- looking for squad members -- Roy L. Putman, 14:50:29 05/03/13 Fri
I am looking for people who served with me in C/326 1st squad 1st platoon combat engineers in the 101st Airborne. I served in Viet Nam the whole year of 1969.
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- Kidney Stones -- Franklin D. Murphy (Curious), 12:59:50 05/06/13 Mon
I have had trouble with kidney stones and urinary tract infections, and I was probably exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1967 because we flew out of base camp in Tua Hoa to 10 differentnt locations in S. Vietnam during my year there. Had lithotripsy to break up stones in 2005 and 2007 and was hospitalized with UTI in 2000, and in 2011 UTI pushed my temp up to 107 (yeah, WOW) before I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated, with urinary backup causing me to wear a catheter for severals days. Going to Gainesville VA Hospital on May 17, 2013 for the the Agent Orange Registry Exam. Sorry to hear on this website that VA doesn't connect these problems with Agent Orange exposure. More than 600,000 have take the Agent Orange Resgistry Exam, and if they keep asking about a kidney stones or UTI connections, maybe VA policies will change. They have after other studies were completed. Would appreciate any advice/comments.
Frank
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- 156 hem company -- Richard Wayne Golden (Hope some of you are still alive), 07:55:22 11/07/11 Mon
I was at Ft Mead and went to Nam on the USNS General Wiegel. We landed at quin hon and went to Cha Rang I 1049ed to the big red one I was a spec 4 cook when I left. Went to the 1/16th Inf Ranger Bn. Would like to here from any of the guys I did Talk to Agee and Perkins And saw Mike Yohe on a list but he didnt reply would like to here from Petty the clerk and his buddy Don I was the Canadian cook I live back at home in Canada at 46 Cutler Lake Rd Massey Ontario Canada P0P 1P0
Richard W. Golden Sp5 E5 Retired
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- Re: cam rahn bay -- Peter Halferty (Happy Pete), 21:06:29 05/01/13 Wed
Hello. I have pics of Da Nang ammo dump April 27, 1969 then I went to Cam Rahn Bay for two more years. Left in June 1971. My friend Don Lynch Air Force was there on August 28, 1971 when your ammo dump went up. His photos and others I have found if ya want. Let me know and I will e-mail them sir....
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- 618th HEM 86th Maint BN- Cha Rang Valley -- Fred "Gomes" Garnes, 18:51:32 06/10/11 Fri
Looking to communicate any troops that worked at the 618th located at The Cha Rang Maint Complex along hwy QL19 outside of Qui Nhon about 15 clicks. I served there from July 1967 to July 1968 in the 1st maint. platoon headed by SFC Little. A SFC Bozell headed the 2nd maint platoon. I'm listing this on June 10 2011.
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- Fire Base Gela -- Ron Coselman, 18:40:03 04/23/13 Tue
veterans who were stationed at or visited the 1st Inf Div Fire Base Gela have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/firebase.gela
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- Re: If Hepatitis C is one of side effects of Agent Orange exposure? -- arthur j fryer, 08:52:42 04/10/13 Wed
Bob we need to talk about this.
Agent orange does not cause hepatitis c but the innoculations you got did.
Please read my post on this and contact me. God bless artie
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- hepatitis c -- arthur j fryer, 08:45:52 04/10/13 Wed
I am currently trying to start a hepatitis c support group for all veterans with the disease from any branch and era served.
In dec 1978 while stationed with the 1st Bn 39th mechanized infantry 8th infantry division Baumholder Germany we were given a flu shot live vaccine by air gun and needle.
After the flu shot was done the unit had a hepatitis outbreak and was quarantined for a period of time.
I eneded up getting the flu the same day with a temp of 104.6 and was given a IV which was already used on someone else. I was patient number 52 and at least 30 others came in after me.
When I went to Charlie company to get the flu shot I wentr with roy,red,cagola and little rock and roy was the third guy in front of me.
I have made contact with roy and he told me he had hepatitis at the time he got the flu shot and they used a needle instead of airgun which stoped working.
The medics took the needle and put it in the veil with the liver flu and one after another gave us the shot with the same needle.
I have found 2 others besides myself from my company bravo who have hep c and 4 others from the unit in other companys.
The medics broke into the safe that contained the narcotics which were designated for war time and used needles to extract the narcotics and shared with each other and one medic died of drug overdose and was found to have the virus in his blood.
During this time hep c was known as non A and non B hepatitis since it was not discovered till 1989 and not tested for till 1992.
The support group for veterans to help each other with the disease and maybe help in time prove to the va like agent orange that veterans did get hep c through airgun innoculations.
I am aslo looking for Dwight attaway who was in bravo and a Vietnam vet who I last saw in ft McClellan Alabama.
I would love for others who were in the 39th during this time to contact me at arthurfryer2beking or my home phone 352-503-2569 and please leave a message since I am not home between 10am to 8pm and I will get back with you.
all veterans from the 39th infantry any company in the unit that have hep c and all others veterans who have it please contact me so we can get this support group going and help each other get service connection or at the very least the needed medical attention needed.
God bless to you all.
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- Susan C. Wendorf -- Mary Loros (Cold), 08:50:07 04/09/13 Tue
I am trying to locate Susan C. Wendorf.She lived in Naha AFB Okinawa in 1968-1970. She said she was a speech therapist. She was 26 and lived in the new female BOQ at Naha and drove a red Japanese car. She would be 69 or 70 now and I have some questions I need answered. If you knew her or one of her friends I would appreciate whatever help you could provide. Thank you. Mary Loros 5051 Old Hwy. 2 Troy, Mt 55935
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- Vietnam veteran -- Tom Morrill, 00:20:18 03/12/13 Tue
Served with coastal div 13 Basac river Im not sure if I was exposed to agent orange,but Im a mess with seizures,married 3 times wife ready to split now,sister is trying to put 90 yr old mother in rest home and has applied for full gaurdianship whih gives her the right to sell the property my wife and I are on right now,we will be homeless with a 40 yr old invalid son,5 cats and 1 dog,no money,who is gonna hire a 68 yr old man having seizures with a 75 yr old wife ?? where do I get a pro bono lawyer,I cant remember XXX
dilantin has toasted brains along with relationship with wife, My alternatives are non existant.
THANKS it felt good to tell somebody
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- agent orange use in Thailand -- Phil Breeb=]n, 21:09:44 04/09/10 Fri
I was stationed at Ramasun Station outside of Udorn Thailand in 1969 & 1970. I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I have filed a VA claim and need letters to support my claim. Specifically, I need verfication that the area around the ops building and antenna field were free of vegetationand were routinely sprayed. Second, I need verification that my flights to and from Thailand landed in Vietnam and that soldiers in fatigues got on the plane on the return flight. These soldiers had obviously just returned from the field. I don't have specific flight numbersers, etc. but I need someone to verify that flights routinely stopped in Vietnam on the way to and from Thailand.
Please contact me if you can be of any assistance,
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- Agent Orange stored and shipped from Hanau, Germany in 1961 to 1963 -- Ernest DaRe Sr. (SAD), 14:01:32 08/06/12 Mon
I served with the 507th ord co. from 1961-1963 and have the symptoms of agent orange The Kasern was grossauheim I believe.
if anyone else that served in Hanau,Germany has the symptoms or if you know of it being stored and shipped from there PLEASE!! email me at ernie4x@aol.com. VA is telling me I have to prove this. TIME is important!!! Thanks all.
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- New Book about the search for a POW (Korea) -- Joe Carvalko, 11:41:19 03/25/13 Mon
Recently We Were Beautiful Once, Chapters from a Cold War, a Novel, (Sunbury Press, Feb. 2013), was released. As indicated below, the story, inspired by true events, is about the search for a certain POW in Korea, and more to the point how PTSD affects some men for their entire lives. It can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Beautiful-Once-ebook/dp/B00BH1L8IY/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361354128&sr=1-4&keywords=carvalko
We Were Beautiful Once is a psychologically complex courtroom novel that builds an intriguing web of events, creating a sustained sense of anticipation from chapter to chapter in the mold of John Grisham’s The Pelican Brief, where trial lawyer Nick Castalano tries to uncover the fate of Roger Girardin, MIA during the Korean War, and discovers he may have been murdered in a POW camp. Before the war, Jack O'Conner, Hamilton, Girardin and Julie, Girardin's girlfriend and Jack's sister, hung out. In part the story follows the lives of the survivors, who after the war, with Roger's disappearance and Jack and Trent having spent years in a North Korean hell-hole, change dramatically, notably Jack goes through life a victim of PTSD, teetering on the edge of insanity (believing he may have killed Girardin) and that his murderous act will be discovered by his sister, who waits her entire life for Roger’s return.
Josip Novakovich wrote: “Carvalko has written a wonderful military mystery novel, with great authentic details and deep psychological insights--a thrilling trip into our past.” Novakovich is a current nominee for the Man Booker International Prize 2013, Whiting Writers' Award recipient and bestselling author of April Fool’s Day, Yolk, Salvation and Other Disasters, Infidelities: Stories of War and Lust.
Da Chen wrote: “Carvalko writes with such convincing realism and lyricism that I was at once brought into the landscape of his literary vision and grip of his storytelling. His prose is wiry and wise, steely yet soulful. His tales are tethered to real life, lived and thoroughly pondered. In right light, he is a cross between James Patterson and Scott Turow, only wiser and much more generous.” Chen is New York Times bestselling author of Colors of the Mountain, a memoir, Brothers, a novel, and My Last Empress, a novel.
Bio
Joseph Carvalko is an American writer, lawyer born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The novel, We Were Beautiful Once, Chapters from a Cold War was inspired by a case he tried in Federal Court to locate a Korean War POW. A 2004 documentary "Missing, Presumed Dead: The Search for America's POWs" narrated by Ed Asner details his trial efforts. In addition to numerous professional and academic writing, other of his publications include: The Techno-Human Shell-A Jump in the Evolutionary Gap (2012), which details the rapid rise in cyborg-like technology; A Road Once Traveled, Life from All Sides (2007); and A Deadly Fog (2004). In 2012, he was one of two finalists for the 2012 Red Mountain Press Prize for Poetry, for The Interior, A Memoir; and one of three finalists for the 2012 Esurance Poetry prize, for his poem The Road Home. He is a veteran of the 307th Bomb Wing ('59-'64) When he is not writing, he plays jazz piano. He, his wife Susie and four cats live between the Connecticut and Florida coastal areas.
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- Looking for Shipmate -- ROBERT GARCIA (Long lost buddy), 06:47:08 03/25/13 Mon
Trying to locate Rodger L. Kincade stationed LCU Division 11. R. A. Grant Div 11, Lucious Martin Div.11. Our outfit is having a reunion in San Diego,CAL.THE 22 TO THE 25TH OF MAY . HOPE TO SEE YOU G UYS.
GUNNER Bob Garcia
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- Searching For Vietnam Veteran Father -- Shane Roberson, 18:29:53 03/16/13 Sat
Hi, my name is Shane Roberson and I am searching for my biological Vietnam Veteran Father and or any family members of his. My father does not know that I exist. My father was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington in 1968 into 1969 before he was deployed to Vietnam. We have very little information about him but the information we do have is as follows: His first name was James (Jim) with last name being pronounced Minick or Munich we believe. We were told that he was an officer (2nd Lieutenant) and for part of the time he was stationed at Ft. Lewis he lived or stayed off base in two different apartments that we know of. The first one we know of was off of South Tacoma Way and 90th street. The second apartment we were told was in Lakewood. My mother used to work at the PX on Ft. Lewis fitting soldiers for military uniforms and selling military emblems and brass. My mother’s roommate at the time was Chris Newcom who was a German resident here in the United States working for the PX. My mother and her roommate had lived in a brick apartment off of Pacific Avenue. My father is believed to have been born in 1945, 1946 or 1947 we were told. My mother was told by my father that his parents did not speak English. It is believed that his family was of German decent. My father had been told by my mother that she was pregnant, and a brief meeting was held between my mother, her step father, my father and the military on Ft. Lewis. At the meeting they decided not to do any financial support other than the cost of my birth. Prior to him leaving for Vietnam half the cost of a birth was paid to my mother and the remainder of the cost of the birth had been sent to her from someone he knew stateside after his departure to Vietnam. My mother and father had no further personal contact after his deployment to Vietnam. My mother’s name at the time she knew my father and worked at the PX was Patricia A. Roberson. Please take the time to like and share my story, I would very much like to find my father, any and all siblings and any relatives I have. Dad, you have 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren! Looking forward to the day I get to hopefully meet you.
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- good health statement required to return home -- Brent Mitchell (puzzled), 12:45:26 03/12/13 Tue
Hello, In March of 1966, I was processed out of Vietnam at Tan Son Nhut after serving a year with the 1st Infantry. At the time I was ill and had been for some time. A form was presented to me for my required signature that I was free of illness. After asking what would happen if I didn't sign, I was informed I was to remain in Vietnam until well.
Since I wasn't getting well, I had no intention of remaining there with improper care any longer, so signed the form , and was not provided a copy. A few years ago when living in Iowa, I gave an agent orange physical to VA
in Iowa City. I mentioned to them about the form I signed.
Reluctantly, he said a few were at that time were required to sign that form, however the letters were pulled and destroyed so that no evidence would exit that anyone was denied an opportunity to report anything for the record. This effectively prevents me or anyone from claiming compensation or disability. I would appreciate any info corncerning this experience. Thank you. Brent
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- A co. 9 engneer blt hill 10 vietnam ,1969 -- anthony connolly, 06:31:24 05/05/11 Thu
I am trying to proof to the Va that i was in country and eating and sleeping and washing everyday . doing mine sweeps and the other ,such as burning shit, guarding bridges and rebuilding all the way from Chu laoi to Danang and out to landing zone Baldy and Ross and all the patrols.i hope that some remeber this stuff ,becuase i dont have any paper from the marine corps that state that i was exposed to agent orange.I would to like to know if anyone that served in that area have any information
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- TRYING TO FINE A FELLOW VIETNAM CHARLES SAYLOR -- CURTIS GREENWAY, 10:33:44 03/07/13 Thu
TRYING FINE CHARLES SAYLOR WHO SERVED WITH ME AT NHA-TRANG AND PHAN-THIET/WHISKEY MOUNTAIN.HE WAS FROM WASHINGTON DC
AREA.HE WAS WITH 864TH ENGINEER BN.IN 1969 LEFT VIETNAM IN DEC 1969. LOOKING FOR FROM JAN 1969 TO 1970.
BY THE WAY THE 864TH ENGINEER BN.IS HAVING A REUNION THIS YEAR AT NASHVILLE TN. ON OCT 3 2013.
CURTIS GREENWAY
CGREENWAY001@COMCAST.NET
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- Long Binh 506th Trans. Det. 1970-1971 -- Howard E. Campbell Jr. (Looking for long lost buddies), 06:11:40 04/02/12 Mon
I've been trying make contact them but;it is not working.
