I read this on line There was also a golf course next to the runway. We moved out about 1700-moved about 2 miles. So, we all settled down to watch the fight scene again. The helicopter moves over a water body. Email bstoner3 at yahoo.com, Closing with thanks and best wishes for the new year. Several LTs including me who had disputes with higher ups found out he took our side.. Drove past Black Horse base ~10 km south of MACV compound a few time. All of my pictures, records and notes were destroyed at Gia Ra, so if anyone on this thread has memories of that time period or contacts, I would sure like to hear from you via this site or directly at wdneal@sdrnet.com. Dont know when this picture was taken, looks so civilized though. Wish I could remember more on the days gone bye but all the notes here are good. They suffered multiple KIA/WIA. Xuan Loc and were headed in the direction of the base camp, the 11th Cavalry's commander, Col. William W. Cobb, asked for the return of one of his detached squadrons. Dan, I was TDY to team 87 from 39th Sig Bat. I was there with you under Ferguson and Patton. During the interval since 2017 I have relocated to the Arizona High Desert Country (off grid) and it required quite an attitude adjustment!! Do you recall some Philippine Army Officers with the 10th ARVN Div? Lessons Learned, (Headquarters, 2d Howitzer Battalion,) 35th - Dtic Thanks and best to all the old 18th hands. Don Snedeker. I really appreciate you answering my questions. They built a little hut for a bar after i was there for a while. The fighting continued until 6:00am. CH-54 Skycrane in flight in Vietnam,1969. He was 43 years old and not in top physical condition as best I could tell. Chief Yava I moved to AZ in Apr 2018. Put Johnson and Ho Chi in a ring with spears and may the best man win. Phil, Thanks for the friendly comment. They lost my baggage. Ill dig up that info and send it. Lt col Ferguson and later with Lt Col David W Patton Capts Parabela ?? I am his eldest son and I live outside of Wash., DC near Dulles Airport. 10-4 Dai Hui, Sorry I screwed up and wasnt there. Thanks Jim, The Captain I am looking for must have left before TF52 was formed and sent to An Loc . Ron Rego. We originally were at Bear Cat, Nui Dat and Xuan Loc in 1966-68. Was An artillery officer but had CIB from Korea. Thanks! Never know who we might run into, I was the S1 driver (Maj Nichols? I was a radio operator at Xuan Loc from Sept. 1967 to late Aug. 68. We did not hook up with the 1st because we ran into the enemy also. Thats my problem also. hunkering down seemed to keep us from Corvid Lost my mother to it last year in Florida. I get a little carried away telling some people to much. HEC. Marv Zumwalt doesnt remember me and I dont remember him. By Thomas E. Ricks April 14, 2015, 11:41 AM Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 to 2008. The base remains in use by the PAVN as a base for the 302nd Infantry Division, a component of the 7th Military Region (Vietnam People's Army). Bagwell was indeed the surgeon. I was there May 67 to May 68. I went to a Vietnamese New Years Party in 72. I was the sig plt leader from May 67 to May 68. SSG Cobb was kiled Glad see your post. Thanks. and Stansfield. Probably Colonel Tuberty, who came over from 11th Cav. David, Prior to the Vietnamese Presidential election, I believe either September or October 1971, The 18the and 25th switched AOs. I was the G4 advisor Dec 70 til Jun 71, then one of the ARTY Advisors. Bill. Found that out the hard way when I went looking for Xuan Loc last year. Sir, I am former CPT Zumwalt. The local paper ran an article that stated he was killed in Ben Hoa but I have been unable to verify that information. He retired from Hewlett Packard as a System Programmer and lives in California. Now I am getting more than I really need. A cute nurse came in and he got a rise over it and was very happy that it still worked. He lives in Melbourne. But Patton carried an AR 15 and sprayed the bastards on his way out caring that big guy. Shopping Cart | My name is Caldwell and I was the Team Sgt Major.. ARVN Div did not have a Sgt Maj in their TOE/TA. [2] Other units stationed at Blackhorse included: My first SA was LTC Ferguson I think. Just for info anyone who remembers David Patton