Thanksgiving 1970, DeActivation 1971, Motor Pool Personnel - from Mike Lydick - 1970
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The pictures on this page are from the Members of the 2nd Civil Affairs Company. Thank You.
The
Original Members
of the
2nd Civil Affairs Company
Fort Gordon, Georgia - 16 Sep 1966
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Photograph Courtesy of
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CAPT AG - Adjutant 1966-1967
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Everybody Left Their Heart
in San Francisco
Going Across the Pond
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Troop Ship
U.S.N.S. Gordon |
2nd CA Main Body
Going Ashore
at Vung Tau |
One of two USAF C-123s
airlifted the Main Body from
Vung Tau to Bien Hoa AFB |
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The
Second Increment
of the
2nd Civil Affairs Company
Arrived at Vung Tau, RVN on 22 March 1967
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Photography Courtesy of
Donald R. Kunego
SP4 1967-1968
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Medic Thomas James Daniels was KIA on 17 Sep 67
(Vietnam Wall 26-E, Line 82)
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March 22, 1967
The Second Increment
coming ashore at Vung Tau
from the troop ship
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Vietnam
Plantation Base Camp
Long Binh
1966
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GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM !
November 20, 1966
The Advance Party's first image of the Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
The BOQ Tent of the 9th Transportation Company (Airborne)
Good Living in 1966
The 2nd Civil Affairs Headquarters Building would be built to the right in a few weeks |
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Plantation Base Camp
Construction Projects
Dec 1966 - Mar 1967
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Before any building, there was the FIRST BUNKER
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In the beginning, there was nothing, then there was something.
From a seed a tree grows,
one sand bag at a time - started before the hiring of day laborers ! |
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The Bunker survived TET,
improved with a lookout,
other positions were added.
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LTC James S. Conklin
was shocked at the failure of other units at the Plantation
to build permanent housing for their Enlisted Men !
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He ordered the immediate construction of Aluminum Hooches
first for Enlisted Men and then for the NCOs.
BOQs, Offices and Motor Pool Maintenance Buildings would follow later.
The WABTOC Lumber Kit would not be wasted on tent frames or wooden floors.
LTC Conklin was a 'Mustang' and wanted The Men out of the mud before the monsoon hit !
The first EM Barracks was completed on 5 Jan 1967
just 30 days after the arrival of the Main Body
and the second EM Barracks was completed just two days later on 7 Jan 1967.
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Concrete Foundation
Anderson, Menard,
Ingwaldson and 1SGT Morlan
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Aluminum Frame
for
EM and NCO Hooches
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Finishing the Roof
and with pink insulation.
Ingwaldson, Morris, Filbert
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Cook Out celebrating the Completion of the Base Camp Construction Project
January 1967
The first two Enlisted Barracks were completed on 5 Jan 1967 and 7 Jan 1967.
The Main Body had been "in-country" for just one month.
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Dick Ingwaldson, James Anderson, James Christmon, Chris Phoenix,
Clifton Taylor, Max Morris, Dave Hanzely,
standing
Ron Melton, Larry Filbert, SSG Chapman
from the William G. Unger Collection |
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PRIVACY FENCE in Vietnam
Before it became popular stateside.
Designed and built by Base Camp Construction Foreman SP4 Larry Filbert (R)
and in the picture are
Clifton Taylor, Paul Menard, James Anderson and SSG James Green (L-R)
from the William G. Unger Collection
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The Motto on the
2nd Civil Affairs Company
Headquarters Building Sign
" SEAL THE VICTORY " |
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WABTOC Kit
California's Finest Red Wood
already 1,000 years old.
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Headquarters Building
Completed
12 February 1967 |
Vehicle Maintenance Shop
Late Spring
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Senior Officers & NCOs
without
an Engineering License
should not design sidewalks !
Please note,
the Guide Wire from the pole
for decapitation of the
occupant of BOQ Room #101 |
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Additional Sand Bag Protection
for the
New Ammunition Bunker
near the
Headquarters Building
to make it
" RPG Proof "
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WHAM Flag
Win the Hearts and Minds
1-LT Dennis Santillo
11th AA Platoon
11th Armored Cavalry
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Platoon and Team Photos
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Project Photos
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1st AA Platoon
attached to the
1st Infantry Division's Second Brigade at Phu Loi and later at Di An (Zee On)
CPT Melvin P. Vios,
2-LT Harry V. Ryerson, SFC Ray First,, SP4 Nolan Wells, SP4 Mark Gdowwsk
SP4 Albert Ellis, PFC Marvin Leacroy,
SP4 Bob Jarolemon, SP4 Ballard, SP4 Routh, PFC Hollace C. Richardson
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CPT Mel Vios
He flew HOME for his R&R
back to HAWAII.
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1-LT Harry V. Ryerson
"Light Duty Uniform"
after being released from
93rd Evacuation Hospital
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1st AA Platoon
attached to
MACV Team 100 and later to MACV Team 44
Gia Dinh
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SFC Robert G. Gulley
1969-1970
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The 1st AA Office at the
Gia Dinh CORDS Building
included a Roof Top Helipad
for Air America Birds.
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2nd AA Platoon
attached to the
1st Infantry Division's 1st Brigade at Lai Khe
CPT Lewis G. Abney
1-LT Richard Sanders, 2-LT Allen T. Johnson
SSG Moffitt, SP4 Routh, PFC Wayne Karna, PFC Foster
PFC Darroll Ashworth, PFC Butler
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2nd AA Platoon - TIBER Team Detachment
attached to the
1st Infantry Division's 1st Brigade at Phuoc Vinh
SGT Arthur R. Tiber, NCOIC
SP4 Stan Lukasik, SP4 Ray T. Vega, SP4 Romano
PFC Tom Pearson, PFC C. 'Dan' Terrell,
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SGT Arthur R. Tiber (C)
Operation Cedar Falls
1967
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PFC Tom Pearson
carrying the PRC 25 Radio
Operation Cedar Falls
1967 |
SP4 Stan Lukasik
'Polish-American Supervision'
doing the work himself
rather than supervising
the daily hire female laborers. |
SP4 Ray Vega
working on a project at
Bu Nard III
Special Forces Camp
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SGT Tiber "working"
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Leading by example !
