GUEST BOOK ARCHIVE - 2006
Last: Borscheid
First: Eugene
Unit: C Btry 6/77 Field Artillery
Dates: 67-68
Rank: Sgt E-5
Section: Gun
Home: Minneapolis, Minnesota
email: gborscheid@att.net
Entered at CU CHI Xmas 67 with base camp at DOU TANG then had two guns at special forces camp called THIEN NGON, (Hwy 1 Cambodian border) (Jan-July 68)and moved base camp to Soc Trang in the Delta in June 68. Left country Xmas 68.
Last: Ybarra
First: Steve
Unit: A 2/77
Dates: 1968
Rank: Ssgt
Section: guns
Home: peoria az
email: steveybarra@cox.net
Let's go guys! Only two weeks till the reunion. Take a couple of days off and get there ! Meet up with some of your old buddies! I'll see you there!
Last: blair
First: michael
Unit: Service Battery 4/77 FA
Dates: jan. 87-jan 89
Rank: spc.
Section: ammo. aka shammo
Home: seattle, wa
email: michael.t.blair@us.army.mil
Fond memories of germany, except for graf. in january, only joking as i look back on it that was great as well. I still remember pulling guard duty on the ammo pads listening to radio free switzerland in the early morn. freezing my **** off. Great times, Great people, Great fun, Great memories. Ahhhh youth, can't beat it. talley ho.
Last: Flaugher
First: Ernest L.
Unit: A 1/77th
Dates: 65-66
Rank: SGT
Section: Guns & FO
Home: Grayson, KY 41143
email: flaugherel@windstream.net
Last: Nakayama
First: Curtis
Unit: C 1/77th
Dates: 68-69
Rank: Captain
Section: Hdqs
Home: Mercer Island, WA
email: curtn@comcast.net
Thank you "Doc" for not letting any of us forget.
Last: Lanier
First: E. Paige
Unit: B/2/77
Dates: 66/67
Rank: 1Lt.
Section: FO/Asst S-4
Home: Colorado Springs, CO.
email: paigermm@adelphia.net
I am looking forward to the reunion. I hope there will be a large crowd there. We like our comrads from ww2 and Korea are not getting any younger. It will be nice to see those of you whom I served with and also meet those I have not met before.
Last: Lewis
First: Steven
Unit: D 2/5 1stcavalry Division
Dates: 67&68
Rank: Spec 4/e5
Section: RTO
Home: Reno, Nevada 89502
email: Slewis1345@aol.com
I am looking for my former FO call sign 2/9er. I ws his India.I was told that he put me in for the BS/V in Feb. 1968 As I was an 11B20, ther is a chance that he may be albe to help me. Please contact.at my eMail.
Last: Kuehlewind
First: Michael
Unit: 2/77th A battery gun 5
Dates: 70
Rank: E-3
Section: gun 5
Home: Buffalo NY
email: m.kuehlewind@verizon.net
I want to wish you all a happy New Year. Thanks again Doc for this great site. I've finally got in touch with a few guys from my old unit Ray Harlan and bruce Sautter.I never would have found them without you and your web site.Again thank you so very much. Mike a.k.a. cool breeze
Last: Avera
First: John
Unit: C 1/77
Dates: 66
Rank: 03
Section: C. O.
Home: Decatur, AL 35603
email: jbavera@msn.com
Was in 11th Airmoble from beginning in 2/42 then transfered to 1/77 just before 1st Cav went to VN in 65 as S-2 then LNO to 1/12 inf and then Co C battery 1/77.
Last: Ybarra
First: Steve
Unit: A 2/77
Dates: 1968
Rank: ssgt
Section: guns
Home: peoria az
email: steveybarra@cox.net
Looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion next month..
Last: Ybarra
First: Steve
Unit: A 2/77
Dates: 1968
Rank: ssht
Section: guns
Home: peoria az
email: steveybarra@cox.net
Looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion next month..
Last: Cone
First: Robert
Unit: B,C&HHB 1/77FA
Dates: 80-82
Rank: 1LT
Section: FO,FDC,XO,S-4
Home: Houston, TX
email: bobcone@sbcglobal.net
Last: BARNELL
First: FRANK
Unit: C / 6/77th
Dates: 67-- 68
Rank: Sgt E- 5
Section: GUNS
Home: SEBRING FL.
email: bwfrank@earthlink.net
Started in CU CHI went to DOU TANG then to a special forces camp called THIEN NGON.Was with a couple of guys named EUGENE BORSCHEID and DOMINGO CORTE`S. Would love to hear from anyone that was in our unit. WHAT A GREAT WEB SITE THANKS!!!
