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Name: Frank Plass
Email: sandmarine61@aol.com
Unit: Company Corpsman 1965
HomeTown: Clovis, New Mexico
B1: Submit
Date: 09/02/2010
If anyone can remember sometime in eiither May/June65, outside of DaNang, a small village was hit by unknown Arty(WP), not far from where my Plt was. They brought two twin babies over to the Plt, both wer badly burned with WP. I was the only Corpsman with this Plt, as I was a replacement up from ChuLai. These kids were treated and I had them Evac'd by Helo to C-Med. If any of you Marines remember this event please, give me a sitrap. I can't remember the PltLt or the Company. I left the last of June65 for ElToro. SemerFi Doc Frank Plass
Name: Don Bumgarner-Web Master
Email:
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier. CA
B1: Submit
Date: 08/30/2010
I was recently contacted by Cory Tag, who is looking for information on his Great Uncle L/Cpl Franklin HAZZARD. L/Cpl Hazzard was with Charlie Co,1/3, when he was KIA May 18th, 1967 on Operation Beau Charger/Hickory. I remember his name, but did not know L/Cpl Hazzard, as I was a FNG in 60mm Mortars. IF, YOU knew L/Cpl Hazzard and would like to contact Cory, his email address is: crazeecory87@aim.com , and he would appreciate any information you might care to share with him about his Uncle. If you want to send me the information, I will forward it to Cory. THANKS guys, know that you who knew Franklin will contact Cory! Semper fi, Don B C-1-3 67-68
Name: Gregory Zimmerman
Email: gaelzimmerman@aol.com
Unit: 1/3 1967/68
HomeTown: Kirkwood California
B1: Submit
Date: 08/26/2010
My brother was in Vietnam with 1/3 1967/1968. His second tour 1969/1970 with 2/4 and 2/5 Marines Hotel Company with a total of 3 years one and half months in Vietnam with 1st,3rd,4th and 5th Marine divisions.I inherited several photos with 1/3 Marines that I would like to send copies to 1/3 Marines. 1) Patrolling near Hill 55, 10 miles southwest of Danang. 2)PFC Joe T. Flores and PFC Danny Morgan on patrol just south of DMZ 3)search and clear operations north of the Rockpile 4)LCpl Lawrence E. Sloan makes his way through dense jungle with I Corps. 5)lCpl Issac B. Bryd moves through the jungle on patrol north of the Rockpile. After surviving Vietnam in 2005 he was killed by a driver crossing the road and hit him head on. I know he never forgot his days in Vietnam and the people who were there with him until the end of his life. Gail Zimmerman
Name: CPL LOWE MARK A
Email: misty.dlowe@yahoo.com
Unit: wpns co 81,s plt/98-02
HomeTown: Austin texas
B1: Submit
Date: 08/21/2010
Semper FI Rounds Out to everone I mentioned in the Muster in. Keep your heads down. Iraq 03-04
Name: Felix Salmeron
Email: mar463@aol.com
Unit: "A" 1/3 1965/66
HomeTown: Colorado City Texas
B1: Submit
Date: 08/17/2010
Great looking site, would like to hear from fellow marines in A company 65/66
Name: CARL MOOSE KAMMERER
Email: moosemarine@insightbb.com
Unit: 74-76 WEAPONS
HomeTown: CINCINNATI OHIO
B1: Submit
Date: 08/15/2010
Name: Don BUMGARNER
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C Company 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 07/27/2010
HELLO ALL, This is the Web Master. I will be at the REUNION in Charleston, South Carolina B/T Aug 3rd and 8th. HOPE to SEE YA There. Semper Fidelis Don "BUM" Bumgarner C-1-3 67-68.
Name: James Sprinkle
Email: jsprinkle@bop.gov
Unit: Charlie Co. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HQ, Super Squad 1998 - 2002
HomeTown: Greencastle, Indiana
B1: Submit
Date: 07/24/2010
Semper Fi! If anyone finds me on here drop me an email. Love to connect with some fellow Leathernecks. Trying to locate everyone that was on the 2000 super squad that one. Im looking to get people together if possible. Semper Fidelis, and God Bless!
Name: Edward Little
Email: edlittle@charter.net
Unit: "C" Company, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad, Squad Leader Sept. 1967 to September 1968
HomeTown: Temple City, Ca. Originally from Los Angeles
B1: Submit
Date: 07/15/2010
Great site. Semper Fi to all of you guys that I served with.
Name: Ernest Foster
Email: eefot@msn.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Galien, Mi
B1: Submit
Date: 07/04/2010
I am looking for anyone that served with my friend, we were in country at the same time, but not the same location. JOHNNIE WOODROW KELLEY LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Selective Service Length of service 1 years Casualty was on Sep 4, 1967 In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY MULTIPLE FRAGMENTATION WOUNDS Body was recovered
Name: Don Bumgarner-Web Master
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 06/26/2010
Hello ALL, Just wanted to REMIND you all, that OUR 3rd Marine Division Association Reunion in Charleston, SC is just 37 DAYS away. Just sent in my check for the activities I will participate in, Hope you have done the same. Needs to be done by July 1st, 2010 or close I would say. Should be a GOOD turn out this year. Hope to see allot of Old Friends-Marines there too. Also, for Our Battalion (1st Battalion/3rd Marines), WE will be having OUR MINI REUNION on Thursday night August 5th, at 1900 Hours. There will be signs, directing you to the room. I hear there is a 1/3 Sign In Book, so do take the time to Sign In, and please PRINT CLEARLY! If you want to CONTRIBUTE for OUR 1/3 Bunker and Beverages Fund: Make Checks payable to "1st Battalion 3rd Marines", and send them to Ron Sutton, PO BOX 638, Woodbine, GA. 31569. THANKING YOU in advance for your Contributions. Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and WE will have a GREAT TIME! Bill Ervin said he plans to be there too. Your Web Master Don B C/1/3 67-68. SEE YA There!
Name: Rodger Clemons
Email: rclemons49@gmail.com
Unit: A 1/4 68 69
HomeTown: Davis, Okla
B1: Submit
Date: 06/24/2010
Semper Fi Marines! I'm trying to dig up info for a friend. Her brother was KIA July 4th, 1968. C 1/3. His name was LCpl. Don Tyrone Shearer. Anyone know him? She would really like to know something about him. Thanks, and as always: Semper Fi
Name: Sgt Nicholas A. Marchioni
Email: mmacattack1371@yahoo.com
Unit: Alpha Co. 2000to2004
HomeTown: Warren MI
B1: Submit
Date: 06/22/2010
1/3 always in my mind. Semper fi
Name: paul t ventura
Email: pventura59@yahoo.com
Unit: delta co1/3 1969/70
HomeTown: whittier ca
B1: Submit
Date: 06/22/2010
i was medivacced from the dong ha province october 70 sent to the hospital ship uss repose they used to call me sniper
Name: Ken Havelka
Email: gyhavelka@att.net
Unit: B-1-3 !st. Plt. ''60'' ''61''
HomeTown: Chgo.,Ill then now Yorkville,Ill
B1: Submit
Date: 06/13/2010
Hi Brothers, Hope anyone out there remembers me.Leave me a note Semper Fi,Haversack (sack)
Name: Chris Miller
Email: cubs2300@sbcglobal.net
Unit: Charlie Company Weapons Platoon/ 88-92
HomeTown: Mansfield Texas
B1: Submit
Date: 06/11/2010
Name: Tom Shea
Email: tom.shea@ga-asi.com
Unit: 1968
HomeTown: San Diego
B1: Submit
Date: 06/01/2010
Paul F Hartley, if you are still looking for Dick Wassam of San Diego call 858-964-6932
Name: Steven Sims
Email: chip78cmu@msn.com
Unit: 2009-2010
HomeTown: St. Petersburg, Florida
B1: Submit
Date: 05/31/2010
I was embedded as a journalist with 1/3 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan during December 2009 into January 2010. Spent most of my time at Jaker and Geronimo, with briefer stops at Spider Monkey and Imaginationland. It was my honor to spend time with you. Semper Fidelis!
Name: Tom Judge
Email: tj2143539@aol.com
Unit: Combat correspondent 1966-67
HomeTown: Chicago
B1: Submit
Date: 05/14/2010
I was attached to 1/3 afloat on the USS Okinawa LPH-3 from late March until I rotated home in October 1967. I made 10 landings with BLT 1/3, eight by helicopter and two by sea. Earlier, I was attached to 2/3 and 3/3.
Name: sammy sabel
Email: sabsamu7@aol.com
Unit: deltaco.65-68
HomeTown: marrero la,70072
B1: Submit
Date: 05/12/2010
would like to hear from grunts
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: Bravo '67
HomeTown: Dallas
B1: Submit
Date: 05/12/2010
Anyone out there know the Bravo co 1st Plt commanders name, Lt, wounded at Alpha 3 on Dec 10 , 1967 or the where abouts of Ron Farnsworth.
Name: Jimmy Cruz
Email: jarhead55jimi@yahoo.com
Unit: H&S Co.3/9 STA Plt 1979-1980 Okinawa JP.
HomeTown: Tucson Az
B1: Submit
Date: 05/01/2010
What up jarheads.Hard to belive its been over 30 years since we served on active duty Jackson,Price Mannace,Oliver,Velasquez Cpl Bautista are some of the names I can remember? Call me anytime(L/CPL cruz Jimmy Q.) 1-520-981 2789.OOOHHHRRRAAAHHHAAAA.......
Name: malcolm taylor
Email: ablessedpreacher@hotmail.com
Unit: 1/3 Alpha 88-92
HomeTown: hopkins
B1: Submit
Date: 04/27/2010
looking for all marines who was with me in desert storm when i got stabbed. I need your help. 803-800-8638. pfc gamble,cpl bobo, pfc sheppard, call me please
Name: chuck "BOSS" bossingham
Email: cktaj@yahoo.com
Unit: 87-91
HomeTown: williston ND
B1: Submit
Date: 04/12/2010
any marine that remembers the best cook at the LOCH e-mail me
Name: Elvis "Dean" Kirby
Email: krbstr64@comcast.net
Unit: H&S S-1 / 1983-1986
HomeTown: Bowling Green, KY (Living in Charleston, SC)
B1: Submit
Date: 04/08/2010
Remembering SgtMaj Robert James Cottle, USMCR. SgtMaj Cottle was killed by an IED on March 24th while serving in Afghanistan. Internment to be at Arlington National on April 16th. SgtMaj Cottle served with H&S 1/3 around the 1983 - 1986 timeframe as our Battalion Armorer. A True Marine and a solid definition of service before self...he leaves behind a wife and 9 month old daughter. Semper Fi Robert James Cottle...