I was in Vietnam 14 mons,they came to Long Binh about 2 months after l was there.
Hope you can help in any way.
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- Kidney stones related to Agent Orange exposure -- Harold (bud) L. Hall, 08:08:58 04/06/12 Fri
The VA does not recognize kidney stones as a Agent Orange
associated chronic problem. Anybody else had a history of
kidney stones since Vietnam exposure to Agent Orange?
I experienced my first kidney stone in Vietnam have had 2-3
kidney stone episodes since my Vietnam tour in '68-69.
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- Firebase Pace -- Michael Walker (Researching), 09:17:11 02/27/11 Sun
I'm doing research on Co B, 3rd Bde, 1st Cavalary, and I'm trying to find out the actual location of Firebase Pace. I know it was on Rt 22, but near what current city/town? Also, if anyone is familiar with activity there in September/October, 1971, I'd like to learn about it. Thank you.
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- Re: Danang 80th general support group vets -- John Lederer, 15:24:06 09/10/12 Mon
Anybody remember the DaNang gang?
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- Search for Friends -- Harold Dean Bryant (Help in supporting svc con disability), 08:40:39 02/26/13 Tue
I served with 8th Radio Research Field Station (RRFS) Army Security Agency, Republic of Vietnam from September 1972 -February 1973. I was a U.S. Army Spec four/ E4 98C20 Traffic Analyst. My request is to locate friends that I served with that were assigned to Danang Air Base, Phu Bai and Hue during the period Sep. 1972 - March 1973.
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- Macv Team #52 Members -- Donald L. Bocik, 20:58:08 09/09/10 Thu
I am trying to find former MACV Team members from Team 52, Sector Headquarters in Vinh Long, Vietnam.
I remember some names, but not all.
I have been in contact with some former members.
I was stationed in a 5 man team for 13 months in a small district town. July 65 - August 66, Tam Binh was the name of the town, I went back to visit in November 2005.
I have had not much luck trying to find other team members.
Thanks
Don Bocik
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- My grandads -- ashley (woundering), 06:22:17 02/25/13 Mon
My dads dad was a Marine in Vietnam, Lcpl. Carl Driggers Jr. he commited suicide, but im also looking for someone else. My grandads was in vietnam and korea. one POW, and one MIA. they're last name was peake, and i want some information on them. i never met them, and they never came home. One was a marine, i think the other army. If you have any imformation please tell me. i leave in a year for boot at Marine corps recruit depot parris island, and i like to know them before i leave because i will be in the infantry. Thanks. God bless and thank all of you for your service. Semper Fi
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- Seeking Professional Service -- Flo (Very frustrated), 11:03:25 02/06/11 Sun
My husband can’t help himself. That why I am here as his surviving spouse. My husband was a former Marine in 1965-1969. He committed suicide in October of 1973. I have been seeking survivors benefit from the VA through the years, all to no result. In my opinion, my husband committed suicide as a direct result of his service in Vietnam. I have medical records to show that while in country, my husband was hit in the mouth with a butt of a rifle, and I assumed this was in combat. Once my husband returned to civilian life, he has had many problems. Some in service that I notice, but didn’t pay to much attention too. These problems led to him taking his own life. I have multitude of records that shows my husband was suffering from something once he returned from Vietnam. He was an entirely different person upon his return. My husband’s employer (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.) kept a paper trial indicating instances where my husband just went off the charts in dealing with those he worked with each day “before” he ended his life. My husband quit his job twice. The first time, I was able to have them put on sick leave, providing he get some help for his issues. The second time he quit it was a done deal at that time, my husband was only 27 years old. The VA Medical Center, Brecksville, Oh, from 4/17/1973-5/03/1973, where he was a patient was reviewed and considered. The final diagnoses were anxiety neurosis and paranoid personality. The VA responded. “It would require to resort to speculation to conclude the veteran had post-traumatic stress disorder. It would further require to resort to speculation to conclude that the claimed post-traumatic stress disorder was the direct and proximate cause of the veteran’ suicide. Therefore, the evidence you submit must relate to this fact.” What I gather from the VA. I need a psychiatrist or a psychologist to review and to evaluate his records that I have. I am having a hard time finding someone to do that for me. My back is against the wall. I need some help with this one. Does anyone have any ideas?
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- Re: Danang 80th general support group vets -- DAVE HADLEY, 14:48:13 02/15/13 Fri
LOOKING FOR LONG LOST FRIENDS THAT ARE STILL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DIRT
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- Re: Agent Orange exposure 1966 USS Carpenter DD825 -- CHARLES R. BROWN (CHARLIE BROWN), 09:57:27 02/15/13 Fri
Is there any one else rec. letter from a the veterans affairs back in august 15 2005. About being sprayed with chemical , why we was at sea . Off the coast of viet nam
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- Finding someone -- Susan C. Wendorf (Cold Mary Loros), 15:14:32 02/12/13 Tue
I am trying to locate a girl who worked as a speech therapist for DOD at Naha AFB, Okinawa in 1968-1969. Her name was Susan C. Wendorf and she lived in the new female BOQ and was 26 years old. She also drove a red Japanese car. I would appreciate any information since she has some answers I need. Thank you. Mary Loros 5015 Old Hwy. 2. Troy, MT. 59935
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- Guntruck -- Charles Aisbet, 09:32:14 06/08/11 Wed
Looking for photos of vc undertaker guntruck 26GP 39T 666TC Campeagle Vietnam
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- Would like to find anyone that served with my husband -- George B. Hope, 08:20:50 02/08/13 Fri
Thank everyone for your service. My husband George B. Hope that served in Viet Nam 1968-1971. He passed away 21 months ago from throat cancer. He was in the process of having the physical for Agent Orange but passed away before any proof was given. I now trying to file a claim but they have asked for proof of his service in Viet Nam I have provided his DD214 and it is specific that he handled herbicides. So I guess if anybody knew him or has anything to share on this matter I would greatly appreciate your input. thank you
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- Re: 262 Battalion 524 Quartermaster Cam Rahn Bay 69-70 -- Olan Levin (correction), 22:37:13 08/25/12 Sat
Noticed your date on the webpage noted the 524th in Cam Rahn Bay as 69 thru 70. I was assigned to the 524th Company, 262nd Battalion in Cam Rahn Bay in Feb. 1967. I left in Feb. 1968. While assigned to the 524th, our sister company, the 525th, arrived about midterm of my tour of duty. I'm just a bit confused about the date you listed. Any comments? Thank you for taking the trouble to list us POL troops on the web. P.S. I still hate sand.
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- Looking for my husbands unit # -- Iona Costello, 08:49:46 02/01/13 Fri
I am looking for my husband's unit #. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He was from New York, Geroge D Costello Sr. machine gunner.
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- Re: Looking for nam buddies/1/28th infantry First Div./1969 -- Bob Youngberg (Nam Buddies), 20:38:20 01/26/13 Sat
I have an extensive list for the 28 Inf. Welcome Home Bro
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- AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Karen Butler, 14:14:54 01/03/08 Thu
I have noticed that some veterans have or had colon cancer and served in Viet Nam. My husband served in Bien Hoa in 1966-1967 and came home in 1968. Bien Hoa was the heaviest sprayed area and being there was an air base close by (that stored Agent Orange), there was a major spill in Bien Hoa. (the air base was in Bien Hoa). My husband died in 1996 and I have never stopped sending claims to the Government, just sent another one, advised by my Congressman and the head of VA claims. Who knows, maybe one day the government will admit that my husband died as a result of serving in Viet Nam. I'll keep trying until I die. I was married almost 30 years and have been a widow for 11 years. So if there is a list out there of Veterans who have had colon cancer or has colon cancer, and served in Viet Nam (during 1966-1968) please e-mail me your names, I want to supply as many names as I can. Thanks Karen
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- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Angel M Zeda, 08:54:52 11/11/08 Tue
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- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- HELEN HODGE, 12:48:31 02/15/09 Sun
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Henry Jenkins, 13:40:14 06/19/09 Fri
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- henry jenkins, 16:35:15 06/19/09 Fri
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Charles W. Rightnour, 06:39:43 09/21/09 Mon
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Faye, 13:32:55 10/30/09 Fri
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Joseph M. Hewston (This might help), 06:06:54 11/22/10 Mon
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Larry G. Brewer (calm), 13:07:54 12/22/10 Wed
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- gay carlson, 15:00:20 03/29/11 Tue
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Shirley Kemplin, 09:50:41 04/04/11 Mon
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- William Louche, 08:40:38 05/17/11 Tue
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- rosie, 15:14:37 06/19/11 Sun
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Brian Brehmer, 19:37:29 07/10/11 Sun
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- William Simpson, 19:06:51 09/13/11 Tue
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Katie Norris, 10:32:27 09/17/11 Sat
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Dennis Sentelle (depressed), 16:17:48 03/13/12 Tue
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Tony Sperry (still fighting), 10:26:00 05/04/12 Fri
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Eddie Shelton, 05:09:08 08/03/12 Fri
- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Kurt, 17:49:30 08/28/12 Tue
- vets with acute myloid leukemia (AML) -- Jo Lyn Arnold, 18:23:42 01/26/13 Sat
I am trying to find out if any other vet has contracted AML.
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- Agent Orange- My Dad survived the war, in 1970 but its killing him now in 2012 -- Amy, 20:25:00 12/14/12 Fri
Hi All,
First.. Thank You for for your service...
I am looking for anyone else in a similar situation.. my Dad served in Vietnam, made it home safe.. Long story short, he suffers incredibly- mentally and physically every day. His favorite thing used to be playing golf, for the past seven years he can't hold a golf club because of his arthritic hands.. even if he could, one swing and he could dislocate his shoulder... He can't do anything- although... he still musters up enough strength to march in the memorial day parade every year. Its amazing. The Legion offers him a car, and he says, I will walk- doesn't matter how much pain hes in, how many pills he has to take to finish, he always does.. amazing..
So back to my story- he is a disabled veteran, he gets benefits... i don't have to get into how awful his PTSD is and how his body is in terrible shape- you all know this. You are prob living it... Why? Why did this happen? Whats this, "lie lie until they die" crap I'm hearing? I am so beyond pissed off- I want to do something about this. My dad, as unlucky as he is, is lucky enough to get benefits. There are so many families that get nothing! Why? I want to tell thier story and make gov't pay for what they did. Im so pissed off, that my dad won't get to see my daughter grow up. We are waiting on results now for Multiple Myloma- and Hep C.. his blood protien levels are sky high.. body scan next week. this is all just crazy... I want to help the families that are getting denied benefits. Anyone else who is game, email me at akc1213@gmail.com
I'm fired up and ready to call attention to this. I look forward to your support, and again, thank you for your service.
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- POW/MIA Bracelet -- Jim Wehmeyer (Find), 13:19:34 01/21/13 Mon
Ihave a bracelet with the name William T. Brown, SFC USAF. 11-3-69 Laos on it. If anyone knows his status please let me know so I can get in touch. Thank You.
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- Long Binh Post -- Barney Deibert, 12:25:21 01/19/13 Sat
WELCOME ALL VETERANS WHO SERVED IN LONG BINH R.V.N. WE HAVE CHAT SUNDAYS AND TUESDAYS AT 7:00PM.EASTERN TIME.
messages and pictures etc at this group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longbienvietnamveterans/
783 members are registered here.
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- 2nd bat 16th Inf "Rangers" Big Red One -- Patrick Murrey (Sgt Murrey), 08:17:12 01/14/12 Sat
Anyone who served in our infantry jungle based unit in 1969 and 1970 in Delta, Charlie, Bravo, and Alpha Co. - any agent orange related claims.
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- bracelet -- regena thompson, 14:09:27 01/13/13 Sun
I have a bracelet and would like to return it to the family. The name on it is 1LT. PATRICK CURRAN. The date on it is 9-29-69. I would like to have any info from his family; especially if you would like to have his bracelet. Thanks in advance.
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- trying to find a fellow vietnam vet -- jerry blevins (joyful), 14:24:43 01/07/13 Mon
looking for a great friend of mine ( Robert Huntley)who served with me at long binh,vietnam from dec. 69-jan.71. with the 3rd ord. he was with the 71st ord and i was with the 60th ord. also looking for anyone who served with the 54th ord from jan. 71-jul 71 at quang-tri, vietnam.
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- EVENT TO HONOR ILLINOIS FEMALE VETERANS -- OTIS MONROE (THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!), 09:19:47 01/10/13 Thu
The AKArama Foundation seeks to honor female veterans on Monday, January 21st at the AKA Community Service Center, 6220 South Ingleside, Chicago, from 9am to 2pm.
FREE BREAKFAST- RESOURCE SHARING- NETWORKING-
To RSVP, please call (773) 363-6220 or email:
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Address
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To: omonroe@themonroefoundation.org
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- Looking for Viets -- Lloyd Caldwell (Happy), 07:46:39 10/04/12 Thu
I'm looking for Viet Nam Vets thta served during the latter part of 1964 and the early part of 1965. I have looked in this area and have not found any. I would very much like to correspond with them. Most if not all of my friends have passed on it seems. I hope to hear from someone.
Thanks
Lloyd A Caldwell
HM Corpsman US Navy 1962-1965
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- Lt Earl Lewis Jr -- Jeane Mack, 16:29:16 01/01/13 Tue
Trying to locate Lt.Earl Lewis Jr. POW released in 1974. I wore his POW bracelet and would like for him to have it.
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- Vinh Long MACV Headquarters -- Donald L. Bocik, 12:35:17 12/31/12 Mon
I've been trying to find any Team 52 members that were assigned to Team 52 from July 1965 to August 1966.
I was in contact with Capt. Aulton Bamberg until he passed.
Just recently Lt. Dick Knight and I have been in contact.
Major Kitchens, Lt. Davis, Sgt Hampton, SP5 Dennis Ritter
Air Force Medic Sgt McClary and another MSGT whose name I can't remember at this time.
Also Capt. Shields.
Don
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- I am looking for Lt. Col. Edison Miller or his family. -- Rhonda Galis, 19:02:30 08/25/11 Thu
I have Lt. Col. Edison Miller, POW 10-13-67. I've had his bracelet since the 1970 when I was in high school. I never found out if he was found or anything about him. I would love to give him or his family members his bracelet. Thanks.
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- Need Help to Prove Boots on ground -- Jim Bunkholt and Bill Mueller, 12:44:49 10/08/12 Mon
I am looking for anyone that remembers us. We were TAD to Chui Lai(Det Charlie) 1967. Bill needs help on his Agent Orange Claim. He is dying of Multiple Myeloma.