LTC(R) TM 87, 43rd RCAT. A radio operator drinks from his plastic canteen. Between the active Army and National Guard I ended up with 34 years service. Dear Mr.Bob Morse Star but I do not know the details. lol. Driver paled to the color of a sheet. Did you sell out in Nevada? P from 25th Division LRRP 66-67, Mark Ponzillo. Started out with 48th Regiment at Long Giao, was wounded in February, returned to the Team after two weeks and ultimately ended up with TF 52 in An Loc after Marv, SFC Winland, and LTC Ginger were evacuated. Saw the movie after DEROS back in the world. Ward Meldrum (Capt. So, we sold out and moved to Hot Springs Village, AR. I worked for your father from September 68 through March 69. I do remember being sprayed a few times but mostly Up north when I was with the C, 1/327th Inf 101st near Laos or central highlands with A 3/21st Inf 23rd Inf. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Retired from the Air Force and then came back as a warrant. Jim, I remember all of you guys. Thanks Joe. Dont know if this is the same Maj. Turner referenced in Cpt. Dennis, you were with the AF FAC when I was there. There wasnt a reply link to your comment so I hope you see this. I never heard the intell. Strange I just received another email for the Memory Book for the LTC. He was a Black guy, and a great help to us all. Dick Wolfe House is for sale. I am sorry to tell you that Doug passed away Feb 6, 2006. Been to Lake of the Ozarks and like it. Arnold Apple, Smith the clerk, Zoomie, Geoff Michaud, and Col. Scarborough. all the stuff going on, all over, makes me feel guilty but Im willing to accept the duty. I was in the security plt. Always thought it was a MACV camp at xuan loc. Familisr name. Drug us down to Team site when movie showed. I will continue working with your info, once things are restored. For Marv Zumwalt, Thanks for the reply. It had to be pre- 1969. Congratulations on your Bronze Star. Not just in distance but in time. When at Xuan Loc, I was usually advising the artillery around XL and Black Horse, but on time I filled in as SA to the 52nd Regiment at Blackhorse. Mine is lucasholt99@icloud.com. To all MACV Team 87 members Thank you. Sorry to say I dont remember any names either. Sgt [E-4] Zoomie here [aka Dennis Dieckman] Intelligence Operations Specialist with USAF FAC TEAM KENNY CONTROL, call sign Kenny Zero One Alpha, July 1967-Sep 1969. I am Lloyd Arnold was 1LT Not much rain. Thanks. ED when were you in-country and with Tm#87??? USA This Well Dedend We took a Jeep, in the dark, to see it and back. Thank you. Most of my time was forward as both the G4 Adviser and sporadically as Artillery Adviser for the first 6 months. 45 years since I left in 72. The camp was located in Xun Lc and 28km north of Nui Dat. We signed up for an apartment in a senior living facility here and sold our house last year in about two weeks. About SSG Green: I had crossed paths with him occasionally while I was in 3/52, then saw him more frequently when I was in Xuan Loc. military team 87. Lost a lot of pictures and paperwork from back then. I heard the gun shots and raced to find him. Thank you for your reply. During the Easter offensive of 72, my district ,Dat Do, in Phuoc Tuy province received help from 18th ARVN division. This site is dedicated to the men of the 1st Battalion 83rd Artillery who served in Vietnam from 1966-1971. To get to Xuan Loc one would drive or fly from Can Tho. I listened to Walt Ginger on the radio all night. I have photos of my dads from 1966 that I would like to get to someone who could get them to their family members. just wondering? Jim After that in 1972, he went back to Vietnam and worked at Bien Hoa Air Force with the position of LSI. Battle of Xun Lc - Wikipedia I lived down the road from the Team compound with 43rd RCAT near the officers (Viet) club. Maybe Evans.) Would love to hear any stories you can relay on your time with him in Vietnam. When I found out he died I sent your mother a picture I had of him. We have beat the bushes in Binghamton, but no one remembers him, much less has a photo. Westmoreland tells media the communists are losing, Congress investigates Communists in Hollywood. Camancho(sp.) Lot of us were with so many units they run together, Wish I kept better info but didnt