Alpha Company – 5thBattalion

Alpha Company Membership

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Alpha Company

Adkisson, Gregory – Rach Kien – 8/69 – 11/70
1431 Walsh Rd.
Ely, Mn. 55731
gregma@frontiernet.net
Adrian, George – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien – 1/69 – 6/69
820 Summit Avenue
Chippewa Falls WI 54729-3525
715-723-1008
Alcorn, Dan – F.O. – Rach Kien – 09/69-03/70
4808 N Pate
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
dalcorn4808@gmail.com
I was forward observer (8A) for Alpha Company
Anderson, Alan G. (Andy) – Commanding Officer – 10/68-5/ 69
5455 No Name Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-661-6796
guemite@gmail.com
Commander and occasional rifleman, Oct 68 to May 69.. Give
me a shout
Anderson, John, H. “Doc” – 1st Platoon Medic – Bien Phouc – 1/70-3/71
944 S. Hawthorne Rd.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
336-723-9949
johnjha@bellsouth.net
I was a medic in 1st. platoon went through Shakeys Hill and went to the 1st. Air Cav. when we busted up. Other docs were Beckman, Truxal, Howard. Spent a summer with Doc Truxal between Michigan and Texas right after Nam and it was one of the best times of my life. Lost touch and want to hook up again. Met Gary Porter and Buddy West at the Atlanta 500 in 1972. Lost touch with them also. Got up with Leo Cachu over the phone and that is a great start. Any home boys out there get in touch
Arnold Paul.. – Alpha Co Medic – 12/68 – 9/69
230 N. Ellicott Creek Road
Amherst, NY 14228
716-430-7875
I never received my Combat Medic’s Badge. I have a clain with the Army to get this long overdue medal. Anyone who remembers me please contact me.
Ayres, George B. – E5 – 12/67-12/68
2618 McComas Rd.
White Hall, Maryland 21161
410-3296100
Dean@jcci.com
I was Sgt. E-5, Also went to the Big Red One, Was the mess sgt at the end. Looking for anyone who served with me or played CARDS with me.
Bartlett, John, W. – 1st Platoon – Tan An – Rach Kien – 12/69-10/70
403 E. Fairview Ave. # 31
Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-884-8954
johnbartlett@gmail.com
I served with the 1st Platoon, Company A, 5th Bat/60th Infantry, 3rd Brde, 9th Infantry Div. I would like to hear from my fellow buddies that I served with. Peace to all and welcome home.
Barna, Brian – 2nd Platoon – Dong Tam – Fire Base Moore – Rach Kien 10/68 – 8/69
9924 Berwick Street
Livonia MI 48150
734-522-0932
barnabb@icloud.com
Served with some of the best, the others were in other Divisions or Services.
Barrera, Roberto – 2nd Platoon – 1/69 – 1/70
2837 Blue Grass Drive
Corpus Christi TX 78410
robertobarrera1947@gmail.com
Benson, John O.
Blankman, Lawrence (Larry) – Binh Phuoc – 4/67 – 4/68
8355 Morse Place
Crown Point, IN 46307
219-365-3435
Boyd, Emerson J. – 1LT. – Executive Officer – 2nd Platoon – 3rd Platoon – 4th Platoon – Rach Kien, Bein Phuc – 09/69-09/70
Porter, William R.
2130 Howey Drive
Salt Lake, Utah
801-278-3340
emjboyd44@rconnects.com
3rd platoon 4th Platoon (mortar), 2nd platoon, XO, 1st Lt. Use the e-mail
Brewer, Daniel – Rach Kien – 8/69 – 8/70
813 N6770
Mayodan, N. Carolina 27027
336-548-2345
Buehrig, Grant – 3rd Platoon – Commanding Officer – Binh Phuoc – 2/68-6/ 68
Burgi, Stan – 2nd Platoon – Dong Tam, Fsb Moore, Rach Kien – 07/68-06/69
6767 Springfield St.
San Diego, Ca 92114
619-266 9072
sgburgi@gmail.com
Cachu, Leo – 12/69-10/70
Cagigas, Jaime Javier “Gig” – Binh Phouc – 3/67 – 4/68
Jerry V. Horn Robert B. England II
10717 Greene Drive
Lorton, Virginia 22079
jaimecagigas@gmail.com
Given the difficulty of pronouncing my last name; some one got the bright idea to take the middle letters from my name and nick named me “Gig”. It stuck. Nice to be back.
Cain, Dave – Binh Phuoc – 12/67 – 12/ 68
301 Oklawaha Dr
Riverview Fl 33569
813-741-3232
dcain3@tampabay.rr.com
Candelaria, Rudolph L. – 4th Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 5/67 – 5/68
1660 W University Heights Dr N
Falstaff, AZ 86001-8918
928-607-0820
ndscorse@hotmail.com
Would like to hear from any of the guys that were there with me.
Carlson, Robert W. – FO from B Bty, 2/4th Artillery – Binh Phuoc – 1/67 – 9/67
19 October Lane
Weston, MA 02493
781-235-3342
rcarlson@robertcarlsonlaw.com
I was the FO for “A” Company, 5/60th Infantry, from March – September, 1967. I served under 1Lt. Ray Masseau (?SP?), and with platoon leaders Don Graham, Loren Saxton and John ?? from California. I’d like to find the big PFC from South Boston, MA, who saved me from drowning in a narrow but very deep stream in or about June – August 1967, as well as any others who served with me at that time. I’d also like to connect with my Recon Sgt., Bill Kelly, from Illinois, and my RTO, Gordon Iverson, from Washington State. A lot of what we did is just a blur for me now.
