[2]:93 On 6 July 5 Marine Battalions launched Operation Macon around the An Ha area, the operation continued into October resulting in 24 Marines and 380 VC killed. Makes me cry! We were young, dumb and lived on borrowed time. Filling up canteens with fresh drinking water from bomb crater while on patrol in the field. Plan. There are groupd travels but they tend to only stay at one location for maximum a day. Thanx. As the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) infiltrated the camps barbed wire perimeter, a 24-year old corpsman named Bobby Ray charged into the melee to render emergency aid to the mounting casualties. My Company of Marines did this with calm dignity. In 1966, this small hill was the dominant terrain on 29 March and Hill 55 eventually became the Command Post of the 9th Marine Regiment. Liberty Bridge/Clearance below Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. Alpha 1/7 and Hotel 2/5 were attached to 3/26 for the three-day battle, December 7, 8 and 9, 1968. The Marines and Corpsman I served with were all incredible men. Additionally, Delta 1/5, which had been on our right flank, was also badly mauled. Hi all. He had been a Boy Scout, a skilled trombonist, vice president of his senior high school class, member of his pep squad and star of his schools golf team. 344 Liberty Bridge/Total length In the early morning of March 19, 1969, a Marine combat base at Phu Loc 6 near An Hoa, I do remember a place that we called the Alamo with a refugee camp near by , but that was it. Hey Mark why dont I remember you. Those 175s would rattle our teeth. It was built Hi Marine, I was a radio relay tech at An Hoa from About August or September 1968 to June 1969. But my B Battery had been split off from the battalion on arrival in Vietnam and placed in a defensive position near Da Nang. The total length (including longest elevated ramp) is 2663 feet with the height of the deck at 44.4 feet near the piers. Im doing some research on his time in-country and am hoping to find someone who might remember him. By days end 36 of the Marines were dead. Any chance you knew or remember him? His battery commander later related that when you were as tall as Ray, had a southern drawl and were serving with the Marines you know youre in for some rough kidding. Surpassing it in every way was the very real Liberty Bridge across the Thu Bon River 80 miles south of Da Nang. 71 killed. He had been an NVA machine gun leader and had spoken about the number of Marines he had killed. [2]:209 It was decided that a bridge would be built to shorten the route. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. He even fought off an attack of two NVA soldiers before he himself was wounded. Would like to know the name of the area on the map, where Operation Mead River and Operation Arizona Territory took place?? 2512. An Ha base was located southeast of a major Vietcong/People's Army of Vietnam base area known as the Arizona Territory across the Vu Gia River. First Force Recon. Finally, my image of An Hoa can be put to rest after seeing all the changes to the former combat base. During an attack on our base two of the German male nurses where driving their white painted (with red cross) jeep near the village and where attacked and one was killed and the seriously wounded. On 7 May Company A 1st Battalion 7th Marines relieved one Company from 2/7 Marines and Company K 3/7 Marines was added to the operation. Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein) FMF. I have a picture of your gun with the round in the air This was just south of Da Nang, and was a "free fire" combat zone. There were 28 of us We built our camp from scratch replaced the runway and-started with the rest of the base hospital-chow hall I extended for 6 month leaving in December of 68. Visions never leave my Ming. Liberty Bridge-Longest Timber Bridge in Vietnam at 2,040 Feet and 35ft Above the Thu Bon River. Me and a Sgt. A medevac situation developed on this insert when four grunts were wounded by a booby trap, and another was injured somehow. [but he would] just smile and shake his head, taking it all in stride. Did you also read the Hue article here on the website? At the time I was there we had the NVA come on our radio net and tell us they would have complete control of Liberty Bridge and our CO told us we were surrounded by 5000 NVA Regulars. Third platoon. An Ha Combat Base (also known as c Dc) is a former U.S. Marine Corps and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base west of Hi An in Qung Nam Province, Vietnam. We left An Hoa for Phu Bai on 16 January 1968. Can anyone tell me about the disposition of Hill 300. Ha! He was one of 13 