Comments:
Checking in as we (281st) are trying to host 10th AVN BN units at a combined unit reunion in St Louis next summer.
Have located my old (and I do mean OLD) unit clerk, Darrell Piatt (COL Ret USAF) and we're hoping to find other members
of the 140th from the 1965-1966 era to join us.
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I have two request for help if you are able please help.
#1
To: nam-117th@hotmail.com
Sent: 8/25/2008 12:01:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: SP4 Moon Wai Lock
Your Name: Bob Kilpatrick
Email Address: hosco6@aol.com
Were you a 117th Member? No. 119th AHC, Pleiku
If so, when? 68-69
If you were, what was your position with the company? CE, Gator 834
How did you find this web site? Google
In what state/country do you currently reside? CT
Do you have a web site? NO
If so, what is your URL?
Comments: We are looking for help finding the unit assignment of SP4 Moon Wai Lock, died 6/28/1965. He was 52d CABn, and there is some information that he may have been assigned to the 140th Trans Det. He was only in Vietnam for two or three weeks when he appears to have drowned. If anyone has any information or recollection about SP4 Lock, I would appreciate an email with what you know that may help us out.
Thanks,
Bob Kilpatrick, hosco6@aol.com
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| To: | nam-117th@hotmail.com |
Hello,
I am writing you on behalf of my father who was with the 140th trans CHFM in 1957,
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Your Name: Thomas M.Smith
Email Address: tsmith5336@charter.net
Were you a 117th Member? Yes
If so, when? Jun 71-Mar 72
If you were, what was your position with the company? Gunner/Crew chief
How did you find this web site? Web Search
In what state/country do you currently reside? Mo.
Do you have a web site? No
If so, what is your URL? No
Comments: I was in the Sidewinder Gun platoon from June of 71 to March of 72, was left seat gunner on 554 about 2 months then became right seat crew chief on 618 till stand-down. I found out about this site just recently mainly because I'm just learning how to operate a computer and the internet. I live in the St. Louis area and could kick myself in the butt for not knowing about the re-union here in June. I will be in Reno next year.
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Your Name: Howard M. Horton, Jr.
Email Address: amd1kma@verizon.net
Were you a 117th Member? Yes
If so, when? 68-69
If you were, what was your position with the company? Gunner
How did you find this web site? Web Search
In what state/country do you currently reside? California
Do you have a web site? No
If so, what is your URL?
Comments:
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4/8/08
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Today's Date:3/31/08
Your Name: jim lohman
Email Address: viking6500@sbcglobal.net
Were you a 117th Member? no
If so, when?
If you were, what was your position with the company?
How did you find this web site? linked from 361st site
In what state/country do you currently reside? san antonio, tx
Do you have a web site? no
If so, what is your URL?
Comments: When I saw Beetle Nut Lounge, I assumed it was something to do with the 121st. Anyway, I served with the 121st (Soc Trang) from dec 64-dec 65 and with the 361st (Pleiku) from nov 68-nov 69. Just throwing my name out there hoping somebody that remembers me will shoot me an email. Really appreciate you guys establishing these websites, the posts bring back some great memories. Thanks again, bless you all.
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Date: 12/15/07
Name: Gary Roberts
Email: pamandgarry@netins.net
Were you 117th? No, I was a crew chief with the 176th AHC Musket Gunships until Sep 71
How did you find this site? Goggle Search
In what state /country do you currently reside in? Iowa
Comments:
The 176th AHC has a link to aircraft data base. I've often wondered about the helicopter that became the center of my attention during a very impressionable time of my young life. It actually ended up with a Guard unit in Illinois in later years.
When the 176th AHC was de-activated in late 1971 most the men and aircraft were relocated in country. Mike Model 66-00618, that I crewed, was reported to have gone to the 117th. Here is my question? Does anyone remember this A/C. Did it still have an obscene message painted on is belly? Was it still called the 1%? And most curious, did it still have a set of chrome plated mini-guns?