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An NCO once said
"LT, NCOs work for a living" |
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either Sand Bags
or to make concrete,
SGT Tiber and the Team
dug their own
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TIBER and the Team
stuck in the mud
on RVN INTERSTATE between
a new hamlet and Phuoc Vinh.
Awaiting a Tow from the ARVN Triple AAA Club. |
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2nd AA Platoon
attached to
MACV Team # 98 at Tan Uyen District, Bien Hoa Province
CPT Chuck Gilmer, 1-LT Gary Steinhardt, SP4 Robert Hardwick
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SP4 Robert Hardwick
MedCAP Project
Tay Ninh |
2nd AA Platoon Member
Name, please |
LTC Curtis A. Brewer (R)
CPT Parker F. Harris, MD (C)
visiting School Project
Bien Hoa Province |
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New Housing
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Bien Hoa Hospital |
US-AID Pig Farm Project
Yes Ma'am, hold your nose !
It is not a Perfume Factory
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Bien Hoa
1968 |
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2nd AA Platoon
attached to
25th Infantry Division in Cambodia
May - June 1970
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Nui Ba Den - in rear view.
It never looked so good
until your going to Cambodia |
On the road
to
Memot, Cambodia |
Captain Chuck Gilmer
After being on the road a while,
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Not exactly
the
Continental Hotel
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Saigon
or
Company HQ
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Long Binh
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The 2nd AA Platoon's
New Home
in Cambodia
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And
there is no place like home
after a spring shower.
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Primary Civil Affairs Mission
REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Feeding the People |
Orphaned Cambodian Girl
Alone and Afraid
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Working with
Cambodian Boy Scouts
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3rd AA Platoon
attached to the
1st Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade at Lai Khe
1-LT Robert Allen "AL" Kozu
SSG Ronald Gorman, SP4 East. SP4 Benzel W. Brown. PFC Transue,
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SP4 Benzel D. Brown (L)
SSG Ronald Gorman (R)
Phu Loi - 1966 |
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SSG Ronald Gorman
Phu Loi
1966
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3rd AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Team 43 at Cu Chi
CPT Richard F. Schulze, 1-LT Robert W. Petzold, 1-LT Jerry C. Cooper,
SSG Frank H. Turnbull,
SP4 James Burford, SP4 Ronald Thomas, SP4 J. Stanley Phillips
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1-LT Robert Petzold, 1-LT Jerry Cooper, SSG Frank Turnbull, CPT Richard Schulze
SP4 James Burford, SP4 Ronald Thomas, SP4 Stan Phillips
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4th AA Platoon
attached to the
9th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade at Bear Cat near Long Thanh
CPT Joseph Frankoski
1-LT Harold C. Lynch
SSG Levin U. Ashby, SP4 Robert Tompkins, PFC Alex P. Rohr, PFC James Barron
PFC Borrego, PFC Buck, PFC Hughes
2-LT Richard Sanders (CO)
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CPT Joseph Frankoski
Bear Cat Base Camp 1966 | |
CPT Joseph Frankoski (L)
1-LT Hal Lynch (R) Long Thanh Area - 1966 |
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9th Inf - Mine Clearing
the road to Lo Tra
to conduct a MedCAP
near Bear Cat
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Hamlet Survey
9th Inf - Bear Cat Area
1967 |
Hal Lynch - 'Meet and Greet'
After the first glass of Bac Si De,
graciously refusing the second !
'rice whiskey' moonshine |
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4th AA Platoon
attached to
MACV Team 86 at Tan An
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1-LT Dave Arkovich (C) escorting
MG Jack Wagstaff (II-FFV Deputy CG) and COL Beckner (II-FFV G-5)
through a 4th AA Platoon Project at
Luong Hoa # 7, Ben Luc District, Long An Province on 2 Nov 1970
1-LT Dave Arkovich (CO, 4th AA Platoon) and LTC Curtis Brewer (CO, 2nd CA)
and other MACV Team 86 Members (at right)
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5th AA Platoon
attached to the
9th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade (Riverine) at Dong Tam
CPT Ralph W. Polce, 1-LT Gary M. Cusumano
SSG Chapman, SP5 Olivio SP4 Walter F. Ziegler, PFC Ayers
PFC Ben Neilson, PFC Richard Ryals PFC Robert Sayles |
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CPT Ralph W. Polce
1966-67
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SSG Chapman, SP4 Ayers
Rear (L - R) Front
SP4 Ziegler, 1-LT Cusumano |
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5th AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Advisory Team # 91
living at the Gosney Compound at Phu Cuong City
CPT William J. Blackley, 1-LT Jerry G. Hayes, 1-LT John R. Buchmeir
SFC Roy Albin, SGT Eubanks
SP4 Frye, SP4 Moon, SP4 Holloway, PFC Corbin |
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5th Platoon Home
Gosney Compound
MACV Team 70
5th ARVN Division
Base Camp |
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6th AA Platoon
attached to the
9th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade at Tan An
1-LT Glen Snow 66-67
1-LT John Martin 67
2-LT Dwight Young (OIC Mid 67)
SSG Padilla, SP5 Cull, PVT LeMasters, SP4 Cecil P. Foreman
CPT Robert Murphy (CO 67-68), 1-LT Dwight Young (XO-67)
PFC John D. Berkman, PFC Dennis 'Les' Pierce, PFC Lewis G. Kelly, PFC Robert G. Walsh |
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PFC Pierce and PFC Cull
Building Bridges
Builds Relationships
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The Beginning of the Bridge
at hamlet near Tan An
in 1967 |
Certainly not the Golden Gate
but important to the people.
Important that THEY BUILT IT.
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PFC Lewis G. Kelly
1967 |
SP4 Foreman
on the roof of the
PsyOps Vehicle |
PFC Robert G. Walsh
1967 |
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Living at the MACV District Advisory Compound
Utilities and the Infrastructure need a bit of improvement !
