON JULY
24 TH 1966 , OPERATION HASTINGS. WENT TO 1 ST MARINE REGIMENT IN SEPT. 1966, TOO DULL,
WENT TO A CAP UNIT UNTILL MARCH 1967 , WENT CONUS APRIL 1967, FINISHED ENLISTMENT AS E-5
M.P. MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD SEPT. 1968. SEMPER FI TO ALL AND WELCOME HOME. DAVE GURBAL
|
Name: Tom Smith
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Carlsbad California
Time: 1999-05-01 15:15:43
Comments: I served with Lima 3/27 and India 3/7 from July 14 68 till August 18 69.
Like the rest,we carried heavy loads, lived in the mud, bitched constantly and earned the
right to claim the title of "UNITED STATES MARINES" I am proud to have served
with everyone of you....Semper Fi |
Name: Joe Holt
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: San Jose
Time: 1999-04-26 06:21:35
Comments: I trained with Mike Company in Pendleton immediately after 0331 school,
but a week before we shipped out I was transferred to India Company. I knew a lot of the
gunners in Mike Company. Sgt. Finn was my platoon sgt. I hope this roster expands so we
can all keep in contact with one another as years go by...faster and faster. |
Name: Rev. Tex A.
Ralls
Website: Heavenly High Ministry Fellowship
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Martinsburg, West Virginis
Time: 1999-04-26 01:44:29
Comments: It is nice to find others who have been through the fires of Hell call
Nam....I was with C co. 26th Engr..11th Inf BDE Americal Division at Duc Pho...I
appreciate all our brothers who have come home and the ones who didn't..You can find me at
the wall every rolling thunder...I used to work at one of the tents in 89, 90 and 91 at
the Wall... Welcome Home Brothers....God bless to you all.. Amen |
Name: Gaylyn
Ruiz
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Trinidad, CA
Time: 1999-04-17 23:46:01
Comments: Love Ya, Brad. I'll be back later to really check this out! |
Name: MIKE MCFERRIN
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: MONTEREY, CA
Time: 1999-04-17 14:54:17
Comments: MIKE 3/5 08/21/68 TO 05/01/69. THIRD PLATOON RIFLEMAN TO FIRE TEAM LEADER
TO SQUAD LEADER TO PLATOON GUIDE AND ACTING PLATOON SERGEANT. SSGT BLACKMAN WAS MY PLATOON
SERGEANT OR ACTING PLATOON COMMANDER. INSTRUCTOR AT REGIMENTAL SCHOOLS AT AN HOA FROM MAY
68 THROUGH AUGUST 68. RETRAINED 5TH REGIMENT COMPANIES THAT HAD EXCESSIVE CASUALTIES FROM
MISTAKES. I TAUGHT MINE AND BOOBY TRAP AVOIDANCE, AMBUSH RESPONSE, CALLING IN SUPPORTING
ARMS AND MEDEVACS. AFP (ARMED FORCES POLICE) PLATOON SERGEANT IN DANANG SEPTEMBER AND
OCTOBER 1969. HAT (HAMLET ADVISORY TEAM) LEADER NOVEMBER 1969 TO JUNE 1970. HAD 36 SOUTH
VIETNAMESE CIVILIANS AND 7 MARINES. SIMILAR TO A CAP UNIT. LOCAL SECURITY FOR THE VILLE,
TRAINING, AND 2 TO 6 MAN "HUNTER-KILLER" TEAMS (50% VIET, 50% MARINE) TO HARASS
ENEMY TROOP MOVEMENTS ON AN INFILTRATION ROUTE. POW COMPOUND SERGEANT-OF-THE-GUARD JULY
AND AUGUST OF 1970. |
Name: Jim
Chilton
Website: Writings
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Time: 1999-04-16 15:24:00
Comments: Welcome Home Brothers! i was just a pogue in Regimental S-4 at An Hoa
Combat Base in '69 but i might'a helped y'all get your "beans, bullets and
bandages." i checked "from a friend" 'cause D. Reynolds referred me
here...have never met you, but thank you! Semper Fi! Great work! jim |
Name: John H. Cameron
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1999-04-14 15:03:28
Comments: Saw Paul O'Connell the other day and he told me of this
site...outstanding site. Served with H&S 1/5--69/70 as rifleman and on the 50 and on
an auto grenade launcher with the companies. Ate some of that Arizona dirt and humped the
area of Go Noi Island, Que Son Mountains, did the week at Liberty Bridge too like most. On
in country R&R my buddy and I crossed the off limits wire and went for a stroll down
the beach. We came to a natural stained wood contemporary looking full size house and
walked around the back of it to find a black 69 Ford sedan with 2 stars on a plate on it.