whose lives I had to take. We would rotate there from Mortars 3/11, based at Hill 55. Semper Fi John, I was with F 2/11, and assigned to M 3/5 from Aug 68 until the end of Aug 69. The Arizona Territory saw large concentrations of PAVN and Viet Cong troops during the whole war, especially up around Charlie Ridge in the north west part of the area. We were ordered by our regimental Commander to enter the huge rice paddy and secure Vinh Huy. My father, Ken Nielsen, just passed. I was on Hill 300 in 1967. I remembered trying to talk to the solders but didnt do well. Go Noi Island was where Carlos Handcock (sniper-one shot-one kill) was wounded (burned, AmTrac, anti-tank mine). In less than 30 minutes, 1st platoon practically disappeared. Primary Location During Vietnam: Da Nang, Vietnam, Story Themes: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1st Marines, An Hoa Valley, Combat, Da Nang, David Tabaka, Marines, Quang Nam Province, Saint Paul, St Paul, A Twin Cities PBS initiative in collaboration with the MN PBS Stations, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1st Marines, An Hoa Valley, Combat, Da Nang, David Tabaka, Marines, Quang Nam Province, Saint Paul, St Paul, Terms and Conditions for Submitting Your Story. As we got 20 to 30 yards into the paddy Kinh and the other Chieu Hoi had killed a half dozen NVA that had dug spider holes in the rice paddy and hid. Who was the architect of the Liberty Bridge? About a third of the temples are still standing in various condition. I have heard about the German hospital from others as well. This was the main route between Danang and An Hoa. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. Where is the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh? Anyone remember? We landed at the bottom and walked up a path to the top where we caught another chopper and headed back to An Hoa. Get on a rented motorbike if you have a drivers license or take a taxi out here. My house is in the front of the district administration build, across the grassy field. The. It underwent several changes but was finally destroyed when the North Vietnamese were victorious over the South. The second Vietnam deployment was to Da Nang in March 1967. Jim Parker from Memphis TN. Viet Nam, Summer-Fall 1969 Campaign 09June69 to 31Oct69 Liberty Bridge, Que Sons, An Hoa 1969 Vietnam Service Medal Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa. There was a stone monument built at the spot. Bad night at The Bridge. Poinsett Bridge is the oldest bridge in South Carolina and perhaps in the entire southeastern United States. Their performance was made even more memorable by their rendition of " Money can t buy me ruv ". Your email address will not be published. and was wounded on July 4, 1967 by a mortar. Concrete bunker built by the French during the 1950s. 44 Hello. I was a Scout Sergeant with various batterys in 2/11 attached out to 3/5. After boot camp and Corps School in San Diego, Ray received orders for the USS Haven (AH-12)then moored in Long Beach, Calif., and serving as a station hospital. Airlifted off the An Hoa airfield matting runway by Air Force C-130s to Phu Bai while with Hotel Co. 2/5 1st MarDiv in Jan 68. Lenny from Brooklyn (L) and David Tabaka (R) on patrol in An Hoa Valley, Qung Nam Province. I was with K/3/9/3 survived the ambush. I became a Cobra pilot and retired as a LtCol in 94. I guess I spoke to you. But you were there fall of 69 so we didnt cross paths but its nice to see someone else who was at An Hoa and especially a radio relay man. Liberty Bridge is just off the right edge. I remembered some solders didnt pick up laundry services. Duc Duc was just outside the west gate of F 2/11 towards the song Thu Bon. However, I served with Fox, Golf, and Hotel companies as well. From April to September 1967 Seabees of Mobile Construction Battalion 4 built a 2,040 feet (620 m) "Liberty bridge" (T Do bridge, now the Giao Thy bridge) over the Thu Bn river. Ray was awarded a scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1963, but this same sense of service weighed heavily on him. We moved from An Hoa to Phu Bai in December 67 and then into Hue during TET. As his tour in Vietnam came to a close Ray requested an extension which was granted on March 4, 1969. Ive been back to Vietnam three times now, easy for me because after the war I worked as a journalist out of Hong Kong for most of 20 years. What a dammed waste of Americas finest. There was a refugee camp at Duc-Duc near the river between An- Hoa and Liberty Bridge that was later over run . The Antenna Valley is located across the pass to the west from the Que Son Valley. Lived in a tent and used tents to store