Last: Garcia
First: Gabriel
Unit: C 1/77th
Dates: 69/70
Rank: E-4
Section: Guns
Home: Rio Rancho, NM 87124
email: badbreakhotel@yahoo.com
Last: TORRES-SOTO
First: EDISON
Unit: HHS, A, B, C, 1/77 FA.- B 1/17FA.
Dates: 03-PRESENT
Rank: SPC.
Section: FDC, GUNNER(SECURITY), ARMORER
Home: ANASCO, PUERTO RICO
email: torres_edison@hotmail.com, edison.torressoto@us.army.mil, torressoto5@aol.com
FIRST OF ALL TO EVERY FALCON AROUND AND BEYOND I WANT TO SAY THIS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION. IM GLAD B 1-77FA. COME BACK IN ONE PIECE. I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE THAT CAME BACK BUT NOT IN ONE PIECE LIKE MYSELF, INJURED AND DISABLE FOR A LIFETIME BUT GREATFULL TO BE ALIVE. FOR THOSE IN OUR PAST THAT GAVE EVERYTHING AND COULD NOT COME BACK I GIVE MY RESPECT. FALCONS FIRST, TORRES-SOTO OUT.
Last: Cross
First: Hugh
Unit: C Btry 2/77
Dates: Jan. 69 to Jan. 70
Rank: Sgt.
Section: 105 Gun section
Home: Radcliff, Ky 40160
email: hwcross1220@msn.com
I hope to make the reunion. I would love to have the address of the following guys who I served with. SSgt. Steve Sutphin, MIke Lacy, Harod Roach, Tom Callopy, Fred Strowbridge, and others who served with C btry in 69 and 70. I know we filled thousands of sand bags together and fired many 105 rounds for the Wolfhounds 1/27th. Inf. My nickname was Whitey because my hair was bleached white in the sun. I am proud to have served my country, when I look back we were all in our early twenties, we did a heck of a job as a unit. I am proud of C Btry 2/77.
Last: Hawthorn
First: James
Unit: B Btry 5/77
Dates: 69-70
Rank: SSG
Section: Maint
Home: Fayetteville, NC
email: jimpix20@aol.com
Last: CORTES
First: DOMINGO
Unit: C BTRY 6/77 ARTY
Dates: 1967-1968 VIETNAM
Rank: SGT-E5
Section: GUNS
Home: AGUADILLA,PUERTO RICO
email: dcortesigartua@yahoo.com
Im looking for some old warriors that served with me in VIETNAM ;Charles L BEIKER,Joseph Stephen,JONH QUIN and many others.If anyone know this people contact me. GOD BLESS ALL.
Last: Kuehlewind
First: Michael
Unit: 2/77th gun 5
Dates: 1970-1970
Rank: PFC
Section: Gun 5
Home: Buffalo NY
email: m.kuehlewind@verizon.net
Hi everybody! Still can't contact anyone from my old unit.Will keep trying.Never been a quiter, never will be.
Last: Hatheway
First: Allen W.
Unit: HHB, 2/77 (SP)
Dates: 1961-1963
Rank: 1LT
Section: FO and Asst S3
Home: Rolla, Missouri
email: allen@hatheway.net
I've got a ton of peacetime ("STRAC") stories. The BN CO forced me to compile and write the unit history back to the Regiment's origin as a gene-split from the old 18th Cavalry Regiment of the Mexican Punative Expedition (hence the beaver-tail cactus on the regimental shield; not really a problem as I am an engineer with a strong lifetime interest in military history); served with the 4th ID at Fort Lewis, Washington. Lots of imagery as well; we had M-52 SP guns (105mm), but our 155's were towed by WWII-era "High Speed" tractors powered by radial aircraft engines; jeeps were M-38AI's; our personal weapons were M-14's, M-1 carbines, M-3 "grease guns" and .45 M-1911AI pistols; our light MG's were M-1919AI air-cooled and M2 .50 cal. We had some serious command problems and the lowest re-enlishment rate in the Division (our recruiting NCO, an overstrength E-7 aid man, went AWOL out of his frustration, but turned himself in to the Surgeon General of The Army; his old commander, a day short of becoming a deserter). Two years later LTC Vesey was in command had the outfit truly shaped-up for the heoric, hand-to-hand fighting defense of Fire Base Gold.