Cartmill, Ernest – Rach Kein – 8/68-10/69
6718 SW Fairdale Drive
Topeka, Ks 66619-1331
785-862-4341
topekavfw1@hotmail.com
Chapman, Thomas A. – Rach Kien – 09/68-08/69
461 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, Illinois 61107
815-398-0171
tomcac@yahoo.com
Chester, Michael E. – Rach Kien – 1/69 – 9/69
11 Pickford Avenue
Buffalo NY 14223
716-862-0810
michaelchester47@aol.com
Senior clerk and occasional rifleman.
Ciccolo, Daniel – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien – 6/68 – 6/69
33541 University Drive
Union City, CA 94587
631-878-0364
gamoshs@sbcglobal.net
It’s great to see old and new faces. God Bless You All.
Corsale, Alfred J. – SP4 – late 66-67
Coviello, Nick – 3rd Platoon -Binh Phouc – 5/68 – 9/68
253 Woodland Ave
Manorville, NY 11949
631-878-0364
valnick@optonline.net
Was in 3rd plt.(mech) and went to 1st div. when the switch was made.
Deal, Steve A. – Rach Kein – 5/69-5/70
SRIDE74HD@aol.com
I was originally assigned to 4/39, then after the pull out begin I was sent to 5th 60th. My high school buddy Eugene Wesson was with the 5th 60th A company and when I got to Rach Kein I was assigned to A company and we had a great reunion. Six months later I was transferred to HHC at Tan An to S-3 and Wesson was transferred to Americal Division.
Dearing, John – 1st Platoon – Bien Phouc – 2/68-1/69
2522 Ave D
Fort Madison,IA 52627
319-372-3952
mrd52627@mchsi.com
Delaney, Joe – 1/68 – 9/68
1330 Fairfax Drive
Lafayette, IN 47909
765-474-4136
Diamond, James O. – Rach Kien – 11/68 – 2/69
938 Springbrook Drive
Hinton, IA 51024
712-947-4164
js_diamond@hotmail.com
Assigned to M-60 crew. gunners last name was Sanders, squad leader Parsons. Other last names Wilson & McGriff. I was wounded 2/69. Need info
Dimond, Allan – Bear Cat – 12/66 – 1/68
48 Angel Ridce Rd. PO Box 136
Lakeside MT 59922
406-844-2045
smoketer77@hotmail.com
Looking for Don Humphrey and Larry Halsrud B Co 5th of the 60th.
Divecchio, Keith “Doc” – 3rd Platoon Medic – Binh Phuoc – 8/67 – 8/68
docdivec@sbcglobal.net
Medic with 3rd Platoon, Alpha Co
Dumais, Robert L. – 1/70 – 8/70
56 Centennial Avenue
Gloucester MA 01930
978-283-7965
rld7965@aol.com
It was an honor serving with these men; memories of Cambodia, eagle flights and Viet villages. I will never forget.
Dyer, Mike R. – Binh Phouc – 67-68
7175 W. Brilliant Star Drive
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-820-1461
mrdyer@comcast.net
Don’t remember all. Binh Phuoc-to Delta. The Army-Navy combined operation. Plain of Reeds. Driver Jim Thompson(sp), James Dunn, Wayne Wainright, bad memory from keeping everything inside.
Dyson, Roger – Rach Kien – 8/69 – 3/70
7848 Lake Street
Lake Charles LA 70605
337-480-6769
rddyson1@yahoo.com
Was with 4th-39th. 3/69 – 8/69
Edmands, Bob – Tan An South- 7/67 – 7/68
15 Ada Road
Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814
mred3.7@netzero.net
I would like to say a strong hello to everyone after all these years and thank Earl Haug who saved my life. Earl did not make it home with the rest of us. God rest his soul.
Ebbole, Daniel – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien – 1/69-1/70
Cell – 559-978-2473
Was in 1st Platoon as a M-60 Gunner. Served with Newell and John Coyle and in contact with them. Had the Nickname “Nickie New Guy”. Want to hear from anyone I served with. Live in Georgia. Do not have a computer. Please send me information pertaining to reunion in case I am able to attend. “Nickie New Guy”
Everidge, Ronnie T. – 1st Platoon – Binh Phouc – 02/68 – 05/68
116 Tilley Lane
Statesville, NC 28625
704 876-3644
shortmanauto@bellsouth.net
I served with Alpha Co. Feb, 1968 until May 7, 1968, when I was wounded in fighting at Cholon section of Saigon. I was a PFC and served with the 1st Platoon.
Frazier, John – Binh Phouc – 8/66-8/67
315-676-7070
frazier1946@Gateway.net
Like to hear from anyone that has the time. I can remember thing’s from training to the first 6 month’s of 67 maybe I can stir your mind, or you can mine. Hope to hear from you all.
Galimitakis, Milton (The Greek) – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien – 8/68-8/69
4725 Rowan Rd Apt 309
Newport Richey, FL 34653
727-271-4337
dinkidowgreek@aol.com
I was in 1st squad, 1st platoon, an E-4. I was in Rach Kien, Dong tam, My Tho, Mekong Delta, and the plain of reeds. Just email me at dinkidowgreek@aol.com. Id love to hear from anyone, and get together for a reunion.
