| Name: | Eddy A. Sorokey |
| Email: | pmsscorpio@worldnet.att.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Castleton-on-Hudson, New York |
| Comments: | I was in "BIG RED ONE", 1st Bn., 18th Infantry, Company A (started short time with Co.B), from 1948 until 1957. Went from Ft. Dix, NJ, to Langgries, Germany, then Aschafenburg, Germany 3yrs. Then Ft. Campbell, KY, back to Aschafenburg, to Ft. Riley, KS., then Discharged in Sept. 1957. Survivor of WWII in France. Go "BIG RED ONE", God Bless The USA! How are Old Buddies? |
| January 31, 2002 19:55:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bruce Swander |
| Email: | BruceSwander@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | Washington, DC |
| Comments: | Doing some research on David Hellebrand who was with Mike Plt, B/1/18 and KIA on 1 Dec 68. Anyone who served with him and may know details of that day please email me. He was subsequently awarded a DSC for his actions that day. Thanks. |
| January 29, 2002 04:32:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Greg Gornak |
| Email: | 65redvette@compuserve.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Dayton, OH |
| Comments: | Doing research on my Dad, 2nd lt Joesph Gorniak Jr (02047977). Was a platoon leader in the 1st Med. Bat., Comp. B,18th RCT. Was in that unit from 13th Apr. '44 until 7 Aug. '44. Was in the D-Day invasion and was wounded in action near Mortain Fr. 2 Bronze Stars & DSC. Would like any assistance/advice on researching his combat history. |
| January 25, 2002 03:38:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Philip H Montoya |
| Email: | Phil4emma1@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Albuquerque,NM |
| Comments: | Looking for the forms to join please help |
| January 18, 2002 16:08:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | carmen sciarrabone |
| Email: | carmarwall@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Belmar,New Jersey |
| Comments: | Battle Group Armorer 1st B. G. Headquarters Co. Coleman Barracks, Sandhofen, Germany April,1960 to Jan,1962. Berlin Task Force 8/19/61 to 12/5/61 |
| January 17, 2002 21:21:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Edward Lopez |
| Email: | robohnna@valu-line.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Kansas |
| Comments: | What do you have on the 2nd Regiment? I was in Vietnam from January 1968 until January 1968. I was with Charlie company at DiAn. |
| January 15, 2002 00:52:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill Miller |
| Email: | nvhorseman@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Pennsylvania, now from Nevada |
| Comments: | Served with Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 18th Inf., 1st Inf Division. Wounded 10/2/66 during Operation Baton Rogue Victory in the Mekong Delta. Was my Plt. Sgts RTO. Can't remember any names, too many years have passed. Wish I had a better memory. |
| January 14, 2002 02:54:09 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard Smudin |
| Email: | richard@smudin.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.smudin.com |
| Where are you from: | San Jose, CA |
| Comments: | CPT, IN, USAR; served as Plt. Ldr. in B/3-18 in the 187th BDE (SEP) from July 1986 - June 1990 |
| January 12, 2002 19:31:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thomas Harden |
| Email: | trustee07@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Clayton, North Carolina |
| Comments: | Nice site. Keep up the great work BIG RED ONE! |
| January 10, 2002 00:02:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Piper |
| Email: | jrpiperiii@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Indiana |
| Comments: | Served with 2nd Platoon, B Company 1/18 from 1993 until it switched to 1/15 in 1996 at Fort Benning. Great memories and even greater men (Hafford, Brueggeman, Simmons, Pellum) |
| January 3, 2002 18:58:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Vernon Bramlett |
| Email: | zipcodevern@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Georgia |
| Comments: | B 2 18 Dec. 66 Dec. 67 2nd platoon |
| December 28, 2001 02:40:52 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee Banicki |
| Email: | leroy.banicki@eh.doe.gov |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington, D.C. |
| Comments: | If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of my book, "Anxious Journey"--A Brief History of "Charlie" Company, 1st Battalion 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, please contact me at: Lee Banicki, P.O. Box 552, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, for details. |
| December 22, 2001 14:30:00 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | LTC Terry Carlson |
| Email: | ltccarlson@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chicago |
| Comments: | Served in C Co from 1968-1969. November Plt Leader, Oscar Plt Ldr, Co XO and Co.Commander all as a 1st Lt and not old enough to vote at the time. Later CO E Company until DEROS mid 1969. Never had a KIA or MIA.Retired from Reserve Components 1994. Fine outfit I was proud to serve in. "Swamprats". |
| December 19, 2001 23:38:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | LTC Terry Carlson |
| Email: | ltccarlson@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chicago |
| Comments: | Served in C Co from 1968-1969. November Plt Leader, Oscar Plt Ldr, Co XO and Co.Commander all as a 1st Lt and not old enough to vote at the time. Late CO E Company until DEROS mid 1969. Never had a KIA or MIA.Retired from Reserve Components 1994. Fine outfit I was proud to serve in. "Swamprats". |
| December 19, 2001 23:38:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | |
| Email: | ECReeves79@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Needed to correct e-mail address |
| December 17, 2001 04:57:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Eddie Reeves |
| Email: | EC Reeves 79@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | neded to correct e-mail. would like to hear from anyone who served with me in Viet Nam Nov'68-Nov.'69 Delta Co Co. 1st\18th Thanks |
| December 17, 2001 03:52:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Eddie Reeves |
| Email: | EC Reeves 79 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | orignally Franklin Ky |
| Comments: | Looking for anyone serving Delta Co. 1969-1970 with me. Harold Mc Closkey from Pa., Calvin (Gene) Wells, Ks, John Huff, Missouri, and any others. |
| December 17, 2001 03:17:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thomas E Bowles |
| Email: | joyce.tom@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// www.google.com/search.?q=Bowles+twins&btng=search |
| Where are you from: | 314 West Claude St. Lake Charles La.70605 |
| Comments: | 1st Div 18th Inf. 1940 to 1945 |
| December 16, 2001 01:50:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry D Bowles |
| Email: | dbowles@hiwaay.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.google.com/search?q=Bowles+Twins&btng=search |
| Where are you from: | 380 County Rd.322 Florence Al.35634 |
| Comments: | Left Address off last time |
| December 16, 2001 01:36:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thomas E Bowles |
| Email: | joyce.tom@ juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// ( Bowles Twins ) |
| Where are you from: | 314 West Claude St. Lake Charles La. 70605 |
| Comments: | Keep uo the good Work 1st Div. 18th Inf. 1940-1945 |
| December 15, 2001 23:28:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry D Bowles |
| Email: | dbowles@hiwaat.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florence Alabama 35634 |
| Comments: | Keep up the good work 1st Div.18th Inf,1940 - 1945. |
| December 15, 2001 23:21:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | kim J torgler |
| Email: | bolshoy@sssnet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | orrville, OH |
| Comments: | 2ndPlt,CoB,1stBn18thInfantry Jan75/May77 well laid out website about the best infantry unit in the US Army. |
| December 15, 2001 18:15:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | william barrett |
| Email: | shrtbldguy@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | florida |
| Comments: | i served in charlie company from 1997-2000 and would like to know how to join your association. thanks |
| December 14, 2001 04:30:28 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gregory Holster |
| Email: | sprngh2o@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Glastonbury,CT |
| Comments: | OPERATION ATTLEBORO-Oct/Nov 1966 Who remenbers Tim Holster-KIA Co C/18th Inf/1st Inf |
| December 8, 2001 21:53:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee Salomon |
| Email: | lee8301@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Rihmond, VA |
| Comments: | Lt Col Ben Sternberg won the Distinguished Service Cross at the battle of El Guettar. I understand that he was CO of the 2nd Battalion of the 18th. Does anyone have information about this? Ben Sternberg went on to be CG of the 101st Airborne in Viet Nam. Can you help me with the circumstances of his winning the DSC? Thanks. |
| November 30, 2001 21:45:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Determann (Doc) |
| Email: | alpha21mike@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Suisun City, California |
| Comments: | I am also looking for one of your Medics,don't know what Company.I ran into him again at Ft. Hood , Texas in 15th Med Bn. 1st Cav Div. We always called him Sgt Rock,but I don't think that was his real name. When I ran into him in 1975 he was a SSG. Also He was an African American. Please help if you can,thanks , Doc 2nd Plt 1/4 Cav Nov 67 Nov68 |
| November 30, 2001 05:37:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Determann (Doc) |
| Email: | alpha21mike@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Suisun City, California |
| Comments: | I would like to sincerely thank all the Medics Of D Company for helping me to help your wounded around Thu Duc ,Feb 68 thru 30 Mar 68. I was 2nd Plt Medic A Troop,1/4 Cav. |
| November 30, 2001 05:32:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Determann (Doc) |
| Email: | alpha21mike@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Suisun City, California |
