I was Braco Co CO 9/68-4/69 then BN Adj. 1183 Boone Road To add insult to injury, the Marines of Alpha 1/5 celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday on 10 November 1967 by detecting mines, improvised explosive devices, wired in series at two different locations in the vicinity of their small combat base, located near the South China Sea, about six clicks north of the battalion combat base. On 25 May 1917, the battalion was activated and deployed to France on 1 June 1917. SK-14 is a . [emailprotected], Rumsey,Arthur Rach Kien 9/68 1/69 1201048004 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jul-66 - dated 7/1/1966 Document No . 24420 Sooner Avenue [emailprotected], Streeter,Paul E.. Binh Phuoc 411 Fordham Pl. I cant remember who took his place, Strait, Ellis (Gene)- Binh Phuoc 9/67 9/68 In December 1965, 1/5 landed and stayed ashore for awhile, this time at Chu Lai. Donald Dietz (deceased), Captain Walsh, Captain Drewnicky, Sgt. Their hit and run tactics discouraged us, and our quick reactions and firepower accounted for only about fifty confirmed enemy KIAs during our entire stay in the Hoi An TAOR. DavidMiddlekauff Macon GA 31211 208 762-2666 Flower Mound, TX 75022 [emailprotected] The scheme of maneuver dictated two phases over a period of about ten days. 2619 Summer Grove Drive Enfield CT 06082 [emailprotected]lsouth.net, Papp, John Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 University Place, WA 9846 Wade, Alec Binh Phuoc 11/67-4/68 8 A Morningside Drive 717-899-6081 806-765-6977 Would love to hear from anyone from Bravo Company. 2057 S. 26th Street Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines ( 1/2) (pronounced "one-two") is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, consisting of approximately 900 Marines and sailors. Aswell, Charles C. (Chuck). On 8 February, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, the celebrated "Walking Dead," had a platoon overrun in one hell of a nasty firefight near the "rock quarry" west of the main combat base. This web site does not generate any funds by sales or charging for access. Rach Kien Binh Phuoc Shakeys Hill 1/70 8/70 336-584-9909 Major Lawrence K. Sepulveda. 401-765-7617 All told, 142 Marines were killed in action during Operation HUE CITY, and nearly 1,000 were badly wounded and medevacced. 49696 Sable Creek Drive 10469 Christopher Drive Raymond RhamyRonald GroffJerald Kemp 727-559-8485 in 1967. 1201048024, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Mar-68 - dated 3/1/1968 Document No. Operations Summary - November 1966. completing a six-month rotation including a deployment to the Kingdom of Thailand in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Windermere, FL 34786 Hope I get the chance to see some of you again. The battalion formed the left half of the mechanized Task Force Ripper, along with 1st Battalion 7th Marines, Alpha Company 1st Tank Battalion, Alpha Company 3rd Tank Battalion, HQ 7th Marines and Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion. This site is wonderful, so glad someone did it. Miss you all! Poole, John M. Binh Phuoc 1/68 12/68 [emailprotected] [emailprotected], Larmore, John 1/68-12/68 4446.5 Winona Court 708-636-8507 Vero Beach, FL 32967 Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines VIEW BIO. Wirth,James P. Rach Kien 11/68-01/70 lexington TN 38351 Soldiers with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces Division maneuver toward an objective at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada, April 19, 2022. The enemy having finally bypassed it, the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base became less and less strategically important to both sides in the overall scheme of things. E. 8920 Hall Road Phase Two operations would largely depend on the situation as it developed, the availability of helicopters and surface craft, and the time and space factors dictated by the terrain and weather. We would like to invite all 1/1 Vietnam veterans to join us at our next reunion: Our Stories: 52 Years Later - Dennis Toms and Darrell Frykman August 2022 There is no clear answer to that question; both scenarios happened frequently, and both were bad news. 440-315-5929, Hillard, Howard Buentello, Joseph 3rd Platoon Advanced Party 4/67 The 2020 . Bridge Company B 9701 Pearl Street 23407 Olde Meadowbrook Circle I was a track driver. [emailprotected] 1201039011 1ST BN 3D MARINES - COMMAND DIARY Covering Jun-65 . In addition to these combat operations, they conducted programs designed to win the hearts and minds of the local populace, including the Med Cap programs which treated a total of 821 Vietnamese civilians, mostly children, for a variety of maladies. Infantry battalions are the basic tactical units that the regiment uses to accomplish its mission of locating, closing with and destroying the enemy by fire and close combat. Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 aprox Morrow after coming off line. , . Please join us there. Wondering about David Priest, Larry Bliske, Ron Fisher, Bill Laurich, and Gary Kiefer. 1689 Crystal Lake Road In early January, 1968, enemy units began to fire on the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base with mortar, rocket and recoilless rifle fire, as well as small arms fire. 413 Keyon Rach Kien or Dong Tam 11/68-10/69 1201048047, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Dec-69 - dated 12/1/1969 Document No. Yulee, FL 32097 Dong Tam Bearcat 66/67 5208 S. 45th Street Largo, FL 33770 A typical Marine defensive structure, this combat base measured several hundred meters on each side, shaped like an imperfect square. Sergeant Dougherty Memorial Sporting Clays Championship, 26 March 6 April 1966 - Operation JACKSTAY. Dahlstrom,Gale E.-Binh Phuoc 10/67 12/67 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 [emailprotected] Toledo WA 98591 = a link to a remembrance has been posted for one who served, either on the Wall or Memorial page. 209-477-7544, Kilgore, Bruce Binh Phuoc 68 69 134 S. 41st West Avenue Mobile, AL 36693 1st Battalion, 5th Marines was activated 25 May 1917 at Quantico, Virginia as the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment . 281-498-8689 1201039009 BLT 1/3 - COMMAND DIARY Covering 25 FEB - 31 MAR 1965 dated 2/25/1965 Document No. Also Im not 100% sure if the dates are correct when I got there and left, but there close, also I would not have remembered the base camp name if it wasnt for Max Zurcher reminding of the name, Barto, James (Jim) A. 2nd Battalion; 3rd Battalion; 1st Battalion 4th Marines; 5TH MARINE REGT. The 1/5 is comprised of H&S Co, Alpha Co, Bravo Co, Charlie Co, and Weapons Co. Information on this page was last updated 7/18/2020 9:57:49 AM GMT. 8701 Whiteville Road Gilsum, NH 03448 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 The Marines of 1/5 spent the remainder of October conducting squad, platoon and company-sized operations designed to keep the enemy off balance and to familiarize the Marines with their new area of responsibility. I was a mechanic in the b company 5th battalion, 60th infantry. I was infused from the 4th Division. North Bellmore, NY 11710-1531 Brick NJ 08723 478-746-8089 This artillery base became critical, because the Marines who currently protected the Lang Co Bridge and the Hai Van Pass operated too far away to receive support from the artillery units based at Phu Loc (6) or Da Nang to the south. I served with the 1st platton of B Co. We moved from Bearcat to Dong Tham were Lt Palmer got wounded on our 1st patrol, charlie fired a few mortar rounds at us in the afternoon but coudnt hit squat because we were moving. Early the next morning, the North Vietnamese Army or NVA (also known as the Peoples Army of Vietnam, or PAVN) launched a surprise attack against major American and ARVN Combat Bases as well as every large city in South Vietnam. B/1/16 10/68-04/69. God Bless to all my Brothers. Although 1/5s casualty rate mounted, the Marines withstood the pounding, which climaxed early on the morning of 31 January 1968, the kickoff of the North Vietnamese Armys infamous Tet Offensive. Although I was transfered to the 9th from the 11th ACR I was made to feel very welcome in my new unit. [emailprotected], Pickett, BertBinh Phuoc- 5/67 2/68 The Marines of 1/5 were the first to enter the country beginning combat operations the day prior to the war beginning. Company Clerk. Kemp, William N. (Willie) 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 9/67 9/68 [emailprotected] 973-773-5032 Bogan,Robert J. 1004 S Adams Street Although the war continued to escalate, the gunfire at the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base slacked off shortly after the Tet Offensive started. Stockton CA 95207 Fort Riley Binh Phuoc 12/66 12/67 