Last: Hatheway
First: Allen W.
Unit: HHB, 2/77 (SP)
Dates: 1961-1963
Rank: 1LT
Section: FO and Asst S3
Home: Rolla, Missouri
email: allen@hatheway.net
I've got a ton of peacetime ("STRAC") stories. The BN CO forced me to compile and write the unit history back to the Regiment's origin as a gene-split from the old 18th Cavalry Regiment of the Mexican Punative Expedition (hence the beaver-tail cactus on the regimental shield; not really a problem as I am an engineer with a strong lifetime interest in military history); served with the 4th ID at Fort Lewis, Washington. Lots of imagery as well; we had M-52 SP guns (105mm), but our 155's were towed by WWII-era "High Speed" tractors powered by radial aircraft engines; jeeps were M-38AI's; our personal weapons were M-14's, M-1 carbines, M-3 "grease guns" and .45 M-1911AI pistols; our light MG's were M-1919AI air-cooled and M2 .50 cal. We had some serious command problems and the lowest re-enlishment rate in the Division (our recruiting NCO, an overstrength E-7 aid man, went AWOL out of his frustration, but turned himself in to the Surgeon General of The Army; his old commander, a day short of becoming a deserter). Two years later LTC Vesey was in command had the outfit truly shaped-up for the heoric, hand-to-hand fighting defense of Fire Base Gold.
Last: stephens
First: jimmie f
Unit: b 1/77
Dates: 65-66
Rank: pfc e3
Section: guns/ammo
Home: hooks tx
email: walrastheangel@aol.com
nickname
Last: stephens
First: jimmie f
Unit: b 1/77
Dates: 65-66
Rank: pfc e3
Section: guns/ammo
Home: hooks tx
email: walrastheangel@aol.com
nickname
Last: Zuverink
First: Jack
Unit: 2/77th,RTO for B/3/22nd
Dates: 67
Rank: PFC
Section:
Home: Seneca, S.C.
email: tiggercamp@hotmail.com
Nice site, would like to hear from anyone that may remember me. also went by Big Z
Last: stephens
First: jimmy
Unit: b battery
Dates: 1965
Rank: pfc e3
Section: artillery
Home: hooks tx
email: walras the angel@aol.com
im looking for howard robinson; james earl van zandt who served with me in an khe vietnam
Last: fowble
First: bill
Unit: hhs1/77th.
Dates: 65-66
Rank: sp4
Section: ammo/driver
Home: lynnwood washington
email: wilmarf@comcast.net
Last: Lewis
First: Judson
Unit: A Battery-2nd 77th Artillary
Dates: 67-68
Rank: spc 4
Section: Guns
Home: North Port, FL 34288
email: jeamlewis@comcast.net
I'm looking for buddies from A Battery.
Last: Winn
First: Lucas
Unit: B 1/77 FA
Dates: 2003 - 2005
Rank: SPC
Section: 2nd Fire, Ammo
Home: Seattle, Washington
email: airmech23@yahoo.com
welcome back to all my brothers from Bravo Battery. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. I wish to all hell that the stop loss hadn't missed me when I was getting out. Again, to all, welcome home.
Last: turder
First: timmy
Unit: 1/77th
Dates: 1936
Rank: lietenant
Section: guns
Home: point cook
email:
Last: Smith
First: Ray
Unit: A/77
Dates: 70-71
Rank: E-4
Section: FDC
Home: Wasco,Oregon
email: raydsmith@earthlink.net
I'm proud to have served with the battery. Our main base was LZ Snuffy. Our Battery also set a record of the number of days spent in a raid into Cambodia ( LZ Gondor). These guys in Iraq are heros to me.
Last: pickett
First: george (tiny)
Unit: a 1/77
Dates: 68-69
Rank: e4
Section: guns/ammo/fdc
Home: apache junction arizona
email: picketts46@hotmail.com
just got back on line after the move from michigan and just wanted to say hi
Last: BOSMA
First: DOC
Unit: C 1/77 HHS 1/77
Dates: 68
Rank: SSG
Section: MEDIC
Home: BOONVILLE, MO
email: doc@77fa.org
I'm getting quite excited about Reunion 2007! This is our first 77th Artillery Association reunion held right on post at Fort Sill. With both the 1-77th and the 2-77th returning from dury in support of OIF, this is a GREAT opportunity to hear their experiences and thank them for their sacrifices while carrying on the proud heritage of the En Garde FALCONS! Register today ... and we'll see you at Fort Sill the end of January!