| Comments: | I would like to sincerely thank all the Medics Of D Company for helping me to help your wounded around Thu Duc ,Feb 68 thru 30 Mar 68. I was 2nd Plt Medic A Troop,1/4 Cav. |
| November 30, 2001 05:31:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Edward Hurst |
| Email: | hurst01@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Middlesboro, Ky |
| Comments: | I have already registered in the guest book. Can anyone tell me of any awards the the 18th received during 67-68 at Dion? Also, of any awards received by the 1st Inf Division during that same time frame. Thanks, Ed hurst |
| November 28, 2001 21:39:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Edward Hurst |
| Email: | hurst01@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Middlesboro, KY but live in Indiana now |
| Comments: | Served with the 18th at Dion during 67-68 in the Commo Platoon. Would like to locate anyone that remembers me. Also would like to know what happened to SFC Thomas, The Commo Chief. Ed Hurst |
| November 28, 2001 21:28:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | james a. morris |
| Email: | jmorris9@cinci.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | cincinnati, oh |
| Comments: | I WAS ASSIGNED TO 2ND 18TH AT BEAR CAT AND ZION. WONDERING IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION ON THE VANGUARD BATTALION. |
| November 25, 2001 20:33:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | james a. morris |
| Email: | jmorris9@cinci.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | cincinnati, oh |
| Comments: | I WAS ASSIGNED TO 2ND 18TH AT BEAR CAT AND ZION. WONDERING IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION ON THE VANGUARD BATTALION. |
| November 25, 2001 20:33:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Guadalupe Pedraza |
| Email: | pedrazal@alaska.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | TX but my home is in Alaska now |
| Comments: | I serve with Recon 1/18th Inf 67-68 and I can't seem to find anyone there with me. Thank YOu |
| November 24, 2001 06:18:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jay Paustian |
| Email: | paustian@bellsouth.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Athens Alabama |
| Comments: | Served with 1/18th in Desert Storm. Bn XO's driver (Major Daniel Bourgoine). |
| November 24, 2001 00:34:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Buckley, Jr. |
| Email: | wrbuckley@mediaone.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Foxboro, MA |
| Comments: | served in 3-18th IN from 1988 to 1992 |
| November 23, 2001 01:02:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | BarryStrand |
| Email: | gregc@pris.bc.ca |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Penticton British Columbia Canada |
| Comments: | I am one of the few Canadians who served with the U.S.Army in Viet Nam.I was with H.H.Q C.o. Reconn Plt 65-66.Iwould like to find a friend by the name of "Jacob Barton".Jacob was wounded in the BOI LOI WOODS in early 66.This is my son inlaws e mail address.If Jacob should see this or any one with info in regards to him they can call me at my home phone # 1-250-497-6800.thanks guys great site. |
| November 22, 2001 00:43:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | BarryStrand |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| November 22, 2001 00:30:28 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Massari |
| Email: | Johnbgrd1@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Hamden, CT |
| Comments: | Served with Company D, 1st Bn 18th Inf from July 1967-July 1968 |
| November 20, 2001 18:06:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Felix Pfaeffle |
| Email: | fpfaeffle@zianet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Las Cruces, NM |
| Comments: | I saw your address on your fine web page and thought you might be interested in the following: November 1, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keith Whelpley (505) 382-0408; e-mail: redsky@zianet.com “Once Enemies, Now Friends” By Charles Miles and Felix Pfaeffle The astonishing account of two soldiers in World War II, one American, the other German, who came very close on the battlefield, only to meet by chance many years later, becoming friends and neighbors It is winte |
| November 19, 2001 20:41:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Eric Grasman |
| Email: | eric@thebigmove.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.thebigmove.com |
| Where are you from: | Nashville, TN |
| Comments: | Commanded B co 2-69 Armor during Operation Desert Storm. Had the honor and pleasure of being the token tanker under LTC "Wild Bill" Chamberlain. |
| November 8, 2001 04:42:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thomas Magalhaes |
| Email: | tmagalhaes2@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blomfield, New Jersey |
| Comments: | My Dads name was Antonio Magalhaes co.E 18th infantry on March 19, 1945 he was killed in action in the vicinity of Rostignen Germany. Over the past few months I've been trying to find the area that the 18th had been fighting in from late December to March 19th.and what awards and medals due him from the countrys that he helped free and how I can optain them. Sincerely Thomas Magalhaes P.S. If you need more information please e-mail me |
| November 7, 2001 22:27:31 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tyler M. Hunt |
| Email: | hunt_1952@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lyons, Kansas |
| Comments: | I was looking for a friend of mine named John Cantrell, he was a staff seargent in the 1st at fort riley and I lost contact with him when yall were restationed to germany. If anyone in your unit kows him, or how I can contact him please let me know. Thank you and god bless! |
| November 6, 2001 09:47:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | C.J. Bokman |
| Email: | CBoky@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Baltimore |
| Comments: | I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father Cpl. F. Donald Bokman in Aschafenburg, Germany in the mid 1950's. |
| November 5, 2001 19:53:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli Jr. |
| Email: | RAP3000@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Have the story about May 1966 1/18 operation in Rung Sat Zone in this month's Vietnam Mag. Disapointed, supposed to have our photo on front page. Got a photo of a boat! Should be a lot inside. |
| November 5, 2001 04:36:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry D Bowles |
| Email: | dbowles@hiwaay.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florence Al |
| Comments: | My Brother and I joined ths 18th Infantry 1st Division March 1940 at Fort Benning Ga.and stayed with it till V-E Day in Czechoslovakia,enjoy reading your guest book, Henry ( Dee ) Bowles |
| November 2, 2001 00:16:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry D Bowles |
| Email: | dbowles@hiwaay.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florence Al |
| Comments: | My Brother and I joined ths 18th Infantry 1st Division March 1940 at Fort Benning Ga.and stayed with it till V-E Day in Czechoslovakia,enjoy reading your guest book, Henry ( Dee ) Bowles |
| November 2, 2001 00:16:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Kramer |
| Email: | jkramer2@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | From The Womb.......Reside in California |
| Comments: | If your gonna be one be a big red one 1/18 Weapons Platoon Vietnam Service March 19, 1966 - March 18, 1967....Looking for my comrades in Arms........M60 Gunner, Where's my Ammo??? |
| October 18, 2001 14:46:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Kramer |
| Email: | jkramer2@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | From The Womb.......Reside in California |
| Comments: | If your gonna be one be a big red one 1/18 Company Weapons Platoon Vietnam Service March 19, 1966 - March 18, 1967....Looking for my comrades in Arms........M60 Gunner, Where's my Ammo??? |
| October 18, 2001 14:45:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | mark lawrow |
| Email: | m_lawrow@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | philadelphia, pennsyvannia |
| Comments: | dear sir i served in the 1-18 battalion from 1997-1999 during that time my unit was deployed to macedonia for a peace keeping mission i wanted to know if a unit citation for that mission was ever initiated i was told that one was but havent heard anything about it any info would be good if you can find out for me please email me with any response you might have thank you sincerely spc mark lawrow vanguards |
| October 18, 2001 00:03:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Paul Dougherty |
| Email: | marpa152@mcmsys.com |
| HomePage: | http://marpa152@mcmsys.com |
| Where are you from: | Missouri |
| Comments: | In 1944 made the invasion on Normandy Omaha Beach. I was in the 3rd. batallion Demolition Platoon. |
| October 17, 2001 03:27:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | CPT Jason Garkey |
| Email: | garkeyj@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,714115,00.html |
| Where are you from: | Schweinfurt, Germany |
| Comments: | Charlie company, 1-18 IN veterans. C/1-18 IN has a webpage on Military.com. The company is trying to build a bridge between the veterans and current members. The web address is: http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,714115,00.html Feel free to join and provide your stories about Charlie Company. Respectfully, Jason Garkey CPT, IN CDR, C/1-18 IN |
| October 10, 2001 09:21:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | SFC Robert A David |
| Email: | robert.david@usarec.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Davenport, IA |
| Comments: | Requesting some adresses for my daughters brownie troop to send letters. They want them to goto Germany, and I was stationed at Ft Riley from 85-88. thanks for any help/addresses you can send to me at my e-mail address. All our prayers and best wishes. SFC Robert A David |
| October 8, 2001 06:26:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Vernon Bramlett |
| Email: | zipcodevern@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ringgold, Ga |
| Comments: | B 2 18 Dec.66-Dec.67 Looking for Swick, Bengle or Counts.??? Does anyone remember B-1-18 ambush at Black Virgin Mt.??? B-2 was on airstripe reaction force when B-1 was hit. We choppered in, I was on point and made first contact with B-1 My recall was 80% causality, all with jamed M-16's |
