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Nickname
chuckrob
Name
Charles Robinson
Rank(s)
PFC-CPL
Platloon/Co
HQ Motor T
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
I was at 5th Comm from Oct 1969-Sep 1970
Updated
3/23/2008
 
Nickname
country514
Name
Robert Norris
Rank(s)
Cpl.
Platloon/Co
Hq. Motor "T"
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
I was in country from Dec. 68 to Dec 69 . Don't remember too many names these days but my Sgt. in the motor pool was" Horney" Sgt. Hornbuckle I remember guard duty on the orphanage roof and mag 16 getting rocketed. Oh and the stinging jelly fish in the ocean. and that first "smell" as you stepped off the plane at DaNang . God... a different world, a different time, a million years ago ...yesterday
Updated
9/15/2008
 
Nickname
Loch
Name
Bob Yount
Rank(s)
Sgt.
Platloon/Co
Radio Platoon, H&S Co.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
I was one of the original 7 marines that cleared the land for the 5th comm camp. I arrived just after the 9th marines in April of 65. I was also one of the 10 people that put in the swimming area and was one of the life guards. About May-July 66. Rotated in July of 66.
Updated
4/23/2002
 
Nickname
TJW
Name
TJ Wilkins
Rank(s)
Cpl
Platloon/Co
Hq, III MAF, COC Comm
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
I was sent to IIIMAF COC comm ctr from 5th Comm and spent my tour at the III MAF
compound in 69-70. I remember when the ammo dump gothit and our mess hall
got destroyed plus all the rain, the smells and the trips to freedom hill.
Updated
6/3/2002
 
Nickname
Wert
Name
Neil A. Wertley
Rank(s)
M/Sgt
Platloon/Co
Comm Support
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
I was TAD to FLC from 1970-1971. At first I set up Tech Control, then Acting Telephone Officer and finally TTC-28 Mobil Dial Central Chief. We handled all of the comm for Danang North.
When I retired I taught electronics for United Electronics Institute. Over the years rose to Director/Dean of the college. When the school closed I moved on to Tampa College where I retired as Academic Dean 2 years ago.
Updated
8/14/2006
 
Nickname
Tank
Name
Dan Reed
Rank(s)
CPL
Platloon/Co
CSC Comm Center Plt
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
If you look at George Powell's bio,it tells the same story about how we got to the Nam.While at Hague on Okinawa,I was with Radio Relay Plt.Cpl Walter Anderson had a Boonie Hat made for me that had our patch and then below it read "Radio Relay Attache".He is the one who nicknamed me Tank.Walter is now the publisher of Parade Magazine ,you know the Sunday paper mag.He is also the author of a couple of books.I am sure he would really love to hear from some of guys from RR that served in 65-66.I remember Jim Coffee,Joe Lewis,Sgt.Ted Ford,Cpl.Jim Weiman,Cpl.Steve Valarga.Gunny Futch,S/Sgt.King.I have forgotten the names of so many others,but I remember faces as I see them periodically over the years in my dreams.I lost all of my stuff(pictures,etc.) many years ago in a fire.If anyone out there remembers me or has pics of the old guys from 1965 I sure would love to see themThis web site is the greatest ! I have had tears in my eyes and goosebumps since Jim Fowler e-mailed me.Why don't we have a reunion?
Updated
5/1/2002
 
Nickname
RogueMule
Name
James R Connor
Rank(s)
E-5
Platloon/Co
5th Comm Bn Radio Relay Plt
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
In Country Nov 65. Bunked in the old compound with the pyramid tents.Walked along the creek to the mess hall to eat the "RED DEATH". In Jan 66 Iflew to Subic Bay boarded ship and sailed back to Viet Nam to partiscipate in a landing. In April 66 I moved to Monkey Mountain and stayed until Jan 67. I moved to the main base in Da Nang and made courier runs until March 67.
I am looling for information on David Grubic. His name appears on the MAA list along with others that I knew. Stoney Broadstreet, Johnny Earl Mack, Ollie Oliveras, Prince Murray and Shimmerhorn.
May GOD continue to keep and bless each of vou.
Updated
7/22/2002
 
Nickname
J D Keller
Name
John Keller
Rank(s)
63 -67 Pendleton, RVN, LeJune,final rank SGT
Platloon/Co
Radio Plt., CommCo, 5thComm and 7th Comm
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Landing at Red Beach, 7thComm, then 5thComm, DoubleEagle I and II, MK83's Radio Jeeps, TSC-15's..2531 MOS RVN 65-66
Updated
3/27/2003
 
Nickname
Wasyoungonce1
Name
Ron Durham
Rank(s)
PFC-CPL-Vietnam, Retired MGYSGT-Reserves
Platloon/Co
Construction Plt.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Looking for any of the old guys from construction. Was in country from August 1968-February 1970.
Updated
11/24/2003
 
Nickname
LumbarLulu1946
Name
Michael R Mursini
Rank(s)
cpl.
Platloon/Co
R/R const.co.5th com.bn.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Married 2/daughters retired provice road island fire dept.Loking for fellow marines by the name of david,davey,shamus hennessy,eugene telenko,micalack If anyone sees or get in toach with any one of these guys please call me at 508/6695456 thank you s/f
Updated
1/25/2008
 