Give me a shout. I always feared the VC ended up with a set of guns with chrome housings and barrel holders.
Garry Roberts, Musket CE 618
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From: mmosley1@tds.net
To: namvet42@hotmail.com
Subject: 117TH AHC
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:15:47 -0500
Just found the Roster site. My dad is listed within this site. His name is Ronnie W. Melton. He passed away on Dec. 17, 1990 due to a traffic accident. Anyway, I am just now starting to look for information and put together his company he was with. He was a door gunner. I am limited to the information as well and have only pictures and newspaper cut-outs that tell me certain things. I would like to add my email address to his name and maybe someone could contact me. It is mmosley1@tds.net. Also, if you have any other information I would appreciate it. Thanks.Comments added 11-26-07: Currently starting a search for anything to do with my dad Ronnie W. Melton. I am limited on the information but I do know he joined the ARMY in 1963. He was a door gunner and his gunship was named "Spirit". His pilot was James L. Mimbs. To date that is all i have. Any help or information would be great and well appreciated.
Misty Mosley
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This is for the "new" guest book. Thanks...and hope all is well.
Bruce Gilmartin
Today's Date: Oct 30. 2007
Your Name: Bruce Gilmartin
Email Address: bgilm@comcast.net
Were you a 117th Member? Indeed! The 8th Trans Co.
If so, when? Early 1961-June 1962
If you were, what was your position with the company? Crew Chief, mechanic, gunner, blade waxer
How did you find this web site?
In what state/country do you currently reside? MASS, soon to be MAINE
Do you have a web site? No
If so, what is your URL?
Comments: Wish no one had to die over there,
Looking for DeShane, Jepson, Sibley.
First trooper to return to Stateside. Major Hardesty is still looking to kick my ass.
Always open to communication.
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Dear Sir,
My father served in Vietnam from 1964-1965. He was a helicopter pilot. I was able to find a picture of him by his helicopter and I noticed the 117th patch he was wearing (117th AML). I would like a White polo shirt x-large with stated patch on it. I would also like (2) of the 117th (AML) patches (Assault hel. Co.). My father died on 02/19/1973 in a helicopter crash after leaving Vietnam and flying for (PHI inc.). His bell jet ranger went down off the coast of Morgan city in the Gulf of Mexico, killing all on board (4-passengers and pilot- Stan R. Bozek). I have recently made contact with several of his friend?s from Vietnam. Please e-mail me back at bozek@bellsouth.net with a total cost for my order. I have been looking for a 117th patch for years, as I?m putting a shadow box together. I have recently gotten his DD 214 and other military paper work along with his medals. If you should know anyone who served with him please pass along or post so as I may get in touch with them. I?m my father?s youngest son (39) and he passed away when I was six years old. I have very few pictures and only found memories. My father ?s information is listed below. I?m also trying to find a class photo of his flight class, any help would be appreciated.
Name: Stan R. Bozek
Dob 01/09/1940
Branch of service: US Army (Huey Helicopter Pilot) UH-1B Gun ship
Rank: WO-01 in Vietnam and WO-02 after Vietnam.
Flight class: 63-5w (PH-1 and PH-2)
In country: Vietnam, Da Nang, Plie Ku, Camp Goldberg and Camp Holloway.
From: 1964-1965
Unit: 7th Air Lift Platoon, 52nd Avn Bn, 117th (AML)
Numerous medals and awards.
Thanks for any help. Robert Bozek (Gulfport Police Department) Patrol Division
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Your Name: Ed Preusse
Email epreusse@gmail.com
Were you a 117th Member? no
If so, when?
If you were, what was your position with the company?
How did you find this web site? surfing
In what state/country do you currently reside? Texas
Do you have a web site? no
If so, what is your URL?
Comments:I was a crew chief/mech with the 140th Trans Det. in Dong Ba Thin in 65-66. My door gunner was Joe Green from Macon Ga. Joe, if you see this please contact me or anyone from the 140th during 65-66. The 140th built the PSP runway in Dong Ba Thin in 65 and set up a tent city. Hoping to hear from the guys.