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- Looking for Unknown Medic -- Sam Veer Via Donald L. Bocik, 18:39:08 09/06/11 Tue
"Hey Sam, My brother served with 173rd ABN, LRPS, N Company Rangers Jan 68 - Jan 69. His last duty was on a FSB near LZ English. He has been trying to locate a medic that was from Rockford, IL. The NVA almost over run them. They had 1 KIA and several WIA. You seem to have a lot of contacts out your way, date was Nov. 3, 1969."
Hey Don, get me the Medics name and I'll see what I can do. You can also post it on VietNow my organizations locater board, it is based out of Rockford, http://www.voy.com/14001/
Donald L. wrote: "Thats the problem Sam, my brother doesn't remember his name other than he was a medic with 173rd on that FSB. They had to go out and bring the dead and wounded back in. I have been trying to find out through other channels, but so far no luck. Just date of action and 1 KIA. Steffe was the KIAs last name."
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- Trying to locate -- grace hartner, 18:16:43 12/15/12 Sat
I am trying to locate Richard Palermo, from Ripley, New York, he was in the Army in 1967, and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it, I am trying to locate him for medical reasons
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- Armon Lee Loflin served in 20th trans Co. in Vietnam in Cu Chi 1968 and 1969 would like to get in touch with some of the guys he served with -- Armon Lee Loflin (Thinking about my service time), 16:21:50 12/13/12 Thu
I Armon Lee Loflin would like to hear from some of the guys I served with in Cu Chi in the 20th Trans Company and stayed in Hooch 10 in 1968 and 1969. Some of the names were Sargent Kilpatrick and Michael Wayne Tilley and Terry Wilson to name a few.
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- The Vietnam War timeline -- Vin, 13:36:32 12/06/12 Thu
The Vietnam War timeline
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- looking for Jess Scheldrake /Robert "bob" White -- Keith Froehlich, 18:12:56 12/05/12 Wed
I have cancer which is thought to be from Asbestos and Agent Orange. I was a DC 3 hull tech. I need some help finding these men I served and worked with at Logistics Support Base Nha Be Vietnam to corroberate my dates and location for VA benefits claim. We were there together 2/71 through roughly 12/71---Thank you.
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- Johnny R. Yarbrough -- Jerry Stutzman (Interest), 18:42:01 12/03/12 Mon
Johnny, I saw your post regarding agent orange. I have prostrate cancer and a skin rash. I am meeting with our veteran rep here to see if I can place a claim.
Can you let me know how you found out about the Boyd being sprayed with Agent Orange?
I was on the Boyd the same time as you. I was an ETN.
Thanks and best of luck.
Jerry Stutzman
Date Posted: 07:30:22 05/13/10 Thu
Author: Johnny R. Yarbrough (Need Help. Diabetes and PTSD USS Boyd DD 544)
Subject: Agent Orange/PTSD USS BOYD DD 544 1966/1969
I have had diabetes and PTSD for a few years. No other family member has either of these. Has anyone recieved help from VA with these same conditions?
My claim for Diabeties was denied and I know we were sprayed with agent orange a number of times.
Does anyone have info about this. Or was anyone on the USS Boyd DD 544 66/69 ??????????????
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- Looking for Fire Support Base Gela vets -- Larry Johns, 12:45:41 04/25/12 Wed
I am working on a couple book projects about the 1st Infantry Division's "Black Lions" who were stationed at Fire Support Base Gela, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam in 1969. I am searching for any veterans who have served there, know of someone who has, or have any information at all about FSB Gela. Please visit my website to see what this project is all about. All of my contact information is available on the site as well. Thank you for your service to our country!
-Larry Johns www.Red1Publishing.com
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- A/3/319 FSB -- Donald L. Bocik, 07:20:54 06/12/12 Tue
A/3/319th Artillery last part of 1969.
I have recently come across some one that posted to the Vietnam Wall that he knew Michael W. Steffe who was KIA
11-3-1969. He said he was on # 4 Center Gun.
He said FSB base as Mahoney.
Does that ring a bell with any out there.
My brother George and I have been trying to locate former members of this FSB, No one could remember the name.
William Rankin, does that name sound familiar?
Thanks
Don
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- Looking for... ANY ....Ton Son Nhut A.B. Crash Rescue Fire Station Crew members or CES Members ( 1972 - 1972 ) + - 2 Years -- Jesse James ( J.J. ) Bell (COOL MO DEE ( Happy) Fochissel on the Diszzel), 11:59:52 08/16/10 Mon
First of all I like to say Hello to all the Vietnam Vets ! From the Marines, Army, US Navy, USAF, Merchant Marines,CIA,& to all others that served for that cause !
I'm J. J. Bell, Black Kansas born Soul Man! Joined the USAF in 1969 Sep 3708 MBTS, Flight 1410 T.Sgt Batella Hispiaic or Phillipino. That man was a the neatest man sorta had Robot manuvers marching making turns!
Pressed Starched fatiuges and was Precision all the way! Military creases that could cut ya ! And Staff Sgt. Johnson ( Black) who put the C in Cool and I believed retired after that stint as a Drill Sgt.
One mention to our first Asst Drill Sgt. He was white can't remember his name but he was removed because he was a bit on the mean side! Must of been a Marine D.I. before he joined the Air Force because he was tough as nails and cut you no slack ! I salute you where ever you're at !!!
Well in Feb 72 we landed at Cam Run Bay on a Boeing 707 charter. We had to land at Diego Garcia because of Engine problem and my Military and Vietnam experince would have never happen but we fixed it and was off to Nam !
Once there we where loaded on a Army Green bus and off the road we went on a scary bus ride down to different bases along the way dropping off passengers and picking up as we went along to Ton Son Nhut AB!
I was 19 like most Vietnam vets and went through the in processing like we all had to do! I was met by my sponser a dark skin brother ( black guy) his name was Sgt. Jones
( Jonesman )!
He was the hustler of the squadron ( 377 CES )could find you anything you wanted !
All nubies supposed to go through 2 weeks of Vietnam orientation before going off base downtown Saigon! Jones was from the Dirty South I think ?
Well Jones got me processed in and down town Saigon my first day in Vietnam ! LOL what a blast I had with my welcome to Vietnam Party! Thank you Jones. That was one Cool Ass Brother Never duplicated but often imitated ! Some Special Dapp to ya !
He and all the Fireman that served on A shift and B shift I would like to find ! The crash station was across the ramp from the C-47 Snoopy's ! And to the left of a taxi way was the flying Boxcars C-119 Shadows.
Across from the Fire Station and behind the C-47's was the fortified Arched Revetment hangers with the F4C!
Photo Recon they would fly through the target areas before and after snapping pictures at Supersonic speeds and return the pictures to intell !
We had almost every aircraft on that base C-123, C-130, CIA Birds, F-4, A1E; B-57, OV10 Bronco /OV-11, Sky Raiders, F-100,Helos, and every cilivian aircraft from 707,737,747,DC10,L1011, kc135, C-141, C-7 Caribo c131 Ch54,C-5a Gallexy and many many more from the supporting countries of the Vietnam war!
With planes taking off and landing every 15 to 20 seconds we where busier that Chicago O'Hare Air Port at that time!
Don't and can't forget the Air Vac Flights C-9 and the C-141 at 0445 AM !
Loading up the injuried on strechers and the walking wounded, and the Siliver Bullets, yes the sealed coffins returning to their home town for their last ride home to their families!
We also had the Army's Macvey Anex and a Army Hilo base with Cobras and Huey's and other choppers as well!
We had many alarms for battle damage air craft that where all shot up, I recall the Vietnamese A1E Ski Raiders would always come back shot up!
The big explosion of Napalm after lighting hit it! The Grass Fires, The Helio Pad Chopper Crash! The Flat bed truck full Drop Flares caught on fire that was one hell of a fire!
I remember all the Hot Brake Fires we responded to. Also remembering the Wheel fire on the C 119 Box Car that we had to be careful on because of the brillium in the wheel or the breaks!
The Trailer fire where we found the Full Bird Col. dead !
Also rembering all the Full Spills on them dang C-130's....All the time! The sun beats down on wings and the fuel tank heats and contracts and out comes the overflow!
And always during dinner time or lunch time, ask any Fire Fighter in the World tring to enjoy Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner !!!! LOL
Soon as you sit down to eat off goes the Alarm !
Also not to forget the Food service guys Vietnam and state side! The USAF Cooks that took care of feeding us and one in particular Sgt. Williy Williams ( Big Boy ) ( Black Brother from LA,CA )station at Malmstrom AFB, MT he was our Fire Station Cook!
I salute all the Fire House Cooks Military and Non Military !
One guy Sgt. Lambert White guy from St.Luis the Fire Fighter that drove 18 Wheeler Water Tanker truck to re-service the crash trucks fighting a big crash fire!
He could back that thing up on a dime, he was cool as winter he gave me some great training on that Tanker and I used that skill when I joined the Navy and became a Plane Captain! He may have drove 18 wheelers after the Air Force ??
Also trying to find ( SP ) Dog Handler Security Police Airman Taylor from Tyler Texas ( Black Guy ) small in stature 5'6" ! He spoke seven different languages and spoke fluent Vietnamese! May be a Cop in TX now ??
There was one Staff Sgt. White guy that had done 5 to 6 straight tours of duty in country!
He was a Crew chief on one of the Crash trucks another cool guy that loved Vietnam, some thought he was crazy staying in country so long!
No one knew his story why but all we know is he was one cool ass Staff Sgt! Can't remember his name but everyone knew his story of 7 tours of duty before they made him return to the states!
We had a Black Station Captain he was a Chief Master Sgt. he was like the father figure and never lost his cool another good soul and I wished I could remember his name but he was a great Station Captain / Chief !
And then the other Brother my age Airman Redux I think he was from Louisiana he was a nice guy and we had lots of fun off hours and in the Hooch ( Barracks area ) and the Airman's Club !!!!!! Oh yes the Airman's club!
That was one hell of a great place to keep you on base, but we all had to go down town to ( Soul Alley and Plantation Road )! Hey I didn't name them but it sure sounds like a black thing ! LOL
One mention to the cutie French Vietnamese Girl name( Awn )! Girl where are you at! Our Picture is still on my wall !
To see some pictures of me in the Air Force and Navy days Also me and Awn go to and Cut and Paste my FACE BOOK address !
If it's not published please write me at ( BLKACE1@aol.com ) or write to the web master for the address( http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1221166093 )
If anyone thinks they know any of the people in this letter please tell them about this post and or give them my address Please!
If they are no longer here Please write me I would like to know their family members because they will always be in my heart !!!!
Or if you where in country Fire Fighter at any other Crash Rescue Air Force Fire Fighter I'd like to be friends with you as well!
One more thing Oct 71 Ton Son Nhut got attacked (3.) MK122 Rockets and a small ground attack!
I was off Shift and there where some Crazy ass Guys in the barracks that was not taking cover and climbing the Blast walls hollering at the APC that where zipping around the base to secure areas! Any of you guys remember that ?
Seams that after 911 all the Fire Fighter got this big boost in love but us that where Military Fire Fighter never seen that love even in Vietnam! Hell my family didn't seam to know what I did while in the AF. LOL
One mention of an Army award I never got! I was pulling fire guard on a Rocket Storage area that was over grown with elephant grass! The Army was dumping disel fuel on the perimeter !
Well the wind picked up and the fire jumped the birmm and all hell broke a lose and started burning it's way tworads the Rockets which I had to drive the truck to each area and fight the fires trying to engulf the rockets
Well after some intense Fire Fighting I got the fires out!At this point in time the Air Force had turned the controll of many of the base functions to the Vietnames Air Focre and the crew was not up to speed on the fire fighting so I did most the hustling!
Well this Army Captian took my name down and told me I was being put up for a medel.... Well I never got it and but I knew I saved the day that could have went very wrong like that rocket fired off a parked jet on the USS Enterprise!
But this would have been a very bad time if that fire had gotten to them Rockets! Over 30 stored in their racks!
Oh well !
Well I send my love to all that served USAF Fire Fighters / Crash Rescue and don't forget Pedro Crews and the Pilots of that Husky Egg Beater Helio Rescue Chopper !
Love to you all!
Jesse James Bell Sgt.USAF / PR1 USN Retired 1993
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- Vietnam Veteeran -- Walter E Kempton (happy), 02:42:36 11/22/12 Thu
would like to find some Army buddies that was in Vietam with. Dod some service at Csm Rahn Bay and then went up North to Chu Lia for 6 months. Would like to hear from:
Jim Norci
Sam Boyle
Alan Olroick
Many others.......................
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- Re: Trying to find William R Strnad -- James (Taylor), 15:49:44 11/20/12 Tue
Bill, I ran across this site accidentally . Perhaps you are the same Bill Strnad that I went to Pharmacy Tech school in the Navy in 1961. Portsmouth, Va. Really cool guy. I lost contact with you when you shipped out to Viet Nam. I sincerely hope that you are still alive. I looked on the wall and I didn't see your name. You are a handsome, intelligent man. I really appreciated your friendship. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving. James Morris Taylor
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- prostate cancer from agent orange -- Jerry Zinn, 07:55:26 11/01/12 Thu
i was in vietnam oct 70-71
was with 240th qm in Quin Nhon until they left for home
in april 71
then was with HHD sub area command in Quin Nhon until oct 71
does anyone remember me?
i got prostate cancer in 2009
was told by VA agent orange could have caused it
did anyone else get prostate cancer and told the same thing?
especially during the time i was there
thanks SGT Jerry Zinn US ARMY
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- MACV Adv Tm 31, Cheo Reo, RVN 1966 - 1967 -- Dick Mowery, 08:10:33 03/04/11 Fri
Looking to contact friends from Adv Tm 31 from 1966 - 1967.
Reggie Golden, Capt Vance, Capt Mason, Zeb Freeman and anyone else who was there during that period.
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- Re: MACV Adv Tm 31, Cheo Reo, RVN 1966 - 1967 -- Donald L. Bocik, 06:55:34 03/05/11 Sat
- Re: MACV Adv Tm 31, Cheo Reo, RVN 1966 - 1967 -- Jim O'Malley, 08:33:50 03/05/11 Sat
- Re: MACV Adv Tm 31, Cheo Reo, RVN 1966 - 1967 -- Pat Shea, 12:31:17 05/29/11 Sun
- Re: MACV Adv Tm 31, Cheo Reo, RVN 1966 - 1967 -- ken blossom, 07:52:45 11/28/11 Mon
- looking for anyone who served with Theodore (Ted) Bauguess, Jr. during the Vietnam War, (1969-1970) was wounded and finally ended up in Japan Hospital -- JoAnn J. Bauguess, 11:26:53 11/11/12 Sun
My husband served in Vietnam for '69-'70, was wounded, not sure where. He was in the Army - 81st. Please e-mail if you have any information.