Giallanza, Joe – Binh Phuoc- 1/68 – 9/68
6 Springdale Rd.
Manchester, NJ 08759
732-849-1510
jg1946@verizon.net
Like to hear from anyone from 4th platoon who remembers my track with the high angle hell flag and the dice with the pair of 2s painted on the side for my nickname, Little Joe
Gilmer, James E. – Ft.Riley – 5/66 – 8/67
48 Mill St.
New Holland, GA
770-532-2532(H)
770-535-5484(W)
jamesgilmervva@aol.com
Would like to hear from any one Johnny Hulsey (Mechanic in Motor Pool). He and I were close friends. Larry Martin. Joe Delong, Freddie Lemons. Were all in Transportation. Would really like to hear from Sgt. Norman. If any one remembers when Joseph (Jay)Fowler was killed. Welcome Home to all. James E. Gilmer, President, Georgia State Council Vietnam Veterans of America
Giordano, James – 3rd Plt. – Binh Phuoc – 11/66-8/67
6142 67 Street
Middle Village NY 11379
718-894-7903
jimmyg401@yahoo.com
I would like to hear from anyone (especially) from A Company, 3rd Platoon…Mike Buono, Kevin Kell, Lt. Ray Maloof, R. Underwood, Charles Ulacco, Claude Williams, Marvin Jackson, etc.
Glaze, Gary – FO – 4/69-9/69
gglaze8@gmail.com
Golden, Mike – Rach Kien, Binh Phouc – 2/70-
21 Laurel
Lowell, Mass 01852
(978)454-5486
Gray, Eddie – Binh Phuoc – 5/67-5/68, SP4 (& HHC) 170 Gray Rd, Gray, GA 31032 grayeddie15@gmail.com 478-256-9294 I am hoping that the family members of Jerry Horn will contact me – he was KIA Sept 16, 1967
Goodwin, William D. – 2/67-2/68
Gothier, Dennis – Mortar Platoon – Rock Kien – 12/68-12/69
1207 Greenlawn Drive
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
kdgothier@gateway.net
I was in the mortar platoon.
Graziano, Joseph M. – Rach Kien – 11/68 – 3/70
7814 W. Cherry Hills Drive
Peoria,AZ 85345
602-573-5345
Jgraziano2@q.com
I also served in Echo Company
Gulley, Rick – 2nd platoon – Rach Kein – 12/68-12/69
143 Banjo Ct.
Lake Lure NC 28746-9642
937-436-0108
Hamilton, Robert E. – 1st Platoon – Bear Cat, Bein Son, Tan An, Dong Tam, Bien Phuoc – 07/66 – 04/67
John C. Weborg
PO Box 98
Dorchester, NJ 08916-0090
609 921-0669
rhami68437@aol.com
I went to Viet Nam on the Uss Wiggle. We left from Oakland Ca. Dec.1,1966. I was with the 1st Platoon 2nd Squad A Co. 5th/60th (mech). After we landed in Viet Nam we went to Bear Cat, then moved north to Bien Son. We stayed there for about a month then we moved south to the Mae Cong Delta. Our base camp was suppose to be Tan An, but our company moved around a lot and we were never in the base camp. We would load the APCs with ammo and C-ration, then move to various areas in the Delta, build bunkers stay there for a few weeks, send out patrols, set up ambushes, ect. Then we would move out to another area, and do it all over again. I think it was around Feb. 1967 when we set up a perimeter around Dong Tam to guard the area while they were building the base camp there. After we left there we went to an area more south of Dong Tam. I think it was around the first part of April, the 3rd of the 39th Inf. got into a major battle just south of Siagon. Our unit 5th/60th was called upon to go from the Delta north to the battle site and support the 3rd/39th in the battle. We had to drive all day to get there. When our unit arrived, there were jets from Saigon making air strikes, plus heavy artillery and major fire fights going on. Shortly after we arrived, the VC started to break contact. We tried to head off their tactical withdraw, but we didn’t make much contact with them. After that we went back south to the Mea Cong Delta. The last place I was while in country was Bien Phuoc. I was wounded there on April 10, 1967, and got a one way ticket home.
Harderson, Gary – rach kien – 6/69-1/70
Box 81075
Las Vegas, Nev. 89180
702-808-7710
started tour 1/69 w/ 3rd-60th. came to 5th-60th when disengagement started.
Hinkley, Willard F. – Binh Phouc, FB Lambert – Alpha Company CO – 5/68-6/68
3 El Sereno Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-471-7499
willcpcu@aol.com
I need help remembering names of men I served with.
Holder, John Lee – 3rd Platoon 3rd squad – Binh Phuoc – 10/67-10/68
188 Dawley Dr
Stonington, Ct 06378
1-860-535-2826
khalil333@aol.com
o65corvett@aol.com
Hopkins, John C. – Binh Phuoc – 1/68 – 8/68
2400 Clower
San Antonio, TX 78201
210-732-7279
hopkins1947@sbcglobal.net
Member of the 3rd Herd, nickname, “Deadman”.