Name: wayne byrd
Email: daisyx6@netzero.net
Unit: 1st batt. / 3rd marines 68
HomeTown: chattanooga tn.
B1: Submit
Date: 04/03/2010
i was in bravo com. 81 mortors anyone that was in this unit with me i would be thrilled to here from you.
Name: wayne byrd
Email: daisyx6
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 04/03/2010
Name: nick walters
Email: ng74@cableone.net
Unit: 196768
HomeTown: oildale ca
B1: Submit
Date: 04/03/2010
lookining for sargent ladd chichgo veitnam dong ha 1967-68
Name: William J. Garcher Sr.
Email: garcherwsr@truvista.net
Unit: Alpha 1/3 3rd Platoon
HomeTown: Winnsboro, SC 29180
B1: Submit
Date: 03/21/2010
I served from the Fall of 67 to March 68. We moved around and in Dec 67 was up at Con Thien. Anyone remember when Doc Howard got killed on Dec !0th. In Jan or Feb of 68, I had an incident in my squad where a new Marine wnt to the Corpsman for some aspirn. He returned but when I later checked on him, he was dead. I started giving him mouth to mouth and finally brought him back. They called in a Medivac and he returned in two days. To our astonishment, he had an allergic reaction to aspirn that caused his lungs to collapse. His nickname was Chief but I am trying to find out if he ever made it home. My email is garcherwsr@truvista.net. Its over 40 years and I still think about this guy. Let me know. Thanks. Bill Garcher 1905 Shangrila Drive Winnsboro, SC 29180 803-482-4805
Name: Timothy "Arliss" Hanna
Email: THanna.MD@gmail.com
Unit: Bravo 1/3 3rd Plt 1998-2002
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 03/20/2010
AlCON: For those Lava Dogs on Facebook, 1/3 now has a group page. The address is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32873709770 Semper Fi
Name: Don Weiler
Email: drweiler@aol.com
Unit: Kilo 3/4 68-69
HomeTown: Phoenix
B1: Submit
Date: 03/17/2010
On 1 November 43, my father, Captain Don Weiler, landed on Bougainville with B 1/3, awarded the Silver Star and Legion of Merit. I'd like to get in touch with any one who served with him, or children of same. Semper Fi, Don
Name: daniel kaylor
Email: d7kaylor@gmail.com
Unit: B co. 1st bat. 3rd mar 65-66
HomeTown: allegan, mi. 49010
B1: Submit
Date: 03/14/2010
Anyone remember operation Orange ?
Name: Charles R. Ceretto
Email: ceretto2@aol.com
Unit: c company 1st battalion 9th regimentt 1942
HomeTown: Chicago Illinois
B1: Submit
Date: 03/13/2010
Wounded in Bouganville Dec 13th l943
Name: Ken Vaughn
Email: bikerme1@comcast.net
Unit: MCB 5 1969-1970
HomeTown: Chebanse, Illinois
B1: Submit
Date: 03/12/2010
Was stationed at Freedom Hill Camp Hoover Seabees, was there when ASP1 went up.
Name: Dave Muller
Email: kevinmuller79@yahoo.com
Unit: C/1/3 -66-67
HomeTown: Erie,Pa
B1: Submit
Date: 03/10/2010
Name: james armontrout
Email: trout_81mm@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3 wpns co 81's plt 00-04
HomeTown: tahlequah
B1: Submit
Date: 02/14/2010
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C/1/3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 02/13/2010
Hello MARINES, This is the Web Master, with informaation about a New BOOK about the Battalion and Operation BEAVER CAGE/UNION April 28, 1967 to May 12th, 1967 in the Que Son Valley. The author OTTO LEHRACK, has his new Book, "Road of 10,000 Pains" , coming out around April 1st. The Book is about the campaign in the Que Son Valley in 1967. 1/3, then commanded by LtCol Pete Wickwire, played a big part in that operation and it is detailed in this book. It is available for pre-order on Amazon.com. You can see the cover and scroll down to the editorial comments by going to Amazon and entering the title in a search. The forward was written by Al Gray 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Additional information and other Books by him, can be viewed at his blog: "Centrifugal Nation: Hoe the poisonous Lagacy of the Sixties is Pulling us Apart." The web address: http://www.centrifugalnation.com . I have Ordered my Copy, and it was on sale at Amazon. Can't wait to see what the Book says, as Beaver Cage/Union was my 1st Operation after joining C/1/3 in Okinawa. It was OUR first Operation, after the Ballation went on BLT/SLF-Alpha. Semper Fidelis, Don B C/1/3 the web master. ORDER your copy today.
Name: mike bogucki
Email: mcbogucki@msn.com
Unit: 1969-1970
HomeTown: mpls minn.
B1: Submit
Date: 02/10/2010
IM STILL HERE.
Name: Marty
Email: martykeck@gmail.com
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 01/30/2010
Greetings Marines, I am looking for any information about Cpl Russell Forrest Keck, 0331 with A Co,1/3. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions on 18 May 1967 durig Operation Beau Charger. You can view his profile directly at <marines.togetherweserved.com> I also encourage everyone to make your own profile on this web site, not a bad place check it out. SEMPER FI
Name: Christopher Watsoon
Email: Chrisw15000@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 01/22/2010
I am looking for any information on a former 1/3 marine by the name of James F. Hubisz. KIA: 28 Feb 1966. I believe he was with Alpha Co. 0311. approx 19 at time of KIA. The high school he attended is looking to honor him by naming their new baskeball court after him. Any informaiton, photographs, stories or personal experiances with this marines would be a great help.
Name: Drake M. Davis
Email: drake725@msn.com
Unit: C 1/3, A1/3, H&S 1/3
HomeTown: Detroit, MI
B1: Submit
Date: 01/22/2010
C 1/3 until 2/66 & A 1/3 until 6/66 & H&S (CAP) 1/3 until we rotated
Name: Anthony"zeke"Reed
Email: horseman_tanker@yahoo.com
Unit: Charlie 3rd Plt 89-92
HomeTown: Tonopah, Nevad
B1: Submit
Date: 01/15/2010
served with hard luck chuck, 3rd platoon 3rd squad mostly. good times, buddha had no balls!!
Name: albert mccray jones
Email: macelsie@suddenlink.net
Unit: USMCR 1946
HomeTown: Washington, north Carolina
B1: Submit
Date: 01/12/2010
I was in the first wave on Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine Division on Feb. i9th.!946 and was shot in the left arm with Jap machine gun in two places and through the tip of my left middle finger. I was ordered to return to the shore -about 2 miles- and was treated there, evacuated to guam via Johnson Island, fed lunch there and then flown to Pearl Harbor where we spent 4 days and then transferred to the 4th Division on Maui where we were gotten ready to be sent to the Phillipines and the war was declared ended and then we were sent to Okinawa for about 9 months to get ready to attack Japan and Peace was declared, and I then was transferred to Maui, our home base at the time. I received the Purple Heart a fewweeks later for my Wounds. After return to he States I went to medical school a U. of Va.in 1951
Name: Mike Swagerty
Email: mc03grunt@verizon.net
Unit: M, 3/27, and B 1/3, 1968
HomeTown: Weatherford, Texas
B1: Submit
Date: 01/10/2010
I was with B 1/3 from Aug68 to 26Dec68. I was a sgt., squad leader, grunt. I got shot with Lose and Stalnech as my squad walked point on 26Dec68 at the very beginning of Op Taylor Common. Have been in touch with John Lose but never could find Stalnech,(spelling of his name may be incorrect.)If anyone has info on him I would appreciate getting that. Times running out. We had good times and BAD times, didn't we? LZ Mack, DMZ. I'll never forget your faces. Bless all you men, my heroes.
Name: Stanley Witkowski
Email: stanleyw3@msn.com
Unit: A/1/3 Wpns. 1967
HomeTown: Mohnton, Pa.
B1: Submit
Date: 01/08/2010
This Is Late But MARRY CHRISTMAS And HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 1/3 MARINES AND ALL OTHER MARINES
Name: Marcia Sasser-Carrow
Email: marciasasser@hotmail.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Woodstock, GA
B1: Submit
Date: 12/22/2009
My son Lcpl. Carrow, William Justin T. is with the 1/3 Alpha Co. 1st PLT in the Hellman province of Afghanistan. Any of you guys run across him, give him a Semper Fi from his PROUD Marine MOM!! Marcia Sasser
Name: Cpl. Gallegos ,Arnulfo(Nufo)
Email: nufo3019@q.com
Unit: C Co.1/3 88-92
HomeTown: Pasco ,Washington /state
B1: Submit
Date: 12/15/2009
Orders to C 1/3 3rd plt. July 1990. From Guard Co.West Loch ,Pearl Harbor,Hi.
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: B 1/3 '67
HomeTown: Dallas,Tx
B1: Submit
Date: 12/09/2009
Who was the Lieutenant wounded on Alpha 3 , December 10th 1967. Anyone remember his name.
Name: John Bean
Email: jbnsd1@gmail.com
Unit: Comm Center H&S Company 1/3 - 1964-1965
HomeTown: St. Louis, Missouri
B1: Submit
Date: 12/07/2009
Now live in San Diego, California since 1971
Name: John Larkins
Email: J_larkins@bellsouth.net
Unit: 1964-1965 Viet Nam
HomeTown: Indianapolis,Indiana
B1: Submit
Date: 12/05/2009
To the officers and men of the First Battalion, Third Marines: This is a tribute to a fine fighting organization. Every member of the Batalion took pride in his contribution to its accomplishments and expoits. Throughout our Viet Nam tour with the Third Marine Division, our performance was characterized by our high order of teamwork, dedication and professional skills. During our final six months in Viet Nam we set the standard for the defense of Da Nang airfield; we pioneered the campaing of aggressive combat patrolling against the Viet Cong;oou civic action efforts on behalf of the Vietnamese people were of lasting significance; and above all, we established a hard won reputation for combat efficiency and fighting spirit that was equalled by few and excelled by none. It was a pleasure and a privilege to serve with you. My best wishes for the future for all that are here, and all who has gone
Name: Lawrence W. Emery
Email: cordel2@sbcglobal.net
Unit: D Co 1/3 1964 1965
HomeTown: North Canton,Ohio
B1: Submit
Date: 12/05/2009
What an honor and privilrge to serve with one of the greatest groups of all times. Semper Fi my brothers, LEAD ON!!!
Name: LawrenceEmery
Email:
Unit:
HomeTown:
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Date: 12/05/2009
Name: Bill Sandlin
Email: billsandlin@yahoo.com
Unit: 1958/1960
HomeTown: Cincinnati, Ohio
B1: Submit
Date: 12/03/2009
I was assigned to b-1-3 and then H&S-2-3 in 1958 to 1960. Nothing in the 3rd Marine's history section said anything about where the unit was during that time. Are there any other Marines out there that was with the 3rd Marines in 1958 and 1959?