1056 Bildine Road Day: 303-875-9090Night & Weekends: 303-919-2688 At the height of this engagement, in late January and early February, 1968, over 1,000 rounds of enemy high explosive mortar rounds and shells impacted this lump of dirt every single day. Halm, Gary 1st Battalion, 4th Marines (1/4) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California consisting of approximately 800 Marines and sailors. [emailprotected] [emailprotected] Sisters OR 97759 Address 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, XX Battery PO BOX 63024 MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863 Officer of the Day (OOD) DSN: 315-457-3207 COM: 808-257-3207 Battalion Portal 12th Marine Regiment Portal. Conkle,Dennis Binh Phuoc 1/67 1/68 Invergrove MN 55077. 407-876-8206 Anyone who remembers meplease contact me. 5th Force Recon Battalion 5th Joint Assault Signal Company 5th Marine Amphibian Truck Company 5th Marine Division 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 5th Marine Regiment Sacramento CA 95820 Rach Kien 1970 3397 Hwy 16E God Bless All My Brothers, Brown, Orlando Rach Kien 11/68 12/69 North Bend, WA 98045 Bunny thenBunny forever. Although a much lower casualty rate than that which we had endured during the summer months in the Que Son Valley, the Marines of 1/5 were all happy to leave the Hoi An TAOR. Over the next three days, many frontal assaults were repelled by the enemy at huge cost to the Marines. 1201051022 1ST BN 7TH MARINES - COMMAND . BATTALION 1ST. w[emailprotected] Looking forward to the reunion. PO Box 703 I rejoined my company and moved to Binh Phuoc where we cought hell for many months. 10288 Barnes Way. 4th Platoon Vick, John W. Binh Phuoc 2/68 9/68 Overall, the Marines of 1/5 had accomplished their mission with great success, while taking very few casualties. From our ambush position you could see the mo-gas APCs exploding like one ball Roman Candles. On 14 July 1965, the Commandant of the Marine Corps issued Marine Corps Order 5750.2 (MCO 5750.2), which 406-259-6893 Hayward, WI 54843 1/5 deployed to Afghanistan from May to December 2009 as part of Task Force Leatherneck and conducted combat operations in the Nawa-I-Barakzayi District of Helmand province.[1][2]. Alpha Co Bravo Co (180 Marines) Charlie Co Weapons Co Facility. The Engineers first dug a deep trench around what would become the perimeter of the combat base, and then they erected extensive concertina and tangle-foot barbed wire defenses just outside the main trench line, and hard-point bunkers at strategic locations around the perimeter. To all my friends and comrades God Bless America. Bravo Co 2nd/4th FO 989-826-1257 3811 Paynes Ford Road [emailprotected] West Jefferson OH 43162 773-264-1742 It would be appreciated to hear from any of the guys I served with, and be able to share the history we made together, Storti, Michael A. 314-965-2787 Temple City, CA 91780 818-342-1563 Antigo, WI 54409 832-603-9640 636-343-9453 [emailprotected], Ciaccia, Ron Binh Phuoc 1967 Houston, TX 77084 [emailprotected]. At the end of March 1968, another squadron of bulldozers arrived at the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. Salem, OR 97301 1201048056, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Sep-70 - dated 9/1/1970 Document No. 2/68 10//69 [emailprotected] There would be many such bloody days in the long years to come for the Marines who served with 1/5, but none would be more shattering than the day the VC set off that horrible command-detonated bomb, instantly transforming a peaceful, idyllic place into a Dante-esque scene from hell. 585-944-1392. Following the cease fire, the task force backloaded to Manifeh Bay and departed Saudi Arabia on 8 March. It was an honor to serve with so many brave men. Rach Kien1/70 8/70 1201048001, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,28 FEB-7 MAY 1966 - dated 2/28/1966 Document No. Greensboro, NC 27410 I look forward to seeing and/or talking to many. cell 253-315-1365 831-818-1067 [emailprotected], Lee, Larry E.. Rach Kien 1/70 12/70 In July 1920 the battalion re-activated to provide security for the U.S. Mail. Members of Bravo Company utilize various methods of insertion including airborne HAHO/HALOs combat jumps, air assault fast roping, or ground platforms to successfully accomplish mission objectives. Milwaukee WI 53204 Marcks, Richard (Ripley) Binh Phuoc 2/68 2/69 404-579-8267 1/5 landed and spent almost two weeks in the swamps of the Rung Sat Special Zone, a swampy area intersected by waterways, during Operation JACKSTAY. 