| October 8, 2001 04:04:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | CPT Jason Garkey |
| Email: | garkeyj@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil or Jason.Garkey@us.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/118/website.htm |
| Where are you from: | Schweinfurt, Germany |
| Comments: | My name is CPT Jason Garkey. I am currently serving as the C/1-18 IN Commander in Schweinfurt, Germany. My current project is to establish a historical record of C Company. Any information on C/1-18 IN or 1-18 IN will be appreciated. Specifically, I am compiling the names and command tours for previous C/1-18 IN Company Commanders and First Sergeants to place in the company history. The 18th Infantry has such a great history and I want to ensure we maintain that history for future Vanguards |
| October 5, 2001 08:44:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | CPT Jason Garkey |
| Email: | Jason.Garkey@us.army.mil or garkeyj@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/118/website.htm |
| Where are you from: | Schweinfurt, Germany |
| Comments: | Mr. Massery, My name is CPT Jason Garkey. I am currently serving as the C/1-18 IN Commander in Schweinfurt, Germany. I saw your address on the 18th Infantry Regiment Association guestbook and wondered if you could help me with some information. I am compiling the names and command tours for previous Charlie Company Commanders and First Sergeants to place in the company history. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The 18th Infantry has such a great history and I want to ensure t |
| October 5, 2001 07:15:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Co E 18th from Mar 44 thru Nov 44 Went fom England to France on D-Day thru Paris , Belgium and on to Aachen where it all ended..Got the million dollar one |
| October 3, 2001 20:53:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Co E 18th from Mar 44 thru Nov 44 Went fom England to France on D-Day thru Paris , Belgium and on to Aachen where it all ended..Got the million dollar one |
| October 3, 2001 20:53:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Edwin J Massery |
| Email: | ejm43420 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Fremont, Oh |
| Comments: | Co. E 18th from Mar 44 thru Nov 44 |
| October 3, 2001 20:26:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | donna griffin |
| Email: | dmmked@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | new york |
| Comments: | looking for anyone who served with my brother. from 69 to 70.his name was billy fink. co c 1st battalion 18th inf. 1st div. |
| October 3, 2001 16:09:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Giffin |
| Email: | dongiffin@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Crown Point, IN |
| Comments: | I was in HQ. HQ. Co. Security Platoon which served as an Honor Guard for the Regiment. I was in Aschaffenburg, Germany during 1949/50 and Lt. Hicks was our platoon officer. I designed the Honor Guard patch that was worn above the Big Red One. I just donated the only one I had to the First Div. Museum at Cantigny. I would like to hear from anyone that was in the Honor Guard and if the Guard is still active. |
| October 3, 2001 10:38:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Giffin |
| Email: | dongiffin@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Crown Point, IN |
| Comments: | I was in HQ. HQ. Co. Security Platoon which served as an Honor Guard for the Regiment. I was in Aschafenburg, Germany during 1949/50 and Lt. Hicks was our platoon officer. I designed the Honor Guard patch that was worn above the Big Red One. I just donated the only one I had to the First Div. Museum at Cantigny. I would like to hear from anyone that was in the Honor Guard and if the Guard is still active. |
| October 3, 2001 10:37:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Giffin |
| Email: | dongiffin@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Crown Point, IN |
| Comments: | I was in HQ. HQ. Co. Security Platoon which served as an Honor Guarg for the regiment. I was in Aschafenburg, Germany during 1949/50 and Lt. Hicks was are platoon officer. I designed the Honor Guard patch that was worn above the Big Red One. I just donated the only one I had to the First Div. Museum at Cantigny. I would like to hear from anyone that was in the Honor Guard and if the Guard is still active. |
| October 3, 2001 10:36:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Giffin |
| Email: | dongiffin@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Crown Point, IN |
| Comments: | I was in HQ. HQ. Co. Security Platoon which served as an Honor Guarg for the regiment. I was in Aschafenburg, Germany during 1949/50 and Lt. Hicks was are platoon officer. I designed an Honor Guard patch |
| October 3, 2001 10:28:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | J.I. Kascak |
| Email: | RamCSU1962@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ramah, Colorado/ presently in CA. |
| Comments: | Looking for info concerning Grand-uncle, Frank R. Pascoe, S/Sgt. l8th Infantry, Company I, WWII. KIA 03/02/1945 near Cologne, Germany. Info from those who might have known him will be most appreciated |
| September 28, 2001 18:23:00 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John T. Robinson, MAJ, Ret. |
| Email: | boater@galaxyispc.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oxford, MS |
| Comments: | 81-83 Commander B 1/18 81-82 |
| September 20, 2001 12:24:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| September 17, 2001 20:47:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | linda henderson |
| Email: | lenhen77@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | albuquerque new mexico |
| Comments: | |
| September 17, 2001 02:44:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Donna |
| Email: | dmmked@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New York |
| Comments: | co c 1/18 inf 1st inf div. 7/69-3/70 Looking for anyone who served in this unit. Anyone who knew Billy Fink, Sgt. Hascal Dennison or others. |
| September 15, 2001 18:39:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John W. Geiger |
| Email: | jjgeiger@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Aiken, South Carolina |
| Comments: | Dogface Bravo 6, July-Nov 68. We're having a B Company Reunion in Charleston, SC, October 26-28, 2001. |
| September 8, 2001 01:06:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | GUS DEMAURO |
| Email: | BANDIT7717 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | HOLTSVILLE, LONG ISLAND NEW YORK |
| Comments: | I SERVED WITH B CO. 1/18,FROM FEB.68 TO SEPT. 25, 68. I GOT HIT THE SECOND TIME, AND WAS SENT HOME. |
| September 6, 2001 20:41:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Seth C. Dix |
| Email: | Sethdix1@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lexington, KY |
| Comments: | Does anyone remember my uncle JAMES T STEWART?? He went by Jimmie or Tommie. He was in 2/18 in 67-68. He served with the Korean Rocks. He was a bodyguard for General Westmorland during the Tet offensive. If so drop me a line. Im sure he would love to hear from anybody |
| September 6, 2001 04:26:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Baxter |
| Email: | tlbaxter@digitalpassage.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Fort Worth, Tex. |
| Comments: | I was with the 1/18 D&B co. in 67&68 Swamprats.Would like to here from fellow grunts. |
| August 31, 2001 04:36:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Stev Wisch |
| Email: | martrexsearch@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New York |
| Comments: | Correction: was with the 18th as of 9/61. |
| August 24, 2001 15:11:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Wisch |
| Email: | martrexsearch@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New York |
| Comments: | I joined the 18th in Berlin (1962) after the wall went up. Col. Glover S Johns was one of the most incredible men I ever had the honor of knowing. He really was Rembrandt's " Man with the Golden Helmet." |
| August 22, 2001 17:30:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Baxter |
| Email: | tlbaxter@digitalpassage.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ft. Worth , Tex. |
| Comments: | I was with 1/18 Swamprats 67&68 out of Dion D&B co. Would like to here from fellow Swamprats. |
| August 20, 2001 02:06:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Baxter |
| Email: | tlbaxter@digitalpassage.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ft. Worth , Tex. |
| Comments: | I was with 1/18 Swamprats 67&68 out of Dion D&B co. Would like to here from fellow Swamprats. |
| August 20, 2001 02:06:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Stanley L Hill |
| Email: | shill3972@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Aurora, Colo. |
| Comments: | Still looking for vets from C Co,1/18th Inf. VN 1965-66. Especially James W. Duke. |
| August 18, 2001 04:09:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Wynn |
| Email: | JPWynn@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Gladwyne, PA |
| Comments: | I spent the fall and winter of 1966 standing guard duty for USFET in Frankfort. I was in George Company, and played company basketball. I was a drafted (drafted in Jan)out of college (Lafayette) and was discharged 13 months later to return to college. I was in the 14th Infantry in Grafenwohr, til we were merged into the 18th. I have been typing my letters home on Microsoft Word. I'm up to October. I'd like to know where Geiss, Valentine, Bounder, Blondie and the guy from Hornell, NY are. |
| August 16, 2001 00:59:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Baxter |
| Email: | tlbaxter@digitalpassage.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Jacksboro,Texas |
| Comments: | Was in 1st inf.div.1st/18th swamprats1967-1968.dion.would like to hear from fellow grunts.I started with D co.& moved to B co later. |
| August 14, 2001 01:31:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Baxter |
| Email: | tlbaxter@digitalpassage.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Jacksboro,Texas |