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Water Collection
Drinking and Shower |
Shower
Gift from Australian Task Force |
Restroom
Odor Omitted |
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6th AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Advisory Team # 90 at Tay Ninh
CPT Joel Boroff, 1-LT Lloyd Seales
SSG James Sanchez, SP5 Unthum, SP5 Ingraham, SP5 David O. Walker, SP4 Joseph Garni |
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Inspection Tour - Hospital Under Construction - 1970
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1LT Lloyd Seales, LTC Madden, CPT Joel Boroff, MAJ King (S-3) |
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Water Well Project
Tay Ninh, 1969
Final Inspection
by the residents
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No Machine, Hand Excavate
the Hospital Foundations
SP5 Dave Walker, SP4 Schnell,
SSG Jimmie Sanchez
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Hospital Building - Going Up
next to the Building Columns
SSG Sanchez and SP5 Walker
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Finished
40 Bed Ward
Tuberculosis Hospital,
Tay Ninh |
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7th AA Platoon
attached to the
25th Infantry Divisions's 1st Brigade at Cu Chi
CPT Thomas 'Del' Watkins, 1-LT James D. Weiskopf
SSG Simeon Corpuz, SP5 Mowery, PFC Jerome Buchman, PFC James Tillotson
PFC Burakopf, PFC Jack D. Gardner
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7th AA Platoon
attached to
MACV Team 79 at Vung Tau (1969-1970)
CPT Krozniak |
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Ed Thompson
Delivering the Payroll
Vung Tau
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8th AA Platoon
attached to the
196th Infantry Brigade at Tay Ninh
2-LT Louis A. Stein (CO), 2-LT Dwight Young (XO)
SP5 Garnelle D. Gant, SP5 Phillip P. Denig, PFC Phillip Eggleston, PFC Paul A. Cronan
SSG James Penn, PFC Vincent Miller, PFC George Graff,
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Lou Stein, Phil Denig, Phil Eggleston, Paul Cronan, Garnelle 'Dave' Gant
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Civic Action Success
requires local participation
Cronan (L-R) Gant
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Cao Dai Orphanage
Swings Project - Before
Eggleston (L-R) Gant
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Cao Dai Orphanage
Swings Project - Complete
Tay Ninh
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The Viet Cong attacked and shot up the school
and then they set fire to the desks and the books which in turn burned off the wooden roof.
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The 8th AA Platoon secured the materials
for the new metal roof, to rebuild the desks as well as new text books and school supplies.
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The people of Tay Ninh supplied the labor
to repair the school, to paint the building and to install the new metal roof.
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8th AA Platoon
attached to the
3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Tay Ninh
1-LT Timothy J. Calnen
SFC William Timmons, SP5 Phillip P. Denig, SP4 Paul D. Shaffer, SP4 George Graff
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SFC William L. Timmons
(1967-68)
did return in 1971
and served as
" the Last " First Sergeant
of the
2nd CA
from April 1971 until July 1971
when the Company
was inactivated.
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1-LT Timothy J. Calnen (L)
SFC William Timmons (R)
1967
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8th AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Team 88 at Ben Tre
CPT Richard Meirowitz, 1-LT Jimmie Loftus, SGT Shaw
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CPT Richard Meirowitz (L)
Buddhist Monk (C)
Orphanage Manager (R)
Ben Tre - 1969
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CPT Richard Meirowitz (L)
1-LT Jimmie Loftus (R)
with the Kids at an Orphanage
Ben Tre - 1969
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9th AA Platoon
attached to
25th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade at Cu Chi
1-LT Ron Schneider
SGT Charles D. Liles, SP4 James Barron, SP4 Henry C. Schreiber, SP4 Hector Nava
PFC Hoy, PFC Ron Thomas |
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1-LT Byron A. Schneider
Platoon Commander
1966-67 |
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Fish Farm Project
Cu Chi
1967 |
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10th AA Platoon
attached to the
4th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade at Dau Tieng
1-LT Christian M. Provenzano
SP5 Harper, PFC Byrd, PFC Roeper, PFC O'Connor
PFC Haynes, PFC Jensen
2-LT James W. Jones
reflagged in Aug 67 as the
25th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade
2-LT Charles Wray
SP5 Marcel L. Deschenaux
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SP5 Marcel L. Descheneaux
tri-linguial classes
originally the Vietnamese
were learning French,
now English.
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The old Soccer Field
had fallen into disrepair
and was used as a pasture
for pigs and cows until
it was restored for Soccer use
by the 10th AA Platoon. |
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10th AA Platoon
attached to
MACV Team 47
initially at An Loc and later at Quan Loi |
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LT William Spaniard, LT ??, PFC Charles Transue, ??, SSGT Mel Loveday
CPT Donnie C. Faircloth, ARVN ??, SP4 Stan Lukasik, ARVN ??, ??
( L - R )
Mar-May 1968
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Teaching English Class
An Loc School
1968
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Typical Rural Hamlet
An Loc area
1968
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MedCAP at Hamlet
An Loc area
1968
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SP4 Chad Spawr
with Platoon Guard Dog
BEAR
An Loc - 1968
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SP4 Chad Spawr
with House Girl , a VC Spy !