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Date: 25 JUN 07 Your name: Richard Dixon E-mail address: rdix@wildblue.net Were you a 117th member? Yes If so, when? Aug. 68 to Aug. 69 If you were, what was your position with the company? Crew chief/door gunner How did you find this website? Surfing the net. In what state/country do you reside? Oklahoma Do you have a website? No Comments: I flew on the C&C ship with Capt. Michael Reitz, I just learned this week that he and his crew were killed on Sept. 4, 1969. On my tour my door gunner was a small redheaded young man manned Jack Rounds, does anyone have any info. on him, or how to get in touch with him? |
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Date: 4/15/07 with 7/10/07 up-date
- Your Name:: Jim Davis
- Email address:: jdavis2899@hotmail.com
- Were You a 117th Member?: yes
- If so, when?: 1964-1965
- What was your position with the company?: Door gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
Comments: I was at Qui Nhon 1964-1965 and was TDY from the 25th Inf. Div. was a door gunner
in the Shogun program
Up-dated 7/10/07
I was in the 117th aviation company [airmblit] Camp Goldberg, Qui Nhon, Vietnam from Nov 64 to May 65, from the 25th Inf Div,C Co.,1st Bn.14th Inf, and was tdy shotgun-[doorgunner] James A. Davis
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- Your Name:: Alfred Lankford
- Email address::
- rednem@nehp.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes, 8th & 140th before Vietnam
- If so, when?:
- 1955-1961
- What was your position with the company?:
- Tech Inspector
- How did you find this web site?:
- Searching Web
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Date:
- 1/13/2007
- Time:
- 6:17 PM
- Remote User:
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- 2006
- Your Name::
- Richard Brocklehurst
- Email address::
- rbrockle12@yahoo.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 1969-1970
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot
- How did you find this web site?:
- Browse
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- PA United States
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 1/5/2006
- Time:
- 6:47:15 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Comments:
Thank you for keeping this site up. Warlord 12
- Your Name::
- Brian Shera
- Email address::
- sheraortho@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- web search
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Indiana
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- no
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 1/6/2006
- Time:
- 8:22:26 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
My brother-in-law purchased a UH-1H tail number 68-16563 last summer and we are in the process of restoring it. Our bird was with the 117th Warlords from71-7 to 72-2. I'm trying to find anyone who may have flown her or been a crew member so we can get her history and possibly some pictures. I appreciate the help!
- Your Name::
- Bob Wagner
- Email address::
- bwagner@snip.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 67-68
- What was your position with the company?:
- door gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- surfing
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Pennsauken, N.J.
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 1/18/2006
- Time:
- 1:49:49 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I've been looking for some of the guys I served with for over 35 years. I'm lucky to remember my own name these days. It was a huge suprise today to start my very first web surf and come up with all this info and names. 'm looking for ward to reuniting with some of the survivors asap. Names have a way of jumping out at you after all this time . I remember Gill and Bynum and Povey and Hulshoff. Still looking for Mickey Hollars, fromTexas. Thanks to all who set this up, and who came before and after. Wags
- Your Name::
- J.R. Constance
- Email address::
- jrc@rodricon.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- No.
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- Searching for my father's name.
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Colorado, USA
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 1/21/2006
- Time:
- 5:54:25 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was just doing a search on the web for my father, Harbin Constance, and his name came up on the roster for the 117th AHC. Thought I'd say hello. Dad died in 1973 while stationed at Ft. Sill, OK.
- Your Name::
- Randall lister
- Email address::
- rlister@livingston.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- surfing
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas, Polk
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 1/24/2006
- Time:
- 1:13:01 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
1966-1967--starboard gunner .... Just looking for old friends..... its been 39 yrs
- Your Name::
- John Huske
- Email address::
- jhuske@owt.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- 256th Signal Det.