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- Re: To Capt John Fer -- Gretchen Osteen Welles (45YEARS!!!WOW!!! Gretchen), 18:14:25 11/07/12 Wed
Dear Capt Fer, I was excited to find my bracelet that has been put away for years. It is important to me to find you. I have worn this bracelet and prayed for your safety and return. As the wife of a retired US Army CW2 Warrant Officer, I am thankful for his service to our country, through this I learned patriotism. How happy I am to have found you doing such good works for others. You are a good man who gives of yourself in so many ways . I would love to send you this bracelet, especially at this special time of remembrance to our Veterans. Please respond when convenient. Thanks So Very Much. God Bless you Capt Fer you are a Great American. Gretchen O. Welles
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- Im looking for anyone who served with my dad -- Christy (Herndon) Humphrey, 18:38:14 11/01/12 Thu
I'm looking for anyone who served with my dad. I would like to find out what my dad was like, stories or any pictures if there is any. I lost my dad 12 years ago so I don't know where all he was at in Vietnam. He was stationed there from Feb 68- Feb 69. James Herndon or he may have been known by Peanut. All I know is what's on his paper. He served with company c 87th engineer battalion from Feb 68- July 68 as a carpenter and a heavy vehicle driver. For a short time he was with HHC 35th engineer gp battalion. When he returened to the states he was with 110th qm company heavy vehicle driver at fort Stewart Ga until discharged. I would be very greatful for anything about my dad. Thank you for your time and for serving your country.
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- Looking for others that served in Vietnam with my husband -- MICHELE R DRINKS (Help), 17:24:26 10/30/12 Tue
My husband was in Vietnam but his unit was run-over and he lost track of everyone after coming back to the state early because of the death of his father. His named is Willie Thomas Drinks, does anyone remember him ?
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- WANTED : SOLDIER RIDEOUT -- ZAPATA (WANTED : SOLDIER RIDEOUT), 08:05:28 10/29/12 Mon
WANTED : SOLDIER RIDEOUT
Present during the war of the VietnamWar in 1967-1968
AS the continuation of 3 tests DNA realized by FAMILY TREE DNA ("Finder Family", “YDNA36" & “YDNA67"), my research of biological paternity itself precise.
A name of family clearly go out with 65 exactly similar markers to my 67markers on a close genetic distance :
- RIDEOUT
I’m amérasien by my father of american origin (situated to the east to the Tennessee, Kentucky, south of the western Virginia) but with based ancestors in Celtic countries (Europe of the North)
I’m born to Saigon the 07.07.1968 (district of “Bien Hoa”) repatriated to orphanage of Phu My of which I left in 12,1970 to be adopted in France.
The research of biological father is not an end in is. Find, discover & divide with his biological family most possible closest is a truth treasure (pleasant or not)
Today, I communicate with my cousins of 2e generations. (Rear same grandfather)
We are all simply only the “avatars” of our ancestors.
Our DNA is a tremendous library that contains all the history of our fathers of a distance that surpasses our imaginary one.
Thank you for your attention, of your comprehension and … of your eventual assistance.
David Zapata.
davj83@hotmail.com
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- 937th Eng Gp,HHC, Security Detachment -- Bob Sarlo, 17:53:12 01/12/12 Thu
Looking for Sgt Kennedy, Swick, Morris,
Anybody out there that would go to Dak To, Kontum, on War wagons, we did the night ambushes, sweeps with the 4th Inf
173th in Dak To.
We had two APCs/ looking for those guys..
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- Agent Orange and Esophageal Cancer -- Mary M Shea, 07:50:43 07/09/11 Sat
I am interested in hearing from anyone who is familiar with Vietnam Veterans appeals for service related benefits where the veteran had esophageal cancer (EC) as a result of exposure to Agent Orange.
My brother passed away last year after a horrible 2 year battle with EC which has metastized to numerous other organs. Any help or information is appreciated.
Thanks
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- Proof my husband was in Vietnam -- Jackie Jonas, 23:43:57 10/07/12 Sun
Looking for anyone who may have known my husband, Keith P. Jonas, who was in the Marines from 1969-1973. His last duty
assignment was MPCo, H&SBn, FMFLant, Norfolk, Va. I have to find proof that he was in Vietnam. Please email me if anyone out there knew him. I know many are trying desperately to find proof too and I wish you the best in this incredibly difficult task. Blessings, Jackie Jonas
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- BDQ ADV team TD 33 ADV 100 MACV -- barb conner (uncertain), 14:34:02 10/08/12 Mon
Looking for anyone who knew SSGT Robert J Williamson KIA 01/31/1968. maybe around Gia dinh? Saigon?
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- Agent Orange/Prostate Cancer -- Lloyd Caldwell (Need Help), 08:10:13 10/04/12 Thu
I was a US Navy Corpsman stationed on the USS Hancock CVA 19 during 1964-1965. I made several trips from ship to Tana Son Nhut Air Base aboard the "Cod" which made daily trips for some supplies, mail, pickup personal, etc. I need proof of boots on the ground for the VA before they will grant benifits due to my exposer to Agent Orange which gave me Prostate Cancer. I'm looking for anyone who would be willing to verify that I had boots on the ground. Most if not all of the friends I knew have passed on. I thank you for any help you are willing to give
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- Veit Nam Vet -- John Houston (1ST INFANTRY DIV. 1969), 09:51:08 09/07/12 Fri
hey ralphy baby its me, from okc p o.iam in Louisiana an have been for over 30yrs.been tryin to locate you,an now i found this web site hope you will get back to me.later my long lost friend.
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- 541st transportation company -- Louise Jett, 08:37:28 10/05/12 Fri
My husband Oscar Jett was assigned to the 541st Transportation Company while in Vietnam '68-'69. He had began a claim for PTSD and Ischemic heart disease (agent orange related) Nov. 2010, but had a stroke before the claims division did their interview and he was unable to communicate fully with them. He died July 2011 with heart attack. I have been continuing his claim but need help to prove whatever happened in Vietnam that made him the way he was. I need this not only for his claim, but so that our son and I can come to terms with what we lived with from this good man we loved so much. We don't care how bad or shocking the stories are, nothing anyone could say would tarnish our memory of him, we just need to know in order to understand. If you remember anything about him or about the 541st please tell us.
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- Information needed to support Agent Orange claim for V.A. -- Mary E Moore (frustrated detective), 06:07:25 10/01/12 Mon
Seeking information to support my husband's V.A. claim for Agent Orange disability. My husband was on board the USS St. Paul in 1966 of the coast of Viet Nam. I need to know how close to shore the ship was anchored. My husband and fellow crew members states that the St. Paul was much closer to shore which exposed these guys to Agent Orange and they also got burned but Napalm that was being sprayed while the guys were on the deck of ship. I just need more help with backing up his claim.
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- Diabetes 2 - New Treatment -- Henry, 02:43:33 09/26/12 Wed
Please view Diabetes Treatment at
http://forums.delphiforums.com/diabetestherapy/messages
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- Type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease -- william l. hull, 12:57:19 09/02/11 Fri
I have Type II diabetes and have been receiving VA disability since about 2001. I have recently been also diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3. I have applied for an increased disability rating, but have been denied. I have engaged a lawyer on a contingent fee basis to help me with my claim since I feel "CKD" is a direct complication arising from long-term diabetes. I am wondering if anyone else has had any success in obtaining additional disability.
I was stationed at Dong Ba Thin (near Cam Ranh Bay) in 1970.
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- Edward J Bickel formally of DeKalb passed away -- Carol Bickel Swanson (sad), 14:57:39 09/21/12 Fri
Just to inform anyone that may have known my brother - Edward J.Bickel - who was involved with Viet Now in DeKalb for many years, has passed away on August 17, 2012 in Florida. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 6 ..11am visitation and 12 noon service at Jusen Funeral home in Round Lake, Illinois. * www.justenfh.com * for more information or to leave a message or read the obit. Friends are welcome to join the family for his life celebration.
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- Finding my Grandpa -- Nancy, 16:13:11 09/10/12 Mon
He was a cook during the vietnam war at Dong Nai Bien Hoa, my grandma told me that he arrived in the year 1970 and left 1 year later. We don't know much about him except that his first name was byars and he was on team 98. It would mean so much to my dad to be able to find him since he grew up without one.
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- Capt. John Fer -- Hank De Voll, 11:31:38 09/08/12 Sat
I have been going through some effects from my mother who passed away 2 years ago this month and found a POW bracelet with Captain John Fer's name on. I would be interested in hearing from him if he is willing to contact me. I served as a US Army Warrant Officer helicopter pilot in Viet Nam, for 2 and a half years.
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- Camp Baker; Co A 304th Sig Bn; 8th Army 69-70 -- Joan Shine (Confused), 10:55:22 09/07/12 Fri
Looking for anyone who served in or near Camp Baker, Yongdong-po during 9/69 - 4/70. My husband was a comm cen spec. in Co A 304th Sig Bn; 8th Army. I can't seem to find a whole lot of info on the internet about Camp Baker or Yondong-po or his unit. Any info/history/pictures would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at joangajack@msn.com.
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- Widow needs proof for VA claim -- Mary Kay, 20:36:02 09/05/12 Wed
My husband, Richard W Stickroth, died of lung cancer in 2009. Lung cancer is a "presumptive illness" from AO. I have filed for DIC benefits from the VA. They are asking for proof of his being on-ground in Vietnam.
I have some, but I'm not sure all, of his DD214's. He re-enlisted in the Army at Ft. Lewis in Washington state on April 23, 1962. On line 12 of his DD214 from April 22, 1962, it says "Co. C, 1st BG 12th Inf. 4th Inf Div Ft Lewis, Wash." Sometime between 1962 and 1968, I believe he was in Vietnam. He was discharged from Ft. Polk, Louisiana in 1968. At Ft. Polk, he was a Drill Instructor. He often mentioned he worried about the recruits he trained, whether they made it back or not. He said he taught them from everything he had learned while in VN, but worried he may have omitted something that would have caused a soldier to get killed. On line 12 of his DD214 from Ft. Polk, it says "Co E 3d Bn Fifth AIT Bde 4th US Army."
Questions:
1. On his last DD214, when he retired, among the awards listed in block 13, are "Republic of Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal..." Do you know if these are proof of his being on-ground in VN to get VA benefits?
2. In an earlier post, someone recommended getting pay records. Where would I get those?
3. Is anyone on this forum familiar with Richard, possible having served in VN with him?
4. I believe I am missing a DD214 between 1962 and 1968. How can I be sure I have all his DD214's?
We were married 15 years after he retired from his 25 yr. military career. A few things he told me about being over there are a) he was in the Military Assistance Command. He taught S. Vietnamese soldiers how to recognize VC mines hidden in debris floating down rivers. b) at 3 different times, he was in different Huey helicopters that crashed c) he was a platoon sergeant and he was older than most of the enlisted soldiers over there (he was born in 1940,) d) while in the Army he was deployed twice and e) he said he was in the Special Forces, but I don't know at what time in his Army career this was. And if he told me where his locations were in VN, I don't remember.
When he was diagnosed with lung cancer, I wish we had talked about all these things. But at the time, I guess we didn't think it was necessary.
Thank you, Vets, for what you endured over there. And thank you for any information you can provide.
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- Re: Trying to find William R Strnad -- James (Taylor), 15:46:43 08/29/12 Wed
Don't know if you are William Raymnond Strnad that I went to Pharmacy school with in the USN in Portsmouth, Va., but I am giving it a shot. It has been a long time and I would like to say Hello and maybe goodbye to a really cool guy I knew in the Navy. James Morris Taylor, 941-639-6661, or 941-456-3793, email: jmtaylor12@embarqmail.com
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- Can you help me prove I was in Vietnam? -- Gary Ater, 06:09:43 07/12/11 Tue
I filed an Agent Orange claim last October and it is still in development because they can't find proof I was in Vietnam. I was stationed in Samae San in Tailand in 1969 and 1970. I was a Petroleum Specialist and would go to Vietnam for 1-2 weeks at a time to relieve soldiers going on R & R. They tell me if I can find anyone who remembers me from that time period and knows I was in Vietnam, they would be able to process my claim. All the records they have been able to find so far do not show I was in Vietnam, even though I was. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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- TDY AT TAN SU KNUT AB, VIET NAM -- KENNETH R. GARRETT (HELP), 23:49:15 07/06/12 Fri
MY MESSAGE IS AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VIET VETS THAT WERE STATIONED WITH ME AT THE 509 FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON DETACHNENT AT TAN SON NHUT AB, VIETNAM IN JAN 1966.
I NEED YOUR HELP WITH THIS SINCE I HAVE TO PROVE MY BEING STATIONED THERE FOR COMPENSATION PURPOSES.
I BET THE FOLLOWING WILL REFRESH EVERYBODY'S MEMORY THAT WAS THERE:
ON THE MORNING OF JAN 19TH, 1966, A PILOT FROM OUR DETACHMENT CRASHED ONE OF OUR F-102A AIRCRAFT ATTEMPTIN TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY. I BELIEVE HE WAS CAPT KRUCKNER, BUT I AM NOT CERTAIN.
I WAS THE DETACHMENT'S ORDERLY ROOM CLERK AS WELL AS MAIL PROCESSER AND OTHER POSITIONS ASSIGNED ME BY CAPT REID, OUR
DETACHMENT COMMANDER.
I DROVE AN OLD WORLD WAR 11 JEEP TO PICK UP MAIL AND OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE DETACHMENT.FUNNY THE WHEELS WIGGLED IN THE FRONT. IT WAS HAND PAINTED BLUE.
PLEASE, LETS HOOK UP.
MY ADDRESS:
1949 NEWPORT AVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95822
MY EMAIL ADDRESS:
CAROLYNCA8@AOL.COM
THANKS TO ALL YOU BUDDIES
KENNETH
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- Captain Thomas Mitchell, Co A, 1/12th Cavalry 1972 -- John Cates, 10:17:03 08/25/12 Sat
I am looking for Captain Thomas Mitchell, the company commander of A Company, 1/12th Cavalry in Vietnam 1972. If anyone else in 1/12th cavalry for 1972 could be found, then please answer. Thank you, John Cates
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- looking for Jess Hernandez from San Jose -- Ed Rabette, 12:21:42 08/24/12 Fri
Jess,
I was thinking of you the other day when looking at some old
pix from Nam. You and I were sitting in a Jeep in what looks
like Cam Rhan Bay. Send me an email to let me know you made
it and all is good in San Jose.
Stay safe my brother the worse is over.
All The Best
Ed Rabette
San Francisco
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- USS ZELIMA #A49 -- LOUIS D'ANGELO, 14:08:40 08/08/12 Wed
I AM LOOKING FOR OTHER SAILORS WHO SERVED ON THE USS ZELIMA #A49 BETWEEN 10/1966 TO 7/1969. WE DOCKED SEVERAL TIMES AT DA NANG, I WAS EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE, NEED TO COOBORATION OF MY DUTIES ON DOCK
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- Could William Harlan be "Bill" -- Mark Fast (Old Memories), 10:03:43 08/07/12 Tue
For some unknown reason I wanted to see pictures of Artillery Hill. I saw William Harlans' article and all of a sudden remembered "Bill", a lanky kid from Northern Washington - Omak or Okanogan. He had been a logger before the service. I liked that kid - me calling him a kid when I myself was 18. I was in Nam from March 70 to May 71. I started in gun crews with A Company. Is William Harlan the Bill I remember?