| Comments: | Was in 1st inf.div.1st/18th swamprats1967-1968.dion.would like to hear from fellow grunts.I started with D co.& moved to B co later. |
| August 14, 2001 01:31:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Giffin |
| Email: | dongiffin@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Crown Point, Indiana |
| Comments: | I was in the 18th Inf Honor Guard (Security Platoon) HHC in 1949/50. Stationed in Aschafenburg, Germany. Would like to hear from any former members of the guard. |
| August 11, 2001 00:05:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jim hamilton |
| Email: | jhamilton2@mmcable.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | alabama |
| Comments: | I was in unit at FtRiley in 63 & 64. Cpt Bird was Co. Cmdr and LTC Jere Whittington was Bn CO. Anyone from that timeframe around? |
| August 9, 2001 02:46:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Clifford Daugherty |
| Email: | mustangp60@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Missouri |
| Comments: | Co C 1-18th Inf; Dian, Vietnam--Oct 68'-69' |
| August 7, 2001 13:03:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Clifford M. Daugherty |
| Email: | jenandshawntel@midwestis.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bourbon, Mo 65441 |
| Comments: | I would like to locate a list of the members of my unit: Oct. 6, 1968 thru Oct. 6, 1969; 1st Infantry Division, "C" Co, 1st & 18th serving in Vietnam; would be interested in a reunion or correspondence. My Serial number was RA497526847 or R68024539. |
| July 26, 2001 23:25:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Clifford M. Daugherty |
| Email: | jenandshawntel@midwestis.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bourbon, Mo 65441 |
| Comments: | I would like to locate a list of the members of my unit: Oct. 1968 thru Oct. 1969; 1st & 18th serving in Di-an, Vietnam; would be interested in a reunion or correspondence. My Serial number was RA497526847 or R68024539. |
| July 26, 2001 23:19:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Pippin |
| Email: | tpip@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Fernandina Beach, FL |
| Comments: | Assigned to C Co. 1/18, RVN Oct. 67 to May 68. Div. Command staff rest of tour. There for TET and Gen Ware's death. Interested in hearing from others in C/1/18 during theis time. |
| July 24, 2001 02:24:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry D Bowles ASN 7006933 |
| Email: | dbowles@hiwaay.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florence Al |
| Comments: | My Twin Brother & I served in The 18th Inf 1st Div From 3-9-1940 to V-E Day 5-8-1945 Then returned to the States and was discharged at Fort McPherson Ga. My Brother name is Thomas E Bowles ASN 7006919 We were both in the 2nd Battalion 18th Infantry when the War Ended, We made Three D-Day Invasion, Sincerely Henry Bowles |
| July 19, 2001 15:21:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Just signed a contract w/"Vietnam Mag" for "feature article" of last operation for many and first for many more 1st Bn, 18th, May 1966. Mangrove swamps of the Rung Sat Special Zone. A truely great operation for ambushing "Charlie." We looked and felt like mercenaries. A lot of great photos of guys in water to their necks. This Dec. 2001 issue. |
| July 11, 2001 00:20:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert Baumer |
| Email: | rbaumer@snet.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.webbuild.net/beforetaps |
| Where are you from: | Westbrook, Connecticut |
| Comments: | I am working on a book focused on the 18th Infantry in North Africa, Sicily and on Omaha Beach during D-Day in World War II. Like many veterans I have spoken with, I feel that the regiment’s accomplishments have been woefully overlooked by recent historians. While the Army historical record gave the Second Battalion credit for bringing the most substantial improvement to the beach when they forced the E-1 Draw beneath Coleville just before noon on D-Day, some records have not even put any elem |
| July 10, 2001 16:08:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike Weinstein |
| Email: | MikeW84858@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Portland, Oregon |
| Comments: | Frank Wallen, f.o. for C 1/18, 1966-67--died 1 year ago today of Vietnam related illness. (July 4,2000). Govt. never acknowledged his illnes. Frank was my friend and a genuine American hero. |
| July 4, 2001 19:21:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Seth C. Dix |
| Email: | sethdix1@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lexington, KY |
| Comments: | My uncle James T Steward (jimmy) was in the 18th from 1967 to 1968. He served with the Korean Rocks unit and was also a body guard from Gen Westmorland. Does anybody know him? If so write me |
| July 4, 2001 19:03:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@msn.com |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | Palos Verdes Estates, CA |
| Comments: | Was PIO 1st of 18th 65-66. Wrote on chaplain, Fr. Confroy. Doing research on chaps killed in Viet for story: Barragy Cath 1966, Feaster Prot 1966, Quealy Cath 1966, Johnson Prot 1966, Grandea Prot 1966, Watters Cath 1966, McGonigal Cath 1968, Singer Jew 1969, Bartley Prot 1969, Heinz Prot 1969, Nichols Prot 1970, Brown Prot 1971. Contact me if you have experience with any. |
| June 29, 2001 18:09:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joseph Wilde |
| Email: | jairbird@shreve.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | 2342CR328 Deberry TX 75639 |
| Comments: | I Served with 2nd 18Inf in vetnam In 66 67 ACO was my home for that year of my life A year ill never forget .I am very proud of that time in my life |
| June 24, 2001 03:08:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bruce Morrell |
| Email: | arnwes@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Weymouth, Ma. 02188 |
| Comments: | Wilbur Pryor from Phila. Pa. Passed away on March 20, 2001 |
| June 16, 2001 10:39:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bruce Morrell |
| Email: | arnwes@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wyemouth, Ma. 02188 |
| Comments: | I just got on the internet. I was in the 18Inf. in Vietnam. March 5, 1968 to March 5 1969. And I will join today. |
| June 16, 2001 10:36:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee Banicki |
| Email: | leroy.banicki@eh.doe.gov |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington, D.C. |
| Comments: | Sad to report that Elliot Milling, former 1st Sgt. of C.Co., 1st Battalion 18th Infantry (Fort Riley & Vietnam 1965-66)passed away on May 1st in Colorado Springs, CO. |
| June 12, 2001 12:18:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William A. Jones T/5 |
| Email: | wjones@icx.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Knoxville,Tennessee |
| Comments: | Served with Reg.Hdqs Co.and Service Co.18th Infantry 46-1947 Army of Occupation. During WWII served with 103rd AAA Bn. Love to hear from old Buddies. |
| June 6, 2001 21:49:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dwight E. Hood |
| Email: | dwighth00d@excite.com |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | Amory, MS |
| Comments: | CSM, HHC, 1-18 02/90 – 09/92 Retired 02/93, DMOR Currently an an Investment Representative with Edward Jones. |
| June 4, 2001 02:44:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Hubert L. Townley, Sr. |
| Email: | htownley@bellsouth.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oxford, Georgia 30054 |
| Comments: | I served as a rifle platoon leader, company XO and Bn Motor Officer in the 2/18th Infantry Mar 66 to Feb 67. I am trying to locate my RTO, SP4 Donald Schaff, while I was a platoon leader. I retired from the Army in 1979. |
| June 2, 2001 01:46:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | henry mucha |
| Email: | mnmucha@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | pittsburgh, pa |
| Comments: | 431 AA btn attached to 1st infantry division 1942-1943 plz write back with some info i am a new computer user |
| May 31, 2001 17:54:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Erldene Holmes |
| Email: | cecldene@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http://community.webtv.net/cecldene/INTRIBUTE |
| Where are you from: | Pontiac, Mi |
| Comments: | I have made a web page honoring my Uncle that was KIA in WW2 in tunisia. It is at the above web address.I would like the men to look at it. Hope you like it. Was hoping someone could tell me what his shoulder patch meant. I was wondering if any of the WW2 might recognize him. |
| May 26, 2001 03:58:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Erldene Holmes |
| Email: | cecldene@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http://community.webtv.net/cecldene/INTRIBUTE |
| Where are you from: | Pontiac, Mi |
| Comments: | I can't seem to find the message board for the 18th Infantry. I looked at it once.I have made a web page honoring my Uncle that was KIA in WW2 in tunisia. It is at the above web address.I would like the men to look at it. Hope you like it. Was hoping someone could tell me what his shoulder patch meant. |
| May 26, 2001 03:55:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ronald P Paradis |
| Email: | para@megalink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lewiston, ME |
| Comments: | Doing research on Great Uncles war experience. Sgt. Ernest W.(Buster) Stevens. Cannon Company 18th Inf, Bronze Star 2-OLC, Purple Heart, KIA 12-05-1944. Would like to e-mail anyone who knew him !! Thankyou |
| May 25, 2001 02:51:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Follow up on visit in March with Catholic Chaplain and inspiration for men of 2nd Bde, Vietnam 1965-1966, Fr. Thomas Confroy: Abbot of a monestry and private school for 550 boys in the 450 acre grounds of St. Mary's in Morristown N.J. He was able to connect with me, an infantryman, about Vietnam. I could understand his pain when he mentioned the Memorial and the names of men he saw on it he had offered confession to and blessed with last rites. We is still a saint to me, wearing a steel pot, j |
| May 22, 2001 23:48:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Determann |
| Email: | alpha21mike@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | California |