rations for the mess hall as well as C-rats. Had a pet monkey who helped keep the rats off us at night. Cpl David Paul Bagwell (rank when i was discharged 1970) Anyone have photos of the airlift that day? My memory is bad and getting worse the older i get. The mess tent was kind of toward the end of the runway if I remember correctly and had lots of dust blow through it From April to September 1967 Seabees of Mobile Construction Battalion 4 built a 2,040 feet (620m) "Liberty bridge" (T Do bridge, now the Giao Thy bridge) over the Thu Bn river. I went on that Medcap with you at the Buddhist Orphanage. I was lucky to be inside the COC bunker on the night shifts when most of the incoming was happening. I returned home sept 6. I am happy you made it out. The Liberty Bridge, completed in 1928, connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Liberty Tunnels and the South Hills neighborhoods beyond. Ive been to Lao about 20 times (visa run, Thailand) but mostly just the Vientiane area. We were told he came from 81 Mortars at Phu Loc and his Father was a navy Admiral.I have no name as only several Squad leaders were introduced and they are either gone or never knew him. Good for you! To make this long story short, we got our asses kicked that day. When Tet began we closed that area and pulled the perimeter back. I have pictures of the before and after. I was glad to be in Force Recon as a Radio man 1969. Decimal coordinates: 15.787721 108.077795. It was piloted by Major Sharr, co-pilot unknown, the crew chief was Dwight Williams, the gunner was Mike Sprinkle, and ground unit commander onboard was a colonel whos the first name was Bill. I was with the7th engineers 69-70 with Charlie Company. New one of the KIA ( Gunny, Floyd Keffe) . He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and sent overseas, where he stayed for more than 15 months (earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart). https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=An_Hoa_Combat_Base&oldid=1123027739, Military installations of the United States Marine Corps in South Vietnam, Installations of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Military installations closed in the 1970s, Buildings and structures in Qung Nam province, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the United States Marine Corps, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 November 2022, at 09:46. I served with CHARLIE 1/5 during TET 68-69 i was a machine gunner in the AZ VALLEY IT WAS THE VALLEY OF DEATH. Just found this site and thought Id say HI. SEMPER-FI. Address at Dedication of BUMED Medal of Honor Hall, May 21, 1983. I know Mike Harris.SF. Was part of the LSU (Logistics Support Unit). I was in An Hoa with CBMU 301 from Aug 69 to Aug 70, Hi Jim, I came down with Alpha Co when we first established our camp after being on the advance party at Dong Ha we set up at the North End of the runway.. Phil. AN HOA, Vietnam - Liberty Bridge straddles a bend of the Phu Bon river where the flat, brown water ends at the edge of shoulder-high grass that stretches toward the distant horizon and the tall black mountains that run all the way to Laos. Remember helping me pass out malaria pills. see less I thought it was Jameson. The Marines stationed at Hill 55 all stood up as we walked past. Yep, 3/26 led the attack into the Northern Bunker Complex at the end of Meade River. Ha! Today if you Google David Robert Ray you will come across a portrait showing a gangly, smiling youth in service dress and a Dixie Cup hat. We had two Chieu Hois with us for the Op. Qung Nam Province The bullets tore into his body, and shook him like a rag doll and threw him to the ground. Joseph The force of the explosion knocked me head over heals, and knocked me unconscious. I was a rifleman. If you want to share more, please contact me on namwartravel@gmail.com. I recall referring to the lake where the German hospital was located as Spider lake. In the act of saving this Marines life Ray ultimately sacrificed his own. Getting to the base is very easy. On May 25, 1967, I experienced my worst combat action to date. The bridge was the part of the MSR from DaNang. Good talking to you,take care and Semper Fi. My father and his crew were awarded the Bronze Star after that. Believe he was from Texas. I am happy you found also our website. A women saving food. When I awoke Roger Doc Lansbury was at my side. From the Red Garcia Collection (COLL/5065), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections . I was there when the CBs built us a hooch and the tent went away. Our two companies ran smack dab into 1200 to 1500 NVA from the 2nd NVA Divsion. With the