think 50 years ahead. LTC Ginger directed me after we returned to the states to find the III Corps After Action Report which I did. Boone, and now SSGT Bang is living in Hochiminh city, we are continueing to contact with American advisers, who was living in Giaray, was during Vietnam war. A question for Robert Morse. I had heart failure. John. John Gillham, Sam I was the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the ARVN 10th Div from Nov 19, 1965 Jul 1966. Bill Stoner, When I was the advisor to the Div Recon (I&R) Co we were attached quite a few times to a 11th Cav troop but I cant remember which one, F troop rings a bell. Right on Phil!! My connection with Carroll is. We may have met. Then to Nui Thi in late June, was there on 26 July when it was overrun. My father was in Xuan Loc in 1968 or 69. Bob Pickron is my Uncle. Just received a note from my USAF son in Korea with a picture showing their Thanksgiving meal prepared by their Flight. Is there anyone here Team 87 Xuan Loc, from august 1965 to April 1966? Advisors were killed under mysterious circumstances probably set up by their Vietnamese counterparts.. Buddhist ceremonies shows coffins prepared for procession. The chopper left and went up to Nui Ba Dinh. He was a part of the 2nd Battalion, 35th Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery. Last year we visited with one of the Signal Officers I met on our trip to Australia. 65-65 June to April. No Rice Paddies. One of the units of the 18th ARVN took the village back. He saved my bacon but lost track of him. The MARS station and commo area underneath the The tower and the one Sp/4 I remembered was from west Texas. Have some pictures of us at TM87 Compound. I do have some photos/ maps. Glad to hear you are doing well. We are all fine here and New years wishes to you and your family as well. Doug Sichler, I was assigned to Advisory Team 87 in Xuan Loc in October 1966. Bill I was with the team during the 10 Div time frame (late 65 early 66) Came down from Duc My as the Det SGM. The Army was sending replacements to Vietnam based on Korean war KIA/WIA data. Several times, I tried to convince him that was not a good idea. Circumstances were: TF 3-43 surrounded at Dau Tieng, east of Cu Chi for about 10 days. I was short and had glasses. I eas TDY to Bien Hoa and stayed in a french villa with some other guys. 1st Battalion 83rd Artillery. I was there before and during Tet 68. He was a radio man that went out with the advisors on missions. Don Snedeker here, historian for the 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Keep well, safe and all best, Bill. Patton is gone now. After when ever we met he was a nice guy. section chief. There was one other ship that left on Sept. 23 named Eltinge which carried the rear Detachment. He was supposedly getting out of a jeep and had his M16 by the barrel. Gia Ray is built on the site of the old 1st Cav base camp at the base of Hill 837. Whod guess Id leave my final tour down the road 6 years later. Two week of bombing by both sides left it a pile of burning rubble. Served with 1st signal Brigade 269 signal out of Ben Hoa, was with detachment billeted at Team 87 compound, April 70- Nov.70. Did your father ever talk about Capt. This page is not available in other languages. we were working in the civilian hospital, army captain Snyder was our boss. Cried like a baby. Activities of "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, during Operation Thor , in the Vietnam War. Getting harder to remember names, but do remember LT. Wolfe, & Capt. He took me out to a small house on the outskirts of town for a visit with the wife and baby. He retired at the end of 1972 after 30 years service. just found this spot. My ration card, Staff Sgt promotion list. Blackhorse Base Camp (also known as LZ Blackhorse or simply Xun Lc) is a former U.S. Army base and current People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) base near the town of Xun Lc in ng Nai Province in southern Vietnam. Tuc Trung, Long Khanh Province 11.1187347,107.1901956; YT3964 2966; (6431-3) Qun C Ph Mng ip (Mong Diep Cafe) Servered wgith G-3 TOC and I&R G-2. Advanced Search | Also Maj. Perkins was his superior.. Also at that time there was a E7 or 8 sgt. There are some fuzzy areas between 