Name: MIKE TURK MALOLEY
Email: lebanonforever@verizon.net
Unit: BRAVO 1/3 1985-1989
HomeTown: BROOKLYN NEW YORK
B1: Submit
Date: 12/02/2009
I SERVED UNDER CAPTAIN ARQETTE AND CAPTAIN CONE WITH LT. EDMONDS AS 2ND PLT. COMMANDER. ISERVED WITH GEORGE KELBO KELDERMAN, H. PEREZ, A. MAROZ, A. MERICO AND OTHER MARINES SEMPER FI TO ALL.
Name: james mahoney sr
Email: jmahoneysr@neo.rr.com
Unit: C-1-3, 64-65
HomeTown: akron, ohio
B1: Submit
Date: 11/26/2009
SEMPER FI
Name: Roy Leighton
Email: bearcountrie@sbcglobal.net
Unit: 1st fsr/flc Asp-1 Danang Ammo co.
HomeTown: Sacramento, California
B1: Submit
Date: 11/26/2009
Anybody from mcrd Plt. 371 or Camp Monahan near Asp-1, Drop me a line. Semper Fi
Name: Roy Leighton
Email: bearcountrie@sbcglobal.net
Unit: Ammo Co.1st Fsr/Flc Asp-1
HomeTown: Sacramento California
B1: Submit
Date: 11/22/2009
HEY JARHEADS. GREAT CITE. JUST FOUND IT. ANYBODY REMEMBER WHEN THE AMMO DUMP BLEW IN APRIL OF 69? I WAS AT THE CHECKSTAND THAT MORNING WHEN THE VIETNAMESE WERE BURNING TRASH ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR THE AIR FORCE BOMB DUMP-THE 366TH MUNITIONS GROUP. SPARKS AND BURNING GRASS WERE BLOWING ACROSS THE ROAD TOWARD OUR GRADE 3 STORAGE AREA, WHEN GRASS AND A STACK OF 4 DUCE WHITE PHOSPOROS ROUNDS CAUGHT FIRE. SOME GUYS TRIED TO BUST IT UP AND DROP THE SMOKERS IN WATER BARRELLS BUT THINGS HAPPENED TOO FAST. YOU ALL KNOW THE REST. DETAILS WERE NEVER TOLD TO US, BUT IN SHORT,THAT WAS ALL SHE WROTE FOR ASP-1. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE ONLY CASUALITIES WERE SOME GUYS WHO WERE KNOCKED OUT OF THE GUARD TOWERS. THANKS TO THE GREAT CG UPSTAIRS FOR THAT! ANYBODY ELSE WITH SOMETHING TO ADD OR CORRECT, FEEL FREE AS IT'S BEEN 40 YEARS. THANKS TO ALL OF THE MEN I SERVED WITH, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA! SEMPER FI MY BROTHERS! CPL ROY LEIGHTON USMC 2426009
Name: Philip Lakin
Email: phillakin@aol.com
Unit: C 1/12
HomeTown: Strawberry Plains TN
B1: Submit
Date: 11/17/2009
I was an Artillery Forward Observer for 1/3 during the years 1977-1978.
Name: rick bender
Email: rick bender131@gmail.com
Unit: charlie
HomeTown: cleveland ohio
B1: Submit
Date: 11/12/2009
0311 stuck in supply a lot was at khe sahn but rotated out just before siege 66-67 lost my nephew 3 years ago he also was 1/3 c tim knight went down with 31 other marines in iraq i wound sure like to get him on the rooster he was with weapons
Name: Pat Cooper
Email: patrickcooper@carolina.rr.com
Unit: 9th Eng Bn
HomeTown: Wilkes Barre, PA
B1: Submit
Date: 11/12/2009
Looking for information for SSGT D M Brantley (1965 rank). He was my Sr Drill Instructor, PI.
Name: Dale Wagner
Email: wags1969@att.net
Unit: 1/3 Bravo 89-93
HomeTown: Stockton, Ca.
B1: Submit
Date: 11/10/2009
Happy Birthday and Semper Fi to Devil Dogs everywhere!!!!!
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: B1/3 '67'
HomeTown: DAllas Tx
B1: Submit
Date: 11/09/2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES
Name: Dmitriy Golodnikov
Email: dgolodnikov@optonline.net
Unit: A Co WPNS Plt
HomeTown: White Plains NY
B1: Submit
Date: 11/07/2009
Hi all, Does anyone have contact info or knows whereabouts of Lt Garcia? He was Weapons Platoon commander from 98-02
Name: Chris Savage
Email: savagech@mesanetworks.net
Unit: SGT. Savages brother
HomeTown: Elizabeth Co.
B1: Submit
Date: 11/06/2009
Dear Marines. I wanted to thank everyone of you for my freedom. SGT Michael Savage is my Late brother whom passed on in janaury of this year. He had the time of his life. Once again thank you and SEMPER FI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Stan gullieth
Email:
Unit: 1/3 Marines Wpns Unit
HomeTown: Detroit
B1: Submit
Date: 11/06/2009
Dear Savage Family, I just learned of SGT. Savages Death and am truely lost for words!!! I would like to let your family know he IS the best F*&% MARINE I know. SEMPER FI Savages!!!!
Name: Gary Brandt
Email: gbrandt50@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3 77'- 80'
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 11/04/2009
Looking for fellow Marine Corp Cooks at Anderson Hall 1977-1980
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C/1/3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA.
B1: Submit
Date: 11/02/2009
HELLO EVERYONE, This is your Web Master again! Just finished today updating the Vietnam Memorial-Our List of FALLEN BROTHERS. NOW, when you click on the Last Name of your FALLEN BUDDY, you will get the Information Page at THEWALL-USA.COM (http://thewall-usa.com/ While Checking on Your Buddy, you can see what others have said about him in the past, and LEAVE another message for Him! With Veterans Day just over a week away, I know that Our Freiends are on Our minds. HOPE, you will Take the Time, Check your Friends name, and Leave a Message. Leaving a message and email address, Others might contact you about your Buddy too. Been 42 plus years for ME going to NAM. Another web site to Leave a Message for your Buddy is: Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Fund the "VIRTUAL WALL" site (http://www.thevirtualwall.org/ Both are GREAT Web Sites to Visit, from timt to time. Talk to you later, Semper Fidelis, Enjoy the upcoming Veterans Day-IT IS FOR US VETERANS-Don B or "BUM" C/1/3 67-68!
Name: "Rockin Rod"
Email: us_marine_ranger@hotmail.com
Unit: 1990-1993
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
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Date: 11/01/2009
I am still attemtping to figure out how the hell CAPT Waugh and 1SGT Woodruff made it look so easy back in 1990-1992. I hit 20 years on 16OCT09, Commissioned in the Army now. It was nice running into guys 15 years later in OIF 2004 & 2008, time flies gents! Hug your kids a little tighter & kiss the ol' lady a little sweetier. SGM Woodruff, thank you for setting the leadership example, setting the path to success and getting me and Trevino out of the fix with the MPs back in 1992. Cheers gents!
Name: Freddie Hammond
Email: flhammond@yahoo.com
Unit: 1 st FSR/FLC Jan 1968-Sept 1969
HomeTown: Springtown, TX
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Date: 10/26/2009
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: B 1/3 1st plt "67"
HomeTown: Dallas,Tx
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Date: 10/23/2009
Looking for Ron Farnsworth still and anyone from 1st plt there in '67 and early '68. Drop an email.
Name: ANTHONY GODDARD (BILLY BOB)
Email: andygtonyg@yahoo.com
Unit: C co. 1/3, 1981/91
HomeTown: ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
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Date: 10/18/2009
PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL IF YOU SERVED WITH ME. I WOULD LIKE TO GET INTOUCH. THANKS, GNSGT. GODDARD
Name: Oscar De La Garza
Email: oscar@delaco.com
Unit: D/1/3 66-67
HomeTown: Raymondville, Texas
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Date: 10/15/2009
Capt Oscar De La Garza Jr., USMC (Ret); to hear from members of Co D, 1st Bn, 3d Marines, RVN, 1966-67, who posed for a company photo in Okinawa, 1967. Please email me for a copy of the photo to help in indentifying members.
Name: Billy MacMillan
Email: billymacboston@live.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Boston,mass
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Date: 10/08/2009
LQQKING to find my old friend Steve Suied,,, ? if you see this,,,? e-mail me,,,, it's been a long time BUDDY,,, Billy Mac.
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: B 1/3 1st Plt
HomeTown: Dallas Tx
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Date: 10/04/2009
Anyone know whereabouts of Ron Farnsworth , in country 67, 68 from Montana . Any comments about the San Antonio reunion?
Name: Yvette McClure
Email: vetski@aol.com
Unit:
HomeTown:
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Date: 09/20/2009
FOUND a black denim motorcycle vest with various Vietnam Vet patches. Found Sept. 18th at 10 a.m. It was found on 441 South between Franklin NC and Sylva NC. The vest is black denim, size Large. It has the following patches on it: Vietnam Vets, 3rd Marine Division, First Battalion, Tu Than 235, Harley patches and a couple of more Vet patches. There was a pack of Winston cigarettes in the pocket with a Florida tax stamp on it. There was also a waterproof sunscreen packet in the pocket. It had to have been dropped between about 8 and 10 am. It had been raining but the vest was dry so that narrows the time down. If anyone out there lost this vest or might know who did please contact me at my email address, vetski@aol.com. Thanks Yvette
Name: HM3 Frederick Billizon
Email: fubu1906@hotmail.com
Unit: 1/3 alpha company 1st plt (1995- 1998)
HomeTown: Thibodaux, Louisiana
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Date: 09/14/2009
I just want to say thank you for helping me grow into a fine man today. 1st Battalion 3rd Marines was the beginning of my life and I had some great people there to help me grow. SSGT of Alpha Co. 1st Plt and Lt Day
Name: judy vahue-cheng
Email: judycheng@frontiernet.net
Unit: co.I,3dbn 1 div 1968-1969
HomeTown: rochester,ny
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Date: 08/31/2009
hello,I'm looking for anyone who knew Kenny Costanza died 9/24/69 from wounds explosive dev in Quangnam,would love to hear from anyone who was with him in Nam.My email is judycheng@frontiernet.net,thanks ..