Inguanta, Stephen J. – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien – 10/68 – 8/69
24 Kastal Drive
Ridge, NY 11961
631-821-5309
mousem60@optonline.net
Holt, John F. – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien, Ben Phouc – 9/69-10/70
411 Claver Ct #56
Louisville, Ky 40203
502-595-6407
submitted by r. irvin
Irvin, Richard W. – 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad – Rach Kien – 6/69 – 4/70
Ronnie Johnson, Victor Stribling, Ron Bishop, Don Tripp, Arturo Nazabal, Oscar White, William Porter
7250 W. Main St.
Decatur, Illinois 62522
(217) 963-2163
guitarplayer1950@insightbb.com
7/10 Plain Of Reeds – 9/17 canal xing when SGT. Bates killed. FSB Manassas @1/70 2/4/70 when Tate, Schultz, wounded etc. etc. Started out w/ A Co. 3rd Bn. 60th Inf. Met ? Harderson, Plettenburg, Tanasz, Trump in Vegas in ’99 or 2000.
Johnson, Gerald W. – Company CO – Rach Kien – 9/69 – 3/70
606 Windwood Drive
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-2567
mkj_2567@yahoo.com
Jones, Terry D. – Alpha Co – Rach Kien – 9/69 – 6/70
41 Villa Drive
Granite City IL 62040
618-219-0085
terry.4114@hotmail.com
King, Grady – Hdqs Plt / Weapons Plt. – Binh Phuoc – 12/67 – 12/68
2964 Shaw Street
Asheboro NC 27205
336-281-2161
gking1262@Gmail.com
I drove the A-2 track and sat behind the 50 cal most of the time in Nam. When we moved to the 1st Division, I mounted another 50 cal on my track. If anybody remembers the track with the two 50 cals or rode on it give me a call or e-mail anytime.
Koenig, Les SP/4 – 3rd Platoon – 10/67-10/68
Kozak, Bob – 3rd Platoon – 12/66-11/67
Kost, Richard D. – Mortar Platoon – Rach Kien – 12/68 – 12/69
3614 N. Longpine Pt.
Beverly Hills FL 34465
352-270-8218
rickost2015@yahoo.com
Krebsbach, C. Fred – 2nd Platoon – Rach Kien – Binh Phuoc – 6/69 – 7/70
501 Winona St. SE
Chatfield, MN 55923
507-259-6041
Fredk5400@gmail.com
LaChance, James – 2nd Platoon – 4/67 – 8/67
12172 Friday Q.1 Road
Rapid River, MI 49878
906-359-4473
lachance@hughes.net
I was in A/2nd Plt. and was wounded in August ’67. Our APC was hit by a mine.
Lamb, Donald E. – Tan An – 01/70-01/71
422 Turnpike RdA
Ashford, Connecticut. 06278
860-429-5740
lambstile@yahoo.com
Lockwood, David A. – Rach Kien – 12/68 – 4/69
10697 Cook Road
Pavilion NY 14525
585-584-3401
Lofton, Elmer (Pete) – Rach Kien – 1968 – 1969
6507 Dryden Dr.
McLean VA 22101
703-893-7275
elmerlofton@cox.net
I was also in Echo Co and HHC
Lynch, Raymond A. – Rach Kien – 10/68 – 5/69
420 Allison Drive
Palm Bay FL 32908-6406
615-513-6267
raylynch@cfl.rr.com
We All Gave Some, Some Gave All, As Long As We Breath, We Remember. We Were Never Defeated Nor Shall We Ever Be! Our History Is Our Foundation, Look Forward To Our Future & Forget Not What Ties Us Together. Peace Be With You My Brothers & Sisters. Continue Your Quest For More Light!
MacKechnie, Mac – 10/68-10/68
1801 4th Ave.
Anoka, MN 55303 – 2466
763-421-2144
mailto:mac1001@comcast.net
Maddox, Marion – 3rd platoon – Rach Kein – 1969-1970
3203 Cliff Oaks Dr.
Corinth, TX. 76210
940-321-9269
maddoxssr@yahoo.com
Mallett, Gene A. – Dong Tam – 9/68 – 10/68
1706 Lindsey Lane
Southaven, MS 38672
662-449-5097
gmallett@midsouth.rr.com
We moved from Lai Ke to Dong Tam on 9/13/68 (Friday 13th) fron A/1/16 1st Div. to A/5/60 9th Div. same day Gen. Ware was killed. I was a M60 gunner and hit a booby-trap on 10/18/68 and lost a leg. I only remember a few first names and have a few pictures. Lonnie, tell your friend that I got the birthday cake in Brooke General Hospital, San Antonio, TX a few months late. Tell her thanks.
Mann, William J. – 3rd platoon – Rach Kein – 1/69-12/70
690 W 77th St.
Lino Lakes, MN. 55014
612-327-6553
bmann@warrensteven.com
Massey, Earl – 8/67-11/67
Platoon Leader
5th Battalion Association Founding President
5th Battalion Association Public Affairs Officer
Mayabb, Lonnie – 1st Platoon – 11/68-4/69
lmayabb@sbcglobal.net
McAlarney, John C. III “Teach” – 1st Platoon – Co. Clerk – Rach Kien – 11/68-1/70
1 Beehaven Drive
Wheeling, WV. 26003
304-242-8403
themacs68@comcast.net
1st platoon, company clerk, known as “Teach”
McCarron, Geoffrey – Commanding Officer – 10/67-12/67
7027 McLennan Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-902-3892
geoffreymcc@gmail.com
McHale, Bill – 3rd Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 5/68-10/68
410-721-5991
post226@aol.com
Welcome brothers. Need to know if any one got cancer do to agent orange.