We figured we might find some MORE beer in the kitchen so we went in and opened the
fella's fridge. That's when some police type fellas grabbed us. Not before I noticed all
the steaks and brew stocked to the hilt in that fridge though. We were pointed back to our
area of beach and released. That sticks out as much as any other episode over there for
me. Work as an "emergencyman" (lineman) for New England Electric System here in
Massachusetts. Loved the last words out of Tom Hanks mouth in the movie Pvt
Ryan...."EARN IT"....It made my eyes water....ok , it made me cry a little, ok
more than a little. It was, I knew, what our long lost buddies would want of us too. God
Bless and SEMPER FI.....we'll all get together someday soon I hope. As grandma would say
BE GOOD! |
Name: Sgt Art
Hicks
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Pelzer, SC
Time: 1999-04-13 03:18:50
Comments: Assigned to H&S Co 3/5 during early June 69, as 2531 field radio
operator. Lt Wilder was plt comdr (he looked a lot like David Niven and was a class guy er
officer) a bit of a tight ass though. Top Obie was top NCO. spent about 3 months with Bn,
and then assigned to India as forward air controller. Replaced a guy named Farnsworth. Was
trained by Lt Ben Yorkoff, back seater in an F-4. Located him last Summer, he is an MD in
Towson, MD. We spoke briefly on phone, but he didn't seem too interested in memories. Also
spoke at length with then LT Thomas Mahlum who was Bn S-2 and used to wrestle with Yorkoff
at night. Both got their asses reamed by LtCol Terry Bn Cmdr for their conduct. Lt Mahlum
was eventually CO of Lima or Mike, can't remember which. He enjoys reliving the old days.
I think I knew Underwood/dog in the picture. There was a 2531 with that name in the Plt
when I was there. Worked with a guy named Bruce (Butch) Glowa from Chicago. Ran into him
at Lejeune after returning to world. Last duty at MarBarracks Brooklyn, NY. Left service,
was graduated from Hofstra University (NY) in 1975, with BBA in public accounting. Worked
for Hertz, Hertz-Penske and currently work as accountant for multi-line auto dealer in
upstate SC. Married/divorced one son who I haven't been able to bravo sierra into a Summer
vacation at a lovely island off the coast of the great state of SC. Your web site is
outstanding, well done! As always, semper fidelis. |
Name: Tom
Hanneman
Website: Hill 10 Remembered
Referred by: From a Friend
From: WV
Time: 1999-04-06 17:04:56
Comments: Just viewed your pg. It is really good, well as being a tribute to all
those whom served & perished in the Vietnam War. Would like to say also;WELCOME HOME
BROTHERS, for we answered when america called, & would do so again. Semper Fi cpltom
Hill 10 Remembered |
Name: Gary Bolen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Capitola, California
Time: 1999-04-06 06:00:03
Comments: I've just received the name Joe Wallace "mouse" First Platoon,
M 3/5. A good Marine buddy ran into him in Napa, California VA Hospital. Joe had his knee
cap blown off during Operation Hastings. I will put him in touch with this site asap. good
luck to all the 3/5ers out there. |
Name: Dennis
Mahilo
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Lorain, Ohio
Time: 1999-04-05 00:34:34
Comments: I was with 2nd Platoon from 2-69 to 2-70. Humped a PRC-25 most of my tour
and it would be great to hear from any other RO's. Particularly "Butch" who was
the Mike Company RO and taught me so much. To Ed, thanks for making this site possible and
giving us a place to find old friends and make new ones. Semper Fi - Mike 2, out |
Name: Steve
Gardner
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Amboy, Il.