Note the platoon priorities
Empty BUDs + Full Ammo Boxes
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SP4 Chad Spawr
with CHARLIE the monkey,
a VC secret weapon
'he bites the hands that feed him'
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11th AA Platoon
attached to the
11th Armored Cavalry at Blackhorse Camp at Long Giao south of Xuan Loc
1966 - 1967
CPT Michael G. Glynn, 1-LT Dennis Santillo,
SSG Lavallee, SSG John W. Sneed, SP5 Carl Estenik, SP4 Tim Mathison,
1967 - 1968
PFC Al Blainey, PFC Tom Dill, PFC Kleipeis, PFC Don Kunego
2-LT Elliott
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CPT Michael G. Glynn
Blackhorse Camp
1967
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Dennis Santillo 1-LT QMC
' Borrowed '
many Shoulder Holsters
from the 11th Cav
to equip the 2nd CA |
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SSG John Sneed (R)
showing Pig Farm Project
to visiting 2nd CA Co
1SGT Ervin Morlan (L)
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2D CIVIL AFFAIRS COMPANY
SEAL THE VICTORY
Right Shirt Pocket Metal Pin
Courtesy of Carl Estenik
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Carl Estenik
1966-68
Relocating the S-5 Office
within Blackhorse Base Camp
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Don Kunego
at project near Xuan Loc
1967
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Don Kunego
on Guard Duty at
ARVN Camp near Xuan Loc |
Don Kunego (R)
preparing for Leaflet Drop
on PsyOps Mission
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Convoy Make Up Point
Blackhorse Base Camp
( L - R in Vehicle )
Don Kunego, 2-LT Elliott,
Al Blainey and
Tom Dill (Standing) |
2- LT Michael Gerson
Summer - 1967
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12th AA Platoon
attached to the
173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) at Bien Hoa AFB
2-LT 1-LT A. Patrick Garrity (66-67)
1-LT John J. Martin (67)
SSG James R. Kemper, SP5 Trevor N. Long, SP4 Alton P. Bush, SP4 Thomas Riggle
PFC Larry Lucero, PFC George W. Scott, PFC Bruce Tilford
101st Airborne Division at Bien Hoa AFB
1-LT CPT John J. Martin (67-68)
SSG Trevor N. Long, SP4 Alton P. Bush (66-67)
SP4 Bruce W. Tilford, PFC Thomas Hequet, SP4 George W. Scott, SP4 Robert R. Geib (67-68) |
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Pat Garrity
173rd Airborne Base Camp
Bien Hoa
1966 |
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LT Garrity (L-R) SP4 Bush
at 173rd Brigade S-5
Bien Hoa
1966 |
Christmas Day 1966 at
Parachute Forward
Christmas Tree and Gifts
SGT Long (L-R) LT Garrity |
On the Road to Nhon Trach
12th Plt working with 4th Plt
2-LT Garrity (L) 12th Plt
SSG Ashby (R) 4th Plt
SSG Kemper (Rear) 12th Plt |
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LT Pat Garrity (R)
in the "LZ" at Katum, RVN
calling in for a MedEvac
after the landing of
HHC, 173rd Brigade and the
2nd Bn, 503rd Inf |
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Having FUN !
12th AA Platoon Members
having FUN at the
34' Tower and practicing PLFs,
173rd Airborne Brigade Base Camp at Bien Hoa AFB |
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CPT John J. Martin (L)
with borrowed hat from a kid
waiting for
the for convoy to move out .
Other names not remembered.
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PFC Tom Hequet
standing under a
village election poster for
Gen Nguyen Cao Ky
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SP4 Alton P. Bush
with Jeep X-29
just locally repainted
the price - a case of C-Rats |
Robert Geib and George Scott
( L - R )
visiting a wounded USMC
'jump school' friend (C).
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Note the,
White Tow Hooks !
possibly painted for a
CG Inspection of a CA Project ?
or as MP Camouflage ?
or as pimp-mobile ?
Sorry guys,
need to have some Fun on site.
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Joe Napp
visiting a 12th Plt Project |
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12th AA Platoon
with
MACV Team 62 at Song Be |
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Ed Thompson
Note the Pocket Patch for
2nd Civil Affairs Company |
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SP5 James Unkerfer
Song Be
1971 |
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13th AA Platoon
attached to the
199th Infantry Brigade at Cat Lai
CPT William Massey, 2-LT Robert Solum
SSG Floyd R. Wolcott, SP5 Bulls, PFC Ray T. Vega, PFC Roland 'Bill' Siegmond
PFC Lyons. PFC Wayne Olson, PFC Leo Thomas
1-LT William E. Schultze |
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SSGT F. R. 'Wally' Wolcott
'Home Sweet Home'
Tent City - Cat Lai
199th Inf Bde Base Camp
1966 |
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SSGT Wolcott and Carpenters
every project begins with
the 'first cut' of a saw
1967
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SSGT Wolcott
advising the Carpenters
on the building of a school
1967
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14th AA Platoon
attached to the
1st Australian Task Force at Baria and Nui Dat
1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit - 1ACAU
CPT Richard Church (1966-67)
SP5 Robert Tompkins
( served with Australian Forces in North Africa in WW-II )
SP4 David Hanzely
PFC Otto, PFC Piper, PFC Rivers, PFC Varner
1-LT A. Patrick Garrity (1967) |
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CPT Richard Church with Australian MAJ John F. McDonagh and MAJ Donahue
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15th AA Platoon
attached to the
25th Infantry Division's Support Command
and later to the
25th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade at Cu Chi
CPT Haisler |
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16th AA Platoon
attached to the
54th Artillery Group at Xuan Loc
CPT Daniel F. Lufkin, SGT Carl Estenik |
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17th AA Platoon
attached to the
23rd Artillery Group at Phu Loi
1-LT Robert Solum |
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18th AA Platoon
attached to HHC, 9th Division at Bear Cat (1967-68)
to work with the S-5 of the Royal Thai Army
Queen's Cobras Volunteer Regiment of the Black Panther Division
1-LT Earl C. Wright, 2-LT Henry 'Tim' Mather,
SSG Michael Fumai, SP5 Carroll King, SP4 Thomas Dill, SP5 Carl Estenik
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The 18th Platoon and Allies from Thailand
18 February 1968
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SP5 King, SP4 Dill, Thai MSG Annata, LT Mather, SSG Fumai,
Thai SGT Suchati, Thai CPL Pissit, Thai MSG Samruii
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1-LT Wright, Thai Chaplain - CPT Vichote, Thai S-5 - CPT La-Or
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THAILAND translates into the "Land of the Free"
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1-LT Earl C. Wright (R)
2-LT Henry 'Tim' Mather (L)
at the opening of a Dispensary |
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18th AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Team xx at Dau Tieng (1969-1970)
Captain ???, 1-Lt Patrick M Farren,
SFC William J. Rutledge, SGT Frank Geyer, SP7 Ozzie Kinat, SP4 Cuthin, Medic ??? |
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1-LT Patrick McFarren; CPT ???; SP4 Cuthin; Medic ???
SGT Frank Geyer and SP7 Ozzie Kinat
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Manor House
Michelin Rubber Plantation
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CPT ??? (L)
SP7 Ozzie Kinat (C)
SFC William Rutledge (R) |
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and Gifts for Kids in the Dau Tieng area - 1969 |
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After a long day of civic action,
CHEERS !
