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Name: .David J. Thompson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Granville, Illinois Time: 1999-11-04 05:15:18 Comments: I served as a platoon commander 1st Tk Bn, 1st Mar Div Had 2nd platoon for 1 week in Mar 67 then WIA & medivaced to CONUS. Returned to Bravo Co in Dec 68. Had H&S platoon for several weeks then went to An Hoa to take over 4th platoon(Charlie 3 tanks). I ended my tour on Bn staff(S-1) and returned to CONUS Jan 69. Was WIA in Dodge City area a few klicks SE of Hill 55. |
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Name: Irl Nolen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-04 04:52:35 Comments: "pappy" Patton, where the hell are you ,bravo 11, "the bitch" Anhoa,Vietnam 1968-69 |
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Name: MGYSGT T. J. SPERANZI Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC / ONEONTA, NY Time: 1999-11-03 01:11:45 Comments: WAS A TANK LDR WITH 1ST TKBN PENDLETON 82-87. YATYAS! SEMPER FI |
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Name: MGYSGT T. J. SPERANZI Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC / ONEONTA, NY Time: 1999-11-03 00:58:14 Comments: WAS A TANK LDR WITH 1ST TKBN PENDLETON 82-87. YATYAS! SEMPER FI |
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Name: Charles V. Cummings Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dallas, tx. Time: 1999-10-30 03:00:32 Comments: I landed in the nam Jan 4,69.Went to hill 55 for a couple of weeks,then to hill 37.Remember sitting in the tank slot and watching the ammo dump at An Hoa get blown up durring the Tet offensive!As a new guy,right then and there,i had thoughts of wondering if i was going to make back to the states!Found out later that the tanks got hit pretty hard at An Hoa.Ended up at AnHoa,but they moved the tanks over by the grain elevator and for some reason,we never got too much incoming.Found out the VC would'nt shell the grain elevator{politics at work for you]i guess.Anyway,enjoyed your tour,Semper Fi,Cpl.C.V.Cummings/Dallas,Tx. |
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Name: GySgt Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Yucca Valley, Ca Time: 1999-10-28 05:37:32 Comments: My name is Gunnery Sergeant Hidalgo, I currently have the privlege of leading the finest tankers in our Corps. I am the MEU Tank Plt Sgt/Master Gunner 3rd Plt (RHINOS)Bco 1st Tank Bn. We are currently deployed with BLT 1/1 11th MEU (SOC). I am confident my Marines would make you proud of Bco I know I am very proud of all of their accomplishments while deployed. TANKS! Take care and God Bless! GySgt J. M. Hidalgo Jr. Tank (Rhino's) Plt Sgt. |
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Name: robert haller Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: newtown pa. Time: 1999-10-25 03:04:32 Comments: 'b' co. 3rd. tanks.1964 - 1970, vietnam 1965-66. |
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Name: Arena Jack Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mass Time: 1999-10-21 19:51:54 Comments: I was with the ontos plt with SLF-ALPHA BLT 1/3 and always traveled with the tankers,Best wishes and thanks for the great ride,Remember OP beau Charger in the dmz may 67 and buffalo,and lt.wayne hayes great site |
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Name: Grady T. Birdsong Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Broomfield, Colorado Time: 1999-10-20 18:17:49 Comments: Tim: Had some time so I went through your site almost totally. You have created a beautiful tribute for Marines to come and reminiscence, reflect and pay homage to our fallen brothers. The bamboo viper story was a hoot. I will E-mail you soon, Tim. I remain Semper Fidelis. Grady Birdsong 1/27 Vietnam 1968-69 |
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Name: T om Campbell Website: 2/1 home page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Catalina Island Ca. Time: 1999-10-20 02:28:58 Comments: Grate worke keep it up |
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Name: Dan Farrell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ellensburg, Wa Time: 1999-10-20 01:08:44 Comments: Mailing address: 1891 Hunter Rd., Ellensburg, Wa. 98926 |
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Name: m r ries Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: mpls mn. Time: 1999-10-14 05:25:00 Comments: Great site the flicks of Hills 52,65,55 brought back memories. I was with 3rd. 8" HowBty SP 68' 69' 70'. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. |
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Name: Don Allen Website: Veterans Pride Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Montana Time: 1999-10-05 22:23:58 Comments: Great site- thanks for the music memory.Keep up the good work. |
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Name: JIM ROBERTS Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: BC Canada Time: 1999-09-29 20:28:55 Comments: H&S CO 1ST TANKS MOTOR "T".... CAMP PENDELTON 63-64 CHU-LAI 65-66.... Thank you Tom this is a great site. I will visit often. |
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Name: Robert Peavey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Atlanta, GA Time: 1999-09-29 18:00:16 Comments: You've done a remarkable job with this site. Thanks. |
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Name: ISAAC GOODMAN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: TX, USMC MSgt (Ret) Time: 1999-09-24 01:12:22 Comments: Assigned to Alpha Co. 1st Tanks, 1968-69 |
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Name: Chuck Smith Website: WWll Marine - retired in 1968 Referred by: From a Friend From: DelMar,Ca Time: 1999-09-19 02:05:25 Comments: Always eager to hear from former or current Marines. Semper fideles to all who read this. |
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Name: don Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: massachusetts Time: 1999-09-14 22:59:00 Comments: iwas in 1st tankbattalion 1st marines motortransport from1968-19691\2 in vietnam. would like to here from marines from that time and battalion don |
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Name: don Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: massachusetts Time: 1999-09-13 23:59:20 Comments: iwas a 3531 in motor transport 1st tank div. 1st marines from1968-19691\2 i spent 18 months with a great bunch of marines. |
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Name: Laurence H. Peterson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oceanside < Ca Time: 1999-09-13 05:27:08 Comments: Thank you for a great web page. I work a lot with the tanks on Operation Allen Brook. I just about got hit with a road wheel When one of your tanks hit a mine. I remember the beating your tanks took on that operation, I also got a E ticket ride on one from hill 55. We were goin out on react to a Sqd that had got hit. They had jut oiled the roads goin off the hill to keep the dust down. when you put over 50 tons of tank going down hill on fresh oil you get a fast ride to the bottom. I was with A Co 1/7 on Allen Brook. |
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Name: John Wear Website: None Referred by: From a Friend From: New Hope, PA....(it's near Philly) Time: 1999-09-03 20:36:10 Comments: Hey Tim, Interesting new item..."Casuality Statistics." Looks like us 20 year olds (and those old 30 year olds) were the cannon fodder for the boys in Washington. Thanks for keeping adding to the site. I recommend it to everyone who is remotely interested in the Nam story. Keep up the good work my brother! Also a general announcement: ANY USMC VIETNAM VET WHO HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH TANKS IS MOST WELCOMED TO JOIN THE "USMC VIETNAM TANKERS ASSOCIATION." YOU COULD HAVE BEEN A DOC, COOK, SHITFISTER, DITTY-DOT, MOTOR-T...ANYTHING AS LONG AS YOU WERE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THE THREE TANK BATTALIONS IN NAM. PLEASE CONTACT DICK CAREY AT Warveteran@aol.com AND JOIN OUR HAPPY CREW! Semper Fidelis! |
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Name: LtCol Jacques L. Miller, USMC(Ret) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Originally Wiconisco, PA; now Sanford, NC Time: 1999-09-02 03:33:03 Comments: Nice tribute to my old friend, Bob Butz. He was a super Marine and it was my privilege to have known him. We served together in 2d Tanks prior to his going to Nam. He had "Flames"; then was a PltCmdr in Co B, and was the S-4 "Alfa" at the time of his transfer. I was commissioned through the Warrant Officer Program, and when serving with Bob, ws the Ass't SupplyO, handling the warehouses and issue point in the tank park (Aug63 - Mar66). In Nam I was the SupplyO of lst Tanks (Jul68 - Jul69). At that time LtCol (then Capt) Paul Sams was CO, Co B. Also, I believe, lstLt Banning was his XO. Anyway, good Web Site. Semper Fi, Jack Miller |
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Name: Jim Smith Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Bayonne, NJ Time: 1999-08-30 18:57:22 Comments: Believe it or not Tom Smith was normal 30yrs ago, but then again do want to buy the Brooklyn Bridge? Great web site enjoyed it very much, didn't get to all of it but I shall. I served with "I" 3/7 1st Mar. Div. 7/68 to 5/69, You do your comrades a great justice. I myself had the pleasure of fighting with the greatest fighting group in the world. SEMPER FI! |
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Name: Tom Smith Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Carlsbad Ca. Time: 1999-08-29 19:06:06 Comments: I served with Lima Co 3/27 and India co. 3/7 from July 68 till Aug. 69. The weather was great , the food was terrific and the band played so well I couldnt stay off the dance floor. Lets do it again !! |
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Name: Bruce A. Barber Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Jacksonville,Fla. Time: 1999-08-29 00:14:02 Comments: Hi!you have a nice page,i was with 3rd Tanks in 69-70 in nam and on was a 2141 tank mechanic.missed the reunion in d.c. I hope someone will post some photos .Semper Fi... |
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Name: Joan Cox Website: My Dad Seabee Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-25 22:28:24 Comments: Thank you for the pictures..This is a great sight, and I was truly moved. I loved the picture of you then and now. John Wear told me about your sight. Welcome Home! Proud Daughter of One Who Gave All CM1Milford Tognazzini KIA August 7,1969 |
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Name: James W. Sehrt Jr. Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Redding, CA Time: 1999-08-23 05:23:01 Comments: I served with Delta 1/7 from 7/68 to 8/69 and I started out on Hill 41 and Battalion was on 10. I got the newsletter for 1/7 and pulled up this web site. Semper Fi James W. Sehrt Jr. USMC Retired |
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Name: Ed Stith Website: Referred by: AOL From: Arkansas(Kansas orginally) Time: 1999-08-22 05:27:53 Comments: Served in 1st, 5th and 8th Tk. Bn. Was CO B Co 1st Tk. BN. April-Sept 1966 at Chulai. S-4 5th Tk Bn. Summer and Fall, 1967. A great web page that brings back many memories. Relive many of mine at Marine Corps Tankers Reunions. Lots of fun and provide scholarships to Tankers and their dependents. Semper Fi! |
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Name: Glenn Norris Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Louisiana Time: 1999-08-20 15:20:00 Comments: Served with Delta 1/1 1966- 1967 then with India 3/7 1968 til transfered to Regimental S-3 Hill 55. Just wanted to take this moment to say thanks to all of the support we grunts got from you guys. We literally owe our lives to you. From the bottom of my heart i say thank you for being there when we needed you. Semper Fi! |
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Name: Glenn Norris Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Louisiana Time: 1999-08-20 15:17:02 Comments: Served with Delta 1/1 1966- 1967 then with India 3/7 1968 til transfered to Regimental S-3 Hill 55. Just wanted to take this moment to say thanks to all of the support we grunts got from you guys. We literally owe our lives to you. From the bottom of my heart i say thank you for being there when we needed you. Semper Fi! |