Thank you for your time, Mark Fast
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- need inforomation -- gisham (sad), 16:54:00 08/05/12 Sun
I am not sure if I have the appropriate place to ask this question, but I have to start somewhere. My ex husband is a Viet Nam vet. We have been divorced many years but we recently made contact with each other and we are developing a frieindship again after all the years. Sadly he is suffering from dementia which is probably related to PSTD. Regardless, he is in the early stages and I want to give something meaningful. Many years ago he explained to me that Viet Nam, although an awful experience for him, was also the most meaningful experience of his life. He was very proud of being airborne and I want to get him a little memento from his unit. Unfortunately, I don't know if he was 82nd or 101st anymore. I just can't remember. Is there a way I can find this out without asking him. Thanks for any help you can provide. God Bless all of you who served in Nam.
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- Death by Agent Orange exposier. -- Mrs. Mimi Paramo (veteran's widow) (widow wants to have a law suit with VA), 03:26:43 08/03/12 Fri
My husband served 2 terms in Vietnam. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 - 1969 in vietnam. As he was honorable disharged from the service, I knew he had Agent Orange. His eye sight became worse, loosing teeth, diebetis, headaches in back of his neck (which I mentioned to VA MD's) ofcourse egnored. In November of 2010 he started getting sicker and sicker. Than on February 17, 2011, that's when everything started.
1. Colon bleeding
2. R speech impairment (due to L brain cancer)
3. R lung cancer
4. L lung cancer
5. Lost leg strength of cancer
6. Lost nervous system and memory
By September 29 th, he was diagnozed with terminal cancer stage 4. All these years I told MD's at the VA he has Agent Orange. All the time they tell me: 'Well we can't determine that'! My husband passed away February 24/2012.
I am so angry with the Government!! You can't imagine! I am lookinhg into a law suit. Where can I get help? It won't bring him back, but the Government needs to know and all these years.......I am only receiving $1,195.00 a month? Paul returned into the ARNG.All together he served 9 years. All this doesn't mean a damm thing!!
Mimi Paramo,wife.
The Doctor at VAER said: 'They can sent these guys over there, but they can't do a damm thing for them'!
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- 524 QM Bat. Cam Ran Bay 1965-1966 -- Michael Jinright (Searching), 16:27:15 07/31/12 Tue
Looking for Army vets who served in the 524 QM Bat(Petro Depo) in cam ran bay South Viet Nam 1965-1966
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- Re: To Capt John Fer -- Gary Breslau (Your bracelet), 13:42:47 07/29/12 Sun
We found your POW bracelet when cleaning out Mom's house. Would you like it back. Glad you made it!
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- pow mia braclet -- bonnie l. ross, 21:31:49 12/16/11 Fri
I have a MIA POW braclet for a Vietnam veteran. His name is, Col.Owen Skinner 12-12-70.
Could you please provide me with as much information about him as possible. I know that I had infor but misplaced it. I do believe he was from Ohio. I also think he was in the Air Force.
I have had this braclet since 1971.
Thank you for any information you can provide me.
Respectfully, Bonnie L. Ross
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- ship logs -- Rachel, 17:27:40 06/03/12 Sun
My father in law needs help finding ship logs for a ship he was on called the USS Camden, he was denied benefits and we hope by getting them this would help him, does anyone know how to get ship logs from Vietnam 1972-1974 for this ship anything would help. Thank you
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- Agent Orange and Myeloproliferative disease -- Nick Z, 17:26:28 07/25/12 Wed
I served in Nam with the U.S.M.C. 3/9 5/1966-6/1967 .Recently diagnosed with Myeloproliferative disease of the bone marrow .I'm trying to put in an Agent Orange claim . Anybody familiar with it ?
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- about garry farmer -- garry farmer (helo pilot), 11:29:59 07/25/12 Wed
What can you tell me about col garry farmer's service in vietnam? Believe he was a helo pilot. Not sure the branch of service.
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- Delta 1/7 Cav '69-'70 -- Marc 'Doc' Levy, 08:23:28 07/22/12 Sun
Would like to hear from anyone who served with D 1/7 Cav '69-'70. I've located Capt Hyslop, Jerry Bieck, Mike Wilson, Steve Chaump, Roop the Troop, Doc Abbott, Carl Lee, Odell Newton, Lt. Steve Sharp, Frenchie, Jim Lamb, Jim Hackbarth from Alpha, Joe Persuad from Bravo. I backpacked VN/Cambodia in '95. My website: medicinthegreentime.com.
Marc 'Doc' Levy
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- trying to find Sgt. Sublett -- Phil, 10:55:50 07/20/12 Fri
Looking for Sgt. Sublett. He served in the Americal Division 198th infantry brigade on LZ Stinson.
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- Bihn Thuy Airbase 1965-66 -- Ramon L. Acevedo-Padilla (help), 13:26:46 07/14/12 Sat
I am looking for Air Force personnel of 6255 Air Support Sq that were stationed in Bhin Thui Airbase during 1965-1966. My Compensation Claim was dinied for Agent Orange Exposure and PTSD and I need to talk to someone who was there.
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- Re: Danang 80th general support group vets -- Theodore wren, 10:03:55 07/13/12 Fri
Served in the 80th gen support group from Feb 1970 to Feb 1972.
I spent my time working in the motor pool on the beach.
At that time my last name was spelled Uren, it is now changed to Wren.
I do remember the beach club, however I rarely went there.
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- capt,charles boyd -- capt.charles boyd (pow braclet when i was 10), 20:21:54 07/03/12 Tue
i would love to meet capt. charles boyd i have my pow braclet, that was giving to me at age 10
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- Nam Vets with GBM-4 -- Margee', 06:17:08 08/26/11 Fri
Compiling a list of Nam Vets with GBM-4 to help fight the VA and get them awarded compensation.
Hoping to find more Nam Vets dealing with brain cancer.
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- 509TH FIS -- KENNETH GARRETT (HELP), 21:57:34 06/30/12 Sat
IM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS STATION AT TAN SU NUT AT A TIME IN 1966 AND REMEMBER ME AS CLERK OF OUR DETACHMENT.
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- Al Quick and/or Lake LaDonna 4th of July Veteran Celebrations, Early-Eighties? -- Ben Quick (I'll be in Sauk Valley next week. Please help.), 03:14:12 06/27/12 Wed
Does anyone remember the number of disabled children at Lake LaDonna? My mother recalls many. I would love to hear some more stories an locate the contact info of the former owner. I see it's changed hands.
Does anyone remember a squad leader named Al Quick from Rock Falls--2/14, 25th Inf until the 25th left after Cambodia and then 1/5, 1st Air Cav until Feb 71. He's my dad. I would be incredibly grateful for any information.
Names on the back of photos from basic in Ft. Polk include Joe Dalton, Mel Pickett, Jerry McGee, Dick Powell, Clyde Rennie, Ken Hankinson, and Russ Mathiac.
I had the good fortune to spend the summer of 2008 journeying through Vietnam alone and tracing my father's steps. The Vietnamese people welcomed we like a long-lost uncle. The countryside was the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I'm writing a book about my dad, myself, and other children born with congenital deformities--particularly those the VA has thus-forth refused to acknowledge AO related conditions transmitted paternally, by veteran fathers. I would love to hear from anyone with stories to share. When my father came back, he had a chloracne rash that didn't go away until I was two, five years after his return. I was born with syndactyly, first-degree hypospadias, and mild scoliosis--genetic disorders linked to dioxin.
Stories, names, anecdotes, contacts, leads, shared frustration: I'd be more than grateful for any or all.
I'll be in Dixon over the 4th if anyone wants to meet up.
Cheers,
Ben
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- Children of soldiers exposed to Agent Orange or other pesticides -- Rachel Garrett, 05:05:49 09/15/11 Thu
My brother was diagnosed with embryonic carcinoma testicular cancer at ten months old. I myself just had surgery two weeks ago to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor, a large meningioma. I also have rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't responded well to any treatment. My brother now has chronic ITP, a blood disorder, and I have chronic anemia. My own son has been treated surgically for a reoccurring bone tumor four times. My father served in Vietnam and has PTSD, anger management problems, and has had multiple growths/tumors removed from his neck, chest, and back. Where could I find information on children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange or other pesticides?
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- Bill Beckhorn in the Army -- LaRaine Durr-Beckhorn, 07:12:32 06/22/12 Fri
I am currently looking for anyone who knew William W. Beckhorn (Bill) in the service (Army) during his time of service (1962-1965). I am trying to prove that he was in the Vietnam War for the purposes of filing for survivor's benefits. Thanking anyone who can help me with this in advancw.
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- Looking for old army days buddy -- Jorge L Gonzalez Alonso, 08:28:02 06/19/12 Tue
I have been to Loveland, Ohio looking for my old army buddy, Louis Dean Smallwood, unsuccessfully. Can anyone help me get in contact with hi. We were at Ft. Dix (9/68-11/68), Ft. Polk, La (11/68-02/69), went to Vietnam together and separated from there. 5 Rpt El Faro, Aguadilla, PR 00603 is my mailing address. Thank you.
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- Capt. Arthur Ecklund Missing since 4-30-69 -- Capt Arthur Ecklund missing since 4-30-69, 07:48:49 09/29/11 Thu
I have this Capt.s POW bracelet and would like any information on the safe return of this POW. I would like to return this bracelet to the family. It was purchased in Boston. Sara Merando 98 old post rd. Arundel maine 04046
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- A/3/319th -- William Rankins (Happy/Sad), 19:39:56 06/05/12 Tue
Do any one know where A/3/319th was at on 11/3/69? I need the name of the FSB for that date where they were stationed. Please email me that information. Thanks.
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- Any airmen from the 1878 comm sqd, Pleiku, 67, 68, 69 -- Regis Kuirtz, 16:24:58 05/28/12 Mon
I am looking for any airmen from the 1878 comm sqd, Pleiku, 67-68-69. I will need all the help I can get with people, photos & experiences since I am starting to file for PTSD & other issues compensation. I can only remember 2 names. Sgt Burton, "Buda" & Frank. Franks name is prominant in my memory & I want to know why. Help
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- I am looking for anyone who served at Pleiku AFB 10/68 to 10/69 -- Alvin Meredith, 22:26:18 07/17/07 Tue
Did you serve at Pleiku AFB 10/68 to 10/69? We received rocket fire daily, but the VA won't accept a claim for PTSD without a witness, rank, service number, and dates who can verify we were in a "combative situation". Can you help?
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- Re: To Capt John Fer -- Jo Ann Arnold, 14:01:11 05/22/12 Tue
I wore your bracelet and Capt. Jerry Pool's and prayed for you and your fellow servicemen. I found the bracelet today and would like to know if you would like it returned to you. Thank you for your service to our country.
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- Ready reaction team -NSAD Qui Nhon -- PEKARSKI (HELP), 18:29:34 05/15/12 Tue
Looking for Cdr. Austin or Chief Luna to verify that I was radioman on the ambush team. Cdr, you visited me at op base Tan Chau, and told me that we had a TANK!! after I left. Do you still have the photos that you took when you accompanied us on a day patrol to see if we really had to wear the flak vest and helmet?
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- ambush team qui nhon -- pekarski (ski), 18:09:05 05/15/12 Tue
Looking for Cdr. Austin or anyone on the ready reaction team (sat cong)who will verify the fact that I carried the prc-25 on our day and night missions. No one knows what we did. Please help me.
Cdr. Austin, you called out "radioman" and took a picture on the day patrol that you accompanied us on.
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- ddr 838 1964 t0nkin gulf -- rc vaden (wayne hefner), 11:41:10 05/14/12 Mon
was we exposured agent oranage
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- LOOKING FOR THOMAS KEARNEY -- PAUL HESS, 10:14:11 05/14/12 Mon
HI MEGHAN
I KNEW A THOMAS KEARNEY WITH THE 25TH INF. DIV. AT
CU CHI VIETNAM 3/4 CAV HHT 1966 TO 1977. IF THIS IS A
POSSIBLE SEARCH YOUR LOOKING FOR E-MAIL ME. PLEASE
PAUL HESS
MERRILLVILLE/INDIANA
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- hlow to find a unit that my husband served in the air force in vietnam -- karen galant (i cannot find anywhere where i can get help), 07:53:13 05/11/12 Fri
veterans adm has all of his paper work but i need his unit # my husband passed aay from a rare leukemia possibly from agent orange. without his unit @ they will not do any invetigatigations/ thank you and God bless you all.
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- 281st MP Company Thailand 1972=1976 -- James Downs, 18:11:07 02/19/12 Sun
I am looking for anyone who served with the 281st MP Company in Thailand from 1972. You can contact me by email.
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- Proving Service in RVN While Based in Thailand -- Charles Metcalf (Cautiously Optimistic), 07:27:41 04/28/12 Sat
Between July 1974 and December 1976, as a 1LT (later CPT), I was assigned to Headquarters, US Army Garrison, Okinawa. In December 1974, I was verbally ordered to support a military unit (which I now believe was the US Army Element, US Support Activities Group/7th Air Force) located at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base (NKPRTAFB or simply "NKP"). 7th Air Force, all of its subordinate detachments and operating locations inactivated effective 30 June 1975. According to the data record card for the US Army Element, US Support Activities Group/7th Air Force, the unit remained active until at least 9 July 1976. I left Thailand and returned to Okinawa in May 1976.
Because the US Army Element, US Support Activities Group/7th Air Force was a provisional unit, it did not leave a paper trail. The inactivation order states that personnel would be reassigned per special instructions from CINCPACAF/DP and organizational records were disposed of per AFM 12-50. My field 201 file, OMPF, medical and dental records, and my pay records do not show my being sent to Thailand. Ditto for buddy statements and/or photographs (unless, of course, someone in this forum steps forward).
How can I prove my presence in Thailand or that my unit performed missions in Cambodia, Laos, as well as North and South Vietnam? I need this information in order to convince VA that I'm entitled to more disability compensation.
Please direct replies to charleymetcalf@mindspring.com.
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- lost father -- wendy hicks, 08:06:54 04/24/12 Tue
I am looking for a Phillip Farmer. Stationed in cape girardeau in 1968. can anyone help?
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- Denied AO survivor benefits -- Joan Shine (Need Help), 08:39:14 04/16/12 Mon
Looking for anyone who served in Camp Baker, Yongdong-po during 9/69 - 4/70. My husband was a comm cen spec. His last duty assignment and major command was Co A 304th Sig Bn; 8th Army. I was denied survivor benefits and need anyone's help proving to the VA that he was exposed to AO during his tour of duty.