redeployment of the 3rd Division north, Hill 55 became the Command Post of the 7th Marine Regiment in April, Intro MCB 4 - Ken Walden 1967 DaNang Vietnam Deployment Camp Hoover Liberty Bridge wyotexas USA Ron Reel 2.37K subscribers Subscribe 402 views 1 year ago MCB 4 - Ken Walden 1967 DaNang. I saw my buddy that I had gone to boot camp with get hit by a burst of machine gun fire. The base is abandoned and has reverted to jungle. He is my Stoic Hero. Still remember all the rockets all too well. I was with the Engneers that operated the ferry there and was located just across the river from where you were when your position was over run . Hey Michael, I served as a combat engineer and was assigned to the Liberty Bridge from mid 68 to early 69 and maintained and operated the pontoon ferry while the Seabees were building bridge #2 . Semper Fi, I AM PLEASED YOU SERVIVED. I went through four operations while I was in Vietnam, including the Durham Peak and Pipestone. I remember you ,Webster , Star ,Gunny Flanagan and the Lee Marvin fellow but not his name ,he was a kick. I arrived at An Hoa on 25 January, 1967. And he raised his hand (Im sorry, I still get emotional thinking about this) and I popped him square in the chest. The My Son temples are located just a few kilometers south east from An Hoa Combat Base. I am sorry for his passing. He even fought off an attack of two NVA soldiers before he himself was wounded. It was operated by the Maltese and the nurses would visit there from time to time. The Antenna Valley is located across the pass to the west from the Que Son Valley. He was walking up to the gate and I was telling the boy to put the can down because he wasnt allowed to come in with the can. It crosses the Monongahela River and intersects Interstate 579 (the Crosstown Boulevard) at its northern terminus. Not sure why that worked. Im sorry Collyn but I didnt know your father. E- 2/5 69-71, Your email address will not be published. Not a word was said. As a USNavy physician, I was assigned as Battalion Surgeon for 2/5 and arrived at An Hoa Combat Base July 26, 1970, three weeks after finishing my internship. Have any thoughts/advice on that? BUMED Archives. I was great working for the Marines, both in and around Da Nang, An Hoa and at FSB C-1 a few miles south of the DMZ just off Hwy 1. Lee 704 791 2768 my phone. Done. Harvey Watson was killed there. The reason you were moved around so much was probably that you were very good at your job (2531) and could be trusted! E. Muir was killed when he stepped on an explosive device while on the Hill. Bob, thank you for the kind words. Say, trying to confirm the name of the CO for 2/5. According to some accounts it was here at the western perimeter, that PFC Dan Bullock was killed in 1969 during an attack on the base, making him the youngest American casualty of the war. [2]:20410, In August 1966 the Marines completed the construction of the MSR (main supply route) between Da Nang and An Ha, naming it the "Liberty Road". I dont have any of the information you seek but, I would like the same info, if you come across it I hope we can share it. Looking for a Lt. who came to Fox 2/5 2nd Platoon on 11 July 69 And stepped on a box mine less than 12 hours later. I was at An Hoa from 68-69. I often went to W. German hospital many times (the let us use their autoclaves to sterilize our large surgical packs). Was an artillery battery beside us. I believe one Monk was killed. Three maps from Paul O'Connell, showing areas of Pipestone Canyon and where some of Mike's KIAs gave their all. I was with the 5th Marines in An Hoa area 11/68 4/69. Semper Fi. History. Today, if you visit any Navy medical command you will find Rays portrait proudly exhibited among the 28 pictures of hospital corpsmen, physicians and dentists who have each been awarded the Medal of Honor. Built in 1967 by Navy Seabees (nickname based on the pronunciation of C-B, for Construction Battalion) , under constant harassment from enemy forces, it was 2,040 feet long, 32 feet above the low water level. Starting out, the Marines established a stationary defense around the base that reacted to threats and attacks. Dr Donald Turner DDS and I. I have a pictures of that Medcap. I dont know about the hospital building between An hoa and the bridge. Those who knew him best would recall his sophisticated taste in music, love of books, natural charisma and a sense of service. To look back on Rays life in 1966 most would say he was destined for great things. Never saw a hospital. Ears still ringing The Liberty Bridge, completed in 1928, connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Liberty Tunnels and the South Hills neighborhoods