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Name: David Lloyd Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-08-14 23:47:22 Comments: Tim, This is an outstanding tribute to our fellow Marines. You are very talented to put this together. I'm getting out to Edwards more often and will call you sometime. Things are going ok - trying to keep the planes flying and in production. Hope you are doing well. Semper Fi. Batman |
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Name: KArl Yohn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: State College,PA Time: 1999-08-13 03:30:22 Comments: Thanks for the great page, I cannot get away from it. I was in tanks 64-65 Camp Lejeune A-25 m48a3. Anyone serving with with me call Plt 128 PI 1961, m-3-5-1st Marines H-2-3-3rd marines Tanks A-25 2nd marines Semper Fi Once a Marine always a Marine |
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Name: Bill Wright Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Boca Raton, Fl. Time: 1999-08-11 02:59:37 Comments: The hair on the back of my arms and the lump in my throat are still evident..........only words are "Respectful".......something that all Marines who served in the Nam can appreciate.......Thanks, Bill Wright...SGT, 66/67....1st Tanks.......Born a Marine, lost Marines, buried Marines, will die a Marine! SEMPER FI to all who visit this hallowed site..... |
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Name: Bob Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-08-10 22:43:43 Comments: I seen Tanks at Btn rear 1/1 Jan 70. 1/1 Those yours? |
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Name: JOHNSON, SCOTT R. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: TALKEETNA, AK Time: 1999-08-09 15:02:19 Comments: YATYAS! FROM A MEMBER OF 1ST TANKS IN THE 90'S, SEMPER FI! |
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Name: Frank Tom Cardiel Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: so.ca. Time: 1999-08-08 06:46:12 Comments: 1969 vietnam 1st tanks/liberty road sweeps/If I sound familiar please feel free to contact me! |
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Name: Edward Bennett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Janesville WI. Time: 1999-08-01 04:23:31 Comments: great page not a real tanker but a 2141 on a retriver H&S Co. Y-53 65 &66 in ChuLai |
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Name: Robert L. Chinnis Website: Robert L. Chinnis Home Site Referred by: From a Friend From: Flagstaff, AZ Time: 1999-07-30 06:10:04 Comments: This site is for me, one of the most personally moving sites that I have ever seen. Having just returned from Washington, DC and the 1st Reunion of the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association over the July 4th 1999 weekend, this site has helped bring every experience as a Marine Corps Tanker to its fullest measure. I am so proud to have been able to have served my country as a Tanker. Again, thank you for your professional acknowledgement of the Marines that have served their country in the highest traditions of the Corps. |
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Name: Don Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Union City, CA Time: 1999-07-25 15:32:54 Comments: In the mysterious ways of the Corps, one day in 1966, I was a grunt PltSgt in K/3/5/ and the very next day I are the Motor Transport Ossifer for H&S Ist TKs. It's a too long story-started out to be an 1811 in '57, then an 1841-got to maintenance school at DelMar in '58--lots of side trips including 4 years under a hat at MCRD SD. Never got to actually fight a tank, so feel more like an auxillary, but have never been seen with a loose end connector. Last tank experince was as BnMaintO with 1ST TV Bn on Oki in'76-'77 |
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Name: Mitchel Ahoyt Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Austin, Tx. Time: 1999-07-20 22:02:29 Comments: Was searching for "Mitchell Paige". I was named after him. Do you know his address? Thanks. |
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Name: Michael E. Burnett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Merced, CA Time: 1999-07-15 08:16:17 Comments: Reviewing your Listing of KIA's, I was really surprised by how many names I recognized. Thinking about certain individuals is one thing, but printing a compilation of names that you know is another. Thank you for your dedication on this matter. Mike Burnett Cpl, USMC, 1811 SGM, US Army (Ret), 19E |
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Name: lloyd candler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: oakland ca/grambling la Time: 1999-07-15 01:57:02 Comments: i was building a plaque for me, grandpa (lifer, navy) dad WWII at sapian, and my kid at desert storm. have every ones dd214, but i was told that for viet nam ist tk 1st mar div recieved a puc, if this is true , then my plaque will show this. any one our there can ,verfy or deny this plz let me know e-mail ofdbdg61@aol.com |
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Name: Ryan Seely Website: N/A Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boise, ID Time: 1999-07-13 06:37:35 Comments: Semper Fi, Marine. Well done, and thanks. |
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Name: Jack Schuyler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Annopolis MD Time: 1999-07-10 16:30:56 Comments: Interesting! Was in VN '67/'68 1st Tanks |
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Name: GERSZEWSKI R.L. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: FORT ATKINSON , WI Time: 1999-07-07 23:12:37 Comments: "C"CO. ,1ST TANKS , 1ST MAR. DIV. APRIL FOOL'S DAY 1968-MAY 19,1969 |
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Name: Tibbo Website: Tibbo's Australian Memorial Page Referred by: From a Friend From: Cooroy, Queensland, Australia Time: 1999-07-06 12:54:27 Comments: Thankyou very much for visiting our website and signing our guestbook. Great website enjoyed my visit here very much. Will be back again in the very near future. Like to invite everyone who reads this guestbook to come for a visit to our website. While you are there you can learn about the Aussie involvement in Vietnam with your military. Hoping that you all will take a few minutes out and sign our guestbook. As we would be very proud and honoured to have our Brothers In Arms sign our guestbook. Thanking you for the great work that you have done on this website. UBIQUE, Tibbo |
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Name: Johnnie Conn Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Beaumont, Texas Time: 1999-07-04 21:45:38 Comments: I went to Nam with a Tank Platoon from A Co 3rd Tanks, in early 67. I was later transferred to "C" Co at Camp Evans. I left Vietnam in August of 67. I like the web page. ' |
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Name: Grady T. Birdsong Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Denver, Colorado Time: 1999-06-30 00:40:47 Comments: Tim: After communicating with you I had a few moments to visit your site. You have done an outstanding piece of work here in remembering your heroes there in vietnam. I will be back to try to take in all of the site later. I just remember the warm feeling we had when those tanks rolled in to be with us at Hue with 1/27. Thank you for your past and current service to our country. Talk with you later on! Semper Fidelis Grady Birdsong USMC Vietnam 1968-69 1/27 2/9 3rd Mar Div Comm.Dong Ha |
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Name: Brad Goodin MGySgt (Ret) Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Lancaster, Ca. Time: 1999-06-27 06:41:09 Comments: Tim,... Great website. John Wear told me about it. John & I served together in 3rd Tanks 3rd Mar Div "68 & 69" & 5th Tanks at Los Flores mid "69". John got out and I retrained in aviation. Retired in "93". He told me you live here in Lancaster. I live here in Quartz Hill. Member of the Post 3000 VFW. Brad Goodin |
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Name: PFC Kniest CA (Chuck) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Freeland(WhidbeyIsland)WA.Home of Record StLouisMO Time: 1999-06-24 14:48:54 Comments: Served 20Jun62-11Jun65. MCRD SD Plt 239 6/62-9/62 ITR CamPen FoxCo then "RunningMike" after bout with pneumonia. TracVehRep School CamPen 11/62-2/63 then to 1st Tanks H&SCo (Maint) til 5/64. Shipped out to "The Rock" @ 3dFSR 5/64-6/65 and back to CONUS for discharge at SD, CA Anyone still around from that era, would like to hear from you especially if we served together at any of these places. |
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Name: PFC Kniest CA (Chuck) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Freeland(WhidbeyIsland)WA.Home of Record StLouisMO Time: 1999-06-24 14:48:46 Comments: Served 20Jun62-11Jun65. MCRD SD Plt 239 6/62-9/62 ITR CamPen FoxCo then "RunningMike" after bout with pneumonia. TracVehRep School CamPen 11/62-2/63 then to 1st Tanks H&SCo (Maint) til 5/64. Shipped out to "The Rock" @ 3dFSR 5/64-6/65 and back to CONUS for discharge at SD, CA Anyone still around from that era, would like to hear from you especially if we served together at any of thede places. |
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Name: Marilyn Mehas Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Bangor, PA Time: 1999-06-23 23:34:56 Comments: I got your address from fellow tanker Tom Snyder. He has visited my parents about my brother Robert A Butz who was a fallen tanker from your unit. Tom informed us about the memorial service that is going to be held in DC on July 4. You did a very nice job with your website. |
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Name: paul pittman Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Time: 1999-06-20 19:45:40 Comments: Semper Fi once a Marine always a Marine |
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Name: Maj Mike Brown USMC Website: N/A Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ormond Beach, FL Time: 1999-06-19 01:31:50 Comments: Served as Bn Ordnance Officer as a WO-CWO2 in 3rd Tanks from 89-91 and in 1st Tanks (after 3rd' s colors were retired) until '92. Tanks was one of the best & tightest unit's I've ever served in! Currently serving at MCLB Albany, GA. Semper Fi! |
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Name: John R. Lipe MGySgt USMC (RET) Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Bella Vista, AR 72715 Time: 1999-06-18 06:36:48 Comments: Viewing your Website for 1st Tank Bn brings back some real hard felt memories.! 1st Tanks was my first assignment after ITR (and my first MOS..1811). It was Jan 1965 and we were "Bravo Co" 1st Tanks @ Las Pulgas CA. The Bn mounted out with 7th Marines in Sept 1965 for Vietnam (for what they told us was "operation Star Light")!! By then we had been "training" all over Camp Pendelton and I can still remember the smell of the diesel from the ole M48A1's (I was a driver) . I was selected to go to "Annapolis" so I had to "wave" goodbye to all my friends when they left for the LSD's . I've often thought about all my "Tanker buddies" and thanks to your site I know that none of them died in "Nam"!! The Naval Academy was not my thing(having had a taste of the "Real Corps") so after a few MOS changes I retired with 30 years service as a 2678 (Cryptologic/Special Intelligence)!! I still remember what a "SASH" brush is!! Semper Fi!! "PFC" Lipe (1811 at heart)!!! |
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Name: JAN (TURTLE) WENDLING Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-06-17 19:41:49 Comments: I JUST READ AN ENTRY FROM DAVE MCKEE. HEY MAC, GIVE ME A BUZZ! I TRIED TO FIND YOU PHONE NUMBER IN COLORADO SPRINGS,BUT YOU WERE'NT LISTED. MY ADDRESS IS 76 FOXCROFT, LEXINGTON, OHIO,44904. OR CALL ME AT(419)884-8184. I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! SEMPER FI TURTLE T.C.OF A-14(THE BLEEDING EYES) |
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Name: McCleery, Geary L. Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Pingree, ND Time: 1999-06-16 01:47:32 Comments: I served with 1st Tanks at Camp Pendleton, Camp Hansen (Okinawa) and Chu Lai Viet Nam. HqCo. This is a great site. Thanks for the opportunity of signing your guest book. Hope to locate some of those I served with. Chu Lai 65/66. Semper Fi. Geary |
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Name: WENDLING, JAN, R.(TURTLE) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MANSFIELD,OHIO Time: 1999-06-15 21:28:00 Comments: ITS NICE TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE OTHER TREAD-HEADS OUT THERE. I WAS WITH "A" CO. 3RD.TANK BN. 3RD MAR.DIV.IN 69. |