| Comments: | Kuddos to D company 1st 18th Inf re: Valorous Unit Citation Former Member A Troop 2nd Plt 1/4 Cav Nov 67 Nov 68 Doc alpha21mike Aplha-- A Troop 21- Acav Track number Mike --- Medic Combat radio call sign Prepared and Loyal 1/4 Cav |
| May 16, 2001 04:09:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee Banicki |
| Email: | leroy.banicki@eh.doe.gov |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington, D.C. |
| Comments: | Looking for a friend who served with me in Vietnam (1965-66), "C" Company, 1/18 Infantry, 1st Inf. Div. His name is Robert "Bob" Brown & was originally from Tampa, Florida. Before joining the 18th Inf. he served with the 3rd Inf. "Old Guard" at Ft. Myer, VA. Believe his father worked for the Sylvania Corp. Can anyone help? Thanks very much. |
| May 14, 2001 13:45:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Schember |
| Email: | DSchember@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.northhillakron.org |
| Where are you from: | Akron, OH |
| Comments: | I've been working on a memorial to the men from my high school in Akron that were killed in the wars. One of them, Warrant Officer Junior Grade Lawrence E. Merold was in the 18th. He was KIA on 8 April 1943 in Tunisia. I was just looking for some info on your site. |
| May 13, 2001 18:25:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Schember |
| Email: | DSchember |
| HomePage: | http://www.northhillakron.org |
| Where are you from: | Akron, OH |
| Comments: | I've been working on a memorial to the men from my high school in Akron that were killed in the wars. One of them, Warrant Officer Junior Grade Lawrence E. Merold was in the 18th. He was KIA on 8 April 1943 in Tunisia. I was just looking for some info on your site. |
| May 13, 2001 18:21:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Allan Scheurell |
| Email: | scheal@lsol.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | manitowoc Wi |
| Comments: | As previously stated,I was in I Co. in Aschaffenburg frm 53-55.I was back there in 94.The El Paseo is still there guys.It's a restaurant now though.They turned the Kasserines back to the German Government in 93. |
| May 12, 2001 02:48:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice K. Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL |
| Comments: | Person I am trying to reach is Louis (not Francis) Newman. However, his e-mail is frcs..... |
| May 6, 2001 21:54:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice K. Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL |
| Comments: | Pfc. Robert J. Kassel was KIA at Sbiba, NA on 19Feb43. I have tried to e-mail a Francis Newman but have been unable to as his E-mail in guestbook is erroneous. |
| May 6, 2001 21:49:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Edward C. Griffin |
| Email: | TGrif93021@aol.com |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | Ozark, MO |
| Comments: | I served with F. Co. 18th Inf. Reg. from march 1953 thru march 1956. I am loking for some old buddies . |
| May 6, 2001 14:26:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diane Fleisher Preiser |
| Email: | jepdmp@bellatlantic.net |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | PA |
| Comments: | After 10 years research, found my great uncle John Flisher served in F 18th US Reg Infantry during Civil War. Enlisted Naperville, IL 1862; discharged Lookout Mountain, TN 1865. Pension applied for in NM 1888 and 1914. Widow: Andrea Flisher. Died Old Soldiers' Home, Los Angeles, CA; buried National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. Born PA 1847; died CA 27 Dec. 1913. Where can I find his records. National Archives in Washington, DC says they do not have the. Can you help me? |
| April 30, 2001 02:01:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dddiane Fleisher Preiser |
| Email: | jepdmp@bellatlantic.net |
| HomePage: | jepdmp@bellatlantic.net |
| Where are you from: | PA |
| Comments: | After 10 years research, found my great uncle John Flisher served in F 18th US Reg Infantry during Civil War. Enlisted Naperville, IL 1862; discharged Lookout Mountain, TN 1865. Pension applied for in NM 1888 and 1914. Widow: Andrea Flisher. Died Old Soldiers' Home, Los Angeles, CA; buried National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. Born PA 1847; died CA 27 Dec. 1913. Where can I find his records. National Archives in Washington, DC says they do not have the. Can you help me? |
| April 30, 2001 02:00:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Pam |
| Email: | blackwel@logantele.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.geocities.com/kyflaggirl/index.html |
| Where are you from: | Kentucky |
| Comments: | Would like to find anyone who remembers a battle at a village on 2-19-68 near water treatment plant.My Father was KIA (1/4th Cav)while attached to the 1/18th. |
| April 25, 2001 04:19:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard Staley |
| Email: | cn66rs@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Xenia, Ohio 45385 |
| Comments: | Nickname in Vietnam was "Overgrown". Served with the 2/18 Headquarters - Recon Platoon 1967-1968. Looking for other buddies - found "Shackman" so please contact me if you have any information on these guys. |
| April 18, 2001 18:31:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Cruz Sr |
| Email: | wilclaire@netzero.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.wilclairecomputers.com |
| Where are you from: | Now living in Rhode Island |
| Comments: | Was a member of the 1/18 from 1974 to 1984 with CSC 4.2" Mortars. Would like to reconnect with others that may remember. |
| April 17, 2001 20:05:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul DeGaeta |
| Email: | vchimes@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Punta Gorda, FL |
| Comments: | I'm working on a booklet about the Nuremberg Trials. I am looking to hear from anyone from Co. C, 18th Inf. that was at Hall of Justice, remembers cleaning it up, remembers being billited in the SS Caserne and who pulled guard duty for the defendants. Would particularly like to find the fellow who punched Rudolf Hess for spitting on him! |
| April 11, 2001 01:05:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | LARRY LEE LONG (ZONIE) |
| Email: | LONGCHINO@QUEST.NET |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | ARIZONA |
| Comments: | COL. CAVASAS PRUITT CANARIUM O'HANLEY LET'S HERE YOU |
| April 3, 2001 23:02:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Allan Scheurell |
| Email: | scheal@lsol.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | Correction in E-Mail |
| March 22, 2001 02:05:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Allan Scheurell |
| Email: | scheak@lsol.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Manitowoc,Wi |
| Comments: | Served in I Co 3rd Battalion in Aschaffenburg from 1953-1955 |
| March 22, 2001 02:03:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | lupe marquez |
| Email: | LUPEMARQUEZ20@AOL.COM |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | KANSAS CITY KS |
| Comments: | I'M WRITTING FOR MY FATHER LOOKIN FOR ANYONE WHO WAS IN THE 18TH INF H COMPANY HE'S 81YO AND WANTS TO FIND HIS BUDDIES THANKS FOR YOUR HELP RICHARD MARQUEZ |
| March 21, 2001 01:59:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | lupe marquez |
| Email: | LUPEMARQUEZ@AOL.COM |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | KANSAS CITY KS |
| Comments: | I'M WRITTING FOR MY FATHER LOOKIN FOR ANYONE WHO WAS IN THE 18TH INF H COMPANY HE'S 81YO AND WANTS TO FIND HIS BUDDIES THANKS FOR YOUR HELP RICHARD MARQUEZ |
| March 21, 2001 01:59:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard E. (Rick) Tuchscherer |
| Email: | ricktuchscherer@mindspring.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Georgia |
| Comments: | Served with C Co. 1/18th Swamp rats 66-67. Retired as 1SG in Sept 1985. |
| March 13, 2001 17:52:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | bertram l. charles |
| Email: | bertchaz@vitelcom,net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | drafted fron New York born in St.Kitts, West Indies |
| Comments: | Would like to get in touch with other comrades |
| March 12, 2001 19:49:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Charles L. Engel |
| Email: | canddee@hctc.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | Can find no info on years 1-61 to 7-62 Jan-61 thru Aug-62 Mannhiem-Coleman Bar. Does a roster of this period exist?? |
| March 12, 2001 02:46:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Charles L. Engel |
| Email: | canddee@hctc.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington State |
| Comments: | Can find no info on years 1-61 to 7-62 Jan-61 thru Aug-62 Mannhiem-Coleman Bar. Does a roster of this period exist?? |
| March 12, 2001 02:43:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jeff Walter |
| Email: | ajwalter00@gateway.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Originally from Kansas, now living in Washington |
| Comments: | 5/69 to 3/70 |
| March 10, 2001 00:38:36 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | 1st Bn, 18th Inf |
| Comments: | For those with me Vietnam June '65-'66 visiting out inspiration, Chaplain Fr. Thomas Confroy, later this mo. I wrote him about in Oct. '99 Vietnam Mag. He is the Abbot of a monestry of St. Benedictine monks in N.J. |
| March 9, 2001 01:49:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill Mulcahy |
| Email: | moke280@excite.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | northern Illinois |
| Comments: | HHC 1/18 Oct '64 to Aug '65 Ft.Riley. Hello to all the guys that I served with |
| Febuary 24, 2001 21:21:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Louis Newman |
| Email: | frcsnewman@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | tamarac,florida |
| Comments: | Joined K Co. 18 Inf. at Fort Wadsworth, N,Y, 1940.discharged Oct.14,1941. Enlisted in the reserves.called to active Jan.28,1942.rejoined 18 inf. as requested,assigned to A Co.joined Cannon Co. when it was first formed under Captain Frank Colaccico in April, 1942. I would like to contact those who remember me. I have rosters of K and A Cos of May 1941 And Cannon Co. of April 1942. |
| Febuary 20, 2001 20:53:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Louis Newman |