Time: 1999-04-02 15:14:47
Comments: I was with 2/5 from Dec. '68 to July '70, 106's. Several of the guys I
went to Boot, ITR, and BITS with went to 3/5 and 1/5 hope this might put me back in
contact with them. It's good we have sights like this and ours from 2/5. |
Name: MICHEAL
J. BAILEY
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Athens, Al
Time: 1999-04-01 22:06:40
Comments: Tour of duty in Nam: Mar 69 thru Mar 70 Would like to contact some of my
ole buddies from India 3/5 SEMPER FI & GET SOME |
Name: Rhona
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Massachusetts
Time: 1999-04-01 18:04:54
Comments: I am a friend of Paul O'Connell, Us0311mc@aol.com. He has told me man
stories of his time in VN. When I told him recently that another aol buddy also served in
the war, he sent me this link to send along to him. So far I have enjoyed what I have
read, although I must admit, it has brought tears to my eyes on more than 1 occassion. I
thank each and everyone of you for being so brave. Hope you don't hate me now...but I'm an
army brat! Fort Benning!! |
Name: Victor
Ketterman
Website:
Referred by: AOL
From: California now. Raised in Alabama
Time: 1999-04-01 12:29:59
Comments: To all vets ouit there it is a honor for me to sign this book for even
though I was not in your company I was there. I hope to hear from a lot of fellow Marines
also. Until then Semper FI! |
Name: Tim Summers
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Huntsville, Al
Time: 1999-03-31 18:15:11
Comments: Thanks Ed. Job well done! Hard to believe only a few months ago that a
few of us found each other and now our own page. Spent parts of 1969 as the Batt S-4A,
Mike Co 3rd plat oon commander and Batt S-5 officer. Looking forward to talking to other
Mike grunts. Would like to find my radioman David Davis and corpman, who were medevaced
out of Arizona in summer 69. I love the CORP and everything it stands for. |
Name: Allen &
Pamela Sunderlin
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Randle Wa.
Time: 1999-03-31 17:11:53
Comments: Hello Brad and Deb. Stopped in for a look around...... |
Name: Steve
Haygood aka
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Houston, Texas
Time: 1999-03-30 23:49:55
Comments: I cant believe it! After 32 years , connections are made!! I came to the
internet last year by way of my girlfriend who is now my wife. I eventually made contact
with Capt, McElroy, Gunny Dinota, Billy Joe Simms & Butch Hooley, and Sgt. Clyde
"Sully" Sullivan all last Labor Day weekend and now this!! Wow!! I cant tell you
how much it means to make connection with people who I knew, they knew me and they were
THERE!! Finally, people who knew and remembered what happened and remembered those of us
who didn't make it back. I was an ammo humper in 3.5 rockets for awhile and eventually
made Sgt. Sullivan's radio operator (mike 1 alpha) until i was wounde on Nov. 7, 1967 on
Operation Essex. I am still looking for Groh, who was the old man of 1st Platoon,(I
patched you up from that mortar shrapnel you caught in the back that killed Tony and
wounded you and several others on that 1st day of Union II) & Vandergriff (sp), and
Gordon Seabloom, and Phillips from Buffalo N.Y. and Ralph Ashura,(sp?) from Univ of Ohio
(Miami), Hillbilly, and doc rockwell, (I carried you to the chopper that night the nva
tried to overrun us on UnionI. Ed, well done and may God bless each and everyone of us and
ours!! Semper Fi 'Bros!! Steve Haygood aka "Bigfoot" |
Name: Robert
Farmer
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Oceanside, CA
Time: 1999-03-30 23:49:21
Comments: Hello Marines, this is great web page and long needed. I went to Vietnam
in Nov 69 after a year of Vietnamese language school in DC. I was assigned to the 5th
Marines HQ (S-5) working in PSYOPS, until transfered to 3/5 (S-5) on Hill 65. I was with
3/5 in the big move to LZ Baldy and a few weeks later to LZ Ross in the Quesons. Anyone
remember the gate at LZ Ross - I was the GySgt who ran the S-5. Remember LtCol Johnson? I
extended twice and transfered to Mike 3/1 when 3/5 stood down. Mike 3/1 was a CUPP unit on
hill 65 and later we moved to hill 190, north of Da Nang. I still speak good Vietnamese
and if anyone has any citations in Vietnamese who would like translation, I would be more
than happy to do it. |
Name: Dennis Perkins
Website: The Syncretics Group
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Branford, Connecticut
Time: 1999-03-30 22:43:26
Comments: I was with I/3/5 from March 67 to April 68. |
Name: Donzo
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Rohnert Park, CA
Time: 1999-03-30 06:45:30
Comments: Great job, Ed; very organized & easy to follow & that's yuor
style. Only major problem that I can/will comment on is that yuo need a 1/4 Homepage link.