1961-1966 I am trying to piece together. My second cousin Henry F. (Frankie) Evans was one of those killed. I am still in Port Angeles, WA. Thanks. Do you remember what date that was that they hit the airfield? I served at MACV 87 in Xuan Loc(???) Living the dream!! Big guy who liked to play games. I was Kenny Zero One Alpha from JUL 1967-SEP 1969 and flew with PAPPY [Aloft 34] a few times and remember him with great fondness..he was there when i got there and there when i left.i heard rumor he too died there ???? General Nazzaro being greeted by United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson. I have added you to my prayer list. At 1:00am on 5/18/1969 elements of the U.S. Army 54th Artillery Group at Husky Compound, a defensive position one mile east of Xuan Loc, Long Khanh Province, RVN, came under under assault. I grabbed my gear and went to the TOC to report in. I was the only Native American who was in TOC and was with SP/4 Michaud , also with I&R. Tuc Trung AF, nh Qun District,Dong Nai 11.08862,107.21218; YT421263 (6431-3), 18km NNW of Xuan Loc. Hope you are doing well! After I got back I was at Ft Jackson and he and Miss Dolly came by to visit. I was with the signal company in Xuan Loc June 67 til June 68. Around 1969 in xuan Loc message me if you did supercooldad2006@yahoo.com, For Harold Caldwell. I was in TM 87 69-70. Blackhorse Base Camp - Wikipedia I think I remember Micka and the debate on the accident. The new SA was Colonel Plummer and he though the Vietnamese Artillery didnt need much advise and used the two of us as Infantry advisers with a seasoned Infantry Sergeant. Phil, my little health problem are dim compared to yours. Fighting continued until 06:00 resulting in 24 VC killed and 14 U.S. A great guy.. John, Thanks for the response. I interacted with the 52nd periodically, but primarily with the Arty Battalion. I was with Team 87 from September 1967 until I was wounded at Gia Ra in August 1968, when our compound was overrun. Refugees with belongings run as city is bombed. This Page is intended for the discussion of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam Team 87 located in Xuan Loc. I spent time in that bunker, but never on top. I did come across vague action report(s). Richard. Team 87 Xuan Loc and me the only Native American of the I&R Team also transferred up from Ham Tan. Woodworth? Sorry but names have never been my strong suit so you will remind me.You must be the guy I took on his first trip to Saigon. List of allied military operations of the Vietnam War (1969) (Vietnam War period). The Battle of Xuan Loc "Pulverized stone and charred timbers": April 1975) found: Vietnam Memorial web site, Apr. Yes the tower was up. Retired in Wellton, AZ. 66. He ended up being the SA for TF 52 with Marv and the Sergeant that were wounded. The Senior Advisor had just refused to extend his time in VN and he had to leave his girlfriend. Ray. If he was Canadian could not have been Bagwell, who was a US Army Captain. I will never forget him I visited Nowrah (sp?) The another 5 for rehab at Brooke/San Antonio. There was a 67 sergeant there. It is not me. We just had our 60th reunion, so we are OLD. Anyhow, for everyones consideration Id much appreciate some accurate coordinates for location of the 18th American base camp. A E6 Crumbley and E6 Reyes. The camp took its name from the black horse shoulder sleeve insignia of the 11th ACR. Arnold Apple occasionally. Advisor Team had over 75% casualties but no body killed. I was working under Sargent Moneypenny and with Ronnie Jenkins. Mostly took a chopper ride to Saigon on time off. Great pilot and friend. Thank you. The base is abandoned and turned over to housing and farmland. PDF The Sundance Kid of XAUN LOC ARTY - VHPA Not to be insulting, but, she appeared to me to have a battle weary face. The team surgeons last name was Bagwell, He was from Fort Worth, TX, as I remember. What did you do while there? My name is Ray Godfrey . Even had a few drinks in the EM club. Decca tower was up and I got some great photos from there. He was only wounded because the receiver housing group of his M16 deftlected the round from his head to down his right hand and arm. I hope this information might be useful in some way. Do you remember our Cpt. email me at