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Name: Kurt Isbrecht Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Highland, IL Time: 1999-06-14 08:10:47 Comments: With Charlie Co., 1st tanks. 1965-66. M103A3's, "The Bigger Hammer". Semper Fi to all USMC track busters. |
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Name: Stephen Slaughter Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Henderson Ky Time: 1999-06-11 03:34:54 Comments: A Co 1st Anti-Bn 1st Plt 68-69. Ontos |
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Name: Tracy P. Mizelle II Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: st. marys, ga Time: 1999-06-09 02:14:29 Comments: great web site found it in june 99 leatherneck I served from 67/68 with headquarters plt bravo co as a flame tank commander we did it hot and close |
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Name: HARVEY J. COWAN Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: HARRISON TWP., MI Time: 1999-06-07 21:53:30 Comments: SERVED IN KOREA, 1ST MAR DIV, 1ST TANK BAT, B/CO, FROM SEPT 51 THRU NOV 52. I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY OLD BUDDIES |
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Name: Lu Caldara GySgt USMCR ret '53-61/'67-79 Website: Young Marines of Westchester (NY) Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ossining, NY Time: 1999-06-02 19:48:25 Comments: Well done, Tankers... Have a friend, John Henry - Yonkers,NY, who was 1st Tanks in Korea. Keep them rolling. |
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Name: Larry Rich Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Westfield,Indiana Time: 1999-06-01 22:18:36 Comments: I am a marine from Vietnam 1966-67. Trying to locate some of my friends from there. |
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Name: Harvey J. Cowan Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Michigan Time: 1999-05-27 00:06:24 Comments: I was in Korea 1951-52, 1st Mar Div, 1st Tank Bn, B.Co- would enjoy hearing from any buddies that served at same time/location. |
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Name: K.L. Hassan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Criglerville, VA Time: 1999-05-25 06:16:18 Comments: maybe I'll get lucky and run into who remembers me or vice-versa. |
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Name: Rick Williams USMC Ret. Website: EAGLES NEST! Referred by: From a Friend From: INDIANA Time: 1999-05-24 02:28:49 Comments: Great Page With all of the updates and dedications,It is truly a Great page. Semper Fi Rick |
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Name: dave degroff Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-05-23 20:53:40 Comments: Nice page, as a former Marine (53-77) who served with 1st, 2nd and 3rd TkBns I enjoyed your site. Semper Fi |
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Name: Earle Rice Gy/Sgt. USMC (ret.) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Granville, Illinois Time: 1999-05-23 02:40:36 Comments: Just wanted to say 1st Tanks! Thanks for the support you have given the whole 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, during our deployment in the Tet of 1968. Also mainly during operation "Allenbrook" on Go Noi Island, God Bless The Tankers!!!!!!!!!!! SEMPER FI, Brothers, and Welcome Home....I have a brother of yours here in my home town, his name is Dave Thompsom, Capt USMC. Former B Co. 1st Tanks...If you know him, e.mail me and I'll see him within a few hours, even if i have to wake him up...... |
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Name: David Zaslow Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Vista, Ca Time: 1999-05-23 00:16:15 Comments: I was part of one of two RLT's in 1964. One at Da Nang and one at The Gulf of Tonkin. We mounted out from Mondoro Island in the Philapines. (pardone the spelling). Rotated back to the states shortly after. Returned to The Rock Pile over looking the wonderfull DMZ in 1966. Went to Liberty Road South. in the Da Nang area. Then we went to camp Evens in the Quantri area. A lot of other places but after thirty four years who can remember with out looking in your DD214 for all the right info. You have a real wonderfull Web Site. Now we know what the computer is for. Thank You and Semper Fi David Zaslow |
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Name: Carl H. Fleischmann Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Silverdale, WA Time: 1999-05-18 06:57:44 Comments: Was in Vietnam 67-68, with H&S/Charlie Co, 3rd Tank, 3rd MarDiv. |
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Name: GUY L. EVEREST Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Diego Ca. Time: 1999-05-18 05:04:58 Comments: Has anyone seen an old friend of mine from 5th tanks & 3rd tanks. His name was pappy, i believe he was from Texas . went into the core after his wife left him. He was in nam in 68 , with 3rd tanks i hope that all is well with all of you tankres Semper Fi Guy L Everest |
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Name: Rich Ramos Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oceanside, CA Time: 1999-05-16 00:27:32 Comments: This is an excellent site! Bravo 1st Tanks from 1983 - 1990. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who was at 1st Tanks during that time. |
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Name: Danny Mitchell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Indiana Time: 1999-05-10 06:15:49 Comments: I served with Delta 2-11 1st Marine div. from 8-68 to 8-69 located at Liberty Bridge and my last two weeks on hill 55. I was a truck driver for the Btry, many times I would have a tank escort going to An Hoa for ammo, some times we made two trips a day. It was great haven you take me to An Hoa it sure made me fill safer. We got over ran on 3-19-69 any you tankers there that nite. you were a crazy bunch and you did a great job. GOD BLESS. |
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Name: Beth Ruckman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Bolivar, Mo Time: 1999-05-05 21:44:33 Comments: I found out about your web page from my cousin who is a 2 Lt in the Marines and I am extremely impressed with the quality and quantity of information provided. I am very proud of each and every member of the military, but especially my Marine cousin and his brother who is in the Air Force. Keep up the great work. |
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Name: Ronald G. Fieseler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Austin, Texas Time: 1999-04-27 23:57:39 Comments: Great site! I am pleased that I have a few photos to contribute which will be of interest to other Nam vets...particularly tankers an other armor-loving folks. I'll spread the word to other Marines. We all need to stay in touch any way we can...e-mail, phone calls, reunions, etc. As I get older, I realize the importance of old friends, old times, the Corps and how they affected our lives. By the way, I am always on the lookout for any 1/7 Marines and Corpsmen, and Alpha Company in particular. If you know of any, please pass me their names and addreses or have them contact me. Semper Fi, brothers. I am proud of us! Fieseler. |
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Name: Larry Sterling Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Meridian, Idaho Time: 1999-04-24 00:45:01 Comments: Served with 1st Tanks A Co. 1st Plt., 1st MARDIV in Viet Nam 1967. |
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Name: Stan Williams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: LaGrande, OR Time: 1999-04-24 00:40:04 Comments: Served with B-Co. 3rd Plt. 1st Tanks 1st MARDIV in Viet Nam 1965/1966. Marine Corps Schools Btln, Quantico, VA. |
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Name: Corey Flynn Website: Referred by: Net Search From: KAnsas City Time: 1999-04-14 21:33:02 Comments: My father cpl. Micheal Flynn served from 64-67 and I was seeing if anyone knew him he was In the first Marines tank Batallion.If anyone Knows him please e-mail me. s_k_8_e_r_@hotmail.com. And also if the person who took the bullet for my dad reads this I thank You alot. |
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Name: Edward Solberg Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: fullerton,ca Time: 1999-04-12 15:53:04 Comments: Very nice site. I'm writing a book about the craziness in Hue 31 Jan-24 Feb 1968. I especially liked the photo of the M48 and two grunts somewhere near the citadel. |
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Name: Robert Laquerre Website: Referred by: Xoom From: Harrisville, R.I. Time: 1999-04-11 20:02:26 Comments: I served w/2nd tk. Bn. 71/72 looking for some old buddies I worked in the S-4 shop. I was known as luke..as in luke the gook. |
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Name: Corey Flynn Website: n/a Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Kansas City Time: 1999-04-09 21:01:41 Comments: I was just wanting to know if anyone knows my father cpl. Michael E. Flynn From the First Tank Batallion. if you have heard of him please e-mail me. Tell me what he was like. He does not really like to talk about it. If you want to contact him please e-mail me. |
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Name: Bill Dunham Website: Old Woodland Owl Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brownwood, Texas Time: 1999-03-30 21:35:13 Comments: After visiting THE MOVING WALL this morning at theEastlawn Memorial Park Cemetary, Brownwood, Texas, I found the website on my WebTV. While looking for the names that I might recognize from Texas, I found your website. You are to be commended for your tribute to your fellow Marines. Thank you for ALL that you and your buddies did in service for Our Country. My dad was in the Second Marine Division in WWII. He was on Saipan, Tinnin, and Tarawa, and did not see me until I was thirteen months old. So, with all respect I say to you, Siemper Fi, and God bless you and yours !!!Sincerely, William F. Dunham |
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Name: MICHAEL S. GIGLIOTTI Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: pittsburgh ,PA. Time: 1999-03-29 22:30:51 Comments: GREETINGS FROM YOUR BROTHER WHO WAS THERE WHEN YOU LOST YOUR LEG ,I WAS YOUR BACK UP,BUT YOU NEVER NEW IT!TAKE CARE YOUR BRO! MAGILA GORILLA / GEEGEE/ GIGLIOTTI "SEMPER FI!" |
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Name: 2LT Brian Guenthenspberger Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ft Knox KY Time: 1999-03-29 22:23:38 Comments: I would just like to comment on the wonderful page you have here. My biological father died when I was real young so I didn't get to talk to him much about his time in Vietnam with C Co, 3rd Marine Tanks in '68. Now that I am an Army Armor Officer myself, I have been more curious than ever and love any opportunity such as this to learn and pay my respects. Again, Thank You LT Guenthenspberger |
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Name: Kelly & Trina Williams and boys Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Quartz Hill Time: 1999-03-29 03:33:58 Comments: we all enjoyed your website. just got on the internet yours was one of the first that we visited. hope that you and all of the family are doing well and we will talk to you soon. (grandpa) |
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Name: RICK SIMPSON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: PENN YAN NY Time: 1999-03-25 19:24:24 Comments: I SERVED WITH 1ST PLATOON BRAVO CO 1ST TANK BATTALION FROM 84-89. THIS IS A GREAT SITE. THANKS FOR SETTING THE PACE FOR US. |
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Name: Bob Website: Ironhead 1000's Home Page Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Fort Lauderdale,Fl. Time: 1999-03-21 01:39:12 Comments: How's it going? Glad you had a chance to stop by my site.Biker or not allways happy to here from a former marine.By the way you have an outstanding site here Semper Fi |
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Name: John Wear Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Currently from north of Philly. I grew up in Colorado. Time: 1999-03-17 03:51:32 Comments: Yo Bro! Your page is truly GREAT! Even though you "stateside" Marines of First Marine Div had it pretty easy down south, I am very sure that no one got to skate in 'Nam. At least, no Marine got to skate! I am glad that you and I have been able reunited over the net. We tankers need to support each other until our tracks come off and the Big Retriever takes us to the Great Tank Park in the sky. A Co. 3rd Tanks from Feb '68 to Sept '68 and C Co, 3rd Tanks from Sept '68 to Feb '69. First to Hue (Tet '68) then to Dong Ha, The Washout, Con Tien, Cam Lo Hill and Cam Lo Bridge. On to C-1, C-3, C-4, Gia Linh, Cua Viet and Ocean View. Lastly Dong Ha and Quant Tri. I am really looking forward to the USMC VN Tankers reunion in DC on July 4th this year. SEMPER FI...do or die! |