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- Im looking for anyone who knew my father. -- Bryan Seay Sgt USMC (Lost.), 11:02:09 04/14/12 Sat
Good day.
My Name is Bryan E. Seay. I Joined the Marine Corps in 2007 in hopes of finding somthing anything or anyone who knew my father Robert Gail Seay (OCT 2 1947- Aug 21 1997) He served in veitnam during a huge window of time, he was a grunt, 0351 in a inda company, was stationed in OK and okinawa Japan. You see I was 9 when he passed away, thus i knwo hardly anything about him. Ive been serching a good precentage of my life looking for answers. Anything about him. Its been hard to grow up not knowing anything about a man who had the greatest influence on me and my life decision to be a Marine. My email is attached. Please if you can help.
A little more about him, Emrald green eyes, blond hair (reseading hair line simliar to a widows peak) about 6'4 and 180-215lbs broad shouldered.
Anything will help. thank you. and Semper Fi
Sgt Bryan E. Seay
USMC
2/11 E.
AFG
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- Enchondroma of right shoulder -- Rich (Sad), 10:54:15 04/09/12 Mon
I was in Nam in 1967 to 1968 as a "Medic" cook...I was also exposed to Agent Orange. My right shoulder has been very painful...I went to my Orthopedic Dr who took MRI, x-rays. I was found to have a large lesion which represents soft tissue sarcoma. I was refered to an Oncologist for treatment. My question is am I entitled to compensation, for this service injury, I have been retired for 3 years.
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- 80th General Support Group -- Ken Morgan, 01:48:53 04/05/12 Thu
Looking for former members, 80 General Support Group, Chu Lai, Duc Pho, or Danang 1968.
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- Looking for Medic 31st Eng. FSB Margaret 1971 -- David Armstrong, 21:26:06 04/04/12 Wed
This is a long shot. I was a crane operator with the 557LE Engineers attached to the 31st at FSB Margaret. I was refueling some tanks one morning and fell from the crane onto the tire, on my back,and then the ground. I was bleeding internally so saw the medic from the 31st. as we did not have one. Nothing was done and I was kept back from duty for three days until the bleeding stopped. I am now filling a claim as I have had back issues ever since and am permanently disabled. If you were that medic, PLEASE write me. Thanks, Dave
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- HAROLD JOHN MC DONALD -- EUGENIA CHIMENTI (sad 42yrs ago today my brother was killed), 14:55:49 04/02/12 Mon
IM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO NEW HAROLD JOHN MC DONALD WHO SERVED IN THE ARMY 1ST CAV BETWEEN JULY 18TH,1969 AND APRIL 2,1969 WHEN HE WAS KILLED. YOU CAN CONTACT ME EMAIL OR CALL ME AFTER 5PM @321-613-2157. THANKYOU
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- Looking for Anyone who Served with the 14th Aerial Port Sqdn at Cam Rahn AB, RVN in 67-68-69 -- roger poling (somewhat), 21:45:35 03/27/12 Tue
Looking for Joe Finney and others that were there in 1967-1968-1969
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- esopasgeal cancer& Prostate cancer -- Dennis sentelle (Big Red One Needs help), 12:45:19 03/03/12 Sat
I served in the 1st inf. divison in Vietnam from 1965-1966 2nd bn 2nd inf under Col. Shurford I am trying to find anyone who may have my problem I have in the last few years suffered with so much pain due to having prostate cancer 2005 and esopageal cancer 2006 I had chemo and radiation treatment a total of 78 radation treatments in a years time which have danaged my nerves and i have crazy pain in both my legs and will for the rest of my life according to my doctors. I haven't filed VA claim for agent orange yet Does anyone else think i have a chance of approval and at what percent.
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- looking for Ron Miller -- Bonnie Palmer (help), 05:43:46 03/24/12 Sat
I had an assistant in Puerto Rico at Roosey Roads in the late 1980's. I am trying to locate Ron Miller.
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- 554th engineers vietnam vet reunion -- Jack and Tamm Milam, 17:24:18 03/19/12 Mon
the 554th engineers are doing there yearly reunion
June27-June 29 2012
at St Robert MO
for more info email or call
Jack or Tammy Milam
740-256-6299
tammymilam69@yahoo.com
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- Contact for William Gustavson -- Harold (bud) L. Hall (Exceptional friend), 09:36:13 03/19/12 Mon
Bill, we have lost contact since talking about meeting.
The discussion about meeting occurred over 20 yrs. ago
but I would still meet you about anywhere. You were a
great person to serve with and watch out for each other.
Hoping you get this message. To help you remember me,
we were in the FDC, 8" Field Artlry North of DaNang.
Early in our tour we were on the Gulf side of HWY 1 on
top of a small mountain. You will remember our experience
on the steep hill to the top. Thanks, Bud Hall (Omaha, NE)
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- Looking for Henry Miller -- David McClimans (Sad), 12:51:28 03/15/12 Thu
I'm looking for Henry Miller from E Btry 82nd Arty, 1st Cav Div. He was a crew chief in 1969-1970 at Phouc Vinh.
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- 554th engineers -- Tammy, 03:29:11 03/13/12 Tue
The 554th Eng are having a reunion
June 27-June 29 2012
you can get more info by calling
Jack or Tammy 740-256-6299
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- searching for platoon leader -- Dennis Sentelle (okay), 18:18:35 03/08/12 Thu
would like to know if anyone knows where i could find a Captain Mulluna from 2nd blt. 2nd inf 1st infantry div Vietnam 1965-1966 was after nam in military intellgence at fort hollabard in Baltimore
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- POW bracelet -- Sherri Lupton Hollister (happy), 18:26:39 03/06/12 Tue
I write for a small local paper and I'm doing an article on the Vietnam Homecoming. My friend, Peggy Kidney Mers wore a POW bracelet for years Lt. Col. James Hiteshew 3/11/1967. She let me borrow it to use in my article and I just thought it would be nice to contact Lt. Col Hiteshew and let him know that someone was praying for his return and how honored I would be to write his story. I hope his had a happy ending, I know that not all of our service men did. I am a mother of a Soldier, daughter of an Airman and daughter-in-law of a Marine
who served three tours of Vietnam.
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- proof of service in Vietnam -- Samuel Pinello jr (help), 15:48:40 08/09/11 Tue
I was in Danang, Vietnam from 62 to 63 about 6 months.
camped on bare ground in 6 man tents, during operation
ranch hand and mule train. My DD214 has nothing on this
what other records can I write to get from government.
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- want to know about my uncle -- michelle pickens-miller (sad), 14:14:32 03/04/12 Sun
looking for someone that was in co c,4th BN,23rd infantry,25th div USARV. 3/68-9/68 who knew my uncle James Ray Miller from WV.Dont know alot about him, have only a few pics.
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- Re: Men of 41st signal Bn Headquaarters Co QuiNhon -- James A. Hall, 15:53:55 12/20/11 Tue
I was with B Co 41st from July 65 to Jul 66, I was a teletypewriter repairman at the Qui nhon comcenter
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- Lance Corporal Robert G Pursley IV -- Cindy Pursley, 12:10:06 02/18/12 Sat
I am looking for anyone who was stationed in Hawaii around 1966-1967 and may remember Lance Corporal Robert G Pursley IV.
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- vietnam vet -- Curtis Armentrout, 11:03:43 02/17/12 Fri
Looking for a vietnam war vet who served with my father whose name was Edwin Frederick Armentrout. He went by Fred.I had spoken to a man who lived in Locust Grove, Georgia. I don't remember his name though. When i had spoken to him he indicated that he had a few pictures of my father. I don't have many pictures of him as he died in 1977 of cancer when I was 11. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My wife's email address is listed. My cell phone number is 229-560-3667. Oh the man i was looking for was working at the airport in Atlanta, Georgia I beleive. Again thanks for any help or pictures that could be provided of my father. Sincerely Curtis Armentrout
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- John Paul Madden -- Ed Rohner, 11:43:25 02/16/12 Thu
I have been trying to get in contact with the family of John Paul Madden. I was stationed with him at Vung Tau South Vietnam in 1969. We were in the 73rd Surveillance Airplane Company, doing missions in the 3 Core Area.
He was killed on July 18, 1969, along with his pilot Lt. Wilhoite.
John was from Cleveland Ohio and was married.
My self and Ron Wheeler and Gene Walker would really like to get in contact with his family. We were all friends when John was killed.
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- C-1-18 [Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry (Vietnam 66-69)] -- Joe Boland, 13:56:23 12/07/11 Wed
Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Vietnam 66-69 Dogface/Swamp Rats is hosting its 4th annual reunion on May 3-6, 2012 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. The reunion is timed to coincide with the debut of book collectively written by men of Charlie Company. This book is being published by the Robert McCormick Foundation. There are approximately 65 veterans on our roster and many of them will be present for this historic event. Reservations can be made at the Lisle Hilton,3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, Illinois, United States 60532. The phone number is 630-505-0900 . A block of rooms is available at $99/night and are reserved under Charlie Company. Breakfast is complimentary. A shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and Cantigny Park.
DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
Please contact Joe Boland,
708-352-3981
boland.joe@gmail.com
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- Vietnam Vets that didn't put in claim untill 2006 -11 -- Roger P Lemke ("Roger P" Fustrated), 12:15:41 09/20/11 Tue
I searved in Nam from Feb/66 to Apr/67. In May 1981 I had a MI, in 1984 had a 4/Bypass,and 2 more bypasses since then, also a defib/pase-maker. In July 1987 went on SS Disability. I didn't file a claim because I didn't know I could. On Oct 16, 2006, I filed for Diabetis Type II, CHD, and a few others, also IUTD. I Disagreed with the award date. (The retro compensation was great but I could have made a lot more pay if I was able to work till retirement).
In Dec 16, 2010 was awarded 100% Disability, retroactive only back to Oct 2006. I sent in a NOD and am in the process of doing the paperwork.
My question is: How many VietNam Vets out their, didn't even know to file when they came down with on of the diseases that the VA had on the list? (Untill now since it came out in the open with the 3 new disease which were put on the list). If it wasn't for my brother-in-law, I wouldn't have known anything about submitting a claim for CHD (IHS) and Diabetes II.
The VA is stating that if you didn't file then, you can only get compensation retroactive to the date you filed. They (VA) use the "Nehmer v. USAVA as their reasning. I feel I am being penalize because I didn't file back in July 1987, or even in 1981 for the MI
If their are any Viet Nam Vets with or had the same problem, please send me a E-mail rogeroa@roadrunner.com. The more Vet's we have the better chance we have of getting better results. I just want what is due me after all I have gone through (Heart problems and lost wages).
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- 1965 - 1966 Vietnam -- Kathy Speidel (Frustrated and angry), 11:11:44 02/06/12 Mon
I am looking for anyone who served in Vietnam from late 1965 to January 21, 1966 or past. My husband, Earl Eugene Speidel, Jr., was there for a short period of time, until his mother passed on January 21, 1966. Thank you for any and all help.
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- Camp Evans 1968 -- C Bennett (wondering), 10:58:57 02/03/12 Fri
Looking for anyone who served at Camp Evans in 1968. Husband was with the Army Engineer Batallion up there. His name is Don. He was 1st Cav. We're from Texas. I believe in June 68 he lost a buddy I only know was "Scotty", I believe an African American also from Texas, maybe Houston. Would like to hear from anyone who might remember that time and place.
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- Contact with family of Larry Dee Brock who was my roomate in OCS in 1968 -- Bob (Sam) Brucker, 20:41:36 01/25/12 Wed
I recently read a poem in Winter 2010 edition of "VietNow". The magazine had been around my apartment for quite a while and I was getting ready to throw it out, but first I decided to take a quick look at some of the articles. I noticed one writing entitled: "You Were My Son", but it was late and I wasn't sure if I was up to the task of reading this undoubtably sad poem. Somethimg told me that I should read this poem ; and it was very moving to me , especially considering that my only son recently became the father of his own son. At some point while reading, I glanced down to the bottom of page and noticed the name Larry Dee Brock - my former roomate and friend from OCS at Ft.Benning. I finished reading the poem with tears in my eyes. I knew Larry had been killed in VN and I knew Larry was a great guy but now hearing(reading)his mother talk(write)about him was so very moving. I also felt some guilt because , even though years ago I made an etching of Larry's name at the VN Memorial wall in Washington, I never tried to contact Larry's family. Well, that's what I'm trying to do now. I would like to say hello to Larry's mother, his daughter, his former wife or any other relative or friend, and offer my much belated condolences; and perhaps tell one or two stories about LARRY DEE.
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- looking for greig halstead -- peter mezei, 23:37:07 01/24/12 Tue
Looking for halsteàd. Was a member of vietnow, fox valley,batavia,illinois. 1984/plus.
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- Re: JACK O'ROUKE 25TH INF. DIVISION CUCHI VIETNAM 1966-1967 -- PAUL HESS, 10:46:07 01/08/12 Sun
JACK
THIS IS PAUL WE WERE AT CU CHI BASE CAMP 1966-67
IF THIS IS YOU I SURE WOULD LIKE THE CORRECT TITLE
OF OUR UNIT. I KEEP LOOKING THINGS UP WITH NO RESULTS.
I HAD TO CHANGE MY E-MAIL SOMEONE HACKED INTO IT
PLEASE RESPONE IF THIS IS YOU.
PAUL HESS
219 769-2726 MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA
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- Remember Melvin Schmitz north dakota -- Peggy schmitz, 05:22:38 01/21/12 Sat
Just wondering if anyone remembers Mel Schmitz as a soldier or friend would like to hear from anybody who new anything about or has memory's to share 701-442-3065 call any time to talk on any info about Mel that might be out there god bless !!! Can reply via email jms @westriv.com
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- Looking for -- Edward A. Reed (Miserable), 13:51:01 01/19/12 Thu
I recently saw a photo from a base yearbook and recognized ASH2 Threadgill as being stationed together in FASU BIENTHUY RVN. Would appreciate it if anyone knows him and how I can get in touch with him letting me know. Thank you.