26540 Woodshire Opp AL 36467 The battalion was formed in Mexico in 1914 and has served in every major conflict that the United States has been involved in since then. The fire was accurate and effective, with artillery in support. 211 Boyett Road 517-815-1046 9/67 9/68 614-879-8075 Contents 1 Subordinate units Throughout that day it seemed like the entire TAOR in Phu Loc 6 came under enemy attack, except for those in Charlie 1/5 at Lang Co. 4210 Amelia Plantation CT Russellville, AL 35654 Was in 1st Platoon of B Co. 828-685-3381 1155 Buff Way I always liked Lee. I cant believe that it has been almost 40 years since we all went to hell together. [emailprotected]. FO/FDC Weapons Platoon, McGee, Thomas P. 2nd Plt. I have kept in touch with Dennis Evenson over the years, but have lost touch with other members of 3rd Platoon. My MOS was 11C10. Rach Kien 9/68 7/69 Wilber,Ken L. 1st Platoon Dong Tam / Rach Kien 07/68 06/69 910-450-5158. Kearns, Lt. Ralph Brick (Palo Alto, Ca.) 419-675-6231 Great web site. On 13 July 1914, the battalion was formed at Vera Cruz, Mexico, and sailed for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for service in the Caribbean theatre. 253-927-2162 810-523-8186 Quick,Steven, A. [emailprotected] Thomas R. BarryRobert W. RaetzAlan Kisling Was in Bravo Company them transfered to S-4. Lodi, CA 95242 Write soon and God Bless you all. Senior Medical Representative Bravo Company SWBM 1st Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Division Jan 8, 2022 #2 ACME A12 Plaid Sport Coat Wearing Moderator Staff member Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 13,650 Reaction score 783 Location New Port Richey, FL I think you are right to be highly suspicious. The Battalion Mess Sergeant made sure that hot food, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, were available at the mess tent, but lately most of the Marines of 1/5 had made a silent vow to enjoy C-rations for a while. 518-762-4077. Wounded Plain of Reeds 11/16/67. I lost my sight from my wound so phone calls only. 193 Surry Road 7 talking about this. The 1/5 Combat Base at Hoi An was made up entirely of sand. Houston, TX If you served in 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 48127 1ST BN 1ST MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering September 1965 dated 1 October 1965 Document No. Fritz, David L. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 1/68 5/68 The battalion played a major role in the Battle of Hue City during February 1968. Macon GA 31216 B/5/60 04/68-10/68 Shreveport, LA 71118 803-345-7656 425-268-3249 Would like to hear from Floyd D. Bross, Ron Newbrough, Jack Papp, Larry Braungard (Pigpen), James H. Ellington (Duke), Stan Gulick, Larry Barton, Eugene L. Daugherty, and Willard M. Phillips (Chief). [emailprotected] I was among the first (500) to leave on the early out. 1201048001 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,28 FEB-7 MAY 1966 - dated 2/28/1966 Document No. Box 101 661-726-9793 Colsch, Ron L. 1st Platoon Rach Kien and Dong Tam 11/68-10/69 Part of the time I served with 1st Platoon, too. 425-888-3843 [emailprotected] Minot, North Dakota58701-2114 , . I would like to hear from anyone. You see, the mess tent stood out like an aiming stake just below the top of the hill. 3056 Bunker Hill Road Hope time has treated all my fellows at arms kindly. Isabel, Leyte Philippines. 7035 Rosebrook Drive 318-285-7543 Most of the wounds came at the hands of booby traps, mines, and the VCs weapon of choice, the command-detonated bomb. Additional casualties were sustained in the crash at the bottom of the hill. 814-652-2609 1201048004, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jul-66 - dated 7/1/1966 Document No. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) "Make Peace or Die!" 1st Marine Division ~ 5th Marine Regiment Infantry Units: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment . This exercise is sponsored by the United States Atlantic Command and will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic. 