Privacy Policy | Links My first mortar attack was about week after I got there. Never met the man. Tim Murphy, : I was with 18th ARVN G-3, TOC and the I&R after transferring up from Ham Tan. I am also looking for information about my Vietnamese counterpart. An element of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in tanks and armored personnel carriers moved in to engage the force. I went down to Team 87 base for important things. 1969 in the Vietnam War; Xun Lc Base Camp; Usage on vi.wikipedia.org Cn c Xun Lc; Usage on www.wikidata.org Q19841064; Structured data. Great memories OVER! Does any of this feel or look right? I was with the 1st Sig Brigade in the MACV compound in Xuan Loc Dec 69, in Bien Hoa for the friendly fire incident 17 & 18 Feb. 70. Col. Coleman chewed me out wanting to know why I was at his Command Bunker and too get my Butt (he said a lot of curse words) to my bunker fast. I was there for approximately 3 months. Star but I do not know the details. Do any of you remember the Native American who was at 18th Div YOC and went on misdions eith the I&R. A video shot of the Pacific Northwest Historical Group's D 2/5 1st Cav Vietnam War (Recreated) during a June 2015 Battle. Please message me if you feel like it sir. I have a few other memories ifbyouvare interested. Same was true of his Deputy, Col Tuberty, who left the 11th to take over as Senior Adviser 18th ARVN Div. (including National Guard) I was there from Aug. 1969 to May 1970 but dont remember this. I had heart failure. I was attached to team 87 from Jan 66 to Jan 67. Wife of deceased SSG Charles (Charlie/Chuck/Super P.) Joseph. I dont know if that helps you a lot but you can ask any questions that you wish. Anyone after 1968 I wont remember, sorry. The camp was located in Xun Lc and 28km north of Nui Dat. They adjusted all my meds and I am doing well again. IT SAYS SAT CONG. A marine carries a PRC-25 radio on his back crawls through the grassy area.. Battalion Command post set up in the field with communications gear and tall antennas. The 2 nh Qun locations are 37 km apart, but Tuc Trung Airfield is in close proximity to Highway 20 (QL20) a hundred or so meters to the north. Getting harder to remember names, but do remember LT. Wolfe, & Capt. around age 50 to 60. Hi Ray Godfrey Service History Note: The veteran served as a combat medic. Severely wounded during the Easter Offensive (April 72) and spent a year in the hospital. There was a Ssg Singleton that I remembered also a SP4 Randy Gould. Served with team 87 Mar 68 Mar 69. I was the Sgt Maj transferred from Duc My (Ranger Tng Center). Battery B maintained a base camp at NUI DAT, RVN, YS426665. I worked the Switchboard from April to May 68, then I worked as a Lineman with the Comm Unit. WITHIN THAT SECTION OF LAND IS WHERE SGT COBB AND LT COLLIER WERE KILLED. I made friends with a Vietnamese Interpreter. Oh well, keeps us alert and young. Hi Don.sorry for the extremely late reply. Didnt take enough pictures along the way. According to the notes I found he was also in: MACV Delta; MATT Adv Team #55 at Rach Gia; then Military Advisory Team #87. If I ever make it back Im sure I couldnt even recognize anything. Det B-43, USARV Individual Training Bn Chi Lang and relocated to the other side of Vung Tau Harbor 1971-72 (US SF not on jump status training Cambodian soldiers in basic and advanced infantry tactics. Then to Nui Thi in late June, was there on 26 July when it was overrun. Was there 65-66. Shopping, Medical, Marine Air Station, and VA Clinic in Yuma. in late 1971 and attended Dave Cronins wedding in Melbourne. Location: Xuan Loc Vietnam Date: 1969, May 23 Duration: 4 min 25 sec Sound: NO SOUND Clip: 65675067357 Fire Support Base "Husky", home of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 35th Artillery Regiment (155, SP) Xuan Loc,Vietnam. R. Wolfe. Think I left in the spring 72, Actually LTC Patton told me he was adopted by the Patton family from England after WWII. Really miss it. Smoke rises from an area in the background. emailmajikman1@yahoo.com, Hi Walt. SGT Milford Eudene Cobb. I would like to get in touch with him if you could help.Thanx,SSG John Fechner,MACV TM 87, 69 and 70.EMAIL: jefechner@comcast.net. Still had a pass allowing me to travel all over. He wasnt 11th Armor Cav Commander.. knew him well at xuan loc area he was kia may 1969 east of nui chua chan, Sorry to heard about your bout with cancer. Anyways nice to hear from someone who was at the same place and the same time. Back then it was an outpost mostly Special Forces. Take care and enjoy the new (Temp) place. I have also been receiving from another team?? Quan Loi Base Camp - Vietnam War Travel Thanks again. I was very surprised soon afterward that Bob was going to a battalion. As the action continued a unit of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment arrived and engaged the VC. Most people called me Chief He mentioned the division commander, Gen. Lu Lan,was fluent in English and French. Ever hear from Dai Hui Stansfield? Chapter 2: Convoy Ambush on Highway 1 - United States Army Center of While at Xuan Loc, the battalion was placed under the 54th Artillery Group. He was level headed and well liked. 