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- RICHMOND K. TURNER DLG-20 -- GARY MOORE (BUDDY ON THI S SHIP), 14:26:55 01/10/12 Tue
HI: GARY
THIS IS GENE BURESH I WAS ON THIS SHIP TURNER DLG-20 YOU
KNOW JERRY HUNSLEY HERE IS PHONE NO.605-224-7072 MY PHONE IS 1-402-225-3042 CELL 402-705-8173 I"M HAVING TROUBLE
WITH MY AGENT ORANGE VA CANOT FIND ANY PAPERS ON THE RED RIVER IN DANANG JERRY IS HAVING TROUBLE TO. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU CAN HELP US BOTH THE VA. DON"T BELEIVE US
THANKS GENE P.S JERRY LIVES IN 115 S MAPLE ST,
. PIERRE, SD 57580
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- Proof that late fatherinlaw was on Vietnam soil -- Jamie sims (Deserves proper burial and wido deserves benefits), 04:16:04 01/01/12 Sun
Melvin Schmitz died in 2002 the government says he was listed but say if Peggy Schmitz can't prove he was on Vietnam soil with solid proof picture or other soldiers statment they denied proper burial and benefits Melvin Schmitz of Bismarck North Dakota enlisted voluntarily sometime around 70thru 74 if anyone can help get some answers for my mother inlaw and Mel waiting patiently on shelf I would greatly appreciate the help contact me and misty meld daughter at701-442-3102 or 701 880 8726 god bless you all and thank you for serving the USA
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- looking for friends of Framk -- FRANK MONTOYA 67-60 (67-69), 11:30:12 01/18/12 Wed
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- RED HORSE BIEN HOA -- Virgil miller, 17:52:32 03/27/11 Sun
Looking for anyone who servied from OCT69-Oct70 I was NCOIC of transportation.
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- phillip vorce -- alex avila, 10:12:32 01/15/12 Sun
pPHIL , I WAS IN BINH THUY JUN 1970-DEC 1971, OUR BARRACKS
WERE CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. JOE ACOSTA FROM THE 534 TH MAILED ME A COPY OF HIS FINAL COMPENSATION, WHICH HELPED
MINE. I WITNESSED SHOOTING NOV,1970 OF MP SP STEPAN GARI
AND 2 GIS IH OUR LATRINE BY 228 TH SP THOMAS CONTACT ME IF NEED BE AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS
WELCOME HOME
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- tyring to locate old nam friends -- ARTHUR SCOTT, 17:58:46 01/14/12 Sat
Hey ol 60th Ordinance pals, 1969-1970. this is Scotty (sgt scott). Sam Amar, Mike Stewart, or anyone with info on anyone else give me a hollar.
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- c.a.p. 3/4/4 -- johnny, 16:22:43 01/12/12 Thu
still trying to find c.a.p.,usmc.i was in vietnam in 1969-1970,any help. johnny howard(jj)
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- 2nd Battalion/ 13th Artillery Group Phu Loi Vietnam -- Cindy Nguyen, 12:14:40 01/06/12 Fri
My name is Cindy Nguyen and my biological grandfather was in the Vietnam War. I am looking for any veterans who served in Phu Loi with the 2nd Battalion/ 13th Artillery group that can help provide me with some information about my grandfather. My grandfather worked as a supervisor in the mess hall and his last name is Smith. Please contact me at 804-938-8988 if you have any information that can help me.
Thank you,
Cindy
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- Looking for anyone who was stationed at Utapao,Thailand -- Judy Kesselring, 09:28:38 01/06/12 Fri
I am looking for anyone who may have served with MSgt Gary Kesselring in 1985th Communications Squadron in Utapao, Thailand Sept.67 to Sept.68. He passed away last year from complications of heart disease & diabetes. I have applied for DIC benefits, but the VA tells me they have no record of him being in Viet Nam. I know he went on secret missions in the middle of the night "plausible denial". He often told me he was in Viet Nam 3 times!If I could get a statement from a buddy, the VA said that is acceptable. Please help me if you knew Gary Kesselring. Thank You!
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- POW-MIA BRACELET -- Jeanne Maggio (Information), 09:50:26 12/18/11 Sun
I have a MIA bracelet with Maj. Kenneth R Goff Jr. 8-24-67 SVN. I am hoping he was returned. Had bracelet since 1975 Please advise
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- looking for band members -- Christian Brassill, 12:31:07 12/18/11 Sun
Looking for members of the "George Washington Bridge" a band that played cam rahn 67 - 68
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- Re: Agent Orange and Pancreatic Cancer -- Beverly Garrett (sad), 20:06:02 08/29/11 Mon
My husband died with Pancreatic Cancer in 2009. He was in Viet Nam on a Patrol Boat. He told me he was probably exposed to the Agent Orange. Please send me information concerning whether or not this was caused or could have been caused by the agent orange exposure.
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- Bien Hoa Fire Fighters -- Warren Driver (Bien Hoe Fires 4/27/65 & 5/16/1965), 23:40:11 09/27/11 Tue
Looking for firefighters who fought the A1 Skyraider fire on 27 Apr 65 and the big fire on 16 May 65. Email me at warrendriver@hotmail.com and/or call me at (562) 338-9800.
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- Trying to Locate my Father -- John or Jonathan, 13:51:40 12/10/11 Sat
My name is Thanh Vo, I was born on March 1, 1970 at THACH HAN hamlet, HAI TRI village, MAI LINH district, QUANG TRI province, VIET NAM.
My mother is LE HONG THI NGUYEN, born October 10, 1947 who worked at Post Exchange at QUANG TRI province from 1969-1971.
It was here she met a white gentlemen whose name was JOHN who also worked at this Post Exchange.
I believe this man is my father, and I look forward to contacting him. If anyone has any possible information about him, please contact me.
My information is below:
Address:
6304 N Springfield Ave, Chicago IL 60659 USA
Telephone # is 773 478-8945
Email: cnguye24@uic.edu
My mother lives in Chicago now too.
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- VA Health Compensation Claioms -- Reginald Burgess, 04:57:54 04/26/11 Tue
I was in Vietnam in 1967-68 and understand that my type 2 diabetes might be considered a presumptive illness due to agent orange exposure (at MACV near Ton Son Nuht in III Corp area). Also, I have recently been diagnosed with polymyositis and am currently in treatment for it. Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that severely weakened and damaged all of my core muscles. Some autoimmune illnesses have been linked to agent orange exposure, so I'm wondering if anybody else been diagnosed with this illness and filed a claim with the VA?
Thanks
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- Re: agent orange claim -- fpcCollins (hevy junker 1341), 03:25:22 11/26/11 Sat
Although I did not get non hodgekins lymphoma while I was stationed at MAG-15 MARS-15 in Iwakuni 1969, I did contract chloracne, diabetes (Milletus II), tingling in my hands and feet, and several malignant tumors were taken off my back, due to washing and servicing the TD-16's TD-18's buldozer Tractors, and earth scrapers that were used to clear fire base camps, and helipads in Vietnam that were covered in agent orange filled mud that was dried hard on the equipment.
Thank you for serving sgt. and semper fi.
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- C.A.P.3-4-4 -- JOHNNY HOWARD (HELP), 06:31:58 12/27/10 Mon
have found some,would like to find vietnam vets usmc 1969-1970.
thank you
jj
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- Re: agent orange claim -- PFC Collins (Heavy Junker 1341), 03:46:23 11/24/11 Thu
Hey sgt. Borges,
I have been hoping someone from there would post.
I was stationed at MAG-15, MAC-15, MAR-15 Iwakuni, Japan, and I too washed and serviced TD-16 and TD-18 Bulldozer Tractors,as well as graders that were used to clear fire base camps, and heli-pads in Vietnam during spring, summer, and fall of 1969.
I did not get the non hodgekins limphoma. However, I did get the Cloracne, diabetes (Mellites II), my hands and feet tingle and are numb quite frequently, as well as havig had to have a couple of malignant tumors removed from my back because of that agent orange that was all over that equipment when they delivered it to us. Not to mention the prostate problems I face.
VA is not recognizing us if we weren't in vietnam.
However, don't lose hope in that for a claim, as I read a precedent where the government gave compensation to two servicemen that were not in vietnam from 1962, and 1963.
I hope this helps, sgt. Lets keep contact, as perhaps we can investigate it together and come up with a solution.
Respectfully, Semper fi. Thanks for serving.
Darryl
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- uss ute -- anthony parascandola, 08:13:03 11/23/11 Wed
if any one reads this message that was aboard the uss ute from 1965 thru 1968 please give me a holla. we were exposed to a/o and i have prostate cancer and lung cancer. i have a claim in with the va denied twice of course. thanks again. tony
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- Re: looking for buddies of my husband -- Ronald David Blount (Blount), 08:37:39 11/22/11 Tue
I was playing around with my computer when I came across your message. Bob was my best friend in Viet Nam and I have been looking for him for a long while. I live outside of Dayton, Texas and am retired My wife kathleen still works for NASA. phone: 936-257-0663.
Blount
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- ISCHEMIC STROKES AND HEART ATTACKS -- ALVIN E THOMAS (alvin e thomas), 10:52:11 11/17/11 Thu
LOOOKING FOR ANYONE IN 7TH FLEET SHIPS WHO HAVE HAD ISCHEMIC STROKES OR HEART ATTACKS
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- Searching For Buddies -- Jim Wehmeyer, 10:26:36 11/14/11 Mon
I was in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was with 128th AHC. Also with a Skycrane outfit at Ft. Sill, OK 1969. I was in Germany 1971 to 1974 with Air Troop 11thACR. If anyone wants to talk get in touch. God Bless
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- tank on fire i was there 1970 524th 76w- don attie Ohio -- donald attie (happy to be alive), 20:25:04 11/13/11 Sun
Looking for anyone with the 524th quatermaster co. 1970-1971 the jetty was also hit we;ll we were pumping from the ship to the tank farm. write back or call me 440-320-3781 WECOME HOME !!!!!!!!
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- Ahn Khe -- Paul King, 14:04:31 11/08/11 Tue
I was in Ahn Khe 65-66 Combat Eng with the 1st 7th
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- POW/MIA Bracelet -- Maj Douglas Peterson - missing 9-10-66 (James "Mike" Barnes), 10:07:31 11/08/11 Tue
I purchased a bracelet for Maj Douglas Peterson missing 9-10-66 while in the AF at Beale AFB, CA. I later was sent to DaNang AB, RVN fr 26Jul68-1Mar72 and wore the bracelet the whole. Over the years I placed the bracelet in a box with my Vietnam memories. I recently was putting together some information for my daughters school commemorating Veterans Day and found the bracelet. If he returned I would like to send him the bracelet or if there is knowledge of his whereabouts.
MSgt(Ret) USAF James "Mike" Barnes
19574 E. Ithaca Pl.
Aurora, CO 80013
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- Missing Brother A Disabled Veteran -- Ginny Soller Chambers, 19:19:22 10/20/11 Thu
My Brother Robert(Bob) Soller, a disabled veteran from Old Town,Fl went missing from his home. He lives in a remote rural area. Family, friends have not heard from him since sometime beginning of September 2011 or before. His cloths, car, mortorcycle, were all at home. His wheelchairs, canes still at home. He has a prosthetic leg, he didn't walk away. He has tattoo USMC and Mom on his arms. He is a diabetic and has a very bad heart condition. He takes Medication daily. The Dixie County Sheriff office has added him to missing persons website and put an add in the Gainsville Sun newspaper, but feels that is all they can do, even though now his utilites have been shut off and the last call on his cell phone was made the beginning of September. The family has contacted the Texas Equaseach rescue and search to help us and they say they will, but Dixie County Sheriff Office will not even return family phone calls or respond to The Texas rescue search team. Equasearch needs an okay from the Sheriff Dept. Maybe they are waiting for the only thing to be rescued is bones..We need all of the Vets out there to call the Dixie County Sheriff Dept in Florida and complain...
Thanking you in advance.
Family of Robert Soller USMC (Once a Marine, Always a Marine)
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- PTSD -- JIM WEHMEYER, 15:35:15 10/26/11 Wed
I have just been granted 50% service-connected by the VA. Took only four years and a ton of paperwork. Thank you Lord. God bless you guys out there trying to cope. It is rough on my family. I was a helicopter doorgunner in 1968 with the 128th Assault Helicopter Company. I will be praying for all vets to receive their just benefits.
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- Helping a Viet Nam woman locate a kind soldier -- Dianne Schwartz, 17:31:15 10/19/11 Wed
It's strange how I met this woman but God works in mysterious ways. Her name is Lily and the soldier she would like to connect with lived near her family in Can Tho and returned to the states in 65 or 66. She was only four-years old at the time so doesn't remember his name but she called him Om. He had two daughters and his wife would send their outgrown clothes so he could give them to her and her sister who was named Thau. He bought Thau a bicycle so she would be able to ride it to school. He also ran, holding Lily in his arms, to the local hospital after being bitten by a spider. I know this is vague but I promised her I would help since she can't speak English very well and it is so important to her to find him and thank him. I hope you can help me help her. My email is: whose_face@yahoo.com Thank you so much!
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- Looking for family of Barney M. Smith -- Joseph Elswick, 16:41:50 10/15/11 Sat
Looking for parents, daughter, or any relative of Barney M. Smith (Smitty).
I was in the same squad with him on Jan 02, 1970, he was from Hollywood Florida. He had a new baby girl, Only would want his family to know he was not alone that day, I'll always remember him. If family would or would not want to talk to me, I understand. This I had to write for Smitty and his family and me. From Joseph R. Elswick
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- in search of -- J. Larry Martin (happy), 17:52:24 10/09/11 Sun
in search of (William) Bill McCrory from Redondo Beach CA, Navy Seabee 1965-69, VietNam 66-67 at Camp Tien Sha at DaNang
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- Maj Larry D Hosford -- Garry W Hosford (Inquiring), 14:55:43 01/24/11 Mon
I am requesting assistance in a search for information concerning my uncle, Major Larry Hosford. He was stationed in Vietnam on Feb 9th, 1968 and was killed Oct 27th of that same year. His unit information listed on virtualwall.org is listed as "J-2 Directorate, HQ, MACV". I realize this is forty years later but my family and I would appreciate any help in learning about his service and death we can find.
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- USS FRED T BERRY DD 858 -- alvin e thomas (PISSED), 06:16:51 10/03/11 Mon
LOOKING FOR FIGHTING FREDDIE MEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED STROKES AND OR HEART ATTACKS. I CANT BE THE ONLY ONE.
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- Re: To Capt John Fer -- Susan Ford, 05:27:16 10/03/11 Mon
I, too, wore your bracelet and still have it. Hope you are well.
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- POW bracelet -- Mary Postal, 22:10:51 01/22/11 Sat
Tonight I saw an ad on facebook for POW bracelets. I have my bracelet I wore in the early 70's. I wondered if "my POW" made it home. I quickly discovered that Sgt. Michael Lenker did indeed come home. I also discovered Sgt. Lenker was a door gunner on a helicopter shot down by enemy fire. This was the fate of my brother, Sgt. Dave Freeman. My brother perished in the crash. Dave was 24. Sgt. Lenker was 25. He spent 5 years as a POW. This news, although it is 38 year old information, is bittersweet. Of course, I wish my brother had also returned home It pleases me to retire your bracelet, Sgt. Lenker. It does my heart good to know you returned to your loving and supportive family. Thank you for your sacrifice.