Name: Ed "Itch" Iraci
Email: taxedny@aim.com
Unit: H&S 1Bn 3rd Marines 62-64
HomeTown: Holbrook, New York
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Date: 08/31/2009
The first battalion scout radar operators. A ground sonar probably rejected by the Army was to be able to "hear" the enemy approaching for miles away. I rotated out in November 1964 & went to Quantico for the rest of my hitch. Felt guilty for a long time that I did not get to Vietnam with my unit. My brother, Jim, served 2 tours in Nam.
Name: Chaser2018
Email: chaser20@cox.net
Unit: B1/3 , 79 to 82
HomeTown: cleveland,oh
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Date: 08/14/2009
Great place to be stationed. Doing a great job. We are behind you 100%
Name: Jedd DePope
Email: pegjed503@charter.net
Unit: Echo 2/3
HomeTown: Fortson,Ga
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Date: 08/05/2009
Just a short note to say my brother who is Jack DePope was with C 1/3 from 66 thru 67 as a Corpsman. Jack is my only brother and I'm so proud of him for what courage and bravery he showed during Viet-Nam. I served from 67-68 and he and I both know what each other went through. Jack I'm proud of you brother! Semper Fi!!
Name: Tom Prine
Email: prine102@aol.com
Unit: 1/26, 9th MAB
HomeTown: Mobile, Al
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Date: 07/28/2009
Served 1969 to 1970 Hosp. Corpsman
Name: Tom Prine
Email: prine102@aol.com
Unit: 1/26, 9th MAB
HomeTown: Mobile, Al
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Date: 07/28/2009
Name: Ken Claeys DOC
Email: maidindetroit@yahoo.com
Unit: alpha 1/3/68-69
HomeTown: Boise Id
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Date: 07/24/2009
Just wanted to say how proud I was to serve with the marines. When I first arrived I was one of the first platoons corpsman then Senior Corpsman and then rotated to 3rd med patient affairs. I would like to hear from anyone that might remember me. I'm retired now and have nothing but time to correspond and reconnect.
Name: David Sanchez
Email: sanchez123863@adelphia.net
Unit: 1976
HomeTown: Port Hueneme
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Date: 07/17/2009
Anyone who was at kbay 1976-1979 in motor-t under Gunny Sgt. Rossiter
Name: Ron Meador
Email: ronmeador@cableone.net
Unit: 83-86
HomeTown: Miami, Ok.
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Date: 07/16/2009
How is everyone i am trying to find some of the marines that i served while i was stationed with 1/3 if you are out there drop me an email.
Name: Ronald Reed
Email:
Unit: C/1/3 ; 1966-1967 ; Vietnam
HomeTown: Irvington, NJ
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Date: 07/09/2009
I am looking to get in touch with any and all members of C/1/3 with whom I might have served with in Vietnam from August of 1966 to September of 1967. As I do not have an email address, PLEASE feel free to contact me at (973) 332-4345. I can also be reached by mail at : Ronald Reed 11 Wolf Place Irvington, NJ 07111
Name: Steve Bagnall
Email: srbagnall@comcast.net
Unit:
HomeTown: Bloomfield Conn.
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Date: 07/07/2009
Just wanted to ask all who attend the most recent reunion of B.Co 1/3 Marines,Please remember my Brother Cpl.Robert S Bagnall K.I.A 13 Jan 1968. And thank you all for your service!!!! Semper Fi. Steve Bagnall
Name: Jeannette Doyon Flynn
Email: JenFlynn@aol.com
Unit: Co A Blt 1/3 9thMAB
HomeTown: Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Date: 07/07/2009
Looking for anyone who might have known my brother, lcpl Paul Doyon KIA on May l8, l967 during operation Beau Charger, Also looking for a Sgt B.C. Osbonlighter, who sent a letter to my parents knowing him Thanks Jeannette
Name: George Baran
Email: ph2858@hotmail.com
Unit: H@S Comm. 11/6711/68
HomeTown: Goshen NY
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Date: 07/02/2009
William you might want to try (usmctogetherweserved.com) Strictly for former and current Marines. Very interesting site. George
Name: William D. Weinert
Email: wdw331@sbcglobal.net
Unit: 1/3 "C" Company 68-69
HomeTown: Dayton, Ohio
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Date: 07/02/2009
Found good web site (marines.togetherweserved.com) not just for Marines for all services. Have a great 4th. of July.
Name: DeCarlos Timmons
Email: 5magiks@gmail.com
Unit: A Co. & STA 90-93
HomeTown: Augusta,GA
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Date: 07/01/2009
I was originally with A Co. Wpns PLT before taking the indoc for STA over in Okinawa 91-92. Next stop was the Philippines for 3 months, I have such fond memeories!!!
Name: Jim Adkins
Email: Alphaonethree@live.com
Unit: Alpha Co. First Plt Squad Leader
HomeTown: Saint Clair Shores Mi
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Date: 06/26/2009
Not as lean, Just as mean and still A Marine. Both Sons in now and both in Aviation. They were home on leave at the same time and were bitching about The same things I am sure most of us bitched about and I stopped them dead in there tracks and told them, ( Boys ) I suggest that you both go back and go to supply and check out your 782 gear and get ready to cow boy the F up because you havent lived until you have humped 20 miles and slept on the side of a mountain in Korea up to your ass in mud and water. ( To all of the vietnam brothers ) You have my profound respect and most of all, welcome Home.
Name: Tom E Harvey
Email: Rosemahs@aol.com
Unit: HQ 1/13 67-68
HomeTown: Willard, OH
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Date: 06/25/2009
Khe Sanh for most of 13 mos, DaNang for very short time,Quang Tri, etc (Can't remember but do know that we were on some beach.) Enjoyed your site. Searching for Bill Thomas of Orange, CA originally.
Name: Lcp Paul Doyon
Email: JenFlynn@aol.com
Unit: 1/3 Co A 9th MAB
HomeTown: Ipswich,Massachusetts
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Date: 06/14/2009
Hi my name is Jeannette and I am looking for Captain Charles G. Jordan commanding officer at the time of my brothers death in Tinh QuangTri Province, May l8, l967 Just would love to see if he remebers him, thanks
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
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Date: 06/13/2009
Hello Everyone, this is the Web Master again. Recently GySgt Eric N Johnson, Director of the "School of Infantry West-Hawaii Det" SENT a Request for anyone that might want to DONATE any type of WAR Memorabilia to SHARE with his Classes. He had requested from VFW or any Organization ANYTHING to Help! Think about it! ***********************Subject: School of Infantry Hawaii Support To whom it may concern: I am the Director for the newly formed School of Infantry West, Detachment Hawaii. I am looking for support to build a museum type lounge area in our school house to motivate and inspire our students and staff. I would also like to use the VFW as a resource for guest speakers and lecturers for our school house. We are currently running the Marine Corps Infantry Squad Leaders Course, Sniper School, and the Martial Arts Instructors Course. We have students that attend from the Marines, the Army, and the Navy. I am looking for any type of war memorabilia from any conflict. An old uniform or knife will serve a better purpose in a shadow box on our walls than in trunk in an attic. I appreciate any support that your organization can offer us. Respectfully GySgt Eric N. Johnson Director School Of Infantry West-Hawaii Det Office: 808-257-1762 Cell: 808-927-6643 ********************************* I had writen back to GySgt Johnson, that I would PASS the Word, and he sent back this message: Thanks a lot. Feel free to give my info to anyone that may wish to make a donation, or anyone heading out to Hawaii that may want a tour of the base and school. GySgt Eric N. Johnson Director School Of Infantry West-Hawaii Det Office: 808-257-1762 Cell: 808-927-6643 ************************* If you might want to email GySgt Johnson his email is: eric.n.johnson@usmc.mil , so if you might have something that You Can SHARE, please contact GySgt Johnson. *************** Thanks Don BUM C/1/3 67-68
Name: George Baran
Email: ph2858@hotmail.com
Unit: H&S Comm
HomeTown: Goshen NY
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Date: 06/04/2009
Anyone who received the Purple Heart may want to visit this site. (www.thepurpleheart.com)You can enroll online and tell your story. I live nearby and have visited personally. The site is where George Washington Headquarted and Honors all who received the P.H. Tell your story for futher generations. Semper Fi
Name: BOBBY FRENCH
Email: bobby.french@us.af.mil
Unit: A, C, & H&S 1/3
HomeTown: Summersville, Ky
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Date: 06/03/2009
I wish all my fellow devil dogs the very best, and a safe time. I served in the first gulf war and the only thing i can say is keep your eyes open, head down, and trust your instincts. SemperFi, Bobby
Name: BOBBY FRENCH
Email: bobby.french@us.af.mil
Unit:
HomeTown:
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Date: 06/03/2009
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-Company 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
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Date: 05/24/2009
HELLO from the Web Master, HOPE Everyone has a Safe and Enjoyable MEMORIAL DAY Holiday. I know, I will be thinking of ALL Our Buddies on the WALL, and the Ones that have Passed in the recent years too from Agent Orange related issues. HEAVEN is SAFE, with Our Guys Guarding the Gates. REST IN PEACE My Brothers, you will ALWAYS be REMEMBERED! Semper Fidelis
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: B 1/3 '67
HomeTown: Dallas, Tx
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Date: 05/24/2009
Looking for the LT wounded at Alpha 3 on 10 Dec '67 or anyone who remembers his name. Also looking for Ron Farnsworth there same time. Email if you were there during that time.
Name: Darrell
Email: Harrison
Unit: B 1/3 '67
HomeTown: Dallas
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Date: 05/24/2009
Looking for Ron Farnsworth and the LT wounded at Alpha3 on 10 December '67 or any one who remembers his name, evac to Guam during Christmas of '67 email me if you were there.
Name: moose kammerer
Email: moosemarine@insightbb.com
Unit: a/co weapons 75-76
HomeTown: cold spring ky
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Date: 05/07/2009
was a squadleader with 0351-0331 was from cincinnati now live in ky if anyone remembers me call me 859-620-8762 semper fi
Name: Kevin B. Flynn
Email: flynnkb@usmc-mccs.org
Unit: Weapons Co. Heavy guns 98-02
HomeTown: Milton, Florida
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Date: 05/07/2009
Best unit I have ever served with.
Name: Lcpl Paul Doyon
Email: JenFlynn@aol.com
Unit: Co A BLT 1/3 9th MAB
HomeTown: Ipswich, Mass
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Date: 04/27/2009
Looking for anyone who knew our brother, Was killed in Quang Tri Province May l8, l967 Thanks so much
Name: Christopher Savage
Email: savagech@mesanetworks.net
Unit:
HomeTown: Elizabeth Co.
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Date: 04/27/2009
Hello Lava Dogs my name is Chris Savage, SGT Michael Savage is my brother. I dont know how many know that he did pass on. I just wanted to thank everyone he served with and let you know how much he enjoyed his time. He spoke about his Marines with the highest respect, and was one of the best times of his life! If anyone has any stories that you want to share, it would mean the world to me. Semper Fi Lava Dogs. SGT MICHAEL P SAVAGE JUN 2 1974-JAN 20 2009.