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Name: Caroll Website: Referred by: Net Search From: ILLINOIS NOW ORG. CALIF Time: 1999-03-11 03:35:35 Comments: GOD BLESS ALL my Marines who serve in piece and war time and keep our country free from harm. MY son is a Sargent now and I am very proud of him. God keep you all safe |
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Name: 1st Lt Richard K. Peksens Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Petersburg, FL Time: 1999-03-09 13:08:16 Comments: Former XO of Bravo Company at Hill 55 and An Hoa in 1969 |
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Name: MICHAEL S. GIGLIOTTI Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pgh, PA. Time: 1999-03-07 08:16:04 Comments: MY NAME IS MICHAEL STEVEN GIGLIOTTI C.E.C. I SERVED IN THE 1st MARINE DIVISON ,1st TANKS IN BRAVO CO ,ON HILLS 10,55,37,AND MIKE TOWER. I WAS IN COUNTRY FROM 1968 TO JUNE 1969!!,I WAS A TANK CREWMEN AND PROUD OF IT! I WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION AND RECIEVED MY HEART ON HILL 55. I SUFFER FROM AGENT ORANGE AND P.T.S.D.I'M A 60% VET TOO.FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ANYTIME.SEMPER FI! BRO! HUURRRRRAAAAH!!!!! E M~AIL AT CHEFMSG@WEBTV.COM OR MGIGLI6000@AOL.COM SE!YA!!! |
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Name: Kim E. Lord Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Rosamond,CA Time: 1999-03-05 01:27:05 Comments: I work with Mark Allgood and he told me to look up your website. I'm the First Sergeant of a tank company in Palmdale. We will soon be receiving M1-A1's. If you feel up to it maybe you could come and inspire my boys. Let me know.Kim E. Lord |
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Name: ARTHUR ALLEN Website: I DONT HAVE ONE Referred by: From a Friend From: I LIVE IN TUSTIN CA. Time: 1999-03-04 03:23:09 Comments: I THINK IT IS GREAT THAT THERE IS A WAY FOR OLD TANKERS TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH OTHER |
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Name: Shawn Kirshner Website: N/A Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Los Angles, CA Time: 1999-03-03 20:52:11 Comments: I am writing this message on behalf of my father who was a tank commander in Baker company of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion from 1954 to 1956. I would like to know if this organization is strickly for Vietnam vetarns or does another organization exist for the Korea era? |
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Name: Shawn Kirshner Website: N/A Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Los Angles, CA Time: 1999-03-03 20:53:40 Comments: I am writing this message on behalf of my father who was a tank commander in Baker company of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion from 1954 to 1956. I would like to know if this organization is strickly for Vietnam vetarns or does another organization exist for the Korea era? |
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Name: Tony Goodrich Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Albuquerque, NM Time: 1999-03-02 21:01:26 Comments: 0331 with 1st Platoon Mike Co. 3/5 1969-70 Semper Fi, Eses! |
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Name: S/Sgt. Chris Sarno-USMC Website: no page Referred by: From a Friend From: Boston, Massachusetts Time: 1999-03-01 20:44:20 Comments: hi Ted, always a pleasure to view your page....never surrender,Tanker....Gung-Ho!! |
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Name: James R (B0b) Jay Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Port Orchard, Wa Time: 1999-02-26 05:20:53 Comments: I was not a tanker but I may have worked on some of yours. I was with 5th tank bn. at camp pendelton 68/69. and with 1st FSR/FLC tracked vehicle maint. Red Beach RVN. 70/71 |
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Name: Meade Phillips Website: MPA Referred by: From a Friend From: Lancaster, CA Time: 1999-02-24 19:18:36 Comments: Tim, you've done an outstanding job! Glad to have you as a member of the Antelope Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League (members.aol.com/MCLDET930/index.html and MCLDET930@aol.com). Semper Fidelis! |
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Name: Nelson Website: nvillegas@zdnetmail.com Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Las Vegas, NV Time: 1999-02-24 19:05:06 Comments: Former 1stSgt Bravo Company, 1stTkBn From 1995 to 1997. Former 1811 and 1812. Retire |
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Name: John Gafke Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: arizona Time: 1999-02-17 19:36:24 Comments: I served with Bco 1st Tank Bn as A mechanic from 85-88 |
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Name: Wally Erichsen Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Grand Rapids, Michigan (originally from California) Time: 1999-02-16 04:14:38 Comments: Tim -- "Bravo" for a great website! You have put a lot of work into what is a particularly fittingmemorial to our brothers in arms that did not return from Vietnam. Please accept my gratitude for "ajob well done."I was 1st Plt Cmdr, Co C, 1st Tank Bn in RVN from June 1967 to Nov 1967, then Co ExecO untilMay 1968 when I became Tank Plt Cmdr, H&S Co, 1st Tank Bn. I rotated back to CampPendleton in July 1968. I was CO of Co C, 5th Tank Bn, at CamPen, for about a year until leavingactive duty in September 1969. I have been an FBI Special Agent for 28 years, first serving in SanAntonio, Texas, then Detroit, and for the last 26 years at Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Bureau isalmost as much fun as being a Marine tanker!It's great to hear from old friends; it has been a long time. Semper Fi, Wally Erichsen, Lt, 0100227 |
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Name: Website: Kilo Company Referred by: From a Friend From: Arkansas Time: 1999-02-11 19:22:09 Comments: Wonderful site, very nicely done, can see Vic's hand on it as well. |
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Name: Debbe Reynolds Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Trinidad, CA Time: 1999-02-08 03:44:50 Comments: You've created a beautiful site. My husband Brad Reynolds was with Mike 3/5 Sept.67-June 68. He stepped on a mine during Operation Mameluke Thrust, and has only recently heard from any guys in his outfit after 30 years. Keep up the good work here, Debbe Reynolds. |
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Name: Matye, Nick Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Reseda,CA Time: 1999-02-07 18:05:04 Comments: I really liked the program you have created. It reminds us to never forget the past. |
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Name: Mike Hakim Website: Iwo Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Yukon, OK Time: 1999-02-07 12:20:23 Comments: Semper fit! |
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Name: caroll m george Website: none Referred by: SimpleNet From: Boston,Mass Time: 1999-02-01 22:34:58 Comments: Aco,3rd Tank Bn.3rd plt.nov/10/66 to oct./23/69 . On the DMZ all overI corps c.m.george 3 foster,ct,apt.2 boston/mass.02109-5531 |
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Name: Clementine Clay Website: Clem's Corner Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Safety Harbor, FL - U.S.A. Time: 1999-02-01 10:52:24 Comments: Tim--It has been both an honor and a privilege to view such a tasteful web site honoring the men whom I admire, respect and owe a debt of gratitude to...thank you, sir, for serving our country... I salute you! Your site is a magnificent tribute to the men who have given so much to keep our country free. May God bless you! With smiles, Clem
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Name: Richard Traiser Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Freeport, Maine Time: 1999-01-27 03:57:15 Comments: I served as 3rd Platoon Commander, Bravo Co. from Nov '67 to Feb '68 when my tank was hit by an RPG on the road below Hill 41. I would like to hear from any 3rd Platoon Tankers who are out there. |
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Name: Stephanie M Jones Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Time: 1999-01-13 22:40:58 Comments: I would like to know if anyone has served with my husband Randy Britton Jones, Huntington Beach California. He was in Vietnam 67-68, 69 and 71. He was with B co 5th Tanks,A co 1st Tanks, B co 3rd Tanks, 1st Provisional Rifle,RLT 27th. If so please e-mail me. Thank you very much and Semper Fi gentlemen........from a Marine Mom |
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Name: Ray Leftwich Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Marin, California Time: 1999-01-12 23:25:38 Comments: I'll be damned, someone from buzzard company knows how to turn on a computer. Semper Fi.Cpl R. LeftwichCharlie Company, 1st Tank Battalion1987 - 1990 |
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Name: Gary Crutchlow Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Illinois Time: 1999-01-09 02:03:29 Comments: Looking for tankers from 64 to 68. |
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Name: Larry Cazier Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-01-05 21:48:21 Comments: Tim please accept my appreciation for putting together a moving and meaningful site for all of us who served. "B" Co.5th Tanks RVN Mar.13,1968-June 17,1968.WIA June 15,1968. |
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Name: RALPH Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: NJ Time: 1999-01-05 04:12:35 Comments: THANK YOU, IT WAS VERY WELL DONE. 1st Inf. DIV. CLASS OF "68". |
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Name: Doug McMackin Website: 7th Engineers Referred by: From a Friend From: Phoenix Time: 1999-01-04 06:33:00 Comments: Thanks for the casualty info. I re-read your e-mail and found the address for your site. I can sure tell that Vic has been here. Very nice.Semper Fi,Doug |
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Name: JOHN L. REED Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: GRAFTON WV Time: 1999-01-01 00:47:52 Comments: I SERVED WITH 2/26th MARINES Aco. 5th TANKS VIETNAM 1969-1970' DANANG,CHU LIA,NAMO BRIDGE,HILL 10,ENJOYED YOUR SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.SEMPER FI |
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Name: Dick Carey Website: USMC Vietnam Tankers Reunion Assn. Referred by: From a Friend From: Cape Cod (Originall Ohio) Time: 1998-12-29 22:12:18 Comments: There is a reunion for all 1st, 3d and 5th Tank Battalion members who served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1970. The reunion date is July 1999 please visit the official web site and sign the guest book. I want to thank Tim for all his support he has given with this effort and for linking his page to the Reunion web page. |
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Name: Kent Hughes Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Rosemont, PA Time: 1998-12-28 23:48:43 Comments: You have a great website. Congratulations! I served as the tank platoon commander of BLT 3/26 (a.k.a. 2d Platoon, later redesignated 3d Platoon,Company A, 5th Tank Battalion) from late February to late September 1969 serving with some wonderful Marines for whom I have enormous respect. From late February until some time in April my platoon operated in support of the 5th Marines. In that role, we were one of three platoons based at An Hoa and split for a period of time between that combat base and the position at Phu Lac (6) (Liberty Bridge). The other two platoons were the 2d and 4th Platoons of Bravo Company,1st Tanks, led by Lieutenants Ron Knight and Allen Cohen, who previously signed this guestbook. |