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- Re: kidney cancer -- trahan,cecil (half/ass), 12:14:18 07/16/11 Sat
i just lost my right kidney to cancer and was told a/o does not cause kidney cancer im going to appeal. i have to know how does a/o agent orange know it cant do all organs just some i say i if a/o is a cancer causeing agent and its in you it will cause cancer to the hole body. i fought in the war for the one who denied me to have that freedom. well they haven't heard the last of me now im fighting for me i'll fight harder. sorry for your lost goodluck and god bless
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- ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA AND NEHMER CLAIMS -- PATRICIA BARNETTE (SAD, DISAPPOINTED AND ANGRY), 13:09:34 09/22/11 Thu
My husband, who was always healthy, was diagnosed in 2006 with acute myeloid leukemia and died less than 6 months later.
Subsequently, I received a letter in 2011 stating my husbands claim for benefits was being reevaluated under the Nehmers process.
I have been denied twice now because his AML is not on the registry and is not considered service connected.
Is there anyone else facing this? Any sucessful outcomes? If so, how were they precipitated?
Thanks
Patricia Barnette
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- Looking for name of soldier killed in Viet Nam -- Jerry T England, 09:02:35 09/22/11 Thu
I am trying to find the name of a soldier who was part of my unit, the 13th Finance Section Qui Nhon. He was black and was killed while pulling guard duty on the mountain outside our compound on or about January 1968. As far as I
know he was the only casualty during the year I was there from Oct 1967 to Oct 1968.
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- Did you know Christopher (Kit) Beavers, 4th Inf Div? -- Jerry Loftis (Still missing him), 07:13:08 08/10/11 Wed
Kit was my best friend until.. If you knew him in Viet Nam please contact me at jal1080@hotmail.com
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- 82nd abn div 1968 hue phubai -- howard sides (lets have a reunion), 13:20:22 09/20/11 Tue
anyone who served w/the 82abn hq in hue or phu bai from june 1968 moved by korean lst to danang and wound up in phu loi or tan sa nut air base.ronnie lay reggie seay reno simms mack mccrary from ala.would like to get together in ft bragg for welcome party for vietnam vets
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- L Z Andy -- Ken Mirocki, 08:26:35 09/10/10 Fri
Anybody out there on LZ Andy from 1968-1969? I was with HHC,3rd Brigade, 1st Battalion, Snoopy Platoon. Like to hear from anyone that was their.
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- Re: Pancreatic Cancer and the VA -- mike cheatwood (MY BEST FRIEND RON MARTIN GOD BLESS !!), 17:00:11 09/05/11 Mon
MY BEST FRIEND IN VIETNAM 666TH TRANS. 1970 NO BETTER PERSON CAN SEE HIM NOW GREAT SMILE AND ALWAYS HELPUL SORRY FOR THE LOSS. (YOU WILL BE WITH HIM AGAIN TRUST ME) GOD BLESS YOUR CHILDREN!!!
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- Re: Danang 80th general support group vets -- wm west (happy), 16:56:32 09/01/11 Thu
I was assigned to 80th in 1970, was in accadent in july 1970 wandered what happened after i left
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- adult diabetes 2 -- PAUL, 13:32:15 05/10/10 Mon
I WAS IN VIET NAM IN 66-67 CU CHI I NOW HAVE DIABETES 2
I HAVE PUT IN A CLAIM/ WONDERING HAS ANYONE PUT IN A CLAIM
AND HAD GOOD RESULTS IN GETTING ANYTHING FOR COMING DOWN
WITH THIS? LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN.
THANKS
PAUL
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- 1st battalion, 4th marine 1975 veitnam evacuation, agent orange -- corrinne (help), 12:12:37 08/27/11 Sat
My husband Cpl James Alston served in the evacuation of veitnam with the 1st battalion 4th marines in battalion supply. He was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2005, which is one of the many diseases caused from agent orange exposure. He fought the battle like a true marine. He had submitted a claim for disability,but during the process passed away in sept 2009. I am trying to find anyone who may have served with James or have any information to help fight the claim and give all fallen vets a voice for putting their lives on the line during war and long after. Any help would be appreciated Semper Fi
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- ihd benefit -- phil (confused), 20:00:54 08/26/11 Fri
my brother in law served in thailand in 1969 a year after i left the nam.He applied for ihd exposure to ao 4monts ago.He got his letter yesterday 30%.I applied 1year ago,also have diagnosed tinnitus and asbestos.Go figure.
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- Bien Hoa -- John LaFolette (Were you there?), 20:06:00 07/07/11 Thu
Anyone serve in Bien Hoa in 1968 during the TET. Like to hear from you.
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- Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- John LaFollette (Is everyone gone?), 21:43:58 04/03/10 Sat
My Husband was in Bien Hoa in 67-68 during Tet. Can't seem to get in touch with anyone else who was there at that time. We need some information. If anyone is out there please let us know. Thanks
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- Missing Va Hospital treatment records ( Skin) houston, Tx -- Fredrick Hall (Help), 07:17:34 08/14/11 Sun
Received 0 % , 9/1969 ( skin ) , treated @ Va skin rash 1970.
Now VA said no record on file. What happen to my file , how could they give me 0 % in 1969, Houston, Tx VA office ???
A proud member of 173 rd Abn 1967-1968.
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- looking for maria madena -- warren wright, 23:50:36 08/11/11 Thu
severed together in virgina fort eustis in 1976
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- DELTA 1/7 VIETNAM MARINE GRUNTS -- GEORGE SCHNEIDER, 05:22:09 08/06/11 Sat
WE ARE TRYING TO LOCATE ANY AND ALL DELTA 1/7 RVN MARINES (1965-1970). WE HAVE FOUND OVER 200 D-1/7 MARINES AND FINDING MORE EVERY DAY. WE ALSO HAVE AN ANNUAL REUNION;"THE GRAND GATHERING OF DELTA 1/7 RVN GRUNTS". ANY MARINE THAT SERVED IN OUR UNIT PLEASE CONTACT ME. (931) 265) 9590 OR gjschneider2@gmail.com SEMPER FIDELIS.
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother;"
your combat Marine brother,
George
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- 26GP 39T 666TC -- Charles Aisbet, 12:58:33 08/02/11 Tue
Looking for anyone who serve in the 26GP 39T 666TC at Campeagle Vietnam 69-70
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- 58th Military Aircraft Sq, Robins AFB, Ga C-141 SQ 1969-71 -- Roman (Sonny) Lozano, 20:17:19 07/28/11 Thu
58th MAS was a flying Sq. For 2 years I flew in and out of Vietnam. I am trying to find someone that may give Buddy statement as to mission of the 58th MAS, and that can verify practically all crewmembers were in and out of Vietnam monthy. I was a loadmaster. I would appreciate anyones help.
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- Soft Tissue Sarcoma ( Osteosarcoma) -- David Williams (Good to be Alive), 10:49:54 07/25/11 Mon
Hello fellow veterans. I am looking for additional evidence to support my Agent Orange claim for Soft Tissue Sarcoma eventually spreading to the bone with a diagnosis of Osteosarcoma or Osteogenic Sarcoma. It is my belief that the soft tissue malignant cancer spread into my phema which then spread into the muscles around the phema. I was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, but I also have a diagnosis of Osteogenic sarcoma / Osteosarcoma. Is there any one of my fellow veterans that have ran into this problem or a similar problem when filing an Agent Orange claim and winning the claim with the Veterans Administration? Please I need something to support my claim.
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- LOOKING FOR AIRMAN OF 51ST FIGHTER SQD IN VIETNAM 1964-65 FROM NAHA OKINAWA -- JOHN BROWNING (NEED HELP), 08:41:08 05/15/11 Sun
I WAS SENT TO VIETNAM TDY FROM OKINAWA TO SUPPORT THE F102'S ON AUG.1964. WE WERE THE 51ST FIGHTER SQD.AT TAN SON NHUT AIR BASE.ON AUG. 22 64 LEROY b perterson and i were down town siagon where a bomb blast went off next to us it cut leroy's back, we were both taken to the medics.my problem is they don't have any record of me being in vietnam. i have type 2 diabetes loss of hearing and i think agent orange. if anyone knows me please reply
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- Re: Looking for a place to look -- trahan (half/ass), 12:40:27 07/16/11 Sat
go to the D.A.V.not the va the va is for the gov. not you D.A.V. is for the vets
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- A soldiers complaint against US Army treatment/ -- Jim Ledbetter (Angry), 17:00:50 01/06/11 Thu
This might be a bit long but perhaps it will make me feel better when it is finished.
I went thru basic at Fort Ord,CA, then thru Signal school at Fort Grodan, Ga. Within five months of going in I was on a troop ship going to Okinawa. When I arrived there my company (105th Signat Det.) could not be found. When it was located 2 weeks later I was on a military prop job heading for Thailand. I lived there for a year in a rat infested hut. While there I made PFC. Coming back to the states I went to Fort Benning, Ga. I was there 4 months and was sent to Fort Lewis,Wa. with the 41st Signal Btn. I was with them when they were loaded on a troop ship to QuiNhon, Viet Nam. I was with the Cable Platoon. When the 1st Air Cav went into the An Khe highlands my platoon with in with them. I lived there in my cozy dirt hole for three months and a lot of unpleasant stuff happened. When I went back to QuiHnon I knew something in me had changed.
When my 3 year enlistment was up I was a SP4. After two tours overseas in hell I could make no rank. I was discharged at the Oakland Army base, CA.I got a set of dress greens to wear, but no rank patches, unit patches, awards. etc. My uniform was as slick as the first day I was issued one in the Army.
Currently I am at the VA being treated for PTSD, diabetes and a couple of other things. If my mother had not saved my letters to her telling her about all the fighting that was going on around me I would have received almost no benefits.
The Army had no record of me being in combat records. Thanks Mom for keeping those letters. I finally found out what awards I had received. I applied for them and they were given to me in a big ceremony (Ya right) when the mail man showed up with a brown envelope. I am still trying to get 2 other awards I am entitled to.
I have the feeling that after all I went thru for the service in 3 years that when my time was up they just open the door and said "Get out". Not even a kiss or a cigarette.
All I got on my uniform that day was some spit at the Oakland bus terminal from a war protester.
OK, pity party is over - thanks for listening.
GOD bless our service men and women,
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- COLON CANCERS -- ROSIE, 15:21:13 06/25/11 Sat
MY LATE HUSBAND PASSED AWAY FROM COLON AND LIVER CANCERS. HE WAS STATION IN CHU LAI IN VIET NAM.I ALSO BELIEVE HE HAD AGENT ORANGE BUT NOBODY PAYS ATTENTION TO THE ONES THAT HAD THE COLON CANCRES. I DONT TAKE ANYTHING AWAY ROM THE VETS. BUT I HOPE SOMEBODY CAN HELP US WIDOWS OUT. GOD BLESS
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- 13th Finance Det Viet Nam 70/71 -- John L Walker, 06:18:37 07/07/11 Thu
Trying to hook up with John Huntoon, Bill Snow, Chuck Hughes anyone from div.
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- Cu Chi Base Camp Feb.26-1969 -- Robt.Land, 15:02:32 10/17/08 Fri
looking for any one who was at 25 th inf.Div. Cu Chi base camp Feb.26.1969.Robert
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- looking for other ammo truck drivers -- Brian Brehmer, 19:39:46 07/10/11 Sun
I am looking to hear from other vietnam vets who were ammo truck drivers in Nam. My father who passed away this june, was an ammo truck driver in vietnam in november 1965.....would love to hear more about the experiences of those who had similar experiences.
thanks
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- Rest In Peace, Daddy. Walt Landry 1st Cav C/5/7 I Corp 67-68 -- Rachel (:(), 20:33:26 07/09/11 Sat
I report to you with a heavy heart, that my father, Walter Landry passed away on 6/25/11 from liver cancer. He served in combat with the Army for 1967-68. He was a brilliant artist, a talented musician and above all an amazing father and grandfather.
I love you, Daddy and I miss you everyday but I see your smile on the faces of my children and hear your laughter in their voices. I know that you will always be near to my heart.
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- USSDD 863 7/6/68 danang harbor ships log page -- ben (Biff) welch jr, 15:35:56 11/15/10 Mon
does anyone have a copy of july 6 1968 USS DD 863 ships log
If so Please contact me thank you
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- Vietnam Vets wife and kids need help A.S.A.P!!!! -- Shelly Jirus (Scared, but hanging in there.), 13:30:38 01/08/11 Sat
My husband served three tours in Vietnam. His PTSD is escalating, we have two teenagers in the house and they are also trying to understand and maintain. The V.A. is not helpful. The only thing I can think that might get him help is if a bunch of Kick-butt Veterans came to the door and told him face to face we( him, me and the kids)need help. How do I get him to realize that we get it and that he is not weak for getting help? This summer John Cochoran in St.Louis infected him and 1800 veterans with Hep C and some with HIV so his stress level is through the roof. Any ideas?
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- Trying to locate Navy Seal from 69-71 -- James R. Dicken, 12:04:51 06/30/11 Thu
I'm trying to locate Jim Finley, Chief Covert Operations Officer and Jerry Ashcroft, Chief Intelligence Officer with Seal Team 2, 7th platoon, brown water navy, 1969-70. I believe I found a picture but no contact info. Would really like to connect with my old Team. Thank you.
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- FASU BINH THUY, RVN -- James Bishop, 12:01:13 06/29/11 Wed
I am trying to locate US Navy personel who were station at & served with FASU or VAL4 HAL3 during the vietnam war 66-72
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- Lima 3/1 -- Arturo Garza, 13:12:29 06/18/10 Fri
I am trying to locate L/Cpl Dale Wells who served in L 3/1 in 1966. He was wounded as a result of a explosion. I do not recall the date.
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- Marine Service & rank rewards vs. medals -- Pam Lewis, 16:19:50 08/16/10 Mon
Still working on "proving" my husband's service in a Special Ops Recon unit in 71 thru 73. The unit was in country in Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, as well as South America, etc.
Anyway, instead of getting medals while serving in this unit, the team members were often given promotions (as medals documented/verified events that the powers that be did not want documented/verified).
Anyway, during a conversation with a VA doctor today the doctor reiterated his knowing the marines were the only branch that specifically did this (something Jack has said for years). Jack received this recognition in lieu of medals.
What I need is some other Marines to verify knowing of this practice (as I guess it is not a written reg - if you know of a written reg on this guiding me to it would be awesome). Any of you out there been told this or experienced it? If so can you please contact me off site?
I will need the statement to include a sentence indicating that "this information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge." The statement needs to be dated and signed and include some type of contact information.
Thanks folks for your help!
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- Seeking Ray E. Clark -- Bev Clark, 19:47:59 06/09/10 Wed
Seeking Ray E. Clark who served in VietNam
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- checking va clams -- gracie, 15:54:57 01/25/11 Tue
checking on statics for gracie brannan
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- looking for a soldier -- Brian Brehmer, 20:21:50 06/25/11 Sat
I am trying to locate Elmer Carpenter of Williamsburg Kentucky 1966..who wrote to my father Robert F Brehmer, from Milwaukee Wisconsin...any help would be appreciated.
thank you
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