Meddaugh, Mike, A. – F.O. – Rach Kien – 8/69-12/69
52 Forest Street
Upton, MA 01568
508 529 3876
mmeddaugh@charter.net
I was the FO Team Recon Sgt. attached to the company from A Btry, 2/4 Arty. Spent a couple weeks with B. Co the beginning of August then moved to A Co.
Mendoza, Robert – 1st Platoon – 9/67-5/68
1st Squad/1st Platoon
Messantonio, William W. (Massi) – 1st Platoon – 10/67-10/68
Miller, Lyle G. – Rach Kien – Binh Phuoc – 1/70 – 9/70
5535 X Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
402-450-5437
lgm58@hotmail.com
I was also with the 11th ARC after the 9th went home.
Mitchell, Sidney – 3rd Plt. – Rach Kien – 68-69
3919 Lillibridge
Detroit., Michigan 48214
(313)822-2832
submitted by rick irvin
Mitkos, Lynn – 1st Plt – Binh Phuoc – 5/67-2/68 69-70
PO Box 14441
Madison, WI 53708
608-242-7138
lmitkos7138@charter.net
I currently don’t know or remember anyone I served with. At the end of 68 five of us formed an echo team at Binh Phuoc. Anyone who knows me please help.
Moen, Ted – 1st. LT – 3rd Platoon – Commanding Officer – 10/67-4/68
Platoon Leader
Morgan, Norman – Rach Kien – ’69-’70
1307 Brookhaven Drive
Wilson, N. Carolina 27896
(252)291-4977
Mullins, Richard (Keith) – Rach Kein, Binh Phouc – 5/69- 5/70
6 Vickers Dr.
Elkview, West Virginia 25071
(304)965-7414
wiggles9108@aol.com
Naulty, James D. – Binh Phouc – 3/67to 9/67
naulty3755@roadrunner.com
Mullins, Mitchel, Donaldson, Sindilar, where are some of these guys?
Nauyalis, Mark – Binh Phuoc – Sgt E-5 – 4th Platoon – 4/68 – 9/68
443-827-2967
Poochie100@comcast.net
Neptune, Steven Jennings – Binh Phouc – 12/66 – 9/67
875 Elmwood Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68510
316-841-2261
ic60902@windstream.net
Neuman, Richard (Rick) F. – Binh Phouc – 1/68 – 12/68
35 Eagle Valley Drive
Oakland TN 38060
901-813-8480
ricneuman@aol.com
1st Platoon Leader
Newell, Robert – Dong Tam, FB More, Rach Kein – 9/68 – 8/69
P.O. Box 761 (36 Amherst Dr)
Derry, New Hampshire 03038
603-434-0104
robertnewell11249@comcast.net
Originally entered Vietnam 5-67 and served in the infantry as a field soldier until 8-69. Units served with included 2/34th Armor, II Field Force, 1st Platoon Alpha Co 1/16th 1st Inf Div, 1st Platoon Alpha Co 5/60th 9th Inf Div. Missions and operations too numerous to mention here. Do not presently have E-mail address. Attended 5/60th reunion. Looking forward to hearing from others
Norris, Roland E.- Bear Cat, Binh Phuoc – 12/66 to 11/67
18817 Hanthorn Dr.
Independence, Missouri 64057
816-795-0438
r.norris@sbcglobal.net
I was in heavy weapons platoon from Fort Riley until the day I left Viet Nam. We were attached to battalion recon in early spring of 1967, as an 81 mm mortar squad and scouted the area where the fire base at Binh Phouc was later built. Would love to hear from any 5/60 veterans.
Oakley, John F. – Bear Cat, Binh Phuoc – 5/68 to 6/69
221 Gordon Street
Reidsville N.C. 27320
336-613-9044
oakleyj@rockinghamcc.edu
I arrived in Vietnam in May 68 with A Co. 5/60 Infantry. Our basecamp was Binh Phuoc. We were a mechanized outfit but we did leg work as well. We conducted ambushes, heli-borne missions, and sweeps all over the Mekong Delta area. After 4 or 5 months in Country our battalion was swapped out with A Co. 1/16 Infantry (1st Infantry Division) and we moved north to our basecamp at Lei-Khe. I drove an APC carrier, ran over a landmine, blew my guys off of the top but luckily no one was killed in that incident. We did lose Gen Ware and several of my close friends in battles later on. I came back to the states in July of 69 and finished my tour at Ft. Carson, CO. My Capt there was Paul Garrell. If anyone is still around, I would love to hear from you.
Olson, Manley – 12/66-12/67
Orozco, Antinio – BearCat – 12/66 – 11/67
10 McKinley Place
Weet Orange, NJ 07052
chubba27@msn.com
Ortiz, Mario Alberto – 4th Platoon – Rach Kien – 9/68 – 3/69
10211 Clematis Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-851-6959
cell – 501-256-2322
Ossen, Howard– 3rd Platoon – 01/68-01/69
Pemberton, Dan – Rach Kien – 5/69-
8309 Brixton
Springfield, Virgina 22152
703-569-4167
Pifer, David – 2nd Platoon – Rach Kien – 8/69-10/70
Box 532
Mantua, Ohio
330-274-8436
Pizzo, Sam – 2nd Platoon – 12/66-11/67
11639 Highland
Warren, MI 48089
586-306-5482
sip1946@gmail.com
Who remembers the name of the rubber plantation. Our 1st Sgt. Parrish was on the 50 caliber the 1st fire fight in the plantation.