Did yuo tell anyone yuo're getting married on Saturday? Third of April, folks!Ed's not
gonna be a batchelor ever again! Semper Fi, 3/5. |
Name: Grady Rainbow
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 1999-03-29 22:53:02
Comments: Thanks Ed, a big BRAVO ZULU for this page. As usual the line Companies
can depend on H & S for the needed support. I hope many more of us from Med Evac Mike
find this page and ship-over here. I'm trying to find Michael "Dutch" Lenehan, M
3/5 1969, 1st Platoon...Anyone got any word? Again, ED, THANK YOU. The Gunny |
Name: Fred
Christie
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: New Boston, NH
Time: 1999-03-29 15:34:07
Comments: Great site brother!!!!! Haven't seen all of it yet, but I'll spread the
word, and be back to see all of it! SemperFi,SEMPER! "Force" |
Name: Bill Rockey
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Falls Church, VA 22041
Time: 1999-03-28 20:09:01
Comments: What a great page! I just finished making a comment on another WEB page
about Mike Company not having a page of its own - presto! here it is. Good job! Thanks to
Debbe Reynolds for leading me in. I'll get to some stories and some photos soon. A bit of
history: The 3/5 patch you show at the top of the first page of your site - it was
designed by then-Major Joe Cody, a wonderful man and a great Marine. He did this in about
1968 just after TET. I met Joe in the summer of 1966 at Camp Lejeune. I then ran into him
again after I left the Battalion and became G-3 of Task Force X-ray. Joe was S-3 of the
Fifth Marines at the time, and our HQs was co-located in a bunker at Phu Bai. He showed me
his drawings at that time. Anybody out there know Joe? Where is he today? I have two
interesting stories about him which I'll pass on later. Best of everything to my old
Shipmates. Sincerely, Bill Rockey, United States Marine, 3rdBn, 5thMarines |
Name: Al & Zona
McGlothlen
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Auburn,Wash.
Time: 1999-03-28 18:21:08
Comments: Brad, Proud to sign on and visit. A&Z |
Name: Lana and Sean
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1999-03-27 02:12:22
Comments: Brad, Debbe, What's up guys!!!!! I just finished my second quarter of
school, uggggg, and am gettin ready for the last stretch before summer. Anyways I just
wanted to let you know that I love you and would love to hear from you my e-mail is
ssedgwic@ucsd.edu See ya guys later, Love, Sean |
Name: BAIN,JERRY L.
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: point pleasant,w.v. 25550
Time: 1999-03-27 01:14:29
Comments: hey brothers this is great thing here iam touch with many of INDIA 3/5
MEN .MY E-MAIL IS jkbain@yahoo.com |
Name: Ed
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: here
Time: 1999-03-26 16:31:44
Comments: testing once again because of comments that folks couldn't sign. |
Name: Gary Lee
Bolen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Capitola, California
Time: 1999-03-26 00:06:18
Comments: Great job on the website. Only took 30 years, but it's worth the wait.