davidpasco@att.net also with a mailing address. I dont remember attending the funeral as I had to attend school. I was the lone American advisor. HD Stock Video Footage - Aerial view of Fire Support Base - CriticalPast I know that he volunteered for the mission two days before the end of his tour, do you happen to know why? SGT Green was an Advisor with the 1st of the 43rd/18th ARVN Inf Division. Served a total of 23 years active. We were reduced to two Artillery officers that Summer and were short Infantry Officers. I was in radio/carrier repair. Definitely made an impression on this young LT! My recollection: Sometime in 1969 myself and a E7 or 8 Tom Canfield and one other medic were sent to retrieve the body of Maj Turner from a designated area where the remains of a battle were accumulated. Skip Wolf. Have parking and hook ups beside the house so except for getting run down with age have wheels will travel. I was Bn Senior Advisor Nov 68 Oct 69. I wonder if any remembers how tall the como was. I was in the TOC at that time but left in April. Im trying to find a more accurate location or perhaps a report on the operation he was involved in. Just follow instructions and keep your attitude up. Thanks, I was a radio teletype operator. I was there May 67 to May 68. Xun Lc Base Camp (also known as Xun Lc Airfield or Firebase Husky) is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base in the town of Xun Lc in ng Nai Province in southern Vietnam. I will be back with you. Not true. Yep, it was total destruction, but thought I might at least see what was built to replace where camp was. I said What, why? Good afternoon, does anyone remember 1Lt Jackie C (Carroll) Walker. Hard to believe we got to be old timers. My unit was the one that linked up twitch their unit the morning after they were killed. I was there from Aug. 1969 to May 1970 but dont remember this. He was a tough-as-nails E7. Interior and pilot are shown. I was the Signal Officer with the complex at the base of the tower, and on hill 837. This message hopes to re-establish contact. Wounded outside of Fire Base Bastogne. My father was at Xuan Loc 65-66. Travel pass for all over signed by LTC Patton, Cards from President Thieu and others. Part of 71-72 LTC Ferguson was the 43rd RCAT Senior Advisor replaced in 72, (I think) by LTC David W. Patton. He is listed as a 52B30 Power Generation Equipment Operator with Adv Team 87. I was the senior advisor for the 4th/43rd/18th Infantry Division from January 1969-July 1969 then the senior advisor for the 2nd/5th Armored Cav for the rest of 1969. gokey Houses burned. Anyway, they will keep me busy for awhile. That was just after I left. along the Song Tra Khuc River south and west to Song Re River, Joint US/Vietnamese attempt to inject an allied presence into, 105 US and Vietnamese riverine craft were concentrated to protect against enemy threats to, USAF dry season area interdiction campaign in Laos, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:14. Date: 22 May 1969: . I was fortunate to have a former SF Sergeant with me on each operation. 1,487 views. During that time, I got to know both MAJ Bob Turner and SSG Green. It was called an accidental shooting but I am not so sure. Great to see your still kicking! Does anyone remember sometime in late 69 early 70 when they were playing WILD BUNCH at the open air theater. I HAVE A JACKET WITH THAT DECAL. I screwed up and ended up training REMFs at Long Binh. 35th Field Artillery Regiment - Wikipedia Thank you for this info. South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu reviews Montagnard troops at Plei Me in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Rumor was that Ridenbaugh, Higgens and Higgens elisted together years before. I would love to find out more both of his Vietnam tours! Was there many times. Worked with Maj Jeff Barker and Maj Putnam. Col. Chuck Ridenbaugh was the Senior Advisor. I did hear that he somehow discharged his AR pulling it out of the vehicle. I am not on FB or twitter, I too flew a few times with Pappy [call sign Aloft 34 if i recall correctly] ]to see how the Army did it as I was the spook [call sign Kenny Zero One Alpha] with the Air Force FAC team that supported the 18th ARVN from July 67-Sep 69. How about your family and are