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. Formed during World War I, it served until the mid-2000s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions. In April 1946, their mission accomplished, 1st Battalion was disbanded and most of the Pacific veterans returned to civilian life. Richmond, IN 47374 I left two of my men back for safety reasons. Miller, Edward L. 2nd plt. 1201051020 1ST BN 7TH MARINES - COMMAND CHRONOLOGY Covering Sep-65 dated 9/1/1965 Document No. 15726 Boulder Oaks 4578 A West US Hwy 90 Glad to finally connect after 42 years. If anyone remembers me, please contact.me, Ashby, John (Arab) Command Track Driver 4/67-4/68 That marked the end of hot meals at the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. Wounded at Fire Base Jaeger Feb 25, 1968. Claremont, CA 91711 Rome,Alfred C.1st Platoon Binh Phuoc04/67-04/68 However, the appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Marine Corps.. [emailprotected] [emailprotected]. In Memory of their Beloved Son, Benjamin Thomas Siegfried [emailprotected]. 1/1 was reactivated on February 7, 1942, at New River, North Carolina. The 5th Marines combat base, located further west, sat near the intersection of Route 538 and Highway One. 972-539-7512 5708 Jefferson River Road 414-671-0956 I was in a bunker with Ed Singleton, Mike Barnes and another soldier, whose name I cant recall. This is an official Marine Corps page. 401-351-8074 That date would be remembered as one of the deadliest single days for Charlie Company, 1 st Battalion, 5 th Marines during the entire Vietnam War. [emailprotected] We vacated the Combat Base, and everything of value was stripped from the hill. Hello to all of my old pals from the 9th. My call sign was Short Rabbit. Lloyd, Frank2nd Platoon Rach Kien 11/69-6/70 772-567-0677 715-341-1190 PO Box 3087 [emailprotected] [emailprotected] [emailprotected] Now, half of them had been eliminated and the New City was considered secure. During that single day of fighting, a total of 20 Marines died in the 1/5 TAOR, as well as one U. S. Army Soldier serving with Phu Loc (6) District Headquarters; 94 Marines and soldiers sustained wounds, with 71 of them requiring emergency medical evacuation. Welcome Home ! Joe StanleyTerry L. Weaver God bless you all and may God Bless America. Tibbetts,Robert, N. Binh Phuoc 3/68-3/69 812-246-5245, Bross, Floyd D. Binh Phuoc 12/66 10/67 Aurora, NE 68818 Remember the Plain of Reeds, the convoy escorts from Saigon to Dong Tam, airmobiles to The Testicles, the many ambush patrols around Binh Phuoc and who can forget the 1968 Tet in the racetrack in Saigon. When the 1/5 Vietnam Veterans gather at reunions today, great debates spring up about which was worse: confronting large NVA forces in all-out battles, or getting hit sporadically and unexpectedly by snipers, booby-traps, and an occasional command-detonated mine. Binh Phuoc 12/67 12/68, 3rd Platoon If you served with me and remember me please drop me and email and we can catch up a little. Pawling NY 12564 Most of those that attended, have said they will be at the 5/60th reunion, June 17th 20th, 2010, in Wichita. [emailprotected] Steven Anderson MARINES CHARLIE COMPAN. Atlanta, GA 30314 931-362-3791 If anyone has information on these guys please contact me.. Sano,Steven, M (Curly) E4 3rd Platoon Rach Kien 11/69-6/70 Dallas OR 97338 U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and U.S. Marines and Soldiers were flown to Hawthorne Army Depot to conduct a high-altitude night . All of the enemy fire and the enemy assaults met with failure. [emailprotected]. 751 Kirkwood 1201048027, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-68 - dated 4/1/1968 Document No. 1st Platoon thump gun. [emailprotected] 1201048061, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Feb-71 - dated 2/1/1971 Document No. more later. Inwood IA 51240 Lucas, Manuel A. Providence, RI The 1/5 Command Group began to understand that our stay in the Phu Loc (6) area was not going to be a picnic. [emailprotected] Brishaber, Robert Binh Phuoc 7/67 1/68 [emailprotected], Beal, Robert E. Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 Ephrata, PA 17522 Doylestown, PA 18901 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023. . Fancy Farm KY 42039 Baer,Frederick R. 4th Platoon Binh Phuoc 3/67 3/68 989-737-8248 The battalion, callsign "Typhoon'" falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Regiment and the 2nd . 918-269-5082, Baldwin, Owen Binh Phuoc 10/67 7/68. Route 591, a narrow and roughly paved road, terminated at its intersection with Highway One in the center of the main village. 