Last: Allred
First: Tom
Unit: B 77th Field Artillery
Dates: 49-51
Rank:
Section:
Home:
email: tallred@jsu.edu
Comments
My father was Major William Allred B Com 77 Field Artillery Bn. I only heard of
the action on Oct 13 1950 when Major Erickson visited us in Alabama in 1975.
They talked about this only once.
Major Erickson passed away a few years ago and Dad passed away June 14, 2003 (
flag day ).
May God Bless all the brave men that lost their lives in that fierce battle on
Oct 13, 1950.
Respectfully,
Tom Allred
Last: Shepherd
First: Bill
Unit: A 1/77th Recon 2/5th
Dates: 67-68
Rank: SGT
Section: FO Party
Home: Cutler, OH
email:
This is 27 Mike, Over! Can anyone hear me?
Last: Smith
First: George
Unit: HHS 1/77th
Dates: 95-01
Rank: SGT
Section: S-1/S-6
Home: Clarksburg, WV
email: mlrsadpsgt@yahoo.com
Last: Brown
First: ronald
Unit: B btry 4/77 FA
Dates: 87-90
Rank: E-1 - SPC
Section: all guns
Home: clarksburg WV
email: rmaborwn@hotmail.com
Last: Smith
First: Paul
Unit: A, 1/77
Dates: 1968-1969
Rank: LT
Section: FDC
Home: Dallas, TX
email: smithpa3@sbcglobal.net
Last: Robinson
First: William Kent 'Robi"
Unit: A1/77
Dates: 68-69
Rank: SP5
Section: FDC
Home: Fairfield, CA.
email: william-robinson@csaa.com
Last: Stone
First: Del
Unit: B Btry 77th FA Bn
Dates: 54-56
Rank: E-5
Section: Bn Personnel
Home: Conway, AR
email: delstone@swbell.net
Last: Brown
First: Greg
Unit: A btry 2/77 FA
Dates: 69-70
Rank: sp 4
Section: FDC
Home: Wenatchee Washington
email: gwbrown4687@hotmail.com
Last: Colquitt
First: Bobbie
Unit: HHB 1/77th
Dates: 89-90
Rank: CSM
Section:
Home: Griffin Georgia
email: bobbiejr@bellsouth.net
Last: White
First: Richard
Unit: C 1/77
Dates: 04-05
Rank: PFC
Section: 2nd Platoon Ammo
Home: Owosso, MI
email: bradleymadrox@gmail.com
Last: Wolf
First: Max
Unit: A 6/77 Artillery
Dates: 68-69
Rank: sp4
Section: Guns
Home: Collins, Iowa
email: wolfmax@johndeere.com
Hello
Last: Scott
First: Russell
Unit: B Btry 77th Field Artillery
Dates: 62-64
Rank: sp4
Section: Commo
Home: Phillipsburg, NJ
email: scottyh@ptd.net
Last: Bernhart
First: Robert
Unit: B 1/77th
Dates: 69-70
Rank: 1Lt
Section: Battery Exec
Home: Aurora, CO
email: rlb@rlbernhart.com
Last: Chestnut
First: clyde
Unit: B 1/77th F.A.
Dates: 75-77
Rank: SP/4
Section: canoneer
Home: l
email:
Last: slemmer
First: leonard
Unit: 77th field head quarters battalion
Dates: 1951-1952
Rank: pfc
Section: Fo
Home: Reading
email: lssaber6@aol.com
hello
Last: Hanesworth
First: Richard
Unit: A 1/77th
Dates: 1968-1969
Rank: 1st LT
Section: FO
Home: Stoddard, WI
email: dick.hanesworth@netscape.com
Last: Oberg
First: Brian
Unit: A 2/77th FA
Dates: 2004-2007
Rank: CPT
Section: Commander
Home: Fort Hood
email: brian.oberg@us.army.mil
Last: Ussery
First: Carl
Unit: HHC 1/5 Cav, attached from 1/77 Artillery
Dates: 1967-68
Rank: Sgt/E5
Section: Recon, FO
Home:
email: juss1@getgoin.net
Does
anyone reall the loss of a recon team and/or team members in I Corps
around the end of September, 1968? Did you ever go on recon with Sgt.