Platt, John J. – 3rd Platoon – 10/68-9/69
7398 KoKo Beach Road
Union MO 63084-2072
314-852-3199…314-852-3164
psent@fidnet.com
I was first attached to the Big Red “1” at Firebase Moore, then went to the 9th Division, 5th/60th at Rach Kien. I’d like to thank all of my brothers for being a part of my life, especially the ones who gave all. We are the lucky ones…God love us all.
Plettenberg, Jim – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien, Binh Phouc – 9/69-9/70
Box 1067
Hamilton, Montana 59840
406-363-7473
3rd squad-3rd plt. machine-gunner.
Prado, Javier G. – 3rd Platoon – 9/69-9/70
9116 Bartley Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-2345
jgprado48@yahoo.com
Presley, William Franklin – Binh Phouc and Cambodia – 04/1970 – 1971
205 Woodridge Drive
Sheffield, Alabama 35660
256-381-7113
RetireeGoneWild@aol.com
I was at Binh Phouc when I went to Cambodia, then back to Binh Phouc for “Eagle Flights”. I was one of the soldiers that stayed behind to gaurd Binh Phouc on the last night to turn it over to the Viet Namese the next morning. During the night, we called in a medavac for a guy named Dickey and the brave chopper pilots landed even though they were fired upon….that was the last night ever for the 9th at Binh Phouc. Then, we were redeployed to other units and I ended up in Cu Chi with the 2nd/27th of the 25th division….then I was sent to MACV Advisory Team #32 at Ghia Ghnia in the Quan Duc Province (if I spelled that right).
Raggs, Cedell “Raggman” – Binh Phouc – 67/68
126 Chinkapin Ct
Slidell, LA. 70460
985-649-8499
The singing black SSG with the sweet smile. Loved to sing anywhere. The Lord was preparing me for the ministry. God Bless all the warriors of Binh Phouc! Looking forward to hearing from all my brothers-in-arms.. God Bless.
Reimold, David L. – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien – 2/70-10/70
1509 Barnes Mill Road
Richmond, KY 40475
859-623-8386
dreimold@hilliard.com
Riley, Larry K. – 2nd Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 6/69 – 3/70
PO Box 1126
Livington, MT 59047
barbriley727@yahoo.com
Rinn, Edward P. (Ted) – Sgt.(E5) – 1st Platoon – 11/68-11/69
1st Platoon Alpha Company
Rivers, Greg S. – Binh Phuoc – 5/68 – 9/68
104 Via Eldorado Dr.
Warner Robins, GA 31088
home – 478-953-8017
gregrivers@cox.net
Served with 5th/60th Mech. Inf. 3rd Herd. Company Ass Kicking Alpha,until we got reasign to the Big Red One 1st/16th in Sept 1968. .
Rodriguez, Johnny – SP/4 – 2nd Platoon – 8/66-11/67
2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad
Rohan, Jim – 1st Platoon R.T.O. – 5/68-7/68
jim.rohan@gmail.com
Saldivar, Erveiz – Rach Kien – 8/68-8/69
Would like to hear from all of my buddies.
Sanders, Dwight – Rach Kien – 1969
200 South Magnolia
Harrodsburg KY 40330
859-605-6101
Saxton, Loren T. – LT – 2nd Platoon – Ft. Riley, KS.,USS Wiggle, Bearcat, Dong Tam, Binh Phouc – 07/66 – 11/67
lsax@usa.net
Co A, 2d Plt Ldr., Bn. Adj.
Schade, Paul – Rach Kien, Binh Phouc – 1/70-9/70
53 Harbor Bend Ct.
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri 63367
314-623-7605
pschade@gmail.com
w/ 5th-60th ’til unit went home. transferred north.
Schlee, George Michael – Bien Phouc – 8/67-8/68
712 Pendleton Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
LT Platoon Leader with Company A, then with HHC as S-1, later as S-2/S-5
Schmieder, Garry – Binh Phuoc – 12/66 – 11/67
3275 Anthem Way
Vero Beach, FL 32966
772-778-9008
schmieder1710@comcast.net
Schultz, John W. – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien – 8/69-2/70
5432 7th Ave South
Birmingham, Al 35212
205-595-6156
jackpappy@hotmail.com
submitted by r. irvin
Scott, Charles – 3rd Platoon – 4th Platoon – 05/69-05/70
141 Woodvine Street
PO Box 420
Jacksboro, TN 37757
423-912-9090
tbiscott@aol.com
At Rach Kien and served in 3rd platoon app. 3 months.
Then went to 4th platoon. Like to hear from some of the guys.
Scott, Terry – Rach Kien – 5/69 – 3/70
4406 Otsego Street
Duluth, MN 55804
218-727-6846
tscott@esterbrooks.com
Glad I found this site. Hope to get to a reunion (2012) soon. I have many memories of the guys I served with. Also remember picking up RTO duties when Johnny Bowen went down.
Sery, Greg – Rach Kien – 6/69 – 12/69
gsery@msn.com
I served as a Squad Leader in Alpha Company. Later, I was assigned to Go Devil Academy in Tan An as an Instructor.
Sharpe, Merle (Jim) – Bravo Co, Alpha Co CO, HHC 1967-1968
Smith, Rawlin L. – Bearcat – 2/68 – 12/68
11580 E. Main Road
Dodge City, KS 67801
sara.smith2@cox.net
I also served in Recon.