Name: Jeannette Flynn
Email: JenFlynn@aol.com
Unit: May 18, l967
HomeTown: Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Date: 04/18/2009
I am looking for any one who knew my brother LCPL Paul F. Doyon, Alpha Co. 1/3 Marines. He was killed in action in vietnam May 18, 1967, He was in Operation Beau Charger, and was from Ipswich, Mass. Thanks so much for any help
Name: Eric Milam
Email: emtmilam@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3 95-99
HomeTown: Sacramento, CA
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Date: 04/14/2009
Name: Joseph P. Gonzales
Email: 49helen@att.net
Unit: 1st 126 6/67-6/68
HomeTown: Houston
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Date: 04/11/2009
1/26 Marines Alpha Co. Guns Squad 67-68 in KheSanh and Hills 881 and 886. When does 1/26 have a reunion???
Name: Jerry Willis
Email: jwusmc@aol.com
Unit: C CO 1/3 marines 67-68
HomeTown: Midland GA 31820
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Date: 04/10/2009
Hello Robert My name is Jerry Willis,I am the President of the 1st Battalion 3rd marines association. I would like to invite you to our reunion this year and bring copies of your book,I belive that the men would like to buy your book.I am reading your book now and impressed by your story, you arrived the end of April and I was wounded on 4 May in Dia Do by motor fire and my m-79 man wae kia. Please go to the 1/3 web site to get the info on the reunion,looking forward to hearing from you. SEMPER FI CPL JERRY WILLIS
Name: sam
Email: prince_noye@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown: lome
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Date: 04/03/2009
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Name: Christopher A. Ballard
Email: ballard@wpnsonethree.org
Unit: Dragons '90-'91 Desert Shield/Storm
HomeTown: Ravenden Springs, AR
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Date: 03/24/2009
Thank you to all of you who led the way for me. Thank you to all of you who had my back while I was there. Thank you to all of you who have held the line ever since. Not as lean but just as mean. I proudly stand and salute.
Name: Philip Mancilla
Email: MancillaP001@excite.com
Unit: Supply Chief/ 98-00
HomeTown: Omaha, NE
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Date: 03/18/2009
Name: Bill Bratton
Email: twbratton@comcast.net
Unit: H&S 1/3 1969
HomeTown: Nashville, TN
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Date: 03/07/2009
If anyone was on LZ Kevin May 22, 1969 and remember Paul Speaks and Ralford Jackson being killed by a direct hit in their hole, I would like to get in touch with someone in Paul Speaks family. He listed Newark, OH as his home of record. I was watching the HBO movie "Taking Chance" the other night and decided I had waited long enough to try to contact the families of these two Marines. I spoke with Ralford Jackson's mother the other day and it was some experience. I told her Ralford did not suffer because they never knew what hit them. Their hole was about six feet away from my hole. When they were hit some of jumped up and wrapped them in ponchos and took them up to the LZ so they could be extracted when the shelling was over. While we were gone, our hole took a direct hit and all our gear was blown to bits. My personal stuff, letters, weapon and everything was gone. Speaks and Jackson dying saved my life. I told Ralford Jackson's mother abut this and she was glad to know how her son died. She asked me to stay in touch. She lives near Tuba City, AZ. I still have not been able to contact any of Paul Speaks family yet. If anyone can help please let me know. Thanks and Semper Fi.
Name: Felix Salmeron
Email: mar463@aol.com
Unit: 1965/1966
HomeTown: Little Elm Texas
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Date: 02/16/2009
Was a platoon sgt of 3rd platoon A Company 1/3 Spent time at north fort, Hivan pass, and all the 1/3 operations including hastings 1 and 2. Wold like to hear from former members of the 3rd platoon A 1/3 65/66
Name: Bob Hunt
Email: shipbldr@shentel.net
Unit: Alpha 1/3, H&S 1/3 -May 68 to May 69
HomeTown: Winchester, VA
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Date: 02/15/2009
I was the one four man in Alpha Company for most of my tour in Vietnam from May 1968 to May 1969. Occasionally I rotated to H & S company and near the end of my tour I was the one four man for Charlie Company when we went into the A Shau Valley. I've written a book called "One Four Man Up" which is now available for ordering (signed copy) on my website, http://www.onefourmanup.com . The book is being published by Infinity Publishing and I should have copies ready for shipment around March 15, 2009. The book tells the story of why I joined the Marines in 1966, the training I went through and the many experiences of my tour in Vietnam. But it doesn't end there. I saw horrific things (as we all did) which resulted in PTSD that lasted for 20 years. The PTSD had a profound effect on my life as told by my story. Finally, after 20 years, I came full circle and an event occurred which finally put an end to the war I was fighting inside and the healing began. It took another 20 years for me to bring my story to print and I hope some of you will be interested in reading my book. I now own my own business called Lauck Street Shipyard Corporation. I design and produce my own line of model ship kits specializing in 18th century period ships. I have a website for my business at http://www.lauckstreetshipyard.com . Building model ships helped me in dealing with my PTSD. I'm also trying to identify a buddy I lost in September 1968 on Mutter's Ridge. I only knew him as "Terry" and he was the Alpha Company radio operator. He was killed by 50 cal machine gun fire and his death still haunts me today because I don't know his real name. I have searched the Wall and the chronologies and can find no trace of a "Terry" who died from 1/3 in September 1968. If anyone knew Terry and can tell me his name, I would love to hear from you. Thanks to all 1/3 Marines serving today. Your service will always be remembered. Take care, Bob Hunt
Name: Sgt Joshua Stocco
Email: joshuastocco@hotmail.com
Unit: 3/3 Wpns Co. 2003-2006
HomeTown: Woodhaven Michigan
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Date: 02/06/2009
I salute 1/3 for all the great actions they have done for this great Nation of ours
Name: Michelle Savage
Email: michi@mesanetworks.net
Unit: weapons alpha 1/3 Hawaii 94-97
HomeTown: Elizabeth, CO
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Date: 02/06/2009
My husband Sgt Michael P Savage has passed away on January 21,2009. He had so many great memories of all his brothers and I wanted to talk to anybody who remembers him! He was staitioned in Hawaii from 94-97. Please if anyone remembers him you can contact me at michi@mesanetworks.net. Thank you Marines for protecting this great counrty!!!!! Semper Fi! Michelle Savage
Name: Doug Martinez
Email: doug.martinez@simplot.com.au
Unit: Alpha 2nd plt/ STA PLT 95-99
HomeTown: Bathurst,NSW Australia
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Date: 02/03/2009
Looking for any Marines that served with me. Email me and i'll get in touch.
Name: Bernhardt, Webster Wm. lll
Email: wasioja@aol.com
Unit: Bravo 1/3 1965-1966
HomeTown: Santa Maria, Ca.
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Date: 01/28/2009
Greetings! Left unit after Operation Orange April 1966 to start CAP unit at Hoa Than. Was known as Cpl.Bill Bernhardt. Like to hear from anyone I served with in 'Nam. Platoon was third when 3/5.
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 01/19/2009
Hello Guys, With the sudden passing on Dec 27th, 2008 of C/1/3 Vietnam Marine FREDDY PERKINS, from Cancer in Cottage Grove, Oregon, Fred's wife SANDY says "THANKS" for the Cards and Support! She says, that a Celebration of Life for Fred was held on Jan 4th, 2009 (Sunday) at the Cottage Grove High School. She stated: "Just a note to say thank you for your kindness and caring in the loss of Fred. The memorial service was just amazing, a wonderful tribute to Fred. He had a military service, plus the Patriot Guard honored him with flags and stood watch over the service. It was truly incredible and more than 400 people came to give tribute to their fellow friend, relative, classmate and Marine. Again, thank you and Semper Fi. Sandy, David, Tom, Dylan and Morgan Perkins" Just wanted to let everyone know that Freddy is Guarding the Gates of Heaven, and said "SEMPER FIDELIS" one last time! RIP Freddy!
Name: CPL.George E Nemitz Jr .
Email: gidgelein@neo.rr.com
Unit: 1st FSR/FLC H&SCo January1968-January1969
HomeTown: Cortland,Oho 44410
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Date: 01/16/2009
Looking for Lt.Ron Myers or any one else who served in the 1st FSR/FLC during that time. Semper Fi to all.
Name: Leo
Email: Leo@cplrusso.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Alabama
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Date: 01/13/2009
Asking all to check my blog and post. Starting a new one and would like for everyone to post. blog.cplrusso.com Semper Fi
Name: John Reid III
Email: namvetjriii@yahoo.com
Unit: FWD obzerver1-67 2-68
HomeTown: Tulsa, OK
B1: Submit
Date: 01/13/2009
Remember Operation Buffalo?
Name: John Reid III
Email: namvetjriii@yahoo.com
Unit: f
HomeTown:
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Date: 01/13/2009
Name: John Reid III
Email: namvetjriii@yahoo.com
Unit: f
HomeTown:
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Date: 01/13/2009
Name: Tom Olson
Email: sealthrecon@aol.com
Unit: 26th Marines 1968 Khe Sahn
HomeTown: Seattle
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Date: 01/08/2009
In memory of Gary Lee Bailey a dear friend growing up in Seattle. Believe he served with A Co, 1/3 and was wounded on or Oct 30, but dont know year. Think it was 66 or 67. Was severly wounded and years later passed away. Maybe I can find someone out here that could help. He would have been a Lance Corporal and was from Seattle. Semper Fi Tom
Name: Ivan Hiestand
Email: ihiestand@yahoo.com
Unit: Charlie Co. 1/3-1967
HomeTown: Hobart, IN
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Date: 01/07/2009
Semper Fi to those brave men I had the honor to serve and fight beside: Neiderberger,VanDorn, Hodgeman,Inman,Burgoon (KIA) and all the others.I was hit 1/4 inch below the heart by sniper fire on 16 Sept. 1967 in Quang Tin and I'm still trying to locate "Doc Mac" to thank him for saving my life.His last name was McDonnah and I may be incorrect on the spelling.After many months of recovery in various hospitals, I was medically discharged from the Corps but I'll always remember the brave young warriors that served their time in hell and God rest Burgoon's soul in eternal peace.