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Name: Tom Carr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pittsburgh,Pa. Time: 1998-12-28 18:08:52 Comments: Great work, I found your page through Duke. I served with G2/7 I was on Allenbrook with your Gunny Siva. I was there the day your driver was killed with the RPG he was layed on top of the track a piece of metal between the eyes as I remember. I also remember the corporal who used the 50cal to supress the fire that was upon us that day. Your tribute to the grunt was great, we also loved your work the flame tanks were hell for those in front of them. That Allenbrook was one hell of an operation without your tanks I may not be typing you this message. Thanks for your good work. Semper Fi...........Tom Carr |
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Name: Steve Ravettina Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Livingston,New Jersey Time: 1998-12-26 04:30:50 Comments: Good web page. I was with Gulf 2/7 during Operation Allenbrook in MAY 1968. |
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Name: TK Ward Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Denver Time: 1998-12-26 02:53:15 Comments: Nice page Tim. I was with G 2/7 December 67. Was WIA on 25 October 68. I do remember you Tankers on Allenbrook! You guys were very helpful, and needed. THANKS!!! |
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Name: Billy D. Bland, MSgt., USMC(Ret) Website: USMC Retired Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Summerville, SC Time: 1998-12-13 20:59:50 Comments: Great web-site. I really enjpoyed all of your pages. I will come back often to see what changes have been made. Keep up the good work, and Semper Fi. |
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Name: Bill Warford Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Lancaster, CA Time: 1998-12-12 06:19:35 Comments: Great page. It's wonderful how the Internet can bring Marines together after so many years and so many miles. To Tim and any Marines who may see this, thank you for all you've done for our country. |
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Name: Gene meredith Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Michigan Time: 1998-12-09 15:28:05 Comments: Great home page. |
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Name: Oliver Jackson Website: Oliver Jackson's USMC Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Logan, West Virginia Time: 1998-12-05 08:41:12 Comments: Hello Fellow Marine, enjoyed your website brought back a lot of memories. I was on Hill 37 and 55 in 69-70. We moved into that position about August or September 1969. I was with 3/1 H&S Company 81mm Mortar Plt. I'm not sure who moved from Hill 37 when we moved in but it must have been 3/7 because I know they had been there prior to us. The 1st tank Battalion was still there when we moved in and they stayed there with us several months. If I remember right they were it the troop pull outs that was taking place during the last part of 69 and in 1970. The word was out on Hill 37 that they were going home, and beleive me we were happy for them!!!! The 1st Tank Battalion was a great bunch of guys. I can't remember any of there names but they were very professional and excellent tankers. I am totally and permantly service connected disabled and try and dedicate myself to help other veterans. If you get a chance try and visit my site at url:http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/5709Oliver Jackson's USMC Homepage and Please sign the guestbook so I will know you were there! Thank you very much; Oliver Jackson 2479662 USMC RVN69-70. |
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Name: Gerry HODUM MGySgt, 1811/2192 Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Brooklyn, NY Time: 1998-12-05 05:07:44 Comments: Welcome Home Marine! In case you don't know, there is a Marine Corps Tankers Association with over 1650 Marine Tankers. If you need/want information give me an E-mail. I served with 1st, 2d, 3rd, 5th and 8th (Force Troops Lant) in my 30 year career. I wish you the best and take care."May You Have A Dry Landing, A Tight Track, And A True Bore Sight"(The Offical Marine Tankers Toast) |
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Name: Allen Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Atlanta, GA Time: 1998-11-20 20:56:43 Comments: The best of the Tank Batallion's gun companies...B Company...I was the platoon commander of the 4th Platoon in 1968-1969 at An Hoa I am looking for former Marines who served in my platoon... Allen Cohen Capt USMC (Retired) |
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Name: Chris Swift Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MA Time: 1998-11-17 18:54:03 Comments: Interesting page,glad that you decided to document this period of history.I was in charlie co 3tkbn in persian gulf. |
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Name: Ronald C. knight Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Alpharetta, GA Time: 1998-11-17 04:27:39 Comments: Served in 2nd platoon, "B" CO, 1st Tk Bn Oct '68 May '69, and HQ, 1st Tk Bn until Jan '70. Great web site. Looking to hear from other tankers. |
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Name: Armstrong, Richard Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Laughlin, Nevada Time: 1998-11-17 04:08:44 Comments: Looking for my comrades from H&S, Ist Tk Batt. Viet Nam 66-68 |
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Name: Michael S. Pingrey Website: ACT Travel Home Page Referred by: Yahoo! From: Arlington, VA Time: 1998-11-10 23:51:31 Comments: I really appreciate your home page. I served with Charlie Company, First Tanks, FMF in RVN from May 1966 through March 1967. I'd really like to hear from some of the guys I served with, most especially my good friends LCPL Floyd David Johnson, from Sarasota, Florida, LCPL Anthony Munoz from Los Angeles, and First Sergeant Verkennis, who was always a Marine - I think he was born with a rifle. It's been a long long time, and I miss you all - None perhaps more than Robbie - Rest in Peace, Robbie. Thanks for the memories Mike Pingrey, SGT, 2108021 |
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Name: Raymond A. Stewart Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Seattle, Wa. Time: 1998-11-09 22:09:03 Comments: I most appreciate the work gone into creating and maintaining these web pages. A special thanx to Tom Snyder for all the work he's done in putting the "Third Herd ('65-66)" in contact w/one another. |
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Name: FRED J. SILVESTER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CUPERTINO, CA. Time: 1998-10-30 06:04:00 Comments: I KNOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE I WAS THERE 68-69 IWAS ON B-51AND B25 AND IT IS HARD TO BELIVE IT HAS BEEN 30 YEARS |
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Name: Lt Thalmann Philipp, Pz Bat 8, Swiss Army Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Switzerland Time: 1998-10-29 17:15:12 Comments: Sir, I just surfed on this page and I'm enjoing the pictures on it. There's nothing better than a tank. I just finished my officers school a week ago. I am serving as a commander of four M113 apc in a tank battalion in the swiss army. Let's get 'em! Greetings Lt Philipp Thalmann |
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Name: Lynn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arkansas Time: 1998-10-12 01:44:06 Comments: I was very impressed with your web site and enjoyed the photos very much. I served with H Troop, 17th Cav. in I Corp during 67-68. I was based out of LZ Bayonet near Chu Lai. Again let me say great site and welcome home brothers |
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Name: gary eldridge Website: plt1004 Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: rhode island Time: 1998-10-10 21:36:40 Comments: i like your web page. semper fi |
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Name: Carl D. Lemon Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Kingfisher, OK Time: 1998-10-06 19:37:05 Comments: I was the platoon commander of 1st Plt, Bravo Co., 1st Tnk Bn. 1965-66. Our group took Bravo Co. across the water in support of the 7th Marines. Would like to hear from the men that served in my platoon. Carl D. Lemon 101 Sonterra Dr., Lufkin, TX 75901 (409) 637-2963 cdlemon@lcc.net |
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Name: FONTENOT, ROBERT L. (FRENCHY) Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: CALIF, BORN & RAISED IN LOUISIANA Time: 1998-10-03 19:23:13 Comments: SURE IS GREAT SEEING NAMES OF OLD FRIENDS, SERVED IN ALL 5 TANK BATTALIONS. 11/59-11/79 |
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Name: Randall L. Miller Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tahlequah, OK Time: 1998-10-01 23:33:52 Comments: Marine Air Winger '74-'78. Have a friend, Chuck Love, who was with tanks in RVN around '68. Chuck is a full blood Cherokee and a Purple Heart recipient. If you know him e-mail me and I'll get him on line. |
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Name: Norman O. Wallace Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denver Colorado Time: 1998-09-22 01:52:03 Comments: I was not a Marine although I was a tanker. I respect what you have done and honor the memory of your fallen. I served in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967-1969 in the central highlands of the Pleiku province. I fought with B Co 1/69 Armor Battalion, 4th Infantry Div. Welcome home. Sempre Fi |
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Name: George R. Honaker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cherry Point NC Time: 1998-09-17 19:18:52 Comments: Excellent Job! |
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Name: Keats W. Hanasz (Tanker) Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Port Townsend Washington Time: 1998-09-12 10:18:35 Comments: You sure bring back a lot of memories, I'm 53 now. Time seems to go by so very fast. This was a very good web site. And Semper Fi, my friend, Keats |
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Name: gruenbaum, david g. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-09-11 20:09:13 Comments: i am a former Marine, 2326658, who served from 3Nov66-3Sep69 on active duty. my MOS was 2841 radio tech. i was on a Caribbean deployment with A/1/10 Arty as part of BLT 1/8, Dec '67 - March '68, which is why i missed the Big Tet. from about 3 Sept 68 through 25 Aug 69 i was a radio tech with H&S, 1st Tanks, 1st MarDiv, with attachment to 1st Ontos from Feb - April '69. the Ontos were disbanded & the crewmen sent out into the infantry units, and i was told the vehicles were given to the South Vietnamese.after 18 months of being in the Marine Corps Standby Reserve, i switched over to the 1st Bn, 185th Armor, California Army Guard, in Feb '71. i received a direct commission to 2d Lt., Armor, in Sept '71. after a lot of assignments in which my Marine Corps foundation helped me overcome various challenges, i am now a National Guard Lieutenant Colonel on active duty with I Corps, Ft. Lewis, WA. i will be retiring in Jan, '99. looking back over the years, those of us who served in RVN may have lost a battle, not through any lack of courage or determination on our part, but ultimately won the war. the soviet union and peoples' republics found they faced an opponent they could not intimidate, and if we were willing to pay such a price of blood and treasure for a sideshow as RVN was when compared to Western Europe, the Near East, Japan and Korea, then we were a power to be reckoned with. we bought time for the inevitable "internal contradictions" of their system to reveal themselves, with the result of the victory of all people who seek and love freedom over the tyranny of socialism. so now it is time for those of us who served there to use our talents, intelligence and resources to win the next war, which is to help bring the ideals of what is best of American Constitutional government and economics to allow people to pursue life, liberty and happiness.i salute those veterans who have gone back to help build schools, libraries and hospitals. the old guard communists who control the Vietnamese Politburo are now the ones who are attempting to swim against the tide of history, and will inevitably fail. the global marketplace is not yet there, but it is coming, and in the 22d Century Vietnam will be part of it, come what may.so in the end, we will be partners in trade, travel & culture. we won. |
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Name: Ben Cole Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-09-08 02:59:30 Comments: Great Website, I was a Tank Commander with Alpha third tanks in 67 out of Dong Ha, Con Thien, Charlie Two. Keep up the good work. Do you know any Third tank sites. I have some great pictures. Ben Cole Sergeant USMC |