beyond. Forever in my mind, I as with you Dr. Faust that day with Dr. Donald Turner DDS. Background [ edit] Grim Reaper 14 was the ground unit call sign requesting the medevac. On January 31, 1968, South Vietnam exploded from North to South. Ray performed his duties as his units life line with great pride earning their respect while on patrol and on each successive search and destroy operation. Theyd chew right through the tins. His name was Kinh. Lao you will be stopped by the Lao police/army from that area? The NVA had escaped into the Que Son mountains. These were the first official combat units that were sent to Vietnam. Talking now, I can still see him. The Thu Bon river southwest of Danang was crossed by Liberty Bridge. From Jon. Thanks, Jon. Set us up on rifel range to scope our weapon. Ha! Despite the challenges of working during the monsoon season, they finished the airstrip in. Vietnam: America's Deadliest Days, 1965-1972 covers some 80 battles. I think of An Hoa every day of my life want to say SEMPER FI to all who served there. Posted by Dave at 6:38 PM. Hill 41 was the sister hill to Hill 10. Also on the map is the area known as "Dodge City." Created/Published: 1965 Scale: 50,000 Dimensions (Width x Height): 22.6x29.2 Didnt realize until today the toll it took on the kids. This meant that on at least one occassion the area was bombed by US jets as they tried to drive out their enemy. From An Hoa 2/5 moved to Phu Bai just on time for Hue City. Thank you for you kind comment. Tom I First Force Recon and our compound was right by the artillery battery. I was attached to Echo Company as the 81 FO. Really looking for tower above HQ bunker. This bridge had been a prime target. Fuentes, Gidget. Liberty Bridge. DURING Vietnam War. from Nov 69 to Aug 70. Will never forget it. Thomas Krex served with 4 a at fire base Ross 1969 to 1970 was at Jan 6th sapper attack, was sign pearl chest, was on berm watch during fire fight. Locals use it as a road. From left to right are Edmond Franio, Red Garcia, and Jorge Alonzo. That area was known to us as Dodge City located about 10-12 miles South of Danang. Mar67 to Apr68. Why? Was assigned to Bravo Company. I have good and bad memories of my service in the area. Danny Mitchell served in Vietnam with Delta Battery, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division at Liberty Bridge . This web site brought back old memories. 1st Bridge Co. I ran the 2/5 Battalion Aid Station, and I got to do some medcaps in the surrounding villages. I was only an 18-year-old kid myself. I went through four operations while I was in Vietnam, including the Durham Peak and Pipestone Canyon operations. GINOVIET151@GMAIL.COM. I went in as a private and got out as a staff sergeant. We did a Medcap at the orphanage the day before. Only in Que Son Valley there were at least fifteen firebases on different sites at some point in time. Ahhh the Memories!!! Done. The following year, Bobby Rayor as he is better known to us today, David Robert Raywas posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. One of the last Air Traffic Controllerswatched a CH53 hook up to our control tower (actually a box about 6x6x6 feet) But I can only say, it was more than enough for me. In the afternoon on December 10th, Hotel 2/5 flew into Hill 55. KIA May 10, 1969 at Liberty Bridge. I know Like Harris.SF. Service: Navy. Her bomb shelter, her livestock, her food stock was destroyed. What Is The Difference Between The Four Types Of Landslides? Glad to see you are still kicking. Also, I could occasionally rotate out to the Command Post to serve with the Marines in the field. I didnt start learning english until 6th grade. I wish I could figure out where it was. Did make it to the Goi Noi Island; bad place! It was against the 36th NVA Regiment. Your email address will not be published. [3], The airfield was capable of handling C-7, C-123 and C-130 aircraft. Despite heavy loss of blood, Ray managed to crawl through the barrage of enemy fire to assist another fallen Marine, shielding him from a grenade blast. Its been a while and I dont remember the exact dates but those are approximate. Once, instead instead of evacuation by chopper we went to An Hoa and caught a C-123. 