Name: Leo Russo
Email: Leo@cplrusso.com
Unit: 1st FSR/FLC ASP1 ASP2 1969-70
HomeTown: Alabaster, AL
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Date: 01/07/2009
Looking for friends or anyone who served at ASP1 or ASP2 from Oct69-Oct70 LeoSemper Fi
Name: STEVE SUIED
Email: S.SUIED@VERIZON.NET
Unit: BRAVO 1/3 78-80
HomeTown: MEDFORD,MASS
B1: Submit
Date: 01/03/2009
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HI TO ALL MY GOOD FRIENDS I HAD WHILE I WAS STATIONED IN HAWAII IT HARD TO BELIEVE IT"S ALMOST 30 YEARS I WAS THERE; TO ALL MY BROTHERS SERVING WITH 1/3 RIGHT NOW GOOD LUCK YOU GUYS ARE ALL VERY BRAVE AND YOUR DOING A DOING GREAT JOB DEFENDING OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
Name: Audra Foley
Email: YourAngel88@gmail.com
Unit: Marines/1969
HomeTown: Weymouth, Ma
B1: Submit
Date: 12/30/2008
My name is Audra and I wanted to know more about my Uncle Martin Francis Foley. He died may 1, 1969 during an ambush. He was in the 1st Platoon. If anyone knew him can you please e-mail me and send me some information about him? Thank you! I appreciate every little detail.
Name: Beth O'Brien
Email: be.tho@hotmail.com
Unit:
HomeTown: San Rafael, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 12/29/2008
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! For doing the dirty work for all of us here state side. It is really appreciated. I just started reading Silent Warrior about Carlos Hathcock, and wanted to say you guys are brave, and you are truly the warriors, so semper fi and stay safe. Please if anyone wants a care package let me know, email me (I bake cookies). God Bless our Marines, they are our heros!!! ooohrah!
Name: Jan 26 2005 Memorial Page
Email: myspace.com/jan262005memorialpage
Unit: 1/3 Charile Company
HomeTown: Hawaii
B1: Submit
Date: 12/08/2008
RIP THE HEROES OF 1/3 KIA IRAQ ON 1/26/2005, SEMPER FI LAVA DOGS. ANYONE WHO KNEW ANY OF THE GUYS KILLED.PLEASE ADD US TO YOUR MYSPACE PAGE. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Name: Darrell Harrison
Email: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net
Unit: Bravo 1/3 1st plt
HomeTown: Dallas,Tx
B1: Submit
Date: 12/02/2008
Had an Lt wounded on Alpha3 on Dec 10 ,1967. Went out to help engineers hit by incoming. Anyone remember the Lt's name or have contact with him let me know by email. Or if you were there, shout back. Semper Fi
Name: james creamer
Email: quackyray@earthlink.net
Unit: alpha co. 65-66
HomeTown: dayton
B1: Submit
Date: 11/28/2008
hope to get to reunion this time
Name: Edmund Ronan
Email: etronan@bellsouth.net
Unit: BRAVO 68/69
HomeTown: springfield, va
B1: Submit
Date: 11/19/2008
A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all my Bros. and families. Been thinking of you guys. Semper Fi E.T. Ronan
Name: James Doraty
Email: sgtdoraty11@yahoo.com
Unit: H&S 65/66
HomeTown: Galveston, Texas
B1: Submit
Date: 11/19/2008
I served in late 65 came over on the USS Billy MItchell with a bunch of great marines. Left 1/3 and went toB 1/4 until late 66
Name: James Doraty
Email: sgtdoraty11@yahoo.com
Unit: H&S 65/66
HomeTown: Galveston, Texas
B1: Submit
Date: 11/19/2008
I served in late 65 came over on the USS Billy MItchell with a bunch of great marines. Left 1/3 and went toB 1/4 until late 66
Name: James Doraty
Email: sgtdoraty11@yahoo.com
Unit: H&S 65/66
HomeTown: Galveston, Texas
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Date: 11/19/2008
Name: Craig Slaughter
Email: sargecas@yahoo.com
Unit: M 3/3 65
HomeTown: Fredericksburg VA
B1: Submit
Date: 11/14/2008
Edward J. Christersen served with 3/3 in 1965 and dis a second tour with A 1/3 and was KIA on 5/18/67 along with many others. If anyone would have a picture of Ed I would appreciate having a copy. Please send to my sagecas@yahoo.com e-mail address. Thank you and Semper Fi
Name: james lee
Email: jlee0135@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown: statesville,nc
B1: Submit
Date: 11/13/2008
my brother lcpl david lee serves with the 1/3 whiskey 3 right now in iraq. semper fi devildogs
Name: Bob Kelsey (Doc)
Email: bobkelsey@sbcglobal.net
Unit: 1/3 Charlie - 68/69
HomeTown: Kyle, Texas 78640
B1: Submit
Date: 11/12/2008
I was in charlie company 1/3 from Nov 68 til July 69. The Marines I served with were great. Please contact me at my email address if you remember Doc Kelsey.
Name: Don Bumgarner Web Master
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 11/10/2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES! With this 233rd Birthday, HOPE it finds everyone doing okay. OUR Birthday today, and VETERANS DAY tomorrow, HOPE again, everyone ENJOYS both! Thanks for your SERVICE to OUR GREAT Country, and Remember ALL the Marines Past, Present, and Future. SEMPER FIDELIS, Web-Guy Don "BUM" Bumgarner C/1/3 67-68!
Name: Morris Mahan
Email: morrismahan@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3/3 H&S Comm, Schwab, 62-63
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 11/06/2008
Anyone else out there remember May 1, '63 to May 4, '63; the sinking APA; "Welcome" sign in Saigon: misunderstanding with the ship's capt; POW barracks at Subic; and those unrecorded visits to unknown destinations? E-mail me in you are interested
Name: Morris Mahan
Email: morrismahan@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3/3 H&S Comm
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 11/06/2008
Name: Morris Mahan
Email: morrismahan@yahoo.com
Unit: 1/3/3 H
HomeTown:
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Date: 11/06/2008
Name: Bruce Hodgman
Email: bhodgman@cox.net
Unit: Charlie 1/3 - 3rd Herd
HomeTown: Riverside, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 11/02/2008
Semper Fi to all my former 0311 Marines in 3rd Herd. We served together August 1967 to September 1968. First op was COCHISE and ended up with LANCASTER II JUPITER.
Name: william f johnson
Email: zeandros2004@yahoo.com
Unit: A 1/3 Wpns plt
HomeTown: Easton Pa
B1: Submit
Date: 11/02/2008
This is Little "J"ohnson. How's all my marines from A 1/3 Wpns Plt doing out there today. I'm doing great if anyone cares to know.
Name: A. Bush
Email: oopsabby@juno.com
Unit: Am/Co FSR/FLC S.Danang ( Husband)
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 10/19/2008
Does anyone know if supply companies kept daily logs that would include incoming fire and things of that nature in Vietnam during 1969? If logs were kept who would I contact to get info? Any husband gather info.
Name: david l pagnotto
Email: dave4927@comcast.net
Unit: 1969
HomeTown: peterborough nh 03458
B1: Submit
Date: 10/19/2008
hello i am a fellow marine i served with the ammo co sup bn 1stfsr/flc in march of 1969-oct 1969.i am looking for info about if anyone has remembered me to talk with about the conditions and the hell hole we were in im sufferening from ptsd and still trying to fight the va i am a marine corporal so if anyone could help please contact me at the my e-mail thank you dave4927@comcast.net
Name: Vinny Wozniak
Email: vinwoz@gmail.com
Unit: 1984
HomeTown: Bossier City
B1: Submit
Date: 10/17/2008
Just wanted to say that this site is wonderful and am proud to be a part of 1/3 during my Marine career. Semper Fi
Name: Bill Ervin
Email: billinnam@gmail.com
Unit: D-1-3 '69
HomeTown: Da Nang
B1: Submit
Date: 09/22/2008
Hello from Da Nang Vietnam. This is your old web master and chapter president, Bill Ervin. If you haven't already heard, I am living in Vietnam now and working as an English teacher. The place has changed a bit since most of you were here last. If you're curious about what it's like today, check out my web site at www.billinnam.com and if you've ever thought about coming over, give me a shout and I will see if I can help you make it a trip to remember. And if you already have a gig going, I'd still love to see you in Da Nang as you pass through. If you not active with the Chapter, get involved. It's still a great group of men.
Name: Tammy2
Email: Sun-drop@online.com
Unit: 3rd Division
HomeTown: Florida
B1: Submit
Date: 09/16/2008
HELLO! and Semper Fi
Name: Capt Ron Burton USMC (Ret)
Email: captbrtn@cox.net
Unit: 2nd Platoon, Delta Co. 1966-67
HomeTown: Oceanside, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 09/15/2008
It's been 40+ years but I can still feel the camaraderie we shared. The smell of rotting jungle and our unwashed bodies still lingers but it brings back wonderful memories of a time when we made a difference. Semper Fi and Oooo-rah
Name: Don Bumgarner(Web Master)
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA.