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Name: Jodi Flinner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 1998-09-01 20:49:12 Comments: Thank you for sharing your photos. I have really enjoyed your site and must say it is very well done. My father did a tour in Viet Nam and I am very curious about it now. He died of cancer in May 1997. I have the pictures from his tour, but no stories or feelings of his own. I really want to understand that time in his life. |
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Name: JOHN SCHWEICH Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: S-3 1ST TANK BN Time: 1998-08-16 21:03:42 Comments: BN MASTER GUNNER OF 1ST TANK BN |
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Name: Donald J. Pursley Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: McKinney, TX Time: 1998-08-10 17:09:04 Comments: Semper Fi Tim, you have some fine pages. I served with the 11th Marines in Korea 1954. Loved the Corps and the Brothers. Still do, I'll be back again. |
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Name: Rick L. Williams Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: INDIANA Time: 1998-08-05 05:09:56 Comments: I was in Bco 3rd plt 1st Tank Bn 67-68. When we become Marines we join the elite we are a brotherhood we are the best in the world and unmatched and we have something that no other branch of the military has, Loyalty to the Corps,And to our fellow Marines, we take care of our own and Never leave a Marine behind Regardless of the situation. That is what makes and why it makes the United States Marine Corps the very Best in the world. |
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Name: Cpl Steve Kibbe Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Lake Tahoe. Nevada Time: 1998-08-02 01:29:59 Comments: I have just discovered your screen after talking to a prior Tanker Marine last night, & wish to make contact with other "B" Company Tankers, and request that I be added to your list,; l958 to 1962 1st Tanks - "B" Company - 2nd Plt Camp Pen l962 to l963 3rd Tanks - "B" Company - 2nd Plt Okinawa |
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Name: GySgt Buddy Treichel USMC Ret'd Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Tucson, Arizona Time: 1998-07-24 02:57:57 Comments: Served with 1st AmTracs Nam 66-67, Ord Maint Co 3rd FSR/FLC 68-69 |
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Name: Knight,Thomas E. Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Toledo,Oregon Time: 1998-07-21 08:52:57 Comments: active duty 4-'61-8-'66, RVN 6-'65-7-'66. MOS 2141/1811 Like to hear from any Marines from 1961 to 1966 or any RVN vets. |
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Name: Chris Sarno Website: --- Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Medford, Massachsetts Time: 1998-07-12 04:08:50 Comments: Hello Tim, Just dropped by to look at your update. By the way, have you received your July issue of MCTA ?? I guess "Outpost Boston" is assigned to jack-ass mail delivery [Hee-Haaw]. Still waiting for mine. Just completed 6 book reviews on "Amazon.com customer review form". I was very objective; however, a little sardonic humor was sprinkled about. If you want your smile for a day, check out, "Enter The Dragon". Take care Marine..... Semper Fidelis. SSGT. Chris Sarno-USMC |
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Name: Doug Hamilton Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Originally Michigan Time: 1998-07-04 04:00:09 Comments: I'll be back but wanted to signin on another tankers page.1st/2nd/3rd Tk Bn, Company B, 1964 - 1967 |
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Name: Doc Tidwell Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Waco, Texas Time: 1998-07-03 07:01:21 Comments: H&S Company 1st Tanks, Motor Transport 69-70, later moved to 11th Motors. |
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Name: John Walsh Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Camp Pendleton CA Time: 1998-06-27 06:19:07 Comments: Great Site! Looking to contact any crewmen of, or get info about, 2 M48's from A Co. 3d Tanks that supported H/2/4's assault on Dong Huan, April 1968. Semper Fi |
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Name: Ronald Stephen Hansell Website: R. Stephen Hansell, Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Time: 1998-06-26 15:44:38 Comments: Semper fi, Tim and Brothers in Arms. |
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Name: Jim Chancellor Website: American Veteran's Collection Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Indiana Time: 1998-06-23 05:37:02 Comments: Just checking out Veteran's sites that I already link to! Very nice job!! |
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Name: Tookolo, Allen B Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Indianapolis, IN Time: 1998-06-23 04:31:12 Comments: I served with 3 Platoon Bravo-Company from October 1964 through November 1966. Vietnam from May 1965 to November 1966. Capt Lamb was the skipper when we mounted from Camp Las Pulgas with the 7th Marines.We became BLT 3/7 and floated between the Phillippine and Vietnam. We supported the Army in Qui Nhon in June, . Aiugust 65 we were on Operation Starlite" and for that assault the 3rd Plt was awarded the Navy Unit citation. I returned in 1966 and was assigned to Charlie Company 3rd Plt until we mounted out again in 1967. Then I was assigned to Bravo company 3rd Plt. |
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Name: Donald Burkhardt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Jacksonville, North Carolina Time: 1998-06-22 01:13:19 Comments: You've done a great job on this page. Does anyone know where John Bartusevics is? |
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Name: Dave (Mac) McKee, Cpl Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Colorado Springs, CO Time: 1998-06-16 04:28:51 Comments: Played with the 3rd Marine Division, Alpha Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, 68-69. Enjoyed your web site and guest list. Would like to dedicate my entry in your guestbook to the Old Man (Cpt. Wunsch), zapped 7/28/69, and Cpl. Bob Nieman, the best TC a Marine could have (saved my ass more than once!). SEMPER FI. P.S. Any of you 1st Platoon, Con Thien bunker rats still out there!? |
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Name: T.J. Graham,Jr. Website: T.J.'s Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Sherman, Tx. USA Time: 1998-06-14 05:05:24 Comments: I am very impressed with your site. I never made it down to your part of the "country". We had all heard of you, especially Arizona Territory and Dodge City. I was attached to the 3rd Marine Division at Leatherneck Square.I was a driver, loader, and gunner. Welcome Home! T.J. |
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Name: 1SG(RET)Sancho Manzano, Jr. Website: The Manzano Family Home Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sierra Vista, AZ Time: 1998-06-07 06:40:06 Comments: Excellant web site! You've done a great job with your site!! Aloha - Sancho |
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Name: Douglas B. Stockton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Phoenix, AZ Time: 1998-05-30 12:55:50 Comments: Served in-country from November 1966 to December 1967 in H & S Co. 1st Tank Battalion on the tank retriever. Returned to our the remnants of the battalion compound in January 1998; nothing left but the old French bunker less the turret. The NVA have placed a monument and a reeducation camp on the old battalion area. |
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Name: Bob Nawn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Philadelphia Time: 1998-05-26 02:59:37 Comments: TC C32 RVN 1966 |
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Name: Art Joy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Time: 1998-05-25 02:30:30 Comments: Thanks for letting me meet those fine fighting men. They knew there was a chance of not coming back but they went proudly. I guess it's appropriate that I stumbled on your page this week end.What do you day to all the guys, living and dead? Thanks I guess is all that can be said.Stay healthy Marine! Art |
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Name: steve humphries Website: na Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Louis MO. Time: 1998-05-25 00:12:10 Comments: nice page. Was a member of Aco 1st TKBN 1st MARDIV 9-82 to 11-91 |
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Name: SGT(P) JOHN J. MALO Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: FT. HOOD CURRENTLY/ 4ID 1/67 AR BN 3 CORPS Time: 1998-05-23 21:21:06 Comments: LOVED THE SITE!! VEITNAM VETS DON'T GET THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE. BE IT ARMY OR MARINE WE D.A.T.'S ARE ALL BROTHERS UNDER THE ARMOR. |
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Name: Parris Curry Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Fayetteville, Ga Time: 1998-05-20 14:52:46 Comments: My brother is Rob Curry (pics on your website). I was a grunt with 1st Bn, 26 Marines (68-69). My kid brother sure knows how to find a mine (the hard way) |
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Name: Joseph Foy Website: Diamond Tracks Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Time: 1998-05-10 02:40:45 Comments: Thanks for visiting my site and signing the "Diamond Tracks" Guestbook. Keep up that Tanking spirit. "From my position" |
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Name: Sgt. Maj. George H. Cady, Retired Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: California Time: 1998-05-07 04:32:43 Comments: I served with Bravo Company in Korea Bravo CompanyFirst Tank Battallion, First Marine Division FMFDuring Viet Nam I was with Able Company, First TanksGlad to see the Good Marines are in the "Net" and we are not forgotten.Semper Fi |
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Name: Bill (Jake) Jacobs Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: California Time: 1998-05-05 03:04:14 Comments: Looking for my tank mechanic, Charles W. Buck. Any help in finding him would be appreciated. |
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Name: Chris Condor Website: Chris's Home Page Referred by: Net Search From: Kingsland, Ga (originally: Windsor Hgts, WV) Time: 1998-05-01 03:33:01 Comments: A truely great site, uplifting yet sobering... Sometimes even those who have served forget the price that some have paid, thanks for reminding us. Chris 2nd platoon, Delta Company, 2nd Tanks, FMFLant 1971-1975 |
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Name: Emmett W Queen Sgt, Retired Website: B & D/1/3 Nam 1965-66 Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa, Fl Time: 1998-04-30 18:19:43 Comments: I have started construction to my new Web page. It is not complete, but well on it's way. keep checking at URL below for it's completion. Also let me know if the URL gets you there. Thanks Emmett The URL for my Personal Homepage is: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/2032/ The URL for my Messageboard is http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb68026 |
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Name: TOM SNYDER SGT USMC Website: N/A Referred by: Word of Mouth From: NAZARETH, PA. Time: 1998-04-30 06:00:27 Comments: Lookin for the Crew that took B-31 from Pendleton to Nam (ChuLai) in 1965. Then Cpl. R.L. FONTENOT, BABINEUX,REED, etc. WHERE ARE YOU FRENCHY??? Great Crew, Great Times, Remember Shit River at Subic, Acme Bar, Sky Club, Monkey Meat & Dog Meat on a Stick ???Who was the Numb-Nuts that used to light his Farts while laying in his Rack aboard Ship ??? S/SGT. FRANO'STHIRD HERD, GOD BLESS them ALL....SEMPER-FI TOM SNYDER BRAVO 1st. TANK (Motor T) |
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Name: Jack Prang Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Iowa Time: 1998-04-27 07:05:51 Comments: Served at 2nd Tank Bn. from 1971 to 1975, "C" Co. Maint. |
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Name: larry parshall Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: California Time: 1998-04-26 06:41:28 Comments: Great page, get many Marines from the 3rd Tank Bn. signing your guestbook? |
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Name: Rocky Stevens Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Pineville LA. Time: 1998-04-18 23:26:42 Comments: Very Nice Good Work Marine. C.CO1/1 |