Nickname
TheBonnyThaneOfDuninsane
Name
Michael S. Betts
Rank(s)
Cpl/Sgt
Platloon/Co
HQ Co/Bn S-3
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Maryland
Updated
2/11/2004
 
Nickname
older than dirt
Name
Tom Murtha
Rank(s)
Sgt., (at one time)
Platloon/Co
Radio
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Most of my bio, is on the msg. board. The rank listed, may cause someone's memory to jolt.
OTD
Updated
3/15/2002
 
Nickname
LumbarLulu1946
Name
mike mursini
Rank(s)
cpl.
Platloon/Co
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
My name is cpl.luis mercado i am posting this for my freind mike mursini he was in viet nam when i was there,1967/1968 danang he was in r/r const.co 5th com 3maf his mos was driving an auger truck (makes wholes in ground)for us to put in poles for phone lines.married 2 daughters retired from providance fire dept.Looking for david,daviey,shamus,hennessy,eugene,telenko,micalack contack #are 508-669-5456 S/F
Updated
1/10/2008
 
Nickname
Bear7215
Name
Harold John Friedrich
Rank(s)
PFC to Sgt.
Platloon/Co
RR Plt., RR&C Co.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Oct '65 to Dec '67.
Started out with Comm Spt.Co., HQ Bn., 3dMarDiv.Helped build Hoa Long. Served around Danang, then around Phu Bai and at Khe Sanh. Got to see so many of the scenic spots of sunny I Corps.
Updated
10/24/2003
 
Nickname
Roper
Name
JoeMonzie
Rank(s)
Cpl
Platloon/Co
Service Co. motor -T
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Orders out of ITR were to 8" guns 29 Palms Calif. Reported in Oct. 1965. In December 1965 I was transfered to 7th Comm, Radio Relay. The Platoonwas preparing to mount out to Nam to complete 5th Comm Bn. January 66 we boarded the USS THOMASTON (LSD) and shipped out to Nam. Landed at Tein Sha pier on a cold rainy day February 1966. Convoy to the 5th Comm base camp near Marble Mnt. where the Salts commenced to scare the crap out of us with war stories.
About 2 months later I was reassigned to Service Co. Motor transport and remained there until I rotated in Sept..1967. Col. Kelly was the Bn. Co.
Some of the guys I remember ar Danny Milek (Missoula Montana), Carl Nutt ( Tenn. ) Mike Yslavia (Arizonia) Schollser ( louisana ).
Updated
5/2/2002
 
Nickname
lzstud
Name
Tony Mastriani
Rank(s)
Cpl.
Platloon/Co
Radio Relay
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
RVN 4-68~11-69 Danang-Dong Ha-LZ Stud-Dong Ha-Danang
I spent most of my time on TRC-97s. I was also out on several 1st Div 97 shots but don't recall the locations.
I was lucky enough to get out on mail runs and the like to Cua Viet, Phu Bai, Quang Tri, Con Thien, Camp Carroll.
Updated
4/15/2005
 
Nickname
Rdj4586
Name
Robert (Bob) Johnson
Rank(s)
Sgt
Platloon/Co
HqCo
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
RVN 67-68; really glad I found this site; SF
Updated
11/11/2004
 
Nickname
radio_relay
Name
Richard Boyd
Rank(s)
LCpl
Platloon/Co
RR Plt, RR&Const Co.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Semper Fi Brothers. Wow, it's great to find a 5th Comm web site. My mos was 2831, radio relay repairman. Was in RVN with 5th Comm, from May '70 to Oct '70. I finished out my westpac tour with 7th Comm, on Okinawa. 5th Comm was actually decommisioned in Oct of '70 (don't know exact day), and hasn't been recommisioned. I was one of the last Marines at Camp Hoa Long. An Army Engineer unit moved in after us. Also spent time on 244, Monkey Mountain, and 950. Welcome Home to each and every one of you! I'll be in D.C. for Vets Day, and the M.C. B'Day. Hope to run into some of you there.
Updated
8/28/2002
 
Nickname
16Gauge
Name
John Roach
Rank(s)
LCpl,Cpl (Nam) Sgt (3rd AmTrack Bn.,5th MAB)
Platloon/Co
HQ Co. Radio Repair
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Served July, 1968 to June, 1970 in Ground Radio Repair and Administration.
I was a regular on React Platoon when I wasn't at theE Club.
I'm interested in any documentation of 5th Comm. Bn. Awards and Citations,
and graphics, for any patches, logos, or memorabilia from 5th Comm.
I'd like to hear from anyone who served with me in Nam.
After 35 years i'm just now going through the old negatives that I have left
(many were lost) and will post some of the better ones of 5th Comm., DaNang, Marble Mtn., III MAF, Hoa Long, and whaterver I find.
Semper Fi
John Roach
MOS 2841
Ground Radio Repair
Updated
8/6/2007
 
Nickname
linenwht
Name
Paul Nunes
Rank(s)
PFC
Platloon/Co
R. R. & Const. PLT.
E-mail
[email protected]
Comments
Served with 5th Comm BN. 3 Mar.Div. Const. Plt. from Sept.68 to Oct 69.
Updated
3/2/2004
 
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