Carl Ussery? He was attached to HHC 1/5 Cav and A Co., 1/5 - parent
unit B (sometimes listed as HHS) 1/77 Artillery.
Our family has recently been
informed that Carl was actually "lost on recon"/not in a helicopter
crash (which we have had reason to suspect for some time). Any
information would be appreciated.
At the minimum, we have a
confirmed remains
misidentification.
Thank you.
Last: bingham
First: paul
Unit: ...
Dates: 1943, 1944
Rank: Capt
Section: ...
Home: ...
email: pbingham@ecentral.com
Looking for information on my father, Dale E. Bingham, Capt, MOS 1193. I think he was in the First Battalion, Seventy-Seventh Field Artillery, which sailed from the United States on 8 February 1943, on the U.S.A.T. "Uruguay". He may have been in a Special Services Unit later. He was with 77th through N. Africa, Sicily, Anzio and ?? Thank you. Paul Bingham
Last: Turner
First: Thomas
Unit: A 6/77th
Dates: 1968-69
Rank: SSG E-6
Section: Gunnery Sergeant
Home: Redding,CA
email: thomasturner2004@msn.com
Served from 2/68 to 2/69. Cu CHi from 2/68 to 5/68. From Cu Chi to Siagon Ton Son Nhut Airport till 7/68, then we went from Siagon by LST to Vihn Long with the 9th Div ARVN. I would love to make contact with any of the boys who served at the same time. Write me by Email @thomasturner2004@msn.com Thanks Guys
Last: Bingham
First: Paul
Unit: ...
Dates:
Rank: .
Section: .
Home: .
email: pbingham@ecentral.com
Date: 10 Aug 2006
Hi, Great Site. Looking for my dad, Dale E. Bingham, left Army as Captain. Was in N. Africa, Siciy, Italy. Don't know which Battery of the 77th. From Colorado. Have written St Louis for his records. Reply was that they were destroyed in a fire. Any information you can providied would be greatly appreciated. Paul Bingham, pbingham@ecentral.com, 303-798-0865.
Last: Leblanc
First: peter
Unit: bravo battery 2/77th
Dates: 4
Rank: e-4
Section: armor
Home: Rutland Vermont
email: vermont_razed@yahoo.com
Date: 04 Aug 2006
it was a pleasure serving with you all. Germany was a blast
Last: Lozier
First: Tom
Unit: A 1/77th
Dates: 75-79
Rank: e-4
Section: S-3
Home: Guttenberg, NJ
email: tlozier@keystonehelicopters.com
Date: 03 Aug 2006
Looking for all the guys I served with..... great memories thanks GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!
Last: Chestnut
First: Clyde
Unit: B 1/77th F.A.
Dates: 75-77
Rank: SP/4
Section: canoneer
Home: Amherst ,Va
email: boyshigh73@yahoo.com
Date: 30 Jul 2006
Just wanna say hi to the old gang, sgt walke section.
Last: MARTIN
First: Michael
Unit: C Btry 2/77 ARTY
Dates: 66-67
Rank: PFC
Section: Ammo
Home: Salem, OR
email: mikemartin48888@comcast.net
Date: 25 Jul 2006
I was at FSB Gold.
Last: Walker
First: Randolph W.