your fine , what is state you are living , Im very glad to see you, over 40 years I havent chance to speak English , so good luck to your family and happy new year. There was a Spec.5 if I can remember who was in common in Xian Loc. Your assessment of the fight is correct. Did you know Lt Collier personally, or well? Was replaced by CPT William Bailey, and reverted back to DSA. So long ago. The South Vietnamese air force provides helicopter support and airstrikes, including the use of massive cluster and "Daisy Cutter" bombs and a CBU-55B fuel-air bombthe first one ever used in combat. Some had blue and grey uniforms and some just in brown and grey. Scenes changes to one year later: Long line of Vietnamese on way to newly discovered mass grave on March 25, 1969. 4 Lemoyne Watkins. Ridenbaugh was Senior Advisor, LTC Millington was Deputy Senior Advisor. I was destined for 3 Corps. Wife is an excellent driver. Great memories OVER! Is this the same John Landry Class of 1962 USMA? Grunt Life with Delta Company 2/5 Cav 1st Cavalry Xuan Loc 1971 Xuan Loc, Battle of, Xun Lc, Long Khnh, Vietnam, 1975 I believe he was awarded the Silver Im trying to find a more accurate location or perhaps a report on the operation he was involved in. Can you send the aerial pic and how far south was the sf site? . Set. (Google the famous Xmas card incident.) You never said if you were the Captain I worked with that night at Black Horse in September 1971. Hope your civilian life has been good and productive. IT SAYS SAT CONG. Still had a pass allowing me to travel all over. in late 1971 and attended Dave Cronins wedding in Melbourne. May 28, 1969. Bo My wife has Fibro, asthma and gurd, so we are paying a lot of attention to each other. I dont want to live in CA. Curious if you have any info on SFC William H. Hubbard Jr.s loss from March of 1966. Tuc Trung SF Camp, nh Qun District,Dong Nai 11.147357,107.504830; YT740331 (6431-3). Wont be attending the reunion. Did you get the AO screening physical from VA a year or so ago. It was originally a French rubber plantation and the U.S. Army kept the plantation buildings and even the swimming pool. Walt.,.Yes, This is the SAME John Landry from Class of 1962, USMA. I was there in 68-69, I used to climb that tam tower all the time. Since I my branch was Artillery, I went with COL Steele when he visited War Zone D. Seems a lot of our Artillery was dispersed to those old fire bases along the Cambodia border. Please contact me at blackhorse4@verizon.net. I can remember one time we had a night time mortar attack and puff the magic dragon came and took care of that real quick! I also am a cancer survivor. My uncle served in this group, SSGT Leon Green. Here below is an amazing collection of Kodak Instamatic photos taken by American photographer John L. Beck that show everyday life of An Loc, Vietnam in 1968 while he was in the military in Viet Nam from 1968 and 1969. 2-3 thousand population year around 5-6 thousand in the winter. BTW 2nd tour was with the 1st Cav in 70 71. I went back there in 70, as a pilot, flew into the airstrip. I james wade, team 87 from april 67 to april 68. sorry to hear you have skin cancer. After most of advisors were pulled from 48th to Tay Ninh while 18th was in cambodia i worked with all of the battalion at 48th and then toc and chopper pad airfield at Xuan Loc and latter with the sensor group. I was a Radio teletype Operator there. As a sidelight about Bob: I told him that he reminded me of someone but I couldnt come up with a name. I went back in 1980 or there abouts and was frankly amazed at the transformation of the town, but more to the topic at hand, had an opportunity to talk with some of the town folks from back in the day about what happened to them (those that would talk) after 75; The road between Xuan Loc and Saigon (Hoi Chi Minh City) was not so terrifying now, the rubber plantations not so deep and forboding, and the rice fields up around Plantation (near Bien Hoa) where II Field Force HQs used to be, were now covered over, or had beaucoup construction vehicles and speeding was frowned upon! I was tgere. Thats why I ended there as excess in 1966. That was in 67 68. Never drove by vehicle. About Us | Privacy Policy | Links
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