Looking forward to connecting and meeting some old 3/5ers. |
Name: Bob Morris
Website: N/A
Referred by: From a Friend
From: St Petersburg,Fla. By way Of Okla.
Time: 1999-03-25 13:34:20
Comments: Ed. Have been looking forward to this site sincewe met in D.C. You have
done a fantastic job. Served with India 3/5 from Feb. 70-May-70. Humped a radio and will
always remember my time there |
Name: Sarge Lintecum
Website: Sarge's Jungle
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Tempe, Arizona
Time: 1999-03-25 02:31:56
Comments: Brad, welcome home brother! What a great site! I have a concert booking
up your way this Veterans Day in Olympia, Washington for the "Vietnam Women Veterans
Inc." If you and Deb can't make it we will swing by your place. Later, ~ Sarge ~ |
Name: Ronald(Doc)Parlee
Website: NAVetsUSA
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Redding, Ca.
Time: 1999-03-25 00:07:46
Comments: I like the site. When did you get it up and running? I was senior
corpsman with India co 3/5 during May and June 1968. Great site, good job. |
Name: Paul E.
O'Connell
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Stoughton, MA (formerly Quincy,MA)
Time: 1999-03-24 15:59:23
Comments: Thanks to Ed McCurry for putting this site together. Mike 3/5 and all the
experiences I had in Vietnam while serving with this company, is the bedrock of my
existance..... Even when I tried to forget what went on back then, I couldn't. Today I
choose not to hide from such an important time in my life..... Ed, thanks again for giving
us from Mike 3/5 a place to gather, a place to piece together our younger days, a place to
remember our dead..... Semper Fi |
Name: Your
Other Brother Darrell (OBD)
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Covington WA. (From the Heart)
Time: 1999-03-24 06:31:12
Comments: Brad this is out fucking standing! Hooraa! Talk to ya later! |
Name: Steve & Lori
Arbo
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Tracy, CA.
Time: 1999-03-24 03:35:00
Comments: Cool Brad and Deb !! |
Name: Bob
"Slick" Mowery
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Clarks Summit,Pa.
Time: 1999-03-24 01:07:42
Comments: I was with India co. 3/5 from 5/67 to 6/68. Ijust want to say this page
is a good thing for all of us. Great job webbedebbe and ed.If anybody knew me or just
wants to talk, give me a hollar. |
Name: kerry dean williams
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-03-23 15:05:50
Comments: cool deal - congratulations! |
Name: ED
HELM
Website: CO A 1STBN 26TH
MARINES
Referred by: From a Friend
From: SAYLORSBURG PA
Time: 1999-03-22 01:32:47
Comments: CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR SITE....JOB WELL DONE....WELCOME HOME....TKE TIME
TO SMELL THE ROSES,,,LIFE IS TO SHORT...SEMPER FI ED |
Name: Dennis Tenety
Website: N/A
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Silver Spring MD
Time: 1999-03-21 21:28:06
Comments: Served I 3/5 jan 69 OP. Taylor Common Hit in Arizona Territory 8 /13/69
Great to hear Marines from 3/5 are getting together "HELL THE NAM " did`nt beat
us Weneed each other "Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue" SEMPER FIDELIS and Job
Well Done MARINES Any One in this neck of the woods is welcome here 45 minutes from The
Wall |
Name: Hernandez
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Texas
Time: 1999-03-21 03:12:37
Comments: Very Interesting,its fast and nice I like it,thanks for telling me
Mr.&Ms.Reynolds,you said you would do it and you did.Hope you find every one you
can,aint nothing like an old vet friend.I am still looking for a few good marines kilo 3/5
1966/67 7/12/67 Tam Key David Silva,Harry
Jack,JohnL.Carota,KellyP.Cook,BillyJ.Careico,DonJ.Zapata,RobertE.Franks,RobertA.Grimm,[TomasRdriguez]
was killed in actionIt's been thirty two years My friends wecome back to all.simper Fi ,I
can relate to the peoms |
Name: Curtis W.
Eidson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Waco, Ga.
