Wert
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Neil A. Wertley
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M/Sgt
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Comm Support
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[email protected]
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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.
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8/14/2006
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Tank
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Dan Reed
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CPL
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CSC Comm Center Plt
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[email protected]
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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?
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5/1/2002
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RogueMule
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James R Connor
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E-5
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5th Comm Bn Radio Relay Plt
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[email protected]
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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.
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7/22/2002
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J D Keller
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John Keller
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63 -67 Pendleton, RVN, LeJune,final rank SGT
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Radio Plt., CommCo, 5thComm and 7th Comm
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[email protected]
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Landing at Red Beach, 7thComm, then 5thComm, DoubleEagle I and II, MK83's Radio Jeeps, TSC-15's..2531 MOS RVN 65-66
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3/27/2003
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Wasyoungonce1
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Ron Durham
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PFC-CPL-Vietnam, Retired MGYSGT-Reserves
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Construction Plt.
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[email protected]
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Looking for any of the old guys from construction. Was in country from August 1968-February 1970.
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11/24/2003
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LumbarLulu1946
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Michael R Mursini
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cpl.
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R/R const.co.5th com.bn.
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[email protected]
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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
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1/25/2008
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TheBonnyThaneOfDuninsane
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Michael S. Betts
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Cpl/Sgt
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HQ Co/Bn S-3
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[email protected]
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Maryland
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2/11/2004
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older than dirt
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Tom Murtha
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Sgt., (at one time)
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Radio
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[email protected]
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Most of my bio, is on the msg. board. The rank listed, may cause someone's memory to jolt. OTD
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3/15/2002
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LumbarLulu1946
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mike mursini
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cpl.
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[email protected]
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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
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1/10/2008
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Bear7215
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Harold John Friedrich
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PFC to Sgt.
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RR Plt., RR&C Co.
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[email protected]
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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.
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10/24/2003
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Roper
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JoeMonzie
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Cpl
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Service Co. motor -T
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[email protected]
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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 ).
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5/2/2002
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lzstud
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Tony Mastriani
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Cpl.
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Radio Relay
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[email protected]
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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.
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4/15/2005
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Rdj4586
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Robert (Bob) Johnson
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Sgt
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HqCo
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[email protected]
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RVN 67-68; really glad I found this site; SF
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11/11/2004
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radio_relay
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Richard Boyd
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LCpl
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RR Plt, RR&Const Co.
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[email protected]
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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.
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8/28/2002
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16Gauge
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John Roach
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LCpl,Cpl (Nam) Sgt (3rd AmTrack Bn.,5th MAB)
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HQ Co. Radio Repair
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[email protected]
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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
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8/6/2007
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linenwht
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Paul Nunes
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PFC
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R. R. & Const. PLT.
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[email protected]
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Served with 5th Comm BN. 3 Mar.Div. Const. Plt. from Sept.68 to Oct 69.
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3/2/2004
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KEN
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KENNETH B. CAMPBELL
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SSGT/USMC; GYSGT/CWO2/USMCR
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RADIO RELAY & CONSTRUCTION
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[email protected]
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SERVED WITH RR & C CO. FROM APRIL 1970 'TIL SEPT.1970 WHEN THE BATTALION WAS ROTATED HOME; WAS THERE WHEN ARMY CAME INTO HOA LONG AND RELIEVED US. WAS THEN TRANSFERRED TO 1st ENGR.BN.
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8/3/2002
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Rat
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Randy Ratcliff
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Sgt.
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7th Comm & III Maf
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[email protected]
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Started out at China Beach then we were sent to Red Beach and left with the early pull out.
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8/7/2007
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Seamus1944
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James McHale
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Sgt.
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Radio Com Co 7th and 5th Comm Bn
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[email protected]
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Stationed at camp Horno from Feb. 1963 till March 1965 went to Okinawa then on to Da Nang. Changed from to 7th to 5th on the way over. Built China Beach.Spent most of my time with TSC15s before arriving at the beach. Did my first 60 days in bunkers as we expanded the size of the base camp.
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7/16/2007
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EagleKeeper
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Pete Miller
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SGT.
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Radio Relay Vietnam 69-70
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[email protected]
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Stationed at Phu Bai, also with the 7th Marines at LZ Baldy. Took command of Radio Relay Site on Monkey Mountain until the 3rdMarines left then moved to MACS 4 on top of Monkey Mountain with Radio Relay shot to Chu Lai.
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4/19/2002
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