Unit: Battery A, 2d Bn, 77th FA
Dates: Sep 66-Dec 68
Rank: SFC
Section: FDC
Home: San Antonio, TX
email: randolph-walker@sbcglobal.net
Date: 22 Jul 2006
Last: May
First: Johnny
Unit: C 1/77
Dates: 65-66
Rank: sgt
Section: recon
Home: Pensacola fl
email: jhnymy@cox.net
Date: 17 Jul 2006
GOD BLESS
Last: Jackson
First: bobby
Unit: C 2/77
Dates: 68-69 Vietnam
Rank: pfc
Section: guns/RTO
Home: Logan wv
email: boobynashley@hotmail.com
Date: 15 Jul 2006
Lt. Montgomery...UPDATE have learn that his first name is Edgar went by Ed, he retired as a Maj. Don't know when, but once again he was from OK. he was C Btry XO of 3/13 Fa in Vietnam and also an FO for A 3/22 Inf 25th Div.. Still looking for him any help at all would be great. My e-mail is bobbynashley@hotmail.com Thanks
Last: Jackson
First: Bobby
Unit: C/277th Fa 25th Div
Dates: 68-69
Rank: pfc
Section: gun/rto with 2/22 Inf
Home: Logan, W V
email: bobbynashley@hotmail.com
Date: 14 Jul 2006
Looking for LT. Montgomery..Have since founded out that he was the Btry XO of 3/13 Fa in nam in 68-69 and fo for A 3/22 Inf if any one can help it would be great..even if only his 1st name. He was from OK dont remember what city
Last: JACKSON
First: BOBBY
Unit: C BTRY 2/77 FA25TH INF DIV
Dates: 68-69
Rank: PFC
Section: GUNS/INF RTO A COMPANY 3/22 INF
Home: LOGAN WV
email: BOBBYNASHLEY@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: 11 Jul 2006
GREAT SITE i WAS WAS A GUN BUNNY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS WITH C BTRY BEFORE I WAS SENT AS AN RTO WITH A COMPANY 3/22 INF..THE GUN I WAS ON WAS EITHER CALL COUNTRY BOY OR CHERRY POPPER.I THINK OUR CHIEF OF SECTION WAS A SSG HASTING (NOT SURE) ANY WAY I AM LOOKING TO FIND ANY ONE FRON C BTRY OR A 3/22...ALSO LOOKING FOR 2 FOS THAT I W0RKED UNDER THE 1ST IS A GUY CALLED LT MONGOMERY I THINK HE WAS FROM OK SOMEPLACE, ALSO THE SECOND LT WAS I THINK FROM DENVER,CO SORRY I CANT REMEMBER HIS NAME AND I KNOW THAT ISNT MUCH HELP.BUT REMEBER THIS WAS IN 68-69 AND IM OLD NOW WITH NO HAIR AND NO TEETH(J/K) ALSO TRYING TO FIND ANY ONE ON TOP OF NUI BA DEN AUG 18 68 WHEN WE GOT HIT. MY E-MAIL IS BOBBYNASHLEY@HOTMAIL.COM...AGAIN THANKS AND WELCOME HOME BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Last: Gibson
First: Larry E.
Unit: B 2/77th Artillery
Dates: 67-68
Rank: E6
Section: Guns
Home: Houston, Texas
email: bmg6446@hotmail.com
Date: 09 Jul 2006
Looking for anyone who served in the Bravo Battery, 2/77th Artillery who served from 67-68.
Last: Gibson
First: Larry E.
Unit: B 2/77th Artillery
Dates: 67-68
Rank: E6
Section:
Home: Houston, Texas
email:
Date: 09 Jul 2006
Last: Harwood
First: Bill
Unit: HHB, 2d Bn, 77th Arty, 25th Inf Div
Dates: 1968/1969
Rank: PFC
Section: Howitzer "Orphan Annie" Dau Tieng
Home: Newton Junction, NH
email: christina.harwood@comcast.net
Date: 08 Jul 2006
Great site - I was a PFC with HHB, 2d Bn, 77th Arty, 25th Inf Div., on Feb 22/23 at Dau Teing. We called the mountain The Black Virgin - Nui Ba Den. When I got there in Nov '68 it was green, when I left it was a sand pile. I don't know if anyone remembers, but me and 8 guys were on "Orphan Anne," the 105 Howitzer on the runway that night. She was named by Sgt. Miracle. That night her barrel was level with the runway and we were blowing 8/9 sec. beehives, practically shooting ourselves. VC were running right past us with satchels - incredible. At one point we were so low on ammunition me and my buddy drove a deuce-and 1/2 back to the dump to get more; we were driving on the rims. I remember two F107 jets coming in side-by-side at tree level. Right over our heads they released napalm 2 or 3 each - 5 seconds later it lit up the night. Two of us were killed before morning. There were Cobras overhead and we took some shrapnel - nobody could see. I was spattered, but a large piece went right past me and hit the guy behind me in solar plexis. He was looking right at me when he died, but I can't remember what he saying. The next morning we're sitting there and this guy crawls out on his belly, falls into the bunker and says "their shooting at you." We finally isolated the sniper and on 3-count stood and riddled the tree with M16s. I don't know why, but I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes - we all were. After a beer hall brawl a few days later, I found myself an RTO with Charlie company supporting Diamond I, II, III- night ambush. There was a place called the "hardspot" on the Saigon River believe it was called FB Harris I left from there 365 days after in a loach you could see tracers the guy went straight up never thought we would make it. I wonder if anybody remembers me? Looking for Sgt. Miracle hed be in his mid to late 60s now, Bob Wooson, and Hector Elatia. Jim Kesso was wounded within a month after Dau Tieng he made it home, but was t-boned at an intersection on his motorcycle in South Dakota. I talk to his nephew who is named after him. I was also at Cu Chi cant remember all the places wish I could remember more names. My sister worked for GTE corp in WIS program throughout the 1980s with a pilot named John Keegan who flew a lot of guys off of firebases none of us made the connect at that time but, wondered if coincident was crazy enough to have had us pass in the night.