3/1 comm. Yaa, way remote. The Liberty Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge and was constructed as the missing link between downtown Pittsburgh and the Liberty Tunnel, which had been constructed four years earlier in 1924 as a link to the South Hills. The base as such covers a large area, parts of it has developed in to an industrial zone today, but most of it is more or less untouched. We had people from the villages who would come into our compound during the daytime, and they would clean our shoes and clothes, and make our beds. Then he took a little step sideways and I thought, Thats not right. Sources: Battalion: 2d Battalion. Vietnam; Lao, China border area. This area was patrolled by my platoon during 1967 and 1968. or nature. We never slept even when not in the bush. David Robert Ray. The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 28, 2017. I was with Echo also 67-68 Oct to March when evaced out of country. All that remains of the old bridge are pilings. Only 25 kilometers west of Hoi An it is a half day trip for those who are interested in discovering a legendary US Marine Corps base. comm. A Portrait of HM2 Bobby Ray, Heroic "Doc" of Liberty Bridge 19 November 2021 From ANDR SOBOCINSKI In the early morning of March 19, 1969, a Marine combat base at Phu Loc 6 near An Hoa,. I think we ran on raw youth. He left the field alive but traumattically wounded. Thanks for your comment Tom. My best friend (we grew up together and both became Corpsman and went to Vietnam together} was killed while we were on patrols in the valley. Dr. Faust, I was with you and Dr. Donald Turner, DDS on the medcap that day. Many children killed. When was the Liberty Bridge built in Pittsburgh? Wed pull bunker duty and convoy runs to/from Da Nang over Liberty Bridge. Monte Fairchild. I thought maybe I would escape the rest of the War, but that was wishful thinking. I never made it back still today after all the years wonder what happened to some of the guys I left behind. A man sent to take her and her family to resettlement, again. Poinsett Bridge I also worked in 5th Marines COC Webster would come up to Mike 4/11 all the time to change the PTO pumps on your turrents. The runway is in decent condition and is possible to drive on. Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions about the base and surrounding areas. The bridge had been sought by motorists for two decades and on opening day, March 27, 1928, a mile-long procession of cars were present to mark the event. Welcome Home Brother !! Never been so scared in all my life. Take the village from the front. Just two weeks later he was part of a mission to protect Liberty Bridge, a strategic supply artery across the Thu Bon River connecting An Hoa to Da Nang. After all of these years I still keep in touch with several Marines from those hedy days. The I was a Artillery Scout/Sgt attached to 3/5 July 69 to July 70. Hi Boone, This is Doc Vek. I ended up in Hue City, where I got hit for the third time during my tour of duty. I remember going up to Hue in December to visit a buddy and at that time the city was untouched and beautiful. I also recall hearing that after we turned An Hoa over to the ARVNs the VC came right through the orphanage, and attacked the base. I was in W battery 2/11, FDC. North of the river are also located Hill 65 and Hill 37 in Dai Loc, the remnants of the Victory Bridge are just a few kilometers north east of the base. Terry's unit provided security for Liberty Bridge over the Song Thu Bon River, northeast of An Hoa Combat Base. He volunteered for a mission at An Hoa for the search, recovery, and repair of a C-130. He served as a platoon leader Two machine guns on the left tore into 1st platoon. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "af98acf6452e90a09f2cbde13b3e267d" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. L knew the people i arrived with but he was the first to take us and show us around and draw M16 and other gear. That night the orphanage was mortared and VC in our lines at An Hoa. NVA went into the orphanage still cant believe there were hundreds of us Marines just yards away playing defense while a few NVA killed all those kids!still my worst memory of my year over there, As C O of B1/5 I served at Liberty Bridge for combat operations in the Arizona Territory and later out of An Hoa & the 1/5 battles at An Bang 3 in the Arizona territory as we named the VC/NVA location 80 plus days on patrol or fighting from May 15th until July 31st, then because I complained of poor logistic support the 5TH Regt C.O pulled me out of Bn to be the Regt logistics officer S-4 & An Hoa base security officer as a Capt. We always argued that the other guy had it worse. Did we meet during the time between your arrival and my departure from An Hoi ? The battle raged for five hours, during which the Marines threw back four attack waves. I was there with you. I was a radio relay operator at An Hoa in fall of 69,we were next to the air traffic control tower.I remember those 175mm guns.The mess hall served peanut butter,jelly, bread,and warm goofy grape kool aid every evening!