But it is a long way
from the Team House in Dau Tieng
to a
Bar on Beacon Street in Boston
Where everybody knows your name ...
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19th AA Platoon
attached to the
II-FFV Artillery HQ at Bien Hoa
CPT Richard W. Hahn, 1-LT Gary M. Cusumano, 2-LT Charles Buchanio
SSG J.F. Forman |
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19th AA Platoon
attached to the
MACV Team 91 at Phuoc Vinh
SSG Arthur R. Tiber
SGT Franklin Doug Miller, SGT Joe Lewis, Jr, SP5 Patrick Sullivan, SP5 Lee Linthicum |
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SSG Arthur R. Tiber
at Team House
Phuoc Vinh
he served
Four Years with 2nd CA
1966 - 1970
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SP5 Lee Linthicum
Interpreter
Humping the Gear |
SP5 Patrick Sullivan
Medic
1968
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SGT Joe Lewis, Jr.
Phuoc Vinh Team House
1969
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LT Forrest Horn
with a dog named " Lucy "
the newest Team member.
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LT Mcquary
with a Jeep called ' Maverick '
" borrowed "
from the original owner ! |
1-LT Ronald L. Rush
cleaning an AK-47 w/ MoGas
while enjoying a cigarette
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SGT Arthur R. Tiber
with a
RF-PF "body guard"
who has an
old M-1 rifle |
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COMING SOON
to a theater near you
TELEVISION
SGT Tiber and Team Member
building an outdoor stand
to house the first TV set
for the people of Phuoc Vinh. |
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The TIBER Team (Provisional)
1970
photos from
29 miles inside Cambodia at
Landing Zone DAVID near O Reang, Cambodia
SSG Arthur R. Tiber (NCOIC) |
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SSG Arthur R. Tiber
1970 - In Cambodia
His 4th Year with 2nd CA Co |
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SP5 Lee Linthicum
with ARVN Interpreter
distributing food to
Cambodians
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SP7 Frank H. Turnbull
Medical Specialist
Linguist
several local languages
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SP4 Michael E. Garvey
Interpreter of Music
and Vietnamese.
But probably not Cambodian !
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Buddhist Monks ?
Their heads are not shaved !
VC Chaplains or NVA Spies ?
Lee Lithicum in background
from Nat Geo Photographer
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Landing Zone DAVID in Cambodia
Unloading Refugees and food from the choppers.
The TREE on the far right horizon was the MedCAP station.
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20th AA Platoon
attached to the
1st Infantry Division's 1st Brigade at Phuoc Vinh
and later at Quan Loi
2-LT Harry B. Field, III
SSG Melvin Loveday, SP4 Stan Lukasik, PVT Charles Transue, SP4 Chad Spawr |
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SSG Melvin Loveday
Quan Loi
1968
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PFC Charles Transue
Quan Loi
1968
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SSG Melvin Loveday
Team NCO and Executive Chef
preparing a gourmet meal |
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21st AA Platoon
working directly for the
2nd Civil Affairs Company at Long Binh
CPT Wall, 1-LT Joseph E. Siwy, SSG Jurina
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1-LT Joseph E. Siwy
21st Platoon Office
formerly used by Company CO in Old H.Q. Bldg |
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22nd AA Platoon
working directly for the
2nd Civil Affairs Company at Long Binh
CPT Eugene J. Doll
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CA Teams 31 through 37
m
were created in Nov 67 with Senior Cadre from 2nd CA Platoons
to function as Advance Party Liaison Teams
in anticipation of the planned Mar 68 transfer of the Platoons
from the Brigades to the MACV Teams
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31st CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 100 at Gia Dinh |
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32nd CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 98 at Bien Hoa |
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33rd CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 43 at Cu Chi |
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34th CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 86 at Tan An |
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CPT Robert E. Murphy |
SP4 Don Kunego
MACV Team 86 Mansfield Compound |
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35th CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 91 at Phuoc Vinh |
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36th CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 90 at Tay Ninh
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Attending Local Sporting Events builds relationships
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1-LT Timothy J. Calnen (L) and Major Diaz - MACV SubSector Advisory Team (R)
ARVN Captain Moi - Phu Khuong District Chief (C)
Cao Dai Priests in white behind
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37th CA Team
attached to
MACV Team 89 at Duc Thanh north of Vung Tau |
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Australian Task Force Vietnam
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Australian PTE Littlejohn
with
captured VC Megaphone |
Australian SGT Russ Tetlow
providing the
"Money for Guns"
to give to two Ho Chanhs
via ARVN LTC Tu
Phuoc Tuy Province Chief |
Australian Don Limm
1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit
Nui Dat |
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The Final Briefing
before a mission
1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit |
CPT Dick Church (R)
with Australian Reporter
showing him a traditional Vietnamese meeting posture
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CPT Richard Church (R)
at 1ACAU HQ with
MAJ John F. McDonagh (L) |
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original WHAM flag.
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do not shoot at WHAM
policy because
at the end of the war,
the VC-NVA would win
and get the benefits of the
1-ACAU building projects.
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Civic Action Projects
was fully understood
by the VC-NVA,
a "Cash Bounty" of
US $ 50.00
was offered for the death of
an 1-ACAU Team Member.
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The Civic Action Teams
were too successful.
The WHAM flags became the
target for VC Snipers
and the flags were removed
from the Aussie vehicles.
Some are now in museums.
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The ultimate evaluation of
Civic Action
EFFECTIVENESS
is the enemy's reaction !
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True Friendships and Lasting Relationships
begins with sharing food, drink and values
and regretfully
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14th AA Platoon
was attached to the
1st Australian Task Force
1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit
at
Nui Dat,
Phuoc Tuy Province
just north of
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Major John F. McDonagh (R)
(retired Brigadier General)
1st Australian Task Force
and
LTC David E. Wade (L)
2nd Civil Affairs
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LTC ?? and MAJ Donohoe
Members of 1ACAU
at the
DEW DROP INN
Never try to out-drink
the Aussie Major on the right !
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The Australians are great people and wonderful friends.
Never drink Brandy and Ginger with No Ice !
Never accept an Australian's challenge to play HIS game.
No matter 'how silly or simple' his game appears to be, never accept his challenge.
$ORRY MATE, YOU LO$E !