- If so, when?:
- 1964-1965
- What was your position with the company?:
- Avionics
- How did you find this web site?:
- Sent to me by E-Mail
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Washington USA
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 2/4/2006
- Time:
- 10:27:26 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Thanks for the memories.....some good...some bad
- Your Name::
- Tom Materene
- Email address::
- eneretam@sbcglobal.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- AHC list
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas
- Do you have a web site?:
- yes
- If so, what is your URL?:
- www.thebeetlenutlounge.dnsalias.org/TheBeetleNutLounge
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 2/10/2006
- Time:
- 1:35:27 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Gent's may I extend an invitation to each of you to come and visit The BeetleNut Lounge forums. This is an uncensored forum for members of my two companies and any and all Vietnam Veterans, for that matter any Veteran is welcome as well as people serving in our Armed Forces now. You may register with a user name and password to post on the forum and you can use personal avatars and unit patches. A signature block is available to add something to the end of your post each time or simply use a bbcode image tag. This is a private member only forum ran by myself and maintained and served from my own server at home. It is not in any way a profit venture but only an attempt to make an avenue for all of us to communicate effectively and have some fun doing it. ATTENTION: Lycos search engines used in some home pages will not find my link, simply cut and paste the link listed here below this text and place it in Google or MSN or even Yahoo and it should take you to the forum. Drop in and at least visit. www.thebeetlenutlounge.dnsalias.org/TheBeetleNutLounge Tom Materene 336th AHC 121st AHC 68-70
- Your Name::
- Jack O'Malley
- Email address::
- jack.omalley@cci-portage.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 67---68
- What was your position with the company?:
- Gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- surfing
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Indiana
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 2/21/2006
- Time:
- 11:58:20 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
- Your Name::
- Bill
- Email address::
- webmaster@soldierworks.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- Web Search
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas / USA
- Do you have a web site?:
- yes
- If so, what is your URL?:
- http://www.soldierworks.com
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 2/22/2006
- Time:
- 3:56:19 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Video poem: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=821238642856456707
Available on DVD as part of a collection at http://www.soldierworks.com
- Your Name::
- Roy D. Floyd
- Email address::
- floydroy@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- Jan 1968-Jan 1969
- What was your position with the company?:
- Crew Chief Side Winders
- How did you find this web site?:
- Luck
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 2/27/2006
- Time:
- 8:58:07 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Sympathy constitutes friendship; but in love there is a sort of antipathy, or opposing passion. Each strives to be the other, and both together make up one whole.
The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection, and not a fountain; to show them we love them not when we feel like it, but when they do.
Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life.
- Your Name::
- Tom Oates
- Email address::
- oates81@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes, 8th Transportation
- If so, when?:
- 61-62
- What was your position with the company?:
- crew chief, gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- Al Bennett
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Alabama
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 3/11/2006
- Time:
- 1:59:08 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Left Ft. Bragg and flew to Stockton California, went to Vietnam aboard the USS Core. Flew with Leon Chambers as crew chief and gunner. One of the first armed UH 21 using a 30 Cal. mounted in the door sitting on a bucket. Have Pictures. Was on trail Aircraft when WO Goldberg, SP/5 Lane, and SP/5 Guthrie went down.
- Your Name::
- Larry W. Gardner
- Email address::
- gardnerlarry@sbcglobal.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 1966 -1968
- What was your position with the company?:
- Door Gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- Reunions section DAV Magazine
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Mo, USA
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 3/12/2006
- Time:
- 11:04:01 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was on Slicks and Guns.