| Email: | frcsnewman@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | tamarac,florida |
| Comments: | Joined K Co. 18 Inf. at Fort Wadsworth, N,Y, 1940.discharged Oct.14,1941. Enlisted in the reserves.called to active Jan.28,1942.rejoined 18 inf. as requested,assigned to A Co.joined Cannon Co. when it was first formed under Captain Frank Colaccico in April, 1942. I would like to contact those who remember me. I have rosters of K and A Cos of May 1941 And Cannon Co. of April 1942. |
| Febuary 20, 2001 20:52:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Combat Veterans Association |
| Email: | Vetsreunion@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.Vietnamvets.Homestead.com |
| Where are you from: | Mobile, AL |
| Comments: | Combat Veterans Association P O Box 185 Satsuma, AL 36572-0185 (334) 675-0488 WHAT: There will be an open rendezvous of Vietnam Veterans held in Mobile, Alabama this summer. Open means everyone, Campers, RVers, bikers, EVERYONE. WHERE: Chickasabogue Park (Campground) off I-65 (actually Saraland, Alabama) WHEN: Beginning, Thursday, July 26th 2001 to Sunday, July 29th. WHY: To bring ALL men & women who served in-country, and those we refer to as era veterans together for the pur |
| Febuary 18, 2001 16:39:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jeanette Ruiz |
| Email: | mon317amie@excite.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New Jersey |
| Comments: | Hi Spec. Hector David Diaz, just hoping you are ok. I miss you. YBF Gina |
| Febuary 13, 2001 16:20:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Determann |
| Email: | alpha21mike@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Texas originally |
| Comments: | Just found your website thanks to all the grunts I am alive today A Troop 1/4 Cav 2nd Plt 21 Track 1st Inf Div. Nov 67- Nov 68 |
| Febuary 5, 2001 06:04:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Kramer |
| Email: | jkramer2@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | California |
| Comments: | Please!! Make everyone aware of Jane 1/18 Vanguards 3/66-3/67 Subject: Jane Fonda > Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:34:52 EST > > Subject: Hanoi Jane > > This is for the younger folks who are not familiar with this. The older of us > will remember this without fail. Flame if you must but READ this please and > pass it on. > > Lee Griggs > Former USMC and proud of it. > > Jane Fonda is being honored as one of the "100 Women of the Century." > Unfortunately many have forgotten and |
| January 29, 2001 02:39:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | steve reyes |
| Email: | mava67@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | moline,il |
| Comments: | hi,i was in vn in 67and was with Aco.1/18.My wife is cindy and i have 3 boys one who is in the Army |
| January 27, 2001 02:52:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wareham, Mass. |
| Comments: | Jan/Feb issue of Plain Truth Mag. wrote feature on Vietnam vets with 16 photos including FRONT PAGE. www.ptm.org Great stories of 1/18, 6/65-6/66. If want to see photos, have to buy mag., $4.00. Story is "Forgotten Warriors" Fantastic! About you guys! |
| January 22, 2001 05:44:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | mike kelley |
| Email: | warriorsstory@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | massachusetts |
| Comments: | enjoyed reading about the 18th veteransof all years. I also was in the 18th, but it was usar. came back from nam 1st air cav and joined usar. spent 22 yrsand last 10 with 3rd bn 18th inf as bn nco. we had lots of nam vets in our unit. some were from 1st inf div. best wishes to all. enjoyed this web. good job putting it together. |
| January 21, 2001 07:21:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Brant Godbold |
| Email: | bgodbold@ayrix.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Grenada, MS |
| Comments: | My father, Clifton B. Godbold, was a T-5, radio operator in HQ Company,2nd Bn,18th Infantry from 11/43 through end of WW2. Anyone who knew him, please contact me by e-mail or @ 2150 Perry Road, Grenada, MS 38901. Thanks |
| January 16, 2001 16:27:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Brant Godbold |
| Email: | bgodbold@ayrix.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Grenada, MS |
| Comments: | My father, Clifton B. Godbold, was a T-5, radio operator in HQ Company,2nd Bn,18th Infantry from 11/43 through end of WW2. Anyone who knew him, please contact me by e-mail or @ 2150 Perry Road, Grenada, MS 38901. Thanks |
| January 17, 2001 00:27:09 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kevin M. Walsh |
| Email: | kevwalsh@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Syracuse, NY |
| Comments: | My cousin Leo Hennessey enlisted in 16 Inf in 1935. PCS to Panama approx '38, joined 2/18 at Indiantown Gap,PA 1941. Became Recon NCO H Co 2BN 18 Inf(Capt Murphy,CO)in N.Africa and Sicily and Normandy. Became 1Sgt H CO approx July 44. Battlefield Commission to M Co. 3BN approx Oct 44. KIA 3 Mar 45 at Gymnich, GE. Buried at Henri Chappelle, BE. A great soldier, A great guy. |
| January 14, 2001 00:49:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jose R. Ramirez Jr. |
| Email: | jose.ramirez@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Germany, 1st ID |
| Comments: | D co, 1-18th was the best unit I served with. We went to Vigilent Warrior with a winning team. STRIKER! |
| January 13, 2001 14:07:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | James P. Kramer |
| Email: | jkramer2@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Winnetka, California |
| Comments: | If your gonna B One, Be a Big Red One Vietnam March 20, 1966 - March 19, 1967 1/18 Company B Weapons Platoon |
| January 8, 2001 15:55:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | James P. Kramer |
| Email: | jkramer2@socal.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Winnetka, California |
| Comments: | If your gonna B One, Be a Big Red One Vietnam March 20, 1966 - March 19, 1967 1/18 Company B |
| January 8, 2001 15:24:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Erldene |
| Email: | cecldene@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Michigan |
| Comments: | I am looking for any WWII Vets that fought in Tunsia. Please email me at cecldene@webtv.net. Thanks. |
| January 8, 2001 14:50:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Rhoades |
| Email: | DRHOADES@austin.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Austin, Texas |
| Comments: | Looking for WWII vets from HQ Artillery Company, 2nd battalion of the 18th. My father (Merle Rhoades) was the farm kid from Kansas that carried the radio. |
| January 2, 2001 20:19:52 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Rolla L Angst |
| Email: | rlangst@uswest.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Missoula,Montana |
| Comments: | wanting to know if the BRO received any citations while in Viet Nam anytime from Dec of 1968 to Dec 1969 served with Company C 1st Bn 18th Inf as a forward observer/Recon Sergeant during this time |
| December 31, 2000 23:04:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Timothy C. Koonce (TC) |
| Email: | ovdotim@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Detroit now living in Oviedo,FL |
| Comments: | Recon 1/18th 1st/InfDiv 66-68 |
| December 22, 2000 21:45:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice Kassel Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL 35802 |
| Comments: | Although it is probably far too late, I would like very much to hear from ANYONE who might have known my brother, Pfc. Robert J. Kassel. Bob was a medic in the 18th and was KIA at Sbiba, North Africa 19 February 1943. Before going overseas, Bob was at Fitzimons Army Hospital for some time. |
| December 19, 2000 22:07:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | MSG(Ret) William G Dunn |
| Email: | Dunnarme8@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Clifton, New Jersey |
| Comments: | Was with 3rd Bn 18 under Col Salet and Bn cmdr Meuller 1952,53,54,55, Germany and Fort Riley. I was in Co L Rufus Smith was Co Cmdr.I am a member of the Society |
| December 17, 2000 17:06:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul E Hurst |
| Email: | happy680@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Englewood, Florida 34223 |
| Comments: | iserved in cannon co. 18th inf.from dec. 1943 till oct. 1945 Would like to get in touch members of the 3rd. platoon who served with me, especialy Bob Wilson from Montana, Carmine Deluccio from GreenPoint Brooklin,Ny. and Robert Prentiss last heard from living in Bridgeport, Ct. |
| November 30, 2000 18:29:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul E Hurst |
| Email: | happy680@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Englewood, Florida |
| Comments: | iserved in cannon co. 18th inf.from dec. 1943 till oct. 1945 Would like to get in touch members of the 3rd. platoon who served with me, especialy Bob Wilson from Montana, Carmine Deluccio from GreenPoint Brooklin,Ny. and Robert Prentiss last heard from living in Bridgeport, Ct. |
| November 30, 2000 18:27:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sam Cochrane |
| Email: | cochrane51@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Recon 1st Bn 18th Infantry - 1/66 to 8/66 |
| Comments: | Just retired looking forward to next years 1st Division Reunion. Joined the 1st Infantry Division Society last year. |
| November 29, 2000 21:16:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | K. Reynolds |
| Email: | creyno4849@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | seattle, WA |
| Comments: | Would like any info on battle history of company E, 18th Reg. from March thru May of 1945. My uncle (now deceased) fought with the unit in Rhineland/Germany during this period. Thanks -- KR |
| November 25, 2000 18:29:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Palos Verdes Estates CA |
| Comments: | One of my latest stories "My Last Interrupted Meal", a light hearted story about a patrol with Alpha, Feb. '66 is in Soldier of Fortune, Jan. 01 and can be found at Barnes & Nobel Bookstore. |
| November 22, 2000 00:38:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | The patrol was Feb '66 and stories of Viet men June '65-June '66. Contact those tel. nos. for copies. they "promised" not to hit up for subscriptions. |