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Australia
America's Best Friend
with us in both World Wars, with us in Korea, with us in Vietnam
and even now
with us again - in Kuwait, in Iraq and in Afghanistan !
Democracies always help one another
and
do not war against each other
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Company Headquarters
Staffs and Specialty Teams
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Company Commanders |
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LTC James S. Conklin
First CO of 2nd CA
1966-1967 |
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LTC David E. Wade
CO
1967-1968
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Company Badge
Yellow Field & Red Stripes
design derived from
ARVN Flag
authorized by
Major Charles R. Kelly
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CO
1968 |
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LTC Harold V. Madden
Commanding Officer, 2nd Civil Affairs Company
Visiting a Platoon with the 11th Cavalry near Snoul, Cambodia - 1970
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Commander and Headquarters Staff
LT Richey, CPT Harris, MD, MAJ Dauber (XO), CPT Hull (S-1)
LT Tenzer, MAJ Manzo (S-3), LTC Mullins (CO), LT Fraser, LT Shelton (S-4)
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Administration
(S-1)
Adjutants and members of the staff
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CPT Paul A. Lessard
The First Adjutant
1966-67 |
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1-LT CPT Glen L. Snow
1967 |
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Admin Section and Mail Room
Original HQ Building - 1967
( Front to Rear )
SP4 Dennis "Les" Pierce, SP5 James C. 'Andy' Anderson,
SP4 Donaciano Reyes - inside the Mail Room
and
unidentified at window
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CPT Jerry D. Ritter
Adjutant S-1
1967-1968
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CPT Jerry D. Ritter
Adjutant S-1
1967-1968
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CPT Jerry D. Ritter (L-R)
S-1 Team Meeting at BOQ
with Specialists
Reyes, Martin and Pierce |
CPT Jerry D. Ritter (L)
MAJ Charles R. Kelly (R)
visiting the 5th AA Platoon
at Dong Tam
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CPT Albert H. Jolly
Adjutant S-1
1969-1970 |
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SP4 Alnis G. Grants
Admin Specialist
1969-1970 |
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CPT David F. Hull, Jr. (L)
Adjutant S-1
1970-1971 |
SP4 Edward Thompson
Admin Specialist
1970 |
SFC Charles E. Clark
First Sergeant
1970 |
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SP4 Edward Thompson
at the Headquarters Bldg
with Bunting for the
Change of Command Ceremony
July 4, 1970 |
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Operations
(S-3)
Operations Officers and members of the staff
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MAJ Dudley Coleman
Operations Officer
1967 |
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MAJ William C. Massey
Operations Officer
1967
- - -
He was U.S. Army Reservist
Civil Affairs Branch Captain
who volunteered for
Active Duty and RVN
He served 2 tours - 1966-68
Platoon Leader, S-3 and XO |
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CPT Peter A. Maurek
Operations Officer
1968-69 |
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Operations NCO
1968 |
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SFC Robert G. Gulley
Operations NCO
1969-1970
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SP4 James W. Cobb
Operations Specialist
1969-1970 |
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ARVN Sergeant Tuu
Operations Translator
1969-1970 |
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1-LT Richard G. Graham
Asst Operations Officer
March 1970 |
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Captain Chuck Gilmer
Operations Officer
July 70 - Dec-70 |
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(S-4)
Supply Officers and members of the staff
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1-LT Joseph M. Napp
2-LT Charles D. Hooks, SSGT William G. Johnson
SP4 Clifton W. Taylor - Communications
SP4 Ronald R. Melton - Food Service
SP4 Thomas Riggle - Supply
SP4 Christopher Phoenix - Vehicle Maintenance
1966-1967
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SP4 Clifton Taylor
Senior Supply Specialist
1966-67
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SSG William G. Johnson
Supply Sergeant
1966-67
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SP4 Thomas Riggle
Supply Specialist
1967
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The Company's Supply Building was completed on 19 Feb 1967
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SP4 Christopher J. Phoenix
Team Leader
Maintenance & Motor Pool
1966-67 |
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SP4 Thomas R. Slusher
Vehicle Maintenance
Ready to go as Security
on a Supply Convoy |
SP4 Richard J. Parent
Vehicle Maintenance
Motor Pool 1967-68 |
SP4 Harold M. Tarrant
Parts Specialist
Motor Pool 1967-68 |
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Chef Ronald P. Melton
1966-67
Volunteered to deploy with
"his friends" in 2nd CA
after Mess Team was disbanded |
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1-LT Charles Douglas Hooks
S-4 (Sep 67 - Nov 67)
Joe Napp's first and last order
to a friend and successor
" Sit down, job is yours "
last official duty - photo of friend
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CPT Joseph Marino
Supply Officer
1969-1970 |
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SGT Michael Lydick
Supply Sergeant
1970-1971 |
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SP 6 Thomas Blume
Assistant Supply Sergeant 1970-71 |
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Public Health Team (NA)
based out of the
2nd CA's Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
working with the
61st Medical Dispensary
CPT Stuart Slingerland, MD (1966-67)
CPT Derick P. Pasternak, MD SP7 Frank H. Turnbull (1969-70)
CPT Parker F. Harris, MD (1970-71)
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Captain - MD
1966-1967 |
Derick P. Pasternak
Captain - MD 1969-1970 | Parker F. Harris
Captain - MD
1970-1971 |
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SP7 Frank H. Turnbull
Medical Specialist
Linguist
several local languages |
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Civilian Supply Team (BE)
based out of the
2nd CA's Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
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SGT Michael Lydick
1970
Note - the Rotary Dial Phone !