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Name: Gene Duncan Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Boonville, Missouri Time: 1998-04-14 14:44:14 Comments: Tim, your site exemplifies the solidarity and brotherhood of tankers. I have bookmarked it, and I shall refer to it again and again. Thank you for your service to our Corps and to 1st Tank Battalion in a war we were not allowed to win, but in a war where we gave our best. Semper Fi! |
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Name: Geoff Winnington-Ball Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ontario, Canada Time: 1998-04-12 15:26:25 Comments: Excellent job, Tim! |
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Name: Robert Bodisch Website: 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: 29 Stumps, CA Time: 1998-04-07 14:17:09 Comments: As always Tim, you have a fabulous website! It'll be hard for anyone to match your fantastic detail. Are we really the only 2 Marine Tank websites out there? Take care, SIR! Semper Fi! |
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Name: John Hughes Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: North Carolina Time: 1998-04-02 03:40:31 Comments: Finally a page for 1811's D Co. 5th Tanks 70, A Co 3rd Tanks 70-71, A Co 2nd Tanks 75-77. Anyone remember MGYSGT Reed? |
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Name: Chuck *Doc* Stewart Website: Gecko Country Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Sunny & Hot Tucson, AZ Time: 1998-03-24 05:15:29 Comments: Great pages Tim. Keep up the good work. God Bless and Welcome Home. Cam Rahn Bay, RVN 8/67-3/69  Never Forget Our POW/MIA's |
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Name: Elmo LeBeau M/3/4 65-66 Website: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Classic Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Klamath Falls OR Time: 1998-03-21 21:03:53 Comments: Hey Tim just wanted to give any Northwest Tankers that stop by a heads up on an event comming up in June. In conjunction with the visit of the Moving Wall (6 - 12 June) to Klamath Falls, OR the Klamath County Combat Veterans Committee will be hosting the"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Classic" car and motorcycle show June 6 and 7. The car/bike show is limited to vets and active duty only and registration is FREE w/copy of DD 214. Registration includes free event dog tags, hat, shirt, BBQ, and Sat nite dance with music by the Drifters. Limited to the first 2000 cars and bikes. For info call 541-884-5193, or see the website listed here. Hope some of you can make it. |
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Name: mike allen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: missouri Time: 1998-03-20 01:46:04 Comments: looking for any buddies from 2nd tks or 3rd tks in 1971, 1972, 1973semper fi |
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Name: clara wife of MSgt Mack Russell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Weatherford, TX Time: 1998-03-17 21:35:14 Comments: Mack was in tracked vechicles from 1954 until 1971, when he retired. We have been married for almost 45 years so I feel as though I spent as much time in as he did. BGSemper Fi and the best to all you Tankers....a great group.Clara |
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Name: L/CPL James M Rhodes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-03-11 07:25:15 Comments: I arrived at 7th comm btn just down the road from 1st Tanks on 10 Nov 68. Don't remember the hill # this was btn area. on the south side of Liberty hill just east of asp2 Lots of luck SEMPER FI and WELCOME HOME |
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Name: Rob Bodisch Website: Rob's USMC Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Twentynine Palms (or 29 Stumps), CA Time: 1998-03-08 08:28:47 Comments: Wow! What a great website! This is truly one of the very best websites I have seen. I am currently a platoon commander in Bravo company, 1st Tank battalion. I've just started my own webpage and I am a novice. Seeing yours motivates me to learn more! Thanks again for a great site! Always Semper Fi! |
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Name: Robin Kirkpatrick aka Daisey Website: Daisey's Tribute Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Texas Time: 1998-02-21 14:45:11 Comments: Tim, you have a fantastic site and I really enjoyed my tour of it. The pictures were interesting to say the least. I noticed Vic helped you out a bit with graphics. Isn't he teriffic! He created a Suicide Charlie graphic for my husband to use on his page, now if he will only get motivated and get his page done, the world can see more of Vic's great work. Thank you for your service to our country and for not giving up on those left behind. Semper Fi *Daisey* |
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Name: James Burchell Website: na Referred by: Net Search From: Minden, Ne Time: 1998-02-19 20:38:29 Comments: I'd like some info on the marines and the tank battalions for school please. I don't have a email adress but my home adress is : James Burchell 1472 Q road Minden, Ne 68959 Thanks |
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Name: P. D. Wilcox Website: Dave's Marine Corps page Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Parkersburg, WV Time: 1998-02-15 22:25:28 Comments: Being a former Tanker I thoroughly enjoyed your page - well put together and very informative. Good graphics. Was in USMC 1962-66 as Tanker and then as 0141 - MOS's at EAS was 0141/1811. Just started building my homepage. Will have more in the future (I hope). Good luck & Semper fi....Honor....Courage....Commitment |
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Name: Scott A. Tackett Sr. Website: The Tackett's Home Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: West Point, NY (US Military Academy) Time: 1998-02-07 13:22:12 Comments: Very well done website, I enjoyed visiting your pages, and they are certainly interesting. Your site has very good navigation features. I liked the Logo Design on your entry page, a first rate job. I plan to make return visits to this great and creative effort you have made here. I know the labor you have put into it and the results show that. |
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Name: Laura Website: Veterans for a Change Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lincoln, Illinois Time: 1998-02-07 07:59:32 Comments: Very interesting website and nicely done. I am leaving a "little something" *grin* for you and all veterans! Thank-you for your service...and my freedom! |
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Name: DANNY BATT Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: LAS VEGAS NV Time: 1998-02-01 15:55:28 Comments: THIS IS MY 2ND TRIP HERE. THOUGHT I'D STOP BY WHILE CELEBRATING MY 30TH ANIVERSERY OF TET, AND STILL ABOVE GROUND. I GUESS IN MY OLD AGE THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT, BUT THANK YOU ALL WHO SERVED BESIDE ME, ITS SOMETHING I'LL NEVER FORGET, A FEELING ONLY THOSE OF US WHO EXPERIENCED & SHARED COULD EVER UNDERSTAND. GOD BLESS THE MARINE CORPS,AND THANK YOU GOD FOR WATCHING OVER US AND THOSE LIKE US. |
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Name: Lois Adams Website: Reflections of Vietnam Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: York Pa Time: 1998-01-21 13:08:05 Comments: You have done an outstanding job here. I enjoyed my visit. God Bless You and Welcome Home. |
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Name: John H. Adams Website: Amtracs Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: York , Pa. Time: 1998-01-19 22:23:56 Comments: I have enjoyed my tour of your page very much and think that you have done a great job of putting it together. I plan on adding a link on my site to yours so others can also enjoy it. Semper Fidelis and Welcome Home Brother , John |
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Name: Captain J. Schulman Website: Marine Corps Officer Selections Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New York, NY Time: 1998-01-19 21:56:42 Comments: You have a great site here! From a present tanker who served as a platoon commander with Company B, 1st Tank Bn, and as Commanding Officer of Company D (December, 1993 through July, 1996), I salute you and all the brave men who left us with the proud traditions and history we still hold dear today. Semper Fidelis, fellow "Master of the Iron Monster!" J. Schulman, CAPT, USMC |
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Name: Dick Lavello Website: n/a Referred by: From Geocities From: Tampa Time: 1998-01-18 15:15:39 Comments: I was with Amtracs on Hill 55 aug 66 - nov 66. We were attached to 1/26. you would think it got better in 68, but it didn't. |
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Name: Mickey R Carpenter Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New York Time: 1998-01-17 14:39:49 Comments: I was in Vietnam from Jan 68 to Feb 69 with Bravo coming Tanks also... I have been on HILL 55 Hill 10 My unit worked with the Korean Marines alot. Maybe we could of seem each other on Hill 55 after our tank hit a mine. We also where in a place called the MUD flats with korean marines. Do you alos remember getting you plaque of you tank when you left the country. I was a driver. |
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Name: Valaile Fuiava Jr. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Hawaii Time: 1998-01-17 08:15:57 Comments: I was with First Tank Battalion, AT(Tow) Co. You have a nice looking page. Semper Fi. |
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Name: Ed Hiltz Website: N/A Referred by: From Geocities From: Baltimore Maryland Time: 1998-01-11 03:41:57 Comments: Hi Tim! I can't believe I found another 1811. I was in Nam 68/69. Also with Bravo Co 1st Marine Division 1st Tank Battalion Alpha PLT Tank A11 at An Hoa. Arrived Nam March 68. Spent about 2 Months At H&S Co. then went to Hill 55 then to AN Hoa. Great Site I'll e-mail you , or please e-mail me. I have photos and would like to give you some names I remember. I had a guy named snoop in our PLT also I also believe I remember Gunny Sgt Sivo? Best to you and Family. |
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Name: MYERS,BILL AND CAROLYN Website: AVET JUST LIKE YOU Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CANUTILLO TEXAS Time: 1998-01-10 03:49:05 Comments: THIS IS OUR FIRST TIME ON THE INTERNET.MY HUSBAND ALSO HAS A PURPLE HEART,IT TOOK THEM 50 YEARS TO GIVE IT TO HIM.I AM PRES.OF 393 EL PASO,TEXAS.OH YES BILL IS OVER 100%SHIT AT 20YEARS OF AGE HE IS 74 NOW.GOD BLESS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR... |
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Name: Rob Curry Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pensacola, Fl Time: 1998-01-08 03:24:02 Comments: I was with Bravo Co. 1st Tank Bn in Vietnam from Feb.67-Mar.68. My first tank Bravo 52 was blown up by a mine in Sept 67, two of the crew was medvac out one never returned. I was inside as the gunner at the time and it really was an bad. Our Company area was Hill 55, but we were on hill 10, 41, 65, and a great many more that I can not remember them all now. I know that Dodge City was one bad place. Most of the grunts that was with 7th Marines was really glad that we were around. That 90mm gun sure put out some fire power, and 30 & 50 cal. machine gun wasn't bad either. Tet of 68 was really bad as most people know, but it sure took its toll on Bravo Co 1st Tank. I got two Purple Heart and alot of memories. I guess that I have been long winded so Simper Fi. and thanks for the page. |
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Name: Tony Doc Hardball Faville Website: Navy Corpsman Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: central Ohio Time: 1998-01-06 22:15:47 Comments: Marine- You have a great site here, excellent graphics and very good use of html. Not only that but the content is great and straight from the heart. Semper Fi, Doc |
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Name: Allen Austin Website: Vietnam Remembered Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Porterville, Ca Time: 1998-01-02 18:08:47 Comments: Tim, this is a fantastic site. A very classy design with excellent content. I see you know Vic. Vic got a rubbing of my brother and pictures of his name on the wall for me, my words fall short in explaining how I feel. Did you provide support for the 1/27 Marines on Operation Allen Brook at go noi island area? Semper Fi from panel 58w line 1! 