B1: Submit
Date: 09/14/2008
Hello GUYS! Hope you can assist the Daughter of a Former C/1/3 Marine, if you REMEMBER her Dad(L/Cpl James Louis TUBBS, Jr.). James L. TUBBS, Jr ----SILVER STAR Award For Action January 22, 1968 North of C-4 DO YOU REMEMBER: Cpl JAMES LOUIS TUBBS Jr., from Paducah, KY. On January 22, 1968 he was L/Cpl TUBBS, with 1st Platoon, Company “C”, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. He was the point man (he had volunteered to be Point) for a Squad moving across a 100 meter wide open area of flat sand between two Tree lines approx 3000 meters north of the Dyemarker position C-4 (known as Little View). L/Cpl Tubbs with L/Cpl Ted B. MICHAELS crossed under the cover of a smoke screen provided by 3.5” Rocket White Phosphorous rounds. As they dashed across the Open Area towards the Dunes on the other side, they reached the top of the dune, and Tubbs saw a North Vietnamese behind an automatic weapon on bipods. He shouted to Michaels who ducked and then shot the gunner who fell over his weapon. At the same time another of the enemy fired at Michaels with a M-16, Tubbs shot him when the enemy stuck his head up and tried running down the beach when he heard a hiss followed by an explosion. He fired twice at the RPG man on the inboard slope of the dune hitting him a second time and causing him to fall into his hole and the rocket which was ready to be fired to be shot into a nearby tree, Tubbs then threw a Grenade into the hole. Tubbs offered to advance further beyond the dune’s crest alone, but was denied. He did provide cover for other Marines to assisit L/Cpl Michaels who was in Shell Shock from close Chicom explosions, back across the open area to the southern side of Little View. He exposed himself and disregarded his safety, as he covered the other Marines, and was the last to cross back to the southern side. He had three of the KILLS, of the 8 NVA killed that day with out losing any Marines. This is basically the letter written by 2nd LT Kevin A CAHALAN, who witnessed the actions of L/Cpl Tubbs. Jerry Willis had recently received a email from Winona Vaughn of Henderson, KY., who said she was the Daughter of “James L. Tubbs, Jr.” and wanted to know how to possibly find Marines that knew her DAD. Jerry told me about Winona, and I did contact her. She said she had found the information about a REUNION for 1st Battalion 3rd Marines, and sent Jerry the email. She indicated her Dad had married her Mom, in 1971, and she was born in 1972. She said her Dad, didn’t talk much about Vietnam, and had a Bulldog USMC Tattoo on his bicep. She said her Dad had problems and a ruff marriage, and did end his life in Suicide, when she was 13 years old. She said her Dad was nicknamed “DUNNIE” by a lot of people, but didn’t know if it was from Vietnam or not. She said he was really thin, dark hair, and green eyes, but doesn’t know if that helps. She said after her grandmother(her Dad’s Mom) passed in 2003, she found papers about him and the Silver Star Award he had received for Heroism in Vietnam. With her own son, who is 16 and resembles her Dad, and her 4 year old daughter, that reminds her of herself when she was younger, she wants to find more about her Dad and his time in Vietnam for them. She did send the request for the Silver Star to Records in St Louis, and did receive his Medal and Citation, in January, 2004. She thinks he also had a Purple Heart too. She says her Dad enlisted in 1966, when he was 17 years old, and went through Boot Camp at Paris Island. With her curiosity high, she HOPES to find Someone that Remembers her Dad. The original Award Recommendation by Captain W. OSGOOD, Company Commander for “C” Company was sent to the Secretary of the Navy, on June 25th, 1968 for the “NAVY CROSS”. S/Sgt James J. HERBERT and 2ndLt Kevin A. CAHALAN were eyewitnesses to the Actions of L/Cpl James L. TUBBS, Jr. on January 22, 1968 north of C-4. Commanding Officer at 1st Bn, 3rd Marines, sent the request forward, recommending the “SILVER STAR”, on 30AUG68. The Commander in Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet approved and forwarded the “SILVER STAR” request, 12NOV68. Cpl James L. Tubbs, was presented the SILVER STAR at Camp Lejeune, on 16Jul69. The Citation reads: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL to: CORPORAL JAMES L. TUBBS,JR. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 22 January 1968, during a patrol near an outpost north of the Cua Viet River, Corporal Tubbs volunteered to serve as point man for a squad assigned to move across a large open area to reconnoiter a tree line. As the Marines neared the objective, they suddenly came under intense automatic weapons and small-arms fire. Alertly observing a North Vietnamese soldier preparing to direct machine-gun fire at a friendly position Corporal Tubbs killed him with an accurate burst of rifle fire. During the ensuing fire fight, he repeatedly disregarded his own safety to locate and destroy hostile positions. On one occasion, he threw a hand grenade directly into an enemy bunker, effectively silencing the hostile fire from the emplacement. When a Marine was rendered unconscious by an exploding grenade, Corporal Tubbs aggressively moved forward and pinned down the enemy with accurate fire, killing two more hostile soldiers, while several Marines advanced and evacuated the wounded man. As his squad withdrew across 100 meters of open terrain, Corporal Tubbs continuously exposed himself to enemy fire in order to provide effective covering fire for his companions. His heroic actions were instrumental in saving the life of a fellow Marine and his unit accounting for eight North Vietnamese soldiers killed. By his extraordinary courage, bold initiative, and selfless devotion to duty at great personal risk, Corporal Tubbs upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. For the President, signed by L.F. CHAPMAN, JR., Commandant of the Marine Corps Jerry and I were talking, and WE don’t REMEMBER any of these names, other than Capt OSGOOD. I REMEMBER the AMBUSH of 2nd Platoon on January 19th, north of C-4 and the Re-Action Force with Amtracs, and Our 3-KIA(Benedict, Burgoon, and Morris) and 33-WIA’s. DO ANY of YOU, Remember possibly 1st Platoon members, L/Cpl Ted B. MICHAELS, S/Sgt James J. HEBERT, or 2ndLt Kevin A. CAHALAN? If you Remember them, maybe you REMEMBER L/Cpl James L. TUBBS,Jr. Do you REMEMBER the action at Little View on 22Jan68, where L/Cpl TUBBS was recommended for the NAVY CROSS/Awarded the SILVER STAR? After we left C-4, and went to Quang Tri and the Battalion Rear area, I was SHORT, but I don’t REMEMBER hearing about the Activity on the 22Jan68, or the Pending Medal for BRAVERY for L/Cpl James L. Tubbs. I rotated Home in Mid March 1968, and just recently heard about it from Winona VAUGHN (Daughter of James L. Tubbs Jr.). If you REMEMBER L/Cpl Tubbs, I HOPE you will contact his Daughter (Winona Vaughn). She can be contacted at email address: winonavaughn@bellsouth.net ! I know some of you MUST REMEMBER L/Cpl Tubbs, and possibly about his Silver Star. Semper Fi, Don Bumgarner C/1/3 67-68 60mm Mortars
Name: Don Bumgarner(Web-Master)
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C/1/3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 08/22/2008
Hello ALL, With the 2008 Reunion in New Jersey, over with, and the LUCKY Ones that attended back HOME, NOW is the TIME to START Planning for the REUNION next year. Per Bill Krueger of Third Marine Division Association, the 2009 REUNION will be held in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. The Reunion is planned to be held from August 24th to August 30th, 2009, at the HOLIDAY INN on the River Walk. Once more information is available, I will get the information on the web site. SO MARK your Calendars, and WE have approx 12 months before OUR REUNION again. PASS the Word to ALL your Old BUDDIES, and let's make the Reunion of 2009 in San Antonio a GREAT One, for ALL of 1st Battalion 3rd Marines. Take Care, Wish everyone the Best, and TALK to you Later! S/F Don Bumgarner C/1/3.
Name: Claude Caroway
Email: caroway1@comcast.net
Unit: 1/3 Alpha Co Weapons Platoon 2008
HomeTown: South Williamsport, PA
B1: Submit
Date: 08/12/2008
My son Jarred is just now on his first tour and is in Karma, Iraq. He is a mortarman. He arrived aprox August 7th. I wish him and all of you God's speed and thank all of you for being a 'marine'
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3/67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA.
B1: Submit
Date: 08/12/2008
Hello ALL, This is your Web Master again, and just wanted to let EVERYONE know what I have been doing lately. I recently finished updating the Company Lists with the Names and Addresses of many additional MARINES from 1st Battalion / 3rd Marines. These NEW Names are mainly from the Membership Directory for the Third Marine Division Association for 2008. Maybe some of these New Names are NOT on the Computer, but would ENJOY hearing via "LETTER" from a Old Buddy. I know , before I was on the Computer, I did LOCATE about 5-6 guys from Vietnam via the old Letter Method. I feel, the MORE names we have listed the BETTER for the web site and the Battalion. MORE and MORE of the Battalion Members are STARTING to LOOK for those MARINES and CORPSMEN, WHO they SHARED their TIME in Vietnam, WWII, Korea, or one of the more recent Wars on Terror. For US VIETNAM Vets, 40 plus years and counting, SO NOW is the TIME to Reconnect with OUR FRIENDS from the PAST! CHECK OUT Your Company List, you might find someone you have been LOOKING FOR. If you NOTICE that a Battalion Member you know, is not there, Encourage them to "Muster In". I am STILL LOOKING for James P BRADFORD(former California Marine, but possibly from Arizona/New Mexico area now) or Jack MILLIGAN(last know from MICHIGAN). If you know Bradford or Milligan, let me know. OUR Web Site is a for ALL of US, and HOPE you like it. Stand At Ease, and Take Care! Till NEXT Time, Semper Fi Don B C/1/3 67-68 Web Master!
Name: Ladd L Buckhalter
Email: laddlbuck@yahoo.com
Unit: D 1/3 1st. Plt Guns
HomeTown: Jena, La
B1: Submit
Date: 08/10/2008
Served 10/68-10/69 in Nam. Would like to here from D 1/3 folks who served during that time. Semper Fi and thanks...
Name: Brent Bain
Email: baintn@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Watertown, TN
B1: Submit
Date: 08/04/2008
My son is currently serving with the 1/3 Alpha Co. They deployed today 4 AUG. 2008 Just wanted to say thanks to all who are and have served.
Name: S/Sgt James Tate
Email: mickeyboa@sbcglobal.net
Unit: A Co. & S-4 65-66 Danang, KheSanh
HomeTown: Indianapolis, Indiana
B1: Submit
Date: 08/03/2008
I was with A-1-3 and S-4/1-3 on 1965-66 and I left the Battalion when they went back to Okinawa for Retrofitting/Training to replace the M-14 with the M-16. Does anyone remember a Capt Reychek a Co. Commander in 1-3, if so contact me. We where in Danang and KheSanh
Name: S/Sgt James Tate
Email: mickeyboa@sbcglobal.net
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 08/03/2008
Name: charlie(chuck)wickline
Email: charlie.wickline@celanese.com
Unit: charlie co. 1st bn 3rd mar. 68 / 69
HomeTown: west virigina
B1: Submit
Date: 08/01/2008
served in vietnam july 68 to aug. 69. participated in ops:lancaster,kentucky,taylor commom,maine craig,virigina ridge and others.would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Name: Bill Ervin
Email: billinnam@gmail.com
Unit: Delta 1-3 1969
HomeTown: Boulder Co / Da Nang Vietnam
B1: Submit
Date: 08/01/2008
Howdy all. This is your old webmaster Bill writing to you from Vietnam. I've been living here in Da Nang for over three months now and will be here for some time to come. I've landed a job teaching English here for at least a year. If any of you are interested in comin over to visit me, drop me an email. I would love to hear from you I want to thank Don for doing such a great job of keeping the site alive while I'm away. Let him know his efforts are appreciated. Semper Fi Bill
Name: Robert Dirr
Email: robertdirr@woh.rr.com
Unit: Bravo, 1/3, 1967-68
HomeTown: Cincinnati, Ohio
B1: Submit
Date: 07/29/2008
Visit my website for info about filing claims, poetry and stories about Vietnam, and preview my book: http://www.robertdirr.com
Name: Joe Phifer
Email: jpholden44@hotmail.com
Unit: 1st.plt. bravo company 1980-1984
HomeTown: charlotte north carolina
B1: Submit
Date: 07/22/2008
love to hear from all my brothers in arm whom which I served with pride man, I love you all anyone heard from Scott Fuller,Frank Stovall,Calvin Gibbs,Henry Smith,Cory Edmond,James Cummings,Jose Pagan,Hank Carobello Or Lt.Stroupe
Name: joe phifer
Email: jpholden44@hotmail.com
Unit: b co. 1/3 1980-1984
HomeTown: charlotte,north carolina
B1: Submit
Date: 07/22/2008
anyone from bravo 1/3 marines I love you all
Name: Tim Romack
Email: TimR1981@hotmail.com
Unit: 1/3 WPNS Co 81's 2000-2004
HomeTown: St. Cloud, Florida
B1: Submit
Date: 07/21/2008
Anyone I know give me a call sometime. 407-908-6160
Name: bruce bryant
Email: bbryant2@bak.rr.com
Unit: wpns/co. dragons 1987-1991
HomeTown: bakersfield,ca
B1: Submit
Date: 07/07/2008
looking for anybody that i served with in k-bay or desert storm
Name: barajas e a
Email: nbarajas1@sbcglobal.net
Unit: comm plt. 92-96
HomeTown: milwaukee wi.