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SP4 William T. Sears
1970
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Civilian Supply & Transport Team (BB)
based out of the
2nd CA's Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
2-LT Don W. Ellen,
SP7 Oswald Kinat, SP4 John Giordano, SP4 Ken Eckhardt
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SP7 Oswald 'Ozzie' Kinat
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Automotive Maintenance Team (DA)
based out of the
2nd CA's Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
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CPT Ellsworth Rowinski
Maintenance Officer
1969-1970
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Maintenance Record Clerk
1970
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SP4 Larry Locke
Changing a Flat Tire
1970 |
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Mrs. Ring
9th Trans Co Mess Hall
1966
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Mrs. Ring
Fam Cai Nhan (? sp)
BOQ Housekeeper 66-67
originally from Kien Hoa
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Mrs. Tien Park
TPark25@yahoo.com
NCO-EM Housekeeper 66-67 |
T E T 1 9 6 8
Before the VC and NVA began their assault on
II-FFV Headquarters from
Hoi An and the Widow's Village ( family housing for the ARVN KIA )
the VC and NVA
EXECUTED HUNDREDS of innocent
Base Camp Day Worker, Women and Children
because
they "would warn" the Americans of the VC-NVA's pending attacks
and
the VC wanted to " Win the Hearts and Minds " of these Vietnamese
by showing them that
real power comes out the barrel of a gun or knife cut across your throat !
May the hundreds who were executed in the two villages,
Rest in Peace !
HHD, 2nd Civil Affairs Buried the Dead
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The Memories of our First Year
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Getting to RVN
and
Getting Setup at the Plantation Base Camp, Long Binh
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People, Places and Things
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Easy Living on the troop ship U.S.N.S. GORDON
on a nice 30 day, first class cruise, across ' the Pond '
with time to contemplate and plan future careers - military and civilian
CEO Cusumano
Colonel Weiskopf, Colonel Lynch and LTC Snow
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Gary M. Cusumano
Harold C. Lynch |
Glen L. Snow |
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1SGT Ervin J. Morlan
properly
The Last Man off the Boat.
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Photos in the
Company Headquarters Area
Long Binh |
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Ron Schneider and Joe Napp (L-R)
Christmas Day 1966
Two Guys from New Jersey
we reported for Active Duty at Fort Lee, Virginia on the same day,
we went through Officers' Basic together and had first unit assignments in Virginia,
shared an off-base house trailer in Augusta, GA while the 2nd CA was forming up,
our neighbors and trailer park sponsors were Hal Lynch and his wife,
served together in the 2nd CA in Georgia and RVN,
DEROS on the same plane, got discharged at the same time in California
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2-LT Dwight L. Young
Plantation Base Camp
December 1966
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2-LT Dwight Young
stopped by for a visit in 1967
brought his own Snacks
C Rats
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1-LT Ron Schneider
DEW DROP INN
Long Binh
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1-LT Chris Provenzano (L)
1-LT Charles D. Hooks (R)
DEW DROP INN
Long Binh
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Unknown LT (L)
CPT Ralph Polce (C)
CPT William Massey (R)
DEW DROP INN
Long Binh
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Man does not live
by bread alone !
Creamed Chipped Beef
the Army's famous S-O-S
is not a substitute
for a
great steak !
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Chef Ron Melton
Doctor Slingerland (plaid shirt)
2-LT 'Red' ??? |
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Chef-in-Training
MOS - Barbeque Specialist
XO - MAJ Edward Saunders |
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Louis A. Stein (R)
never play cards with
Charles D. Hooks (L).
Deuce in Tennis may be OK
but do not bet a month's pay
with a Pair of Deuces.
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CPT Lewis G. Abney (R)
playing Bridge
in deep contemplation
2 Hearts and Minds
or
One More Beer ?
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Glen Snow (L)
Ron Schneider (R)
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Paul Lessard - in yellow
Ralph Polce - in uniform
Garrity, Napp, Cusumano |
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LT Johnson or LT Sanders
John Martin, Dudley Coleman
White Shirt - Dick Church - ?
Plaid - Bill Massey ?
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Pat Garrity, Glen Snow,
Gary Cusumano, Joe Napp
Ralph Polce (L-R)
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" Koos, listen to Uncle Ralph "
from my Survival 101 Class
at Jungle Warfare School
'Two Beers prevent Dehydration'
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1-LT Harold C. Lynch
4th Platoon
1966-67
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Hal Lynch has posted more than 50 pictures on the web showing
the Long Binh Base Camp on Christmas Day 1966
as well as selected pictures from his assignments and travels.
Click the link below.
http://NanandHal.Spaces.Live.com
After the boot up, click the PLUS SIGN (+) at the picture's top right and then
the FULL SCREEN option at the image's 3 o'clock position |
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After the First Year " In-Country "
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People, Places and Things
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The New Headquarters Building
circa 1968
located at the bottom of the original HQ parking lot
Supply Building on the left and the Old Headquarters Building on the right
a view toward the South-East looking at the 90th Replacement Battalion in background. |
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New Underground Command Post
near the Company Headquarters Building
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A very PATRIOTIC Shovel - painted Red, White and Blue
was used to dig out the new underground Command Post.
ReBars being tied for the concrete floor; Lally Columns and Roof now in place.
Four men with shirts off working and five men watching.
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Possibly a rehearsal for the Vietnamese version of the movie
ELEPHANT WALK
but
without the actress Elizabeth Taylor
or
The Water Buffalo (R) may have been
the NVA's Local Building Inspector or a VC Infiltrator
who was being escorted by unidentified II-FFV Military Police Captain (C)
on a tour of the Plantation Base Camp.
They were greeted by
2nd Civil Affairs Company Adjutant Captain Jerry D. Ritter (L).
Next stop - the slaughter house ?
A fresh Steak is always better than C-Rats.