- Your Name::
- Mickey Hollars
- Email address::
- dutch@dutchmans.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 68/69
- What was your position with the company?:
- crew chief/sidewinders
- How did you find this web site?:
- DAV mag Mar/Apr 06
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 3/17/2006
- Time:
- 4:04:17 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
- Your Name::
- Robert Garrison
- Email address::
- flyfisher@alltel.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 1970
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot (Sidewinder 4)
- How did you find this web site?:
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- US
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 3/25/2006
- Time:
- 8:50:01 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Good to find a site dedicated to the 117th. Did not know that organization existed. Hope to attend reunion in near future. Bob
- Your Name::
- Denis Harbison
- Email address::
- dharbison1952@netscape.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 1971
- What was your position with the company?:
- crewchife 66-01079
- How did you find this web site?:
- DAV Magazine
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Illinois
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 3/25/2006
- Time:
- 7:34:45 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Just want to say hi to all. Best of luck.
- 1:
- 2:
- Ted Helbing
- 3:
- 140th
- 4:
- Feb 68 Jan 69
- 5:
- t0p@nut-n-but.net
- Date:
- 4/3/2006
- Time:
- 12:09:50 PM
- Remote User:
Comments
Searching ASK.com
- Your Name::
- Webmaster
- Email address::
- namvet42@hotmail.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 5/2/2006
- Time:
- 1:30:33 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Does anyone know how to contact Mike Gilliam? Would appreciate you putting us in touch with him if you do. Thanks - WEBMASTER
- Your Name::
- Donald E Bascom
- Email address::
- bladebascom@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes crewchief
- If so, when?:
- apr 67_ oct 67
- What was your position with the company?:
- crewchief
- How did you find this web site?:
- look under 117th hel co
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas
- Do you have a web site?:
- yes
- If so, what is your URL?:
- Bladebascom@aol.com
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 5/26/2006
- Time:
- 3:55:18 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
- Your Name::
- Thomas Pesnicak
- Email address::
- lesalito@msn.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- Feb/March 67
- What was your position with the company?:
- Operations
- How did you find this web site?:
- Al
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- VA
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 5/28/2006
- Time:
- 3:40:46 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
with 117th short time, promoted with 243 CH47 Co. did most my service with assigment to 125TH ATC, Dong Ba Thin Tower and Coastel Center. Going to PHX reunion
- Your Name::
- Susan Black
- Email address::
- shblack2895@yahoo.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- NO
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- Search on 117th
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Ga/USA
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 5/29/2006
- Time:
- 1:25:59 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was searching for information on my cousin, Greg Morgan (KIA 3/15/71) and his helicopter crash and came upon your site. It is wonderful and I want to thank each of you for your service and apologize for all the people who gave you a hard time and did not treat you as the heroes you are and were for serving over there. Thanks again!
- Your Name::
- Daniel E. Balfrey
- Email address::
- danbalfrey@yahoo.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- "Balfrey" on the web
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- NC
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 5/29/2006
- Time:
- 6:00:55 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I am Dan Balfrey and live in Aberdeen, NC. I was in the 6th SFG, Ft. Bragg, NC from1967 thru 1970. I saw the name Roger Balfrey and decided to let him know there are more of us on the east coast. I got out of the army in '70 and took a 13 year leave. Joined again in 1983 and retired 01 Aug 2001. Good luck Roger Dan Balfrey
- Your Name::
- young, glenn a
- Email address::
- garfield1107@aol
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- apr 67- apr 68
- What was your position with the company?:
- maint crew leader
- How did you find this web site?:
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- illinois
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 6/5/2006
- Time:
- 9:55:18 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
i have over 300 slides & photos that i am digitizing. people places & things etc. i can send you a cd copy of what ive got so far if you are interested. just send me an adress.
- Your Name::
- Capps, Larry
- Email address::
- puggy1777@sbcglobal.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 70-71
- What was your position with the company?:
- Crew Chief on 777
- How did you find this web site?:
- Friend
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Michigan
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 6/6/2006
- Time:
- 7:57:20 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Charlie Echo 777 trying to find pilot call sign 25 Sudith to say hi and remember the good times we had at pre-flights.