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Name: Bruce D. Okeson Sr. Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Minnesota Time: 1997-12-30 14:55:09 Comments: 64/67 - 0331 - Alpha 1/9 - Echo 2/3 - RVN 1965/66 - Tanks were good to have around. |
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Name: Tom Kneece Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: columbia sc Time: 1997-12-22 14:58:21 Comments: Hauled JP4 and other fuels to all units within 75 miles of Long Binh. Army Transportation unit with bright yellow bumpers. Ever see any of them? |
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Name: James E. Gray Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Camp Hill, Pa. PHONE 717-737-3983 Time: 1997-12-12 15:08:00 Comments: CPL - USMC - "DMZ" - NAM - 67,68,69 (3RD TANKS) TANK COMMANDER. - LEATHERNECK SQUARE |
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Name: Rob Berklund Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Los Osos Time: 1997-12-05 04:03:00 Comments: I really enjoyed your webpage. I am a friend of Eric's, he told me to check it out. my web page is currently under constuction. When it is done is it OK if I put a link in it to your web page? Well, I am really impressed with your page. Sincerly, Rob |
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Name: john j ricciardi Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: tampa ,fla Time: 1997-12-01 01:22:00 Comments: great page , i was a tanker from 87 to 89 . marine barracks gdsf gitmo bay. semper fi |
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Name: Nickolaus Walter Matye Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Granada Hills, Ca Time: 1997-11-29 12:12:00 Comments: A job well done, like a true Marine... |
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Name: Joe Tyson Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Doylestown PA Time: 1997-11-27 18:57:00 Comments: Semper Fi Brother tanker Was with B Co 3rd tanks in Nambo 65/66 |
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Name: Scott Moffat Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Los Angeles, CA. Time: 1997-11-27 04:41:00 Comments: Tim---Nicely done, never forgotten what a great tank the M48A3 was, drove like a big cadilac. Your page is most informative for those who were never near armor. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. A Troop, 1/10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division 66-67 |
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Name: Alan Website: The VietNam Veterans' Memorial Wall Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1997-11-13 23:06:00 Comments: Nice work on your page! Really looks good. Thanks for the link. Alan |
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Name: George Crotts Website: Dog Seven Association Referred by: Word of Mouth From: California Native ... Now a Washingtonian Time: 1997-11-13 00:16:00 Comments: Hi Tim: Tom Cassis said he'd thanked you for signing our guestbook and I'm just now getting around to do so. So, thanks and thanks to our buddy, Vic, too. You have a great site ... outstanding. Tom said he'd shared our tank "thing" .... coming out of Chosin with one, thinking more than once that it might be safer up or down the road a piece. Bottom line, we thanked God we had it. Anyway, Happy Birthday a couple of days late and, Semper Fi, George D/2/7-Korea 1950 |
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Name: David Buffalo Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Boston, Ma Time: 1997-11-10 00:06:00 Comments: Happy Birthday Tankers!!!! |
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Name: Gordon Boswell Website: Looking Back Vietnam 1969-71 Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Louisiana Time: 1997-11-09 03:05:00 Comments: Tim, outstanding web site !! Just wanted to thank you and all the Tankers that supported the 1st Marines in country. Welcome home Brother |
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Name: David E. Wright Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Baytown, Texas Time: 1997-11-06 07:12:00 Comments: I was a "Tanker" in Vietnam also. I rode M48A3's with M Company, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry, U.S. Army. Was in 'Nam in 1966-67 and again in 1968-69. Had one tank shot out from under me in an ambush in '67 and had one blown out from under me by a mine in '69. I don't consider anyone a tanker unless they have been on the M48 series. I jumped back and forth between the M48's and M60's for 13 years. Excellent site, keep up the good work and "Welcome Home." David E. Wright M 3/11 ACR 1966-67 & 1968-69 Xuan Loc and II Corps Tactical Zone |
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Name: David Buffalo Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Boston. Ma Time: 1997-11-03 22:10:00 Comments: A person named Danny Batt from Las Vegas signed the guest book 9/17/97. He mentions folks hes looking for and one of them is Sgt. David Buffalo. As far as I know I'm the only Buffalo on the military net. He didn't leave a mail address so does anyone know how I can reach him? Please email me. Semper Fi!!!!! |
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Name: David Buffalo Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Boston, Ma Time: 1997-11-03 21:48:00 Comments: Checking it out. Got word from Khe Sahn vets someone was looking for me. Sgt (ret) David Buffalo MCRDPI Plt296 1964, NAS Norfolk radio school 65,H&S 1/26 66/67, Khe Sahn 1967, |
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Name: Charlie Fox Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Lewisberry, Pa Time: 1997-11-03 01:01:00 Comments: Nice job, Bro. Think we may have taken a couple trips together through Dodge City and Arizona Territory. Do you remember snipers in the grave yard?? Semper Fi. Charlie Co, 1/26 |
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Name: Lou Plummer Website: A Veteran's Son Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Fayetteville, NC Time: 1997-10-28 17:53:00 Comments: I enjoyed my visit to your pages very much. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. If you would like to exchange links with my site honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families, drop me a note. It would be my honor! Lou Plummer http://wonderfulmonds.com |
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Name: Lou Plummer Website: A Veteran's Son Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Fayetteville, NC Time: 1997-10-28 17:52:00 Comments: I enjoyed my visit to your pages very much. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. If you would like to exchange links with my site honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families, drop me a note. It would be my honor! Lou Plummer http://wonderfulmonds.com |
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Name: J. Davidson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lancaster, Ca Time: 1997-10-21 04:47:00 Comments: Nice Site |
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Name: Karen A. Johansen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: new york city Time: 1997-10-09 20:10:00 Comments: I am in the process of trying to find out information about my Dad and his stint in the USMC (he received the Silver Star from his tank maneuverability in Korea in 1953)... I entered Tank Battalion on my search engine, and your page came up! |
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Name: Ben Sapp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Los Alamos New Mexico Time: 1997-10-07 07:10:00 Comments: I enjoyed the pictures of the tanks. I downloadfed one to use on my web site. You will not be able to go to the page that I put it on because it is a private page that is only for people involeved in the experiment. I use the tank to go along with a warning that unauthorized users should not be on that web page. Take care, and have fun. Ben Sapp |
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Name: Hue Huynh Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: vietnam Time: 1997-10-06 16:54:00 Comments: enjoyed your pictures. i was born in cholon, vietnam shortly after you were in the country. left the country in 1978, grew up in southern california from 1979 to 1989, and went to college in ohio. am now an american citizen. i traveled to vietnam in april of this year. stayed in saigon and went south to soc trang for a day. i loved the beautiful scenery, the wonderful food, and the vibrancy. hardest thing to deal with was the poverty. infrastructure needs improvement. roads were still primitive. vietnam can use some modernization, which is happening in saigon. but i'd hate to see the country lose its unique luster to modernization. i don't think that will happen anytime soon. but vietnam is a beautiful country. anyway, enjoyed you presentations. i have pictures of vietnam in 1997. |
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Name: Taline Parunyan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: California Time: 1997-10-03 00:32:00 Comments: Very inspiring. I happened to fall into your site looking for the homepage for Bravo Co 1/1 and I was very impressed...Semper Fi |
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Name: Jim Guffey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Virginia Time: 1997-10-02 06:08:00 Comments: 1st Tank Bn. Oct 66-Nov 67. Flame Tanks |
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Name: quy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1997-09-29 23:07:00 Comments: It was great about the pictures. |
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Name: Timo Huhtilainen Website: Referred by: Net Search From: finland Time: 1997-09-24 01:01:00 Comments: grretings to you from a sgt. in finnish coast artillery regiment |
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Name: TC Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Maine Time: 1997-09-21 18:12:00 Comments: Nice Website! |
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Name: J. Jackson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Palmdale, CA Time: 1997-09-21 13:46:00 Comments: Test |
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Name: Danny Batt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Las Vegas NV Time: 1997-09-17 00:29:00 Comments: Hello 5th tankers..I was one of the lucky ones to be changed over to 0311 in '67, remember that? I was with h&s co. Sure would like to hear from anyone that remembers. RJ BUCCI was with C co. He's down in Fla. Anybody remember Bubba Fiegle,Rich Lee,Vern Seaguist,Pop Alman,Sgt Buffalo etc??? |
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Name: Steven L. Gaudry Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Corpus Christi, TX. 78412 Time: 1997-09-16 00:47:00 Comments: Hello: Nice Site! I served with Coast Guard Squadron One, Division 13 in the Mekong 68-69. Stebven L. Gaudry |
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Name: John L Faragoi Website: Marines of Plt 3032 Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Aurora, CO Time: 1997-09-08 07:03:00 Comments: Outstanding page Marine, I'll be back often. I was assign to 5th Tanks at Camp Pendleton. I was in the Comm Plt. Helped repair the radio's in the tanks and also taught radio procedure to the tank crew men. Yankee Zulu 3 tigers at 300. |
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Name: Victor Vilionis Website: "Semper Fidelis" 7th Marines Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Montreal, Qc.. Canada Time: 1997-09-07 12:51:00 Comments: To all the Tankers who supported the 7th Marine Regiment in VietNam, Thank You Brothers!!! |
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Name: Krystyn Chong Website: Dreammm's Room, BabEy Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CA Time: 1997-09-07 06:50:00 Comments: Hi, my Dad is a Vietnam Veteran Mike 3/7 He hosted a reunion last month here in Northern CA, where I met a band of brothers I'll never forget. -Krystyn 
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Name: SSgt John J. Bennett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Iwakuni, JP Time: 1997-09-06 05:04:00 Comments: Semper Fi, 1st Tanks. 88-92!! |
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Name: Thomas W. Peterson (RedHeart) Website: RedHearts Native American Indian Home Page Weblink Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Philadelphia,Pennsylvania Time: 1997-09-04 22:21:00 Comments: Semper Fi, I am Ex-Marine, Vietnam Vet, and Disabled Vet -->Thomas W. Peterson. I couldn't spend as much time as I would have liked but I assure you that I will be back for continued visits. From my homepage you will find a link to my bio page which will tell you a little about me. Please sign my guestbook. |
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Name: LOU GEHRIG WOOD Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1997-09-02 15:11:00 Comments: TUCKER, GREAT HOMEPAGE! I LIKED IT A LOT. I'M GOING TO THE WALL SOON AND WILL LOOK UP THOSE PALLS OF YOURS. I'M GLAD WE'RE FRIENDS AND HOPE WE CAN GET TOGETHER SOME TIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE. HANG TUFF, WILL EMAIL YOU SOON. CONGRATS ON THE NEW GRANDBABY! ADIOS AMIGO! |
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Name: Twila Morgan Espino Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lancaster, Ca Time: 1997-08-29 04:40:00 Comments: Hi Tim, It is a web page!! I'm passing it on to Craig I'm sure he will enjoy it and bring back some memories for him as well. Take care and I'll be over to see your new house soon. Bet your glad your closer to town Huh!! Friends and neighbors always, Twila |
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Name: JAMES SMITH Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New Hampshire Time: 1997-08-29 00:53:00 Comments: Thanks for the memories |
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Name: VanBuskirk Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Michigan Time: 1997-08-28 18:03:00 Comments: Served as TC with HHC 1-77 Armor supporting 1/5 Mech Infantry Div. Worked the DMZ (Highway 9) from Laos to Quang Tri in '71. A real vacation land !!! |
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Name: Kurt Isbrecht Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Highland, IL Time: 1997-08-27 07:53:00 Comments: From an old Charlie company tanker. 1964-1967. You rember us, the M103A3 guys. Stemper Fi, do or die..... |
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Name: James Johnson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lancaster, cA. Time: 1997-08-27 01:07:00 Comments: Spactackular site keep up the goog work |