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. Dennis, you were with the AF FAC when I was there. I dont remember anyone there except for a Major(cant recall his name), FAC Pilot, that I rode along with (O1E Birddog) doing aerial recons and marking targets with WP for air strikes and doing BDAs after the airstrikes.HOWEVER, I do remember seeing Martha Raye In the Mess Hall at Xuan Loc . We were working in the civilian hospital. Please contact me if you have into on this matter. He took me out to a small house on the outskirts of town for a visit with the wife and baby. 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. Was the Adjutant I think) in the compound I showed movies and often went up to Tay Ninh to bring the movies or up to the top of Nui bah Dinh. His call sign was aloft 21. May 28, 1969. Fortunately I had SFC Clark, SSG Dowling and SSG Fowler who all had prior tours. I used to climb it once a month to change the batteries in the field phone on top platform. hunkering down seemed to keep us from Corvid Lost my mother to it last year in Florida. 11th ACR and their Medivacs saved my ass that night. I will never forget him Yes, I believe it was in August. Majikman1@yahoo.com if you have any pics. Steve, if you remember Ronnie Jenkins then we were there at the same time. attached to 87th MACV at Xuan Loc from April 67 through TET until end of March 68. does any one remember a unit patch with the bloody hatchet on the left breast pocket or a sfc Runion he was my dad. Servered wgith G-3 TOC and I&R G-2. Started as Task Force Oregon with 3/25ID, 1/101ID and 196th Lt Inf. When TET hit, it was a wild and wholly time for about 4 days. Other units stationed at Blackhorse included: The base was turned over to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam 18th Division on 24 October 1969.[5]. in late 65 till aprill 1966. My driver got the shakes when we ran into local security types a couple of times, so had to skedaddle. Dont remember any names from there. I was with the signal company in Xuan Loc June 67 til June 68. Fourteen Americans and an estimated 80 to 90 NVA were killed.]. I think I remember Micka and the debate on the accident. Any info from yourself of anyone who worked with the EMUs would be appreciated and acknowledged. And LTC Boone was the adviser after LTC Davis. Richard, I found 4 locations of a Tc Trng The Colonel had just relieved the Regimental Adviser. Arnold Apple. I was at Xuan Loc 65-66. Ron Larson. He is was a RuffPuff unit. Aerial view of Blackhorse Base Camp, July 1967, 7th Military Region (Vietnam People's Army), "Headquarters MACV Monthly Summary October 1969", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blackhorse_Base_Camp&oldid=1146454976, Installations of the United States Army in South Vietnam, Military installations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Buildings and structures in ng Nai province, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 00:15. You never said if you were the Captain I worked with that night at Black Horse in September 1971. 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! Pappy was an interesting guy. Gus Watt, was an advisor with Team 87 in Xuan Loc for several months spring/summer of 1970. He was shot up pretty good in his Jeep headed back to his RFPF unit as I remember. He drove back and forth to Saigon where his family was. David and LTC. It was a self-propelled M109 155mm howitzer battalion and was first stationed at Xuan Loc with the 23d Artillery Group. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Tried to do that last year, but stubbed my toe with security in Xuan Loc and had to make a strategic withdrawal. Little more savvy now so might get past the gate keepers. was guard on compond 67 sept. 68 july wilson(team97), I think I remember you WilsonI was S/G under Big C ( SFC. Thank you! Never left the compound much except to catch a ride to saigon every once in awhile. I listened to Walt Ginger on the radio all night. Thank you for your service Sir. Hey Zoomie. Mountains in the background. Hey Dick! The tower was an AB-216) I did come across vague action report(s). Bill Coleman. I hope this brings some closure to you and his Family. I used Mars on more than one occasion. Very difficult terrain and was raining hard off and on. I have a picture of a group of the guys. Was the Pappy Devine you refered to the WO helicopter driver that flew P-47s in WWII and also flew missions in Korea? Steve, given the tour dates you posted with MACV Team 87 in Xuan Loc, you probably knew my cousin, E6, Wilbur Leon Green, from Tennessee (also with Team 87). We had some wounded from sniper/ claymores at night they would plant and one killed from a mine they planted when we were moving out after a week or so. I was with Team 87 Aug. 1969 to May 1970Spec. Best cream of chicken soup i have ever had! One day Primary care says restrict liquids to 1200 MJ. Also Martha Raye came and entertained while I was there. Zoomie is one of my friends. Thanks for the reply but a bit before our time . This article is a list of known military operations of the Vietnam War in 1969, conducted by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam, the United States and their allies. I believe he arrived in Vietnam after you had left. just found this spot. Wish i had some pics. Also Maj. Perkins was his superior.. Also at that time there was a E7 or 8 sgt. Thanks Ray. Got to work with Kit Carson Scouts with the line units. I had a phone number of Capt. Many times trips were made with just me and my driver. I do have some photos/ maps. Was with 4/48 Inf. Privacy Policy2023 CriticalPast LLC. I will be back with you. Went through Tet. I was the advisor to the Vietnamese Provincial Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) in Xuan Loc. 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. Can you send the aerial pic and how far south was the sf site? I was there from May 69 to April 70. So long ago. All these years it bothered me somewhat to think that he was in the field because he got on the wrong side of someone. I was scheduled to replace a Field Artillery Captain that was killed, but none happened, so they sent me to the Air Defense Group where I was an Assistant S4 and later the S4 at the Battalion in Long Bien. I was there in late 65 till april 66. glad U all remember so much so well. All I only blame our government. ED when were you in-country and with Tm#87??? WOW! South Vietnam 1969, South Vietnam today - Santa Paula Times FAQs - How to Order | killed.[2]. (This happened before my time though.) I guess I spent too many days and nights in the woods, enough to last a lifetime, so camping out is not my cup of tea. Tried teaching Exceptional children but wasnt my thing. I arrived by chopper and left by chopper. 4 Lemoyne Watkins. Circumstances were: TF 3-43 surrounded at Dau Tieng, east of Cu Chi for about 10 days. jrkennedy@juno.com. like to talk to him. Changed destgnation sometime in 1966. 10-4 Dai Hui, Sorry I screwed up and wasnt there. If you can help, Id appreciate it. I ended up on recruiting duty for three years then switched to Combat Engineers. Merry Christmas and great Holidays to you all. He was a radio man that went out with the advisors on missions. I was sent home after 2 months on that hill. I was with Team 87 in 1965-1966 (74th Aviation). Just follow instructions and keep your attitude up. You mean Hey 1 is a freeway? Getting older is day bye day. I was in Macv tdy to xuan loc in 1965 and 1966. By 72 I had been gone three years. South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu reviews Montagnard troops at Plei Me in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Bagwell was indeed the surgeon. 18th Div take over..Earned my pay as the Div Recon Platoon adviser. Geoffery Mischsud s guy named Riley, LTC Scarborough, SFC Adkins and some others. I was hoping to contact anyone from that time frame and medics working for Snyder. Phil, This is Dave Prybyla. General Nazzaro converses with Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson and Lieutenant General Xuan Lam. 18th Division - Army of the Rapublic of Vietnam (ARVN) - GlobalSecurity.org And returned to fly Bird Dogs and Mohawks Brings back memories. Alternated Tay Ninh and Xuan Loc every other month with Major Whiteside.Doesnt anyone remember the 5th Cav SA? I was there about june 65 to april 66. Retired from the Air Force and then came back as a warrant. Strange I just received another email for the Memory Book for the LTC. I am proud of my service with the Blackhorse Regiment in Vietnam and of the men whom I served with. Gia Ray was the rock crusher site.was not Xuan Loc. On May 18, 1969, he was at FSB Husky at Xuan Loc Air Field in Long Khanh Province, RVN, when the area came under rocket and mortar attack. Took an R&R, then