| November 21, 2000 01:34:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Palos Verdes CA |
| Comments: | Two of my new stories: Soldier of Fortune, Jan. Patrol w/Alpha "Disturbed My Meal" photo Sgt. Wimpee? washing(800)877-5207. Plain Truth, Jan/Feb-stories about the men in Viet. Call/copies (800) 309-4466 |
| November 21, 2000 01:28:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | ssg jerry lewis |
| Email: | jerrylewis710@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | middle island ny |
| Comments: | i went over with hhc 2/18 on ship in 1965 left in 1966. looking for any body that was with us then. i just ran into a man from 173d that trucked us out to area. you canalso call me at home at 631 924-0342 |
| November 18, 2000 22:37:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | ssg jerryl |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| November 18, 2000 22:31:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Vincent Nardozi |
| Email: | vnardozi@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Monroeville PA |
| Comments: | I was in Vietnam in 67/68 2/18th 1st Infantry Division.Dion (zion) Abrams,Kent,Pat,Harley,Millet from Montana,Webb,(cobb),Shakey, Would like to get in touch. |
| November 16, 2000 16:56:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Robert P. Branch ( Cpl. E-4 ) AUS |
| Email: | Astro10Pep@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Upland CA |
| Comments: | I was a member of the 18 Inf. in Germany from June 1953 to Sept. 1954. I served in Hv. Mortar Co. in several slots, the last being Co. Recon. Sgt. and traing N.C.O. I completed 18th. Regt. NCO acadmey Feb.-March 1954.The Regt. was in Aschaffenburg.They were the best period of my life. |
| November 15, 2000 03:38:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | J Hudson |
| Email: | chudson@cfl.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | palm bay fla |
| Comments: | Please provide any information possible on lt Ronald Glen Perryman,kia nov 1966,C 2 18. |
| November 12, 2000 13:37:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lee Banicki |
| Email: | leroy.banicki@eh.doe.gov |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Washington, D.C. |
| Comments: | REUNION NOTICE! "C" Co., 1/18th Inf. Vietnam, will hold their 5th annual reunion in Memphis, TN. the weekend of Sept. 21st, 2001. For details contact Buddy Wilson, Coordinator, at: Budmar620@cs.com or Stan Hill, Newsletter Editor at: shill3972@aol.com or (303)750-4140. |
| November 9, 2000 11:55:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Terry L. Andrews |
| Email: | Andrews_Terry@email.msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Knoxville , Tn. 37920 |
| Comments: | I was with B co. 1st 18th infantry, Feb.20, 1967 to Feb.1, 1968. We were engaged in a very intensed battle about thanksgiving 1967. I would like some information about the battle. Read my story in the Bid Red One yearbook...thanks |
| November 9, 2000 00:43:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | steve reyes |
| Email: | vn67@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | moline, il |
| Comments: | I was with the 1st/18th Aco. 1967 to 1968 at Dian |
| November 7, 2000 02:34:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David M MacKay |
| Email: | DMack1@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Long Island N.Y. now Ocala (vicinity) FLA |
| Comments: | Served in aschenburg Germany in 1955 as a medic. Played tennis with LT. Bright.Remember Cpl Francis Bokman from Baltimore and Dixie Bar ,great trumpet player there. |
| November 1, 2000 20:42:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roy Place |
| Email: | rdlauer@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New Jersy |
| Comments: | Roy served with B co,2nd 18th (67/68), he dosn't have a PC, asked me to sign in for him, he would like to here from any old buddies (Watson and Freeman from Michigan,Lemons from Kty, Lee)Thanks, Robin Lauer, 25th Inf,68/69 |
| October 28, 2000 15:17:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joe Fowler |
| Email: | jslove@pioneer-net.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tenmile, Oregon |
| Comments: | I served in Co. B, 1st Bn. 18th Inf from Mar. 1949 to May 1952. I was in the 4th squad, 1st platoon. I would like to hear from anyone who served during this time. |
| October 26, 2000 02:09:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joe Fowler |
| Email: | jslove@pioneer-net.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tenmile, Oregon |
| Comments: | |
| October 26, 2000 01:59:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bryan Tate |
| Email: | bryan.tate@sealedair.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Greenville, SC |
| Comments: | Hello, I am looking for info about Co. G of the 18th Inf. In WWII. My grandfather Beauford Thomas Tate was a Private First Class in this unit. My grandfather entered active duty on May 26, 1944. Beauford was in active overseas service in the European, African and Mid Eastern Theatre from November 3, 1944 till March 18, 1945. Beauford would come to have his left leg destroyed in the war (The Battle of Argonne Forest?). Beauford was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman |
| October 24, 2000 16:54:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john p. maguire |
| Email: | manteiv67 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | rehoboth, ma. 02769 |
| Comments: | date of service in vietnam:aug.67 to aug.68-lima platoon,a/1/18inf.,i was platoon leader and xo.-i am looking for my platoon members |
| October 24, 2000 01:05:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john p. maguire |
| Email: | manteiv67 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | rehoboth, ma. 02769 |
| Comments: | date of service in vietnam:aug.67 to aug.68-lima platoon,a/1/18inf.,i was platoon leader and xo.-i am looking for my platoon members |
| October 24, 2000 00:52:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john p, maguire |
| Email: | manteiv67 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| October 24, 2000 00:39:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | john p, maguire |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| October 24, 2000 00:37:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Luther Stewart Goodwin |
| Email: | LTGood1@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Herndon, West Virginia |
| Comments: | Dates of service 1945-47 Served in Germany in Post WWII Occupation. 1st Division, 18th Infantry Regiment, Canon Company Also Served in 16th Infantry Regiment, Unknown Rifle Company |
| October 7, 2000 13:29:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dave Webber |
| Email: | davew@flinthills.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Silvis, Illinois |
| Comments: | Dco 1-18 Inf "Warriors" 1st Plt August 1990-May 1994. Desert Shield/Storm. CPT Gary Hetrick Co Commander. LTC "Wild Bill" Chamberlain BN CDR. Currently in 1-16 Inf 1st ID at Fort Riley. |
| October 5, 2000 06:22:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill Brown |
| Email: | pepper246@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Hanover,Indiana |
| Comments: | I Served With "B" Company 2nd Batt. 18th Infantry From Nov. 65 To Nov 66 My Platoon SGT.Was Sgt.Carrico,I'd Enjoy Hearing From Anyone That I Served With. |
| October 2, 2000 21:30:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Herb Gara |
| Email: | herbgara@usa.net |
| HomePage: | http://cis.actx.edu/~garaherb |
| Where are you from: | Amarillo TX. |
| Comments: | I served as a member of the Mortor Plt HHC 2/18 Inf Reg, 3rd Bg, 24 Inf. Ft. Benning Ga. From Nov 1987-Aug 1991 I served in Dessert shield/storm At my web site is a picture of me and Then President George Bush, Thanksgiving Day 1990, Saudi Arabia, Dessert Shield/Storm. |
| September 30, 2000 21:58:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ray Pezzoli |
| Email: | RAP3000@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | 300 Via Corta #203, Palos Verdes Ests. 90274-1202 |
| Comments: | June 1965-1966, 1st Bn, 18th Inf PIO My article with photos of 1st Bn, 18th Inf Operation "Wildwood I&II," April-May 1966, Rung Sat Special Zone, to appear Vietnam Magazine near future. |
| September 29, 2000 20:19:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alan Jenkins |
| Email: | ajenkins251@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Aurora, CO |
| Comments: | I recently found out some details of my wife's grandfather who was killed in the Ardennes during WWII. His name was Wesley Stonewall Self and he was in the 18th INF, 1st Div. If anyone has any information it would be appreciated. |
| September 26, 2000 19:43:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice K. Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL |
| Comments: | Forgot to mention in my message that Bob Kassel was KIA 19Feb43 at Sbiba Gap, North Africa, evacuating a wounded comrade. |
| September 25, 2000 01:49:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice K. Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL |
| Comments: | Just checking in again. Sometime ago I was searching for someone who migh have known my brother, Pfc. Robert J. Kassel,(KIA 19 Feb 43 at Sbiba Gap) but to no avail. However, Mr. Gentry and Mr. Bennett kindly responded to my inquiries and I appreciate that very much. For three years, I have endeavored to get Bob's Silver Star upgraded to the DSC, but have been unsuccessful. |
| September 25, 2000 01:47:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alice K. Brayton |
| Email: | bigalrich@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, AL |
| Comments: | Just checking in again. Sometime ago I was searching for someone who migh have known my brother, Pfc. Robert J. Kassel, but to no avail. However, Mr. Gentry and Mr. Bennett kindly responded to my inquiries and I appreciate that very much. For three years, I have endeavored to get Bob's Silver Star upgraded to the DSC, but have been unsuccessful. |
| September 25, 2000 01:40:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Randall (Doc) Clyde |
| Email: | yarddog48@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Joplin, Mo. |