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1968 Bunker Enlargement Project at the Plantation BOQ Area
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MAJ Charles R. Kelly (XO) leading an 'all-officer' sand bag placement team
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Standing (L-R):
CPT Wall, LT Harry Field, LT Ruhl Russell, LT Bobby Chandler, CPT James Krider,
LT Joseph Siwy, MAJ William Massey (S-3), MAJ Charles Kelly (XO), LT Charles Wray
Back Row: LT James Smith and LT David Geis and Kneeling in Front: LT Harry Strabl
photographs above from the collection of
Captain Jerry D. Ritter
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SP4 George Millwood, SP4 David Kleinschmidt,
SP4 Kenneth Jones and SSG Lawrence Way
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LT Alan White, LT Mark Fraser, MAJ Peter Dauber,
LTC Curtis Brewer,
MAJ Paul Manzo, LT Michael Richie, LT David Hull, LT Robert Prud'homme |
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Members of the Unit in Company Area
Plantation Base Camp
Long Binh
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SP4 Paul A. Menard
Long Binh
1967
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SP4 James Tillotson
visiting Long Binh
1967
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SP4 Victor Rodriguez
brought his vehicle in
for maintenance and
catching up on some Zzzz
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Dave Hanzely and Bill Unger
two beers to celebrate the
New EM Barracks - January 67
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SP4 Eribello Ponce, MP
coming back from meal at
9th Trans Mess Hall
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SP4 Andy Christon
Mail Specialist
with Mascot 'GERTIE'
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SP5 Kenneth Stout
Driver - Company CO
1969-1970
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SP4 Bill Sommers
and 'GERTIE' helping with
her internal GPS navigation
and early warning screeches |
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SP4 John D. Pennington
Motor Pool Mechanic 1969-70
Note Tree and Grass between
EM Barracks # 2 and # 3
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Everett Turner
Water Buffalo - Water Trailer
Rinso Soap to wash the clothes
1969-1970
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SP5 Peter Rothman
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SP5 Danny Chisolm
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STANDING DOWN
1971
SP5 Pierce Jolly (8th Plt), SP4 John Paul (11th Plt),
SP4 Joseph Mingo w/ pipe (3rd Plt),
SP4 Dave Watts (HQ) and SP5 James Unkerfer (12th Plt)
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Officers in Company Area
Plantation Base Camp
Long Binh
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Help Please
Name Forgotten (L)
Charles D. Hooks (R)
1967
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New 2-LTs Reporting for Duty
July 4, 1967
( L - R )
Jack E. Lotker
Frederick C. D'Amico
Harry B. Field III
Ratomir 'Roy' Bruk
??? Elliott |
Help Please
Name Forgotten
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It isn't a Foxhole !
It is the CO's House Trailer
Long Binh
LTC Robert W. Gruen - 1971
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Hamlet in 1966
Lest, we forget.
There was and is a whole "different world" outside of the base camps.
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On the Road
Visits to Platoons and Towns
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LTC Robert W. Gruen
local public relations
Enjoying a beer, Cheers !
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SSG James Green - Opns NCO
visiting Bien Hoa
1966
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Senior PFC William G. Unger (R)
explaining the privileges
and consequences of RANK
to newly promoted
PFC Stanislaw Lukasik (L) |
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Promotions
and
Medal Ceremonies
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William G. Unger
promoted to SP5 by
LTC David E. Wade |
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1SGT Ervin Morlan (C)
awarded medals by
LTC David Wade (L)
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SP4 Christopher Phoenix (L)
awarded ARCOM medal by
LTC David Wade (cropped out)
Unknown (R)
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MAJ Edward Saunders (XO) (C)
awarded medals by
LTC David Wade (L)
Unknown (R)
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LTC John F. Shannon (L)
awarding medals to
SFC Robert Williams (C)
SP7 Oswald Kinat (R) |
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LTC Robert W. Gruen (L)
awarding medal to
MAJ Peter F. Dauber (R) |
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SSG Ronald Gorman
was awarded his Medals
after being released from a
Hospital in the USA |
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The 2nd Civil Affairs Company
an assembly of the available Officers and NCOs
at the New Headquarters Building
Plantation Base, Long Binh
Early 1969
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The Picture Above has been split into Three Pictures Below ( L-C-R )
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CHANGE OF COMMAND Ceremonies
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Change of Command
July 4, 1970 LTC Madden to LTC Brewer | |
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Change of Command
May 1971
LTC Mullins to LTC Gruen
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LTC Robert W Gruen (L)
General ?? (C) LTC Thomas Mullins (R) |
Please, notice
the Monument in Memory of Charles Leroy Baldwin
Captain KIA
in the picture at the right.
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LTC Robert W. Gruen (R)
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Unit Citations
U.S. Army's Meritorious Unit Citation - three awards
and the
Republic of Vietnam's Civic Action Medal - First Class
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LTG Julian Ewell (II-FFV)
and
ARVN MG Pham Cao Ching
awarding the
Republic of Vietnam's
Civic Action Medal
to
2nd Civil Affairs Company
for meritorious service
1968 - 1969
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What about recognition
for the Men and
the worked performed
in 1966-1967
and in 1970-1971 ?
If we were not Valorous,
were we at least Meritorious ?
Too Late Now
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The Platoons and the Teams of the 2nd Civil Affairs Company
were often individually recognized when they were attached to other units.
Please report awards to your platoons and teams.
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Deactivation
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3/4 Ton M-37 Trucks
prepared for departure.
The II-FFV - 2CA
Unit Designations Removed |
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Convoy Made Up and
Ready to Roll
to the Port of Departure.
Next stop U.S.A. |
When we were ordered to "STAND DOWN" before our work was completed,
We said " Yes, SIR ! " Saluted and Moved Out.
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Most of us came back alive before the DeActivation
but
our Honored Dead were already home and At Rest with Full Military Honors.
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We have pride in knowing that we tried to do our job and to
SEAL the VICTORY
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DEROS
The Greatest Day of Every Tour
Date Eligible for Return from Overseas Station
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1SGT Harrison (L) saying
Thank You and Good Bye
to some of the Second Increment Men in the Truck (L-R)
?, SP4 Robert Walsh, ?, SP4 Thomas Varner, ?
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SSGT James Penn (R)
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The 90th Replacement Battalion in Long Binh - 1969
and
the greatest words you will ever hear from a loud speaker.
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ATTENTION in the compound.
All ETS, PCS and Special Leave Personnel in Group 67-xxx
report to Assembly Area xx and be prepared to move out !
and
twelve hours later
The plane has landed. The Local Time is California is xx.
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normally two hours earlier and one calendar day before the day you left Vietnam
because of the International Date Line and the Time Zones
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The Greatest Day of My Tour
DEROS Day
Sun Rise
on
September 1, 1967
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"California, California Here We Come,
Back, Back Where We Started From ...
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Everyone has a home which is unique and special.
There is no place like home !
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My Father told me ...
the Body Grows Old
while
the Mind Stays Young.
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Joseph M. Napp
1-LT QMC - Supply Officer
Long Binh Base Camp 1966-67 |
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Joe Napp
After dinner with Phil Denig
Jersey Shore, June 2008 |
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