- Your Name::
- Robert R. Grube
- Email address::
- bobgrube@sbcglobal.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 1964-1965
- What was your position with the company?:
- Company Clerk
- How did you find this web site?:
- By typing my name on the yahoo search engine
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- California
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 6/18/2006
- Time:
- 5:12:51 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
- Your Name::
- Dick Dutson
- Email address::
- rnds76b@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- Jan '70 - Jan '71
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot
- How did you find this web site?:
- Google search
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- PA
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 6/19/2006
- Time:
- 12:17:40 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Warlord/Sidewinder 28
- Your Name::
- Binzer, Solomon Vaughn
- Email address::
- pleimebook@insightbb.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- No
- If so, when?:
- What was your position with the company?:
- How did you find this web site?:
- web search
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Lexington, Ky.
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/2/2006
- Time:
- 3:29:06 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was a MACV adviser working in Pleiku Province and know folks from the 119th, 52nd Avn Bn and Camp Holloway from my tour in 1965-66. I am writing a book about the battle of Plei Me Special Forces Camp, 19-28 OCT 65 and would like to contact those who were involved with the fight. I was appointed a "Class A Agent" to pay half the advisers in II Corps for the September 65 payday and was carried to MACV advisory detachments running from Qui Nhon north up Highway 1 to Bong Song on board an H-34 from HMM-353 and was escorted by two Huey gunships from your outfit. Thanks for your service, and the escort. Sol Binzer .
- Your Name::
- Charles M Davis
- Email address::
- majordavis6@hotmail.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- nov 1966 to nov 1967
- What was your position with the company?:
- wareent officer pilot
- How did you find this web site?:
- friends
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- fl.
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/7/2006
- Time:
- 5:48:59 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was a pilot with the gun platoon (sidewinders) my call sign was sidewinder 8 I was attached to FOB 2 at kontum Capt Meller was my platon Ldr.
- Your Name::
- Charles M Davis
- Email address::
- majordavis6@hotmail.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- W-1 Pilot
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot Gun Plt
- How did you find this web site?:
- Friends
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Fl.
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/7/2006
- Time:
- 5:56:25 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I was assigned to FOB 2 in Kontum as a gun Pilot. My call sign was sidewinder 8. Capt Miller was my Plt. Ldr. I need prove that I was assigned there in 1967. Can you help
- Your Name::
- Wayne Wollins
- Email address::
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- yes
- If so, when?:
- 1969
- What was your position with the company?:
- pilot
- How did you find this web site?:
- fellow pilot
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- CO
- Do you have a web site?:
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/7/2006
- Time:
- 9:54:58 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Need address to submit pictures. Little Annie Fannie Platoon-LRRP. Send submission info to: Wayne Wollins 15 Wren Way Pueblo, CO 81005-1828
- Your Name::
- Jim Hall
- Email address::
- jhall21@austin.rr.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- May,68-May,69
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot, Sidewinder 7
- How did you find this web site?:
- surfing
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Austin, TX
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/12/2006
- Time:
- 12:40:59 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Updating my E-mail address. Sure would like to hear from my brothers from this era and catch up. I treasure the good memories, especially of the guys who saved my tail so many times and in so many ways. Thank you. Russ Freed, Bob Hastings, Wes Ford, Mike Emerton, Wheeler, Schmidt, Mike Drodz, Larry Macintosh,George Jones, "One Leg"(lost your address). Garcia, Beady, Wallace, Lutz, Thrailkill, 6 Cummins, Mulle . And our crewchief on 183 (from Alabama). You'd hardly know it but I learned how to pray while with y'all and still think of you, and of you guys too, whose faces I remember but cannot recall your names.
- Your Name::
- Shelton, Blaine E.
- Email address::
- sasbes@bellsouth.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 1966-1967
- What was your position with the company?:
- Supply/D. Gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- Friend
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- North Caroline
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/13/2006
- Time:
- 10:20:06 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Hello, where have you guts been. Have looked for years for some info on the 117th H.C. Sure nice to see all the info on site. Just starting to try to contact some by e-mail but so escited to know somebody has put so much work into this. Since my tour I worked in a factory for 29 + yrs. also was a member of the USAR where I stayed and retired in 1996 with 23 years as a training NCO . Will close with a big thank you for this web page and will look forward to the reunion in 07. SFC. Blaine E. Shelton, Ret.