Time: 1999-03-21 01:06:17
Comments: I just wanted to say "atta boy" to all my friends and fellow
Marines of "Mike". I was "India" and walked many clicks with you
"Mikes". I consider it an honor and a privilege to have known and walked with
ya'll. Alow me to say THANK YOU and welcome home to ya'll. If anyone you know knows me or
would like to hear from any "I" we would love to pass the word. Take care and
good luck to you all, Later Jarheadnam |
Name: Mark
DeSciscio
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Omaha Nebraska
Time: 1999-03-20 21:42:11
Comments: I was with H & S 3/5 from Nov. 69 till April 70. Came in from 2/26.
Thanks to Ken Miller for the tip on this site ! With 3/5, I was at An Hoa, Liberty Bridge,
hill 65. Trucked to hill's 55, 52, 37 and 25. Welcome Home to all !!! |
Name: Marsha Salsido
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-03-20 18:38:52
Comments: Good Job!!! |
Name: Joseph E.
Hannon
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Wheres mai map?
Time: 1999-03-19 16:30:46
Comments: Eds done a good one. He shouldn't have invited an old broken up SF fellow
here though, poker anyone! Hannon SFA D1023 |
Name: Jerry Lomax
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Gallatin, TN 37066
Time: 1999-03-19 00:23:02
Comments: Ed, thanks for THE SITE. WebbeDebbe and Brad, also thanks for helping get
us all on a roll. I was with "Medivac Mike" from February 2, 1968. I was 0351,
rocket man, (I think that MOS was right). I encourage everybody to stop on by. You'll be
glad you did. We've got some good ex-marines in here, who for over 30 years, have needed
this. |
Name: steve conrad
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: pennsylvania
Time: 1999-03-18 22:50:11
Comments: Great site i was with Kilo 3/5 waiting for some one to create a page for
Kilo.in the mean time i'll just keep enjoying the other sites from 3/5 SEMPER FI and
Welcome Home |
Name: mona thompson
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: trinidad, ca.
Time: 1999-03-18 22:09:24
Comments: keep em' comin' |
Name: Richard
Hoffman
Website: Lima 3/5 Reunion Vietnam 1966 -
1971
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Alexandria, VA
Time: 1999-03-18 19:59:22
Comments: Congradulations to Mike 3/5 and to You Ed for making the Mike 3/5 webpage
a reality. You have done a great job in such a short period. Isn't this stuff great? Mike
Company you all owe a debt of graditude to Webbedebbe for all their hard work to get you
guys together. A great big OohRah to Webbedebbe for that one... I was with Lima 3/5 RVN
67/68 if any new comers to this guestbook sees this message and know a Lima 3/5 vet or is
one please contact me either thru my email address or the Lima 3/5 webpage as shown about.
I'll talk to you later Ed Congradulations again on a job well done. Semper Fi |
Name: Debbe
Reynolds
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Trinidad, CA
Time: 1999-03-18 17:21:53
Comments: Ed, can't thank you enough for all your efforts here to create a HOME for
Brad and fellow Mike 3/5 Marines. Thanks for making a spot for H & S, too. They are
more than welcome here. It may have been 30 years ago, but there are many of us who will
never forget the sacrifices made by these young men. Now we have a sanctuary where we can
come in remembrance of them. God bless each and every one. Semper Fi, Debbe Reynolds. |
Name: Tony Goodrich
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: New Mexico
Time: 1999-03-18 15:56:15
Comments: Served as an 0331 with 1st Platoon, Mike 3/5 from 69-70 Just want to
thank Ed McCurry for setting up this web page for us who served with "Get Some"
Mike, and hope that we can find more of our compadres. Over these many years I have
forgotten many names but I will never forget the valor and integrity of the Marines and
Corpsmen who I had the priviledge of serving with in Mike Co especially those who never
made it home. Semper Fi. |
Name: Holbrook (Ed)
McCurry
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Northern Virginia
Time: 1999-03-18 03:28:41
Comments: Testing to see if this thing really works. |
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