got back to 52nd Regimental compound at Gia Ra. After I got back I was at Ft Jackson and he and Miss Dolly came by to visit. I remember the adviser to the I and R company but cant think of his name. Now it looks like quarterly monitoring, plus Lupron injection 2X annually. So the two Artillery Officer split the Advisory duty for the Division 30 days forward and 30 days in XL. Dick Wolfe Xuan Loc 67-68, I do remember the tower . I always wanted to contact him in later years. Many thanks for your service! I also sent you an email. Mourners at coffin. I kept a diary so I got it out and read what I wrote on 23/24 May. The ARVN 18th Infantry Division had its headquarters here and the base and airfield were at the centre of the Battle of Xun Lc in April 1975. I do have a few pictures (non-combat) of Xuan Loc, Tay Ninh, and Nui Ba Din I would be happy to send to you for your reunion. 120 in the summer but 70-80 winter. Never drove by vehicle. Located on National Highway 1 leading out of Ho Chi Minh City, it is most notable for the battle of Xun Lc, which took place in April 1975. 1967 to Apr. Wellton is about 15 miles over the mountains from the east side of Yuma. Tuc Trung was a small village that was adjacent to some rubber. Thank you for your post. Sr Adv Col Tuberty may be the only one. Done another tour with the 101st in 68 and 69.. Time with Team 87 was November 68 November 69. Not sure why my name is on this post. Lost all mine during baggage transfer to CONUS. Went there frequently. I think his last name was Williams. Got a fewe rides in the back seat with Pappy, Aloft 34. Would love to hear any stories you can relay on your time with him in Vietnam. maxhightForP2 = 5786; Hi haylett was with you on both mountains and smitty the black guy. 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. I was MACV tdy to there. I was the G-1 Advisor from Jan to Dec 72. Xuan Loc is defended by the reinforced South Vietnamese 18th Division and a number of Territorial Forces. There was a Spec.5 if I can remember who was in common in Xian Loc. I wonder if you knew him. I am wondering if any remembers how tall the tower was. Knew Skip well and ran into him in early 1975 when he was at DIA. There were 1700 of us in the whole country back then and we were para military. Yes the tower was there. I was sent to Ham Tam to run that site with Team 48 great bunch of guys. The DEROS date was amended to Jul 66 to coincide with Col Ridenbaughs departure. Lost in a fire along with the paperwork for a TT1933 pistol, Invitations to weddings and Vietnamese Parties. To young to know. Some said he did it to himself because of personal problems. All structured data from the file namespace is available under the. I DEROSed same day as Ridenbaugh. When I arrived at the TOC the duty sergeant asked if I had just arrived at the chopper pad. My yard is river rock with beautiful bushes that bloom and the golf course has green grass. Sent to Nui Chui Chan, Hill 837, in March 70. I retired from the Border Patrol and now regret I didnt take more pictures of the Old Patrol. Hi Phil, Thank you Rusty for the information on Lt Carroll Walker. Hey Barry I remember when you and Lance had a cookout that night I was on my back to fire support base I still have that telescope and 3 more I am very sick but still around. I worked for your father from September 68 through March 69. Changed all our registrations and the last one is my car registration which renews in July. Advanced Search | The local paper ran an article that stated he was killed in Ben Hoa but I have been unable to verify that information. LeMoyne Walkins, I am Spec 4 Donald (Lee) Clemons. During 1969 he told me he was a STRAK Man in 1969 (and taught quick fire with rifles), which I cannot locate on any abbreviation site. Most of my time was forward as both the G4 Adviser and sporadically as Artillery Adviser for the first 6 months. Please have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. I was just browsing through the MACV Team 87 comments and came across you mentioning the 135th AHC out at Blackhorse Don Snedeker here, historian for the 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. LOCATE WHERE THE LA NGA RIVER CROSSES HWY 20-TRAVEL WEST, THE SOUTH WEST THEN SOUTH ON HWY 20.. AT THE POINT WHERE 20 ABRUPTLY TURNS DUE WEST IS WHERE TUC TRUNG IS. Many years. Do you know the location &/or the coordinates? First off, I came home on emergency leave (family illness) late Aug. 71 and didnt return. Regarding your query on the Team 89 website seeking information on Bui Van Vien, I have replied noting an address in Ho Chi Minh City in 1988 following his release from post-War detention in Thu Duc.