Smith, Robert – 1st Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 3/67 – 4/68
407 Taylor Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-260-0794
proet17@yahoo.com
Spears, William – Dong Tam, FB More, Rach Kien – 9/68-7/69
bcspears@centurytel.net
Don’t remember what platoon or squad. Served as a pointman, RTO, fire team leader. Was at Plain of Reeds many times. Air mobile. Was with Alpha Company 1/16th with 1st Infantry Division at Lai Ke until becoming part of 9th Div. Was at Fire Base Moore, Rach Kien, Tan An area, Ben Luc, “Cam Guoch”(?). Went to Vietnam as a PFC left as an Sgt. To contact me please use E-mail. No advertisements please.
5th Battalion Association Alpha Company Representative
Stanton, Ken – HHQ Co, attached to Alpha Co – Lai Khe, then Dong Tam – 08/68 – 10/68
510-524-1377
kenstanton@att.net
I was a medic attached to Alpha Co, 1/16, 1st Inf Div at Lai Khe, then 5/60, 9th Inf Div at Dong Tam, from August 1968 until September 26th, when I was wounded in the Plain of Reeds near Cai Lai. In October 1968, I transferred to the 9th Medical Battalion at Dong Tam, where I was NCOIC of the ER until my DEROS in June 1969. I would like to hear from anyone I knew there. Email or call me at 510-524-1377.
Stewart, Tom A. – Rach Kien – 3/68 – 3/69
1555 24th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
801-399-2585
tom.stew@juno.com
Served 1st/16th then 5th/60th Alpha Co. 1st. and 4th. Platoons.
Streeter, Michael Douglas ( Cody ) – 6/70-9th went home
635 Dove Hill Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
mikes@nebi.com
Looking for Dennis Richards. He carried the thump gun, ( m79 ), I carried the M60 after gunner hit booby trap in Hobo Woods area. We worked the canals, and Plain of Reeds also; and other Mekong areas. The 9th went home in Aug or Sept and we got split up and re-deployed. Didn’t know many guys, only by knickname if at all.
Tavarez, Gilbert L, Alpha Co – Binh Phuoc – 12/66 – 6/67
14527 Gandesa Road
La Mirada CA 90638
gtjt@att.net
Thanks to my grandson for finding this website. I now can engage in this website with my former members of 5th of the 60th..
Tanasz, Dan (Mouse) – Rach Kien, Binh Phouc – 3/70-
252 Stagecoach Rd.
Brookside, Utah 84782
(435)574-3536
Tharp , Barney Eugene – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien – 9/68 – 6/69
Gary Voss David L. Tiffany Ronald Paniccia
Danny Hanson Ed Reiser Ronald B. Bishop
Randall E. Welch Rich Jordon Dennis Gaffney
John Coyle Stewart Butters James Kelly
Robert J. “Jim” Skinner
3240 Sam Browning Rd.
Lebanon, Kentucky 40033
270-692-6645
tharpbj@kyol.net
I was platoon sgt. for 1st.plt.Alpha Co. I’d like to hear from my pointman, Jordan, who was wounded in a firefight in the Plain of Reeds near Sung Hieu on 26 September 1968. Also I looking for the best damn radioman a sergeant could ask for, Dana Hartley from Chicago, Ill. I would truly love to hear from any or all my Vietnam Brothers. We’ve been separated too long. Thanks.
Thomas, Terry – Bearcat, Dong Tam – 6/66 – 7/67
2689 Colemere Street
Sandy, UT 84092-3422
Joined A Co. at Fort Riley in June 1966. Went to Vietnam with unit in fall of 1966 on troop ship. Arrived in Bearcat and lived in pup tents until we went to Dong Tam in January of 1967.
Thomas, Robert W. – Bearcat – 11/66 – 11/67
3198 East State Hwy 97
Nixon, TX 78140
830-582-2871 or 830-703-0689
rvt68@gvec.net
I was called Tex. I carried the M-60. If you know me e-mail or call. God Bless You.
Thompson, Arthur F. – 1/68 – 5/7/68
2630 Venetian Way
Huntsville, Alabama 35810
256 852-8266
fthompson1@msn.com
Injured at the Y-Bridge in the Cholon District May 7, 1968.
Thompson, Roger – 3rd Platoon, 1st squad – Rach Kien – 4/69-4/70
2002 Chama Av.
Loveland, Colorado 80538
(970)622-8954
submitted by r. irvin
Thone, Walter J. – 1st Platoon – 5/67-10/67
1st Platoon
Web Page – 9th Infantry Division 5/60 Company A
Titcomb, Jeff – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien – 6/69-9/69
820 Woodland Lane
New Richmond WI 54017
651-253-1566
jtitcomb@frontiernet.net
Came to A/5/60 from C/3/47 in late May or early June 1969.