| Comments: | HHC 1/18th 1967-68 assigned as medic for 1st platoon D co. Hope to hear from others who was with me. |
| September 24, 2000 22:37:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Randall (Doc) Clyde |
| Email: | yarddog48@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| September 24, 2000 22:34:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Philippe SAVE |
| Email: | save.philippe@skynet.be |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | MONS BELGIUM |
| Comments: | I sign as a member of the 1st ID and 3rd AD reenhactment association in Mons Belgium.I am also member of Overlord Returns association which was in the USA last summer. Good luck to all of you Best regards Philippe |
| September 22, 2000 09:29:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William Searfass |
| Email: | BillandKathy7@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Palmyra Va. |
| Comments: | 2/18 A Comp. 4/69 3/70 3rd. Plt. |
| September 22, 2000 00:01:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Price Allan Thrall |
| Email: | thrall@koyote.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | served with "B" company 18th reg. from 1944-1948 |
| September 11, 2000 20:32:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Price Allan Thrall |
| Email: | thrall@koyote.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | served withj B company 18th reg. from 1944-1948 |
| September 12, 2000 04:36:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Price Allan Thrall |
| Email: | thrall@koyote.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | |
| September 12, 2000 04:35:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Maurice (Moe) Berlekamp |
| Email: | mberlekamp@firstam.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | St. Louis, MO |
| Comments: | Served with A Co 1/18 from Dec 65/Dec66. M60 gunner. Presently live in St. Louis, MO. I would like to hear from old friends that I lost contact with. 4300 Arrowtree Dr. Apt E, St. Louis MO 63128. (314) 416-0220. Those were days I'll never forget. I wouldn"t want to live them again but I wouldn't let anyone take them away from me. |
| September 11, 2000 18:22:35 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Raford Hair |
| Email: | rhair10@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Annandale, Virginia |
| Comments: | Company Clerk, Company A, 1/18 Oct 65 - Oct 66 |
| September 7, 2000 04:55:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ed Fedrick |
| Email: | fedrick@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Shreveport, LA |
| Comments: | B-2-18 June 1966 - June 1967 B-2-18 Aug 1968 - Jan 1969 |
| September 6, 2000 03:20:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ralph E. Hoag |
| Email: | ralphoag@compaq.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.combatvets.net |
| Where are you from: | Salisbury, MD 21804 |
| Comments: | Corporal A Company 1940 - 1945 POW Dec. 1942--Apr. 1945 |
| September 4, 2000 17:50:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | STEVE LOWTHER |
| Email: | stevendlow@home.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Silvis, Illinois 309-792-0299 /1110 11th st. 61282 |
| Comments: | Co "A" 1st Bat. from 1-65 to 7-66. M-60 gunner in Nam. Looking for anyone who was there with the unit. Like to hear from Charlie Morgan a good friend and mud buddy. VANGUARDS FOR EVER. |
| September 3, 2000 19:31:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | J Hudson |
| Email: | chudson@cfl.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | palm bay fla |
| Comments: | Am I The only person that finds some events and people seemed like this morning. 2/18 mar66-67 |
| September 3, 2000 17:21:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Phil Nielsen |
| Email: | pbnielsen@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Los Gatos, CA |
| Comments: | I served with the 1/18 from 7/64 to 6/66, first as platoon leader with B Co at Fort Riley, and then in Vietnam as the heavy mortar platoon leader. |
| September 2, 2000 16:12:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike Weinstein |
| Email: | MikeW84858@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Portland Oregon |
| Comments: | Proud to serve with B/1/18, aprox. April 1966 to Feb. 1967--Artillery F.O. asigned C/1/7 but spent 10 months with my "real" outfit, B/1/18. |
| September 1, 2000 02:14:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Leonard Gaskins |
| Email: | lgaskins@duo-county.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Po Box 32 Russell Springs Ky. 42642 |
| Comments: | Was with Co.A 1-18 from Dec.68 to Dec. 69. Would like to hear from someone who was there also. |
| August 30, 2000 03:56:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Leonard Gaskins |
| Email: | lgaskins2 |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | |
| Comments: | |
| August 30, 2000 03:44:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | randall l. hughes |
| Email: | docdarkness65@compuserve.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | cincinnati,oh.45246 |
| Comments: | i was in the 2nd bn HHC co.mortar plt. Jan. 1966 to Jan 1967. |
| August 29, 2000 00:58:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William J. Miller |
| Email: | millerwilmar@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Comments: | Lt, HHC and C Co. Vietnam 6/65-6/66 |
| August 28, 2000 12:05:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Paul Hurst |
| Email: | happy680@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Maine&Florida |
| Comments: | I'm planning to be in Phila. at the 1st. div. reunion on Sept. 1st.and would like to see some of my buddies from cannon co. 18 inf.who served in the european theater from dec. '43 thru sept.'45 |
| August 27, 2000 23:44:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | S.J.Clark |
| Email: | sj@clark174.freeserve.co.uk |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wales,U.K. |
| Comments: | doing research on Geo.H.Woods 18th Inf Reg 1stInf Div KIA 2nd battle of the MARNE 18th.7.1918.Honoured on our War Memorial in the village of MEIFOD Wales. Did have relatives at BOUCKVILLE Syracuse NY.Any info would be appreciated.Assistance has been given by the American Battle Monuments in France. the photos of the memorial have been supplied to them |
| August 27, 2000 13:41:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | stevendlow@home.com |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | 1110 11st Silvis, IL 61282-2709 309-792-0299 |
| Comments: | M60 gunner 2nd Plt. Co"A" 1st Bat 18th. Served in unit from Jan. 1965 to July 1966. You guys have done a great job with site. Keep up the good work. VANGUARDS FOR EVER |
| August 27, 2000 02:09:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Rebecca Bachart |
| Email: | bachart@halcyon.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arlington, WA |
| Comments: | I am the granddaughter of Pvt. James S. Jenkins #46881. He enlisted in Benton, IL, 5 April 1917. He was assigned to the AEF, Co. E, 18th Infantry. I have been searching for 3 years for information about the 18th Infantry. I hope this is the right one. I recently was able to achieve in having the U.S. Army honor him with the Purple Heart, The WWI Victory Medal and WWI Victory Button posthumously. I have never been more proud of another human being in my life as I am my grandfather. |
| August 26, 2000 18:18:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John E.. Hayes |
| Email: | h29er7@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chandler, Arizona |
| Comments: | 1/18 recon platoon 1-18-1966 to 1-12-1967 Camp Martin Cox(Bearcat) Dian Irontriangle War Zone C tay ninh province |
| August 26, 2000 15:41:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John E. Conley, Major,US Army Retired |
| Email: | Conleyatlaw@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Clearwater, Florida |
| Comments: | Tan Heip article was great. One correction. CPT Fred Shirley left "A" Trp, 1/4 Cav and Nam about 4/13 or 14/68. CPT Serio commanded for 3 days and was killed by RPG near Claymore Corners near Phouc Vihn on 4/17/68. I became "A" Trp Cmdr on 4/17/68 and was with you at Tan Hiep and was awarded Silver Star that day. Please inform COL Tronsrue and correct the record. Thanks. My medic, SGT "Doc" Mims never carried a weapon but won a Silver Star that day for carrying many infantry-men to dust-off c |
| August 26, 2000 04:03:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Albert J. Tom |
| Email: | albertjtom@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bellevue, OH - Now live Tampa FL |
| Comments: | Entered Service 3/7/4l;to 1st Div 6/41FtDevens F Co 18th 1st Platoon then MG SectD Day No.Africa(7 mo.);D Day Sicily(45 da.) Back to England-stationedin Broadmayne-remember the "Black Dog"?D Day Normandy Omaha Beach.Seriously wounded Verlutenhide (Aachen)10/17/44.Evacuated to England,then U.S.to Percy Gen.Hospital,Battle Creek, MI. Patient for 2 yrs.Medical Discharge 7/17/46. |
| August 5, 2000 19:35:03 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Karl R. Morton |
| Email: | csteel6@rtd.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tucson, AZ |
| Comments: | Commanded 1st Bn, 18th Inf.- RVN - Dec '65 - Jul '66 - C. P. Pedersen (Co A) and Lee Banicki (Co C), listed elsewhere this guest book, have done a magnificent job of reuniting countless vets from Vietnam's 1st Vanguard Bn.and conducting a series of great annual reunions. Appreciation and congratulations to those responsible for the creation and maintenance of this top flight website - its been a memorable visit! |
| August 3, 2000 00:11:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Henry Kane Sr |
| Email: | saintcloud42@aol.com |
| HomePage: | |
| Where are you from: | Vails Gate, NY |
| Comments: | First Division, 18th Infantry Capture North Africa Dec 1942 held as POW in Italian and German POW camps until 1945 |
| August 1, 2000 16:51:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | William L. Sasman |
| Email: | w.sass@home.com Or wlsass@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Mary Esther, Fla. 32569-1858 |
| Comments: | Looked at guest book but did not see anyone from i/18 company G. Would like to hear from some old buddies from unit. Was in l945-46. |
| August 1, 2000 00:55:10 (GMT Time) |