- Your Name::
- Sp4 Gerald Keith Jones
- Email address::
- kjones@ilxresorts.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 69-70
- What was your position with the company?:
- Crew Chief
- How did you find this web site?:
- Friend
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Payson, Arizona
- Do you have a web site?:
- no
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 8/22/2006
- Time:
- 1:00:34 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I spent most of my time as Crew Chief on Warlord 777. It was the C.O.s ship before being transferred into the 2nd Platoon Pink Panthers but kept the Warlord shield on the avionics door. My call sign was JJ for Jerry Jones. Two of my favorite pilots were Mike Deady and Larry Ennis. My best friend and door gunner was Mike Roth.
- 1:
- 2:
- machael
- 3:
- looking for father
- 4:
- 8.30.06
- 5:
- donhoang2@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 8/31/2006
- Time:
- 8:47:19 AM
- Remote User:
Comments
would love to heart from anybody who served in vietnam marinemajor.1967or1968or1969 bay at long binh. who members meet the girl friend there . i need help. i am dung just want to know who my father . he marine majo bay long binh .he during vung tau and phan thiet . phu bay and tam hiep.
- Your Name::
- Dennis Adams
- Email address::
- dennis@icss.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 1971-1972
- What was your position with the company?:
- Door Gunner
- How did you find this web site?:
- By Accident
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Illinois
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- N/A
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 9/6/2006
- Time:
- 7:29:15 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
My 1971, 117th AHC Co., First In Last Out, Warlords, Plantation, RVN. book still survives with much wear and tear. With careful TLC, I may be able to seperate the pages and scan something if anyone is interested. It has been a very long time. Most of the Sidewinders including myself are not in this "year book", because we were absent with 10-14 hour day missions, followed by three types of guard duty when we returned, remember (perimeter, bunker, interior). Not counting preventive maintenance and repairs of our aircraft, remember? Cleaning the mini-guns and M-60's in PD-680 to boot! What long, long days... If memory serves, we had one hot meal (breakfast) most days and "C" rations the rest of the time.
- Your Name::
- Jim Albertson
- Email address::
- jim.albertson@cipco.net
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes
- If so, when?:
- 70-71
- What was your position with the company?:
- Pilot
- How did you find this web site?:
- One of my children was doing reserach and came across it.
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Iowa
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- No
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 9/22/2006
- Time:
- 10:15:47 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
- Your Name::
- chcuk cravens
- Email address::
- landcmdr@scrtc.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- no
- If so, when?:
- no
- What was your position with the company?:
- none
- How did you find this web site?:
- looking to find info
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Kentucky
- Do you have a web site?:
- NO
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 9/22/2006
- Time:
- 10:31:49 AM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I am a veteran of both Gulf war 1 and Somalia . My cousin however was in the 117th in 'NAM I believe he was there from '69-71 Donald R. Grider. I think he was a Warlord then Beachbum and maybe ANNIE FANNIE I feel pretty certain that he was two of the three listed. From what I understand the call sign changed when they moved in-country. All of the vet's that where there and served either in-country or not have my utmost respect the ones that did not go because their assignments in the service did not send them (they did not dodge) and those that did go have never received their proper thanks. Like I tell Don all the time I love him and Respect him and thank him for having to do what he had to do. And to all of the 'Nam vets I always say to them Thank-you for your service. I was to young and little to go when it ended in 1975 (I was 4) Thank you all Chuck Cravens
- Your Name::
- JOHN V. SUDDS
- Email address::
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- YES, 140 TH
- If so, when?:
- 5/68 TO 6/68
- What was your position with the company?:
- MECHNANIC
- How did you find this web site?:
- JUST LOOKING
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- DESSOTO, TEXAS
- Do you have a web site?:
- NO
- If so, what is your URL?:
- N/A
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 9/29/2006
- Time:
- 2:49:07 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
I CAME IN-COUNTRY 5/1/68 TO THE 117TH AS A SP-4 MECHANIC. IN JUNE I WAS SENT NEXT DOOR TO THE 195TH BECAUSE THEY WERE LOSING THEIR PROP AND ROTOR PERSON. I HAD MADE FRIENDS WITH SOME OT THE CREW MEMBERS AND STAYED IN TOUCH WHILE I WAS IN THE 195TH. TED WALLACE AND WARFIELD DOORGUNNERS, MOUNTED 50 CAL'S ON THEIR GUN SHIPS. JOHN SMITH GOT HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A TAIL ROTOR THE FIRST WEEK I WAS IN THE COMPANY. WHO WAS THE GUY THAT KEPT THE GENERATOR RUNNING DOWN BY THE SHIT CAN? 941 PRAIRIE CREEK DRIVE, DE SOTO, TEXAS 75115 I RIDE BIKE, WOULD LIKE TO HOOK UP WITH OTHERS WHO RIDE.