801-489-7604 The task force was commanded by Colonel Carlton W. Fulford, Jr. and saw considerable combat as it pushed into Kuwait, seized Al Jaber Airfield and consolidated with other Marine forces at Kuwait International Airport of 27 February 1991. 956-968-8376 36 Bobcat Lane Bravo Company Skip to main content (Press Enter). [emailprotected] 1201048013, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-67 - dated 4/1/1967 Document No. Beaufort, SC 29906 Cole, Charles (Joe) Binh Phuoc 11/67 2/68 Over the next two weeks, with their supporting arms, 1/5 advanced despite being seriously outnumbered, due to their superior firepower and the incredible courage and bravery of the Marines fighting in Hue City. Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 aprox, Beato,Joseph A. Call Sign: Bandaid 6. Anyone who remembers me, please contact me. 303-477-9812 [emailprotected], Loconsolo, John M. 4th Platoon EnfieldDong Tam 12/66-3/67 [emailprotected], Harshberger, Thomas J. Tullahoma TN 37388 Moore, John (Zeke) Rach Kien 10/68 8/69 Marvin C. BrissDick E. Whitney SP/4 Robert J. Bogan, Bohm, Thomas M. Bearcat 12/66 12/67 239 Martha Lee Drive 859-356-1410, Killough, Thomas Binh Phuoc 2/67 -1/68 [emailprotected], Ebarb, William 3rd Plt Binh Phuoc 5/67 11/67 1536 Weber Drive Thomas R. Barry 22322 Harwich Lane 3rd Sq. 1201048033, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-68 - dated 10/1/1968 Document No. God bless you all who were fortunate to return to family and loved ones for those who did not, may we never forget. 701-838-0231 [emailprotected] 479-936-7466 6306 S. Gray Court 8/66-8/67 1ST BN./ 3RD MARINES "HOME OF THE BRAVE" OPERATIONS and INFORMATION Republic of VIETNAM 1965 thru 1969 1965 (Over-view) Elevated to the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson fought a bitter campaign during the summer and fall of 1964 to be Jones, Olen Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 [emailprotected], Trant,Charles Moose 2nd Platoon Rach Kien 2/69 2/70 860-745-9480 I was from Massachusetts and retired to Surprise, AZ in 2003. Lawton, OK 73505 Marine Corps News; . Shipley, C. Russell Binh Phuoc 10/67 10/68 Lincoln, NE 68527 [ special memory for Joe Morrison and Cleve Patterson], Fletcher, Harry E. Binh Phuoc 12/66 12/67 1201048035, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Dec-68 - dated 12/1/1968 Document No. 2008 Four Winds Drive November 1960 till June 1970, Schneider,Joseph, M 4th Platoon Bearcat Dong Tam Binh Phuoc 12/66 7/67 Lee,James R. Rach Kien 7/68-7/69 973-261-3251, Brown, Allen, R. Tan An 01/70 11/70 On their way there, Alpha Company came under heavy attack by an enemy force of undetermined size. 843-774-4858. Great Bend, PA 18821 Johnny QuengaRonald GroffAndrew Johnson N 241 Hillview Rd. Marvin C. BrissDick E. Whitney Robertson, Andrew C. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 1/68 2/69 During the brief but violent confrontations that caused these casualties, the Marines saw very few enemy soldiers. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. However, the combat bases location was dominated on three sides by steep, jungle-covered mountains, and on the fourth side by a village complex. They were part of the 26th Marine Regiment and 5th Marine Division and fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. In March 1927, the Battalion deployed to help stabilize the government against overthrow attempts by rebel forces. Also, the Marines of 1/5 donated 200 canisters from expended 81mm mortar rounds to the Quang Nam province chief for use as rat traps, and built 12 cribs for the Catholic Orphanage in Hoi An. . From their base at the Chu Lai airfield, 1/5 conducted defensive operations for the security of the critically important airbase, as well as many squad, platoon and company-sized offensive operations. Came over from Fort Riley..Transferred in from 3rd/39th, Campbell, Robert 3rd 4th Plts Binh Phuoc 12/66 12/67 46121 Antoine Drive [emailprotected], Priest,David, A. 951-252-3333 1201048063, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-15 APR 1971 - dated 4/1/1971 Document No. Noble, OK 73068 When I was in B Company, Sergeant Harold Board was the 1st Sergeant. Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-0743 Triem Trung (2), 26 December 1967 Established Phu Loc (6) Combat Base. Anyone who remembers me, please contact me, Dooling,,Ralph 2nd Plt Binh Phuoc 12/66 8/67 I commanded C Company for a brief time when the Company Commander was wounded during an operation in the Plain of Reeds. Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor; Bravo Company 1st Battalion, 63rd Armored Regiment; 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion; 918-885-4527, Doherty,Dennis Robert Rach Kien Binh Phuoc 1/70 9/70 Third platoon leader and XO with Bravo Company. Please join us there. 1201048021, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Dec-67 - dated 12/1/1967 Document No. Purcell OK 73080 Greenlawn NY 11740-2121 561-416-0209 [emailprotected], Heckman, Charles Rach Kien 1969 1970 Toledo, Ohio 43612 Blufton, SC 29910 I hope to get to see a lot of you at the reunion in Denver.Mike, Anderson,Hollis Binh Phuoc 8/68 10/69 [emailprotected], Zurcher, Max 6/67-11/67 Alpha Company, 1/9 Marines, Operation Prairie (DOD Photo) The Marines of the 1/9 quickly earned their nickname as they walked into the middle of the five NVA battalions. [emailprotected] Marines with A/1/5 peer over a building top to fix enemy targets in Al Fallujah, Iraq 7 April 2004. Clarksville, AR 72830-6701 [emailprotected] 556 Rutledge Road The Marines of Charlie Company were based at Lang Co Village, which was located adjacent to the Lang Co Bridge situated at the northern approach of the Hai Van Pass. PO Box 965 [emailprotected] Shortly before World War II in April 1940, 1st Battalion was again reactivated. [emailprotected] 804-687-6685, Frank, Bruce G. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 7/67 Please consider donating any amount you desire to help cover my server costs. [emailprotected], Moore, Fred (Doc) 2nd Plt. 910-376-5405. 503-581-8318, Trevino, Reynaldo V. 3rd Platoon Binh Phuoc 3/67 8/67 Just wanted to say hello to all my old buddies in Bravo company. 111 Dawson Drive [emailprotected] The Phu Loc (6) Combat Base, that pain-filled, blood-drenched, and tear-stained place, reverted once again into what it had been all along a lump of dirt. 573-334-5179 1201048028, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-May-68 - dated 5/1/1968 Document No. [emailprotected], Andrea,Carlos Lia Ke Rach Kien 5/69 4/70 You will not believe the closeness that you feel with these guys, even after 40 years. 1201048044, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Sep-69 - dated 9/1/1969 Document No. 618-485-6409 Burlington, NC 27217 172 West 400 South 5880 Carrollton Avenue Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 Bravo Company is one of three administrative companies within Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Bravo Co 1st Plt (Medic, Bjorgaard, George Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 4/67 9/67 [emailprotected], Eggleston, Wayne Morris 2nd Platoon 8/68 3672 Rozier Squad LeaderM-79. U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are getting evaluated during initial drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parri. Looking forward to the reunion. Key West FL 33040 The Battalion CO, LTC Eric Antilla (sp) made me the CO the day following the incident at Fire Base Jaeger on or about February 25th. Winslow,Arkansas 72959 7351 N 4th street 402-466-3033 First Platoon Medic, Leonard, Robert (Flex) 3rd Platoon 4/68-4/69 , 1- , 4- , . Rach Kien 10/68-06/69 Thank you very much and may God bless you, Miller, John C. Binh Phuoc 1967 When the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base, situated on a big lump of red dirt, became strategically important to the 1st Marine Divisions planners, they ordered it built, occupied, and defended by the First Battalion, Fifth Marines. 7 Juniper Lane 65742-9404 Bravo Company Marines Sites Resources Unit Home Photos Units Contact Us Leaders Skip to main content (Press Enter). Binh Phuoc 6/67-6/68 Edon, OH 43518-9700 Numerous squad, platoon and company-sized patrols and ambushes were conducted on a regular basis to ensure the ongoing integrity of the Hill 54 Combat Base, denying the enemy access to the approaches to the Chu Lai airfield. [emailprotected] Anyone who remembers me, please call. Eudora, AR 71640 On the morning of 5 January 1968, an Engineer road sweep team, protected by a squad of Marines from Delta Company, triggered a VC ambush up on the Hai Van Pass. Charlie Co Weapons Co Facility alpha Co Bravo Co ( 180 MARINES ) Co. 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