Trani, Anthony J. – 2nd Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 12/66-12/67
745 Sandy Road
Gretna VA 24557
434-656-2013
atrani77@yahoo.com
They called me Tony back then. I was from N.J. Sgt. Kenneth Weiss was my platoon Sgt. but he was KIA in Sept. of 1967. I flew over to Vietnam from Ft. Riley. I was in the advanced party. I believe that 200 of us were on the plane. The rest of the 9th Division went over by ship. I went on combat missions with The Big Red One, Charlie Co. stationed in Vung Tau. Those guys were there for 10 months when I joined them. I was sent back to the 9th when the ship arrived – about 19 days later. We were based at Bear Cat in the beginning. Lt. Loren Saxton was our platoon leader in the beginning. He later moved on up the ranks – Great Man! I went on R&R 10 months later and I ran into the medic from Charlie Co. that survived. He had gone back for another year – a lifer. He told me that just about the whole company (C) was wiped out shortly after I went back to my division – the 9th. Dale Rice was my machine gunner. Jay Dunn, Wayne Wainewright, Mike Dyer, Donald Fisher, Richard Thompson, Ross, Sawyer, Billy Stribbling and other great guys were in our 2nd Platoon.
Trump, Aaron T. – 3rd Platoon – Rach Kien – 6/69-7/70
184 Chesterfield Drive
Kingsland TX 78639
512-915-0589
Varner, Daniel L. – Binh Phuoc – 03/70 -09/70
5320 W. Belmont Ave
Glendale, Arizona 85301-8631
623-842-5809
danieldtd@msn.com
Vaught, Dewey E. Jr – Binh Phuoc – 10/67 – 11/68
Larry J. Purcell
Bobby Skaggs
1237 Liberty Church Road
Loris SC 29569
H – 843-756-5466
C – 843-421-4070
buddy11@sccoast.net
Served as Alpha Co Platoon Leader then as XO. Took over Recon 4/68
Moved north to the 1st/16th and served there as HHC CO.
VonFeldt, Stan – 3rd Platoon – 3rd Squad – Rach Kien – 2/69-4/70
7850 Towhee Road
Parker, Colorado 80134
303-888-3347
StanVonFeldt@comcast.net
Pointman – Squad Leader
Wagner, Jim – Bear Cat – 12/66-11/67
2761 Bronson Hill Rd
Avon, NY 14414
585-346-3216
JWagnerSr@Rochester.RR.com
Warren, Harry – Rach Kien – 10/68-7/69
4170 West Country Rd 500S
North Vernon, IN 47265
812-592-5081
dwarren@jdishmail.net
Anybody who knows me, Call.
Weber, Richard L. – Ft Riley, Bearcat, Tan Heip, Binh Phuoc – 8/66 – 11/67
216 Park Lake Circle, Apt B
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-954-1644
rlweber40@gmail.com
Also served at My Tho and Dong Tam.
Alpha C0 CO 7/66-3/67.
Bn S-2 3/67-11/67 .
Weiher, Kenneth W. – Lai Ke, FB Moore, Dong Tam, Rach Kien – 5/68-4/69
5204 63rd Street
Kenosha WI 53142
262-764-3574
KenWeiher@google.com
Weir, Jim – Sgt. – 1st Platoon – 5/68-9/68
1st platoon – 1st squad
jweir2@hotmail.com
White, Jimmy – Binh Phuoc – 12/66 – 11/67
30 Wayne Drive
Plainview, NY 11803
516-681-4046
arl516@optonline.net
Wiles, Larry A. – Binh Phuoc – 4/68 – 5/68 – 1st Platoon
PO Box 1287
Cuba, MN 87013
575-289-2044
arl516@optonline.net
Wounded during 2nd Siege of Saigon, Y Bridge, 9 May 68,
medivaced to states one week later.
Williams Burton F. – 2nd/4th Artillery FO – 9/68 – 4/69
ohlode@cableone.net
Artillery Forward Observer attached from A btry, 2/4th Artillery. Love to hear from my Infantry brothers who covered my rearend numerous times.
Williams Robert E. – 2nd/4th Artillery FO Team- 5/68 – 6/69
Murrieta Ca 92563
951-698-5774
wms1947@yahoo.com
Served with 2/29th, 3/39th and 5/60th each with Alpha Co’s. in Rach Kien, 5-68-6-69 as a member of the FO teams.
Wright, Alton (Tex) – 1st Platoon – 9/67-2/68
Wyckoff, Richard C. – 1st Platoon – 2/70 – pullout to 25th ID
3151 56th Street Trail
Center Point, IA 52213-9263
319-443-2345
Thinking of my old friends. Welcome Home
Young, Joe – 2nd Platoon – Binh Phuoc – 5/70 – 10/70
455 Tappen Ave.
North Plainfield NJ 07063
jyoungnj@gmail.com
I joined the battalion in the beginning of May 1970 and was an RTO for Alpha Co., 2nd platoon, going into Cambodia. I got pulled off line on Shakey’s Hill. I was with the battalion until its last day, after which I was transferred to the 25th Inf. Div., then to an MP outfit at Cam Ranh Bay.
Younts, Douglas J. – 1st Platoon – Rach Kien (?) – 5/69 to 8/69 W.I.A.
217 Short St.
Winchester, Indiana 47394
765-730-3394
DougYounts@aol.com
I believe I was in 1st Plt. I slept in bottom bunk below Frank Vilet from Flint Mi. FRANK WHERE ARE YOU AT ???? I knew Lawrance Weller from Ft. Wayne In. He was with another Co. I know Ernie Saldibar. I was wounded Aug. 16th also the same night Art Nazabal (DOC) was K.I.A. Frank If you see this get in touch or do you remember me???? GOD BLESS to all my Brothers
Yule, John A. – Rach Kien – 5/69 – 9/69
52 Central Avenue
Cohoes, NY 12047
518-235-4241
jyule@nycap.rr.com