NOTE FROM WEBMASTER: John, I apologize to you. I accidentally deleted some info you sent, please accept my apology AND RESEND - THANKS.
- Your Name:
- Francisco I. Pena
- Email address:
- drfipena@aol.com
- Were You a 117th Member?:
- Yes -- 130 Med Det . Attached
- If so, when?:
- Oct 1963 To Nov 1964
- What was your position with the company?:
- Flight Surgeon
- How did you find this web site?:
- In what State/Country do you currently reside?:
- Texas
- Do you have a web site?:
- No
- If so, what is your URL?:
- B1:
- Submit
- Date:
- 10/10/2006
- Time:
- 5:44:25 PM
- Remote User:
Comments:
Not that it makes a lot of difference at this date and time, but I notice that in all the writings of the 117th there is no mention of the medical detachment that served this company. The medical detachment was the 130th Medical Detachment and this was attached to the 117th. I was the flight surgeon and CO of the 130th, serving under Major Aiton when I first got there in October 1963 and later under Major McGuire. And the pilot of our Dustoff Helicopter was Capt. Scanlan. I believe I replaced a Captain by the name of McDonald or something like that but I do not know who came after me as the way the flight surgeons were rotated did not leave much time for real formal introduction or quality time together before the replacement took off.
YOUR NAME: John Hood
Date: 11/10/06
Email address: jeh1827@yahoo.com
Were you a 117th member: 256 sig det
If so when 65-66
If you were, what was your position with the company: repair
How did you find this web site: looking for the 256th sig det
In what state/ country do you currently reside: Arkansas
Do you have a web site: no
Comments: I am looking for anyone with the 256 from sept 65 to sept 66.
Today's Date: 11/29/06
Your Name: Daniel J Randall
Email Address: Dan@randalldevelopment.com
Were you a 117th Member? Yes
If so, when? 1971 - 72
If you were, what was your position with the company? 1st Lt., Infantry
/ UH1B and H Model Pilot
How did you find this web site? Browsing online
In what state/country do you currently reside? California, USA
Do you have a web site? Yes
If so, what is your URL? Randalldevelopment.com
Comments: Just trying to reconnect.
Today's Date
Were you a 117th Member?
How did you find this web site? Just following some links
In what state/country do you currently reside? California
Do you have a web site?
Comments: This is a great website... Just a flood of memories, with many incomplete... I served at Plantation, under Maj. Hernandez, with Bommelyn, Boderford, Mimms, Peoples, a guy named Bob (Robert) Quigley from Montana and lots of others whose names and faces just don't quite seem to match up. A favorite pilot was Warlord 22 (double-Deuce). The ship I had, had no external markings, all green, not even the X on tail boom. Lots of ferrying into Cambodia and along the border by Tay Ninh. What a nice job done on this website.