B1: Submit
Date: 07/07/2008
i miss u guys
Name: Gregory Ary
Email: aryb13usmc@yahoo.com
Unit: B.co. 1st Bn. 3rd Mar. 93-96
HomeTown: Chicago
B1: Submit
Date: 07/02/2008
served over in Kaneohe Bay MCAS. would like to hear from any devildog
Name: Roger Warren
Email: Pointman13@ctcn.net
Unit: 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines 1964-65
HomeTown: Urbana, OH
B1: Submit
Date: 06/30/2008
Congratulations to the Marines of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1964-65, for concluding their 12th. successful reunion this past week June 19-23 in Arlington, VA. You are a most remarkable and wonderful group of men and women!
Name: Richard Dean Todd
Email: SCCOAST_29577@YAHOO.COM
Unit: D Co. & H & S Co. 1968/69
HomeTown: Myrtle Beach SC
B1: Submit
Date: 06/25/2008
served with Delta from May until end of August 68, transferred to H & S Co. Would like to hear from anyone I served with.
Name: Richard Dean Todd
Email:
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 06/25/2008
Name: john n. bryant
Email: nb2905@sbcglobal.net
Unit: c1/3 1969
HomeTown: san pedro,ca.
B1: Submit
Date: 06/10/2008
was with c1/3,may,9th. thur sept.,1969 then went to 1/4 marines
Name: Don BUMGARNER
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
B1: Submit
Date: 06/06/2008
Hello ALL, With FATHER'S Day a week away there is a BOOK at Barnes & Noble, "The Vietnam War Experience", which contains over 30 RARE and newly researched REMOVABLE facsimile DOCUMENTS of Historic importance (MPC, Vietnamese Money, and lots of NEAT stuff). The BOOK is a Barnes & Noble exclusive and store number is: BG-History-ISBN-13:978-1-4351-0030-0 ! It was or on Discount from $74.98 down to Bargin Price $24.98 when I got my COPY! GREAT Father's Day Present. JUST Passing the Word! S/F Don Bumgarner C/1/3 Web Master
Name: Jonathan Holmes
Email: okibjonathan@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown: Kentucky
B1: Submit
Date: 05/31/2008
Looking for some guidance/suggestions on details of operations 1/3 participated in, around Da Nang from January 1965 through June 1965.
Name: obi
Email: obi_mu@yahoo.com
Unit:
HomeTown:
B1: Submit
Date: 05/30/2008
i love this site pls go
Name: John Kalu
Email: johnkalu@yahoo.com
Unit: Sept.62-June65
HomeTown: HomeTown: Cedar Lk, Indiana
B1: Submit
Date: 05/30/2008
B1: Submit
Name: Name: Rocky Fortner
Email: fortner3@msn.com
Unit: LIMA 3/3 & LIMA 3/9
HomeTown: Currently N/E Washington
B1: Submit
Date: 05/29/2008
Served as a Rockets (3.5) Gunner, Team Leader & Sqd. Leader with LIMA 3/9 & mostly LIMA 3/3 from Aug. 65 til September 66'. Thjis Looks like one of the BEST web sites I've seen.....GREAT Job Bill & "Bummer" Semper Fi my Brothers and keep up the memmories ......they're fading fast !!
Name: Robert Moyer
Email: robert.moyer@usmc.mil
Unit: 3/9 2008
HomeTown: Philadelphia
B1: Submit
Date: 05/23/2008
I am trying to find anyone that served with my father Robert Moyer. He was with 1/3, I am not sure when he reported to 1/3 but I know he checked out 1970. If you have any information or know of someone that might please contact me.
Name: PFC Charles Kring
Email: chustle3c@aim.com
Unit: 1/3 WPNS. Co - Present
HomeTown: Arlington,VA
B1: Submit
Date: 05/22/2008
Really great to learn alot about the Marines that came before us. Great site
Name: Jim McCaffrey
Email: jimatcloudshill@aol.com
Unit: USN DDG-18
HomeTown: Richmond, VA
B1: Submit
Date: 05/18/2008
Wonderful web site. Thank you for the recognition of A Company and the "water run" ambush in 1967. While I was safely at sea, one of my best friends, Corporal Bill Urick, was KIA in that fight. He was a great guy. God bless all who served.
Name: Ralph Hudson
Email: hudson.ralph@gmail.com
Unit: 1/3 2006-Pres
HomeTown: Murphy, NC
B1: Submit
Date: 05/15/2008
Thanks for the support!
Name: Gary H. Shuler
Email: ghshuler@yahoo.com
Unit: AmmoCo/SupBatt/1stFSR/FLC/1969-70
HomeTown: Pensacola, FL
B1: Submit
Date: 05/08/2008
Anyone serve at ASP#1, Camp Monahan, know anyone who did, or have any info/photos ref Apr '69 when the dump exploded? If so, please contact me. Thanks.
Name: Ray DeGroot
Email: rd9252@comcast.net
Unit: Mar Det USSYORKTOWN 56-58
HomeTown: DesPlaines,Illinois
B1: Submit
Date: 05/06/2008
Just visiting and looking for old Marines that may of served with me. I want to thanks all you Marines for your service and keeping me safe during the Nam years. Semper Fi Ray
Name: tom
Email: osborne
Unit: 65-66
HomeTown:
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Date: 05/06/2008
anyone in touch with russell simms or sgt john cox????
Name: Wayne Ormsbee
Email: waybear7@bellsouth.net
Unit: India Co. 3/3 Marines 1968-1969
HomeTown: Milford , Ct. / Dfld Bch., Fl
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Date: 05/06/2008
Nice site...Lots of info....I was an '0331'..."Guns"..Quang-Tri...Dong-Ha..Mutter's Ridge....Quave-Ett...Central Highlands..... ......Hello to my E-mail GOOD Buddy "Don B."... ............And to ALL................. "Semper Fi"
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA.
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Date: 05/05/2008
HELLO ALL, Today, I finished Updating the Vietnam Memorial Section and THINK it is pretty Complete. Check it OUT, if you have Time. Added approx 200 additional names, and moved some. HOPE you like it! Don B C/1/3 Assistant Web Master
Name: Don Bumgarner
Email: dbumc13usmc@verizon.net
Unit: C-1-3 67-68
HomeTown: Whittier, CA
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Date: 04/21/2008
HELLO EVERYONE, I have taken the reins of the Web Site over from Bill, as he prepares for his NEXT adventure in Life. Bill I wish you the BEST, and will DO MY BEST to Maintain the HIGH Standards of YOUR Web Site. Call ME, Mr Assistant WEB MASTER! With Bill, a e-mail away, I am very confident that the WEB SITE, will survive his absence. Truely, I AM EXCITED about my NEW JOB, and LOOK Forward to any and All Comments. If anyone out there knows a Jack MILLIGAN from Michigan or a James P BRADFORD from New Mexico these days (from California during Service days), PLEASE let me know? Been looking for them for more than 5 years now. If you are or were ever assigned to 1st Bn/ 3rd Marines Muster In, Check your Information if already here, and SPREAD the WORD! Semper Fi, Don "BUM" C/1/3
Name: Margaret Copley
Email: mpocopley@hotmail.com
Unit: Alpha 64-65
HomeTown: AZ
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Date: 04/19/2008
Hi I'm the daughter of Fred Copley, he served with Alpha company in 64-65, adn passed away 2 years ago and I am interested in getting in contact with anyone that might have known him.
Name: Jeff Dement
Email: jeffdement@aol.com
Unit: A co. 1/3,guns,67
HomeTown: Plainfield, il. 60544-3003
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Date: 04/11/2008
Our Third Marine Division Association reunion is coming up in late july. And it sure would be great to see more A CO.67 Marines show up.Information about the reunion can be found at www. caltrap.com or e-mail me.
Name: John H Johnston
Email: parasky@gmail.com
Unit: HQ Co. Scout/Sniper Plt. 1969
HomeTown: Parkville, Mo.
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Date: 04/05/2008
I was with Bravo 1/3 July thru Sept.,69. I was there when Capt. Sampson died. My partner was Duane L Reid.I would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time on Mutter`s Ridge.
Name: Terry Kupp
Email: terryk@foxriverfoods.com
Unit: Delta Company 1/3 1969
HomeTown: St Charles, Illinois
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Date: 03/31/2008
If we served together, email me.
Name: Steven Sparrow
Email: chef.medici@gmail.com
Unit: 1/3 Weapons Company 81's
HomeTown: El Paso Illinois
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Date: 03/22/2008
Semper Fi and Laus Deo my brothers!!! Thank you for your blood, sweat, & tears. I am so proud of all we have done. Take care. Carpe Diem God Bless you all & the USA!!!
Name: ronald m. kerwin
Email: ronald.m. kerwin@lmco.com
Unit: 1965&1966
HomeTown: denver,colorado
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Date: 03/17/2008
sereved with h&s co,8 miles north of da nang.
Name: Ed Ronan
Email: etronan@bellsouth.net
Unit: BRAVO 68/69
HomeTown: Weston, Fl
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Date: 03/16/2008
Happy St.Patrick's Day to all you Green Marines. Slaint'e!!!
Name: Donald Russell
Email: drussell1947@netzero.com
Unit: Wpns, B 1/3 64-65 (64-68)
HomeTown: Chicago
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Date: 03/12/2008
Name: Michael J. Cote
Email: cotejem@msn.com
Unit: H&S CO BN Supply 88-90
HomeTown: New Windsor, MD
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Date: 02/24/2008
Name: Bill Ervin
Email: hatch101@comcast.net
Unit: Delta 1/3 1969
HomeTown: Boulder, CO
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Date: 02/21/2008
Hi all. I figured it was time to start a new page. Also, notice that we are in need of a new web master for our site. This is important as I will be living out of the country for a while and will not be able to maintain this site while I am away. Email me if you can take on the job.