Last: Kuehlewind
First: Michael
Unit: A 2/77
Dates: 1970
Rank: E3
Section: Gun 5
Home: Hamburg, New York .14075
email: m.kuehlewind@verizon.net
Date: 06 Jul 2006
Hey Doc I'm having a hard time getting in touch with some people that I served with.E-4 Ray harlan and E-4 Bruce sautter.I've tried and tried but either their e-mail addresses are wrong or have changed.Any Ideas!Thanks for any help. Breeze.
Last: Valadez
First: Michael
Unit: C 1/77, A 1/77
Dates: 67-69
Rank: 2LT-Cpt
Section: FDO,FO,XO, LNO, CO (A 1/77)
Home: Grovetown, GA
email: mdvga@comcast.net
Date: 04 Jul 2006
I than God for the privilege of having served our country, and for the men I had the privilege of serving with. Michael
Last: Machia
First: Bruce
Unit: C & HHB 1/77th
Dates: 80-83
Rank: SSG
Section: Guns & reenlistment
Home: Hewitt TX
email:
Date: 03 Jul 2006
Last: Beller
First: Jimmie (Doc)
Unit: B 1/77
Dates: 68-69
Rank: E-5
Section: Doc
Home: Midwest City, Okla
email: jimmie_beller@yahoo.com
Date: 02 Jul 2006
Happy 4th July. Thank you doc and your wife for the hard work y'all are doing with this work. I still looking for those over there with me. I did find a few and maybe some will read this and call. My phone number 918-618-6238.
Last: Paulus
First: Frankie
Unit: B 1/77 FA
Dates: 68-70
Rank: Sgt
Section: Gun 3 Birth Control
Home: Moorhead, MN
email: jlc3159@i29,net
Date: 28 Jun 2006
Found this site, lots of good info here, good job Doc!. Hello troops! Hope to see you at the next reunion. I belong to the Walter H. Westman Northland Chapter of MN. I have been digging thru this site looking at pics and such, so much to see. Thanks again Doc!
Last: Gustafson
First: Gary
Unit: A Btry, 6/77
Dates: 68-69
Rank: E4
Section: Guns
Home: Holland, MI
email: ggmsu@hotmail.com
Date: 26 Jun 2006
Last: Dodrill
First: Robert
Unit: C 1/77 FA
Dates: 95-98/99-04
Rank: SGT
Section: 2nd PLT
Home: Willoughby OH
email: robert.dodrill@us.army.mil
Date: 23 Jun 2006
Last: Brown
First: Greg
Unit: A btry 2/77
Dates: 69/70
Rank: sp/4
Section: FDC
Home: Wenatchee, Wa.
email: gwbrown4687@hotmail.com
Date: 14 Jun 2006
105 Btry. Man, it could rain! FSB Ritgers, Cotrick, Diamonds, Plain of jars, Boi loi, Michelin Plantation, Ben Cui. Thanks for the site.
Last: DiMaria
First: Barry
Unit: A Battery
Dates: 67-68
Rank: sp/5
Section: cook/ammo
Home: Dallas, Georgia
email: barrymdimaria@yahoo.com
Date: 09 Jun 2006
Anyone with information on LZ Peanut please contact me. I am trying to file claim with the VA.
Last: Myers
First: Robert
Unit: Hq Btry 1/77 FA
Dates: 62 - 63
Rank: E-3
Section: FDC
Home: Crystal River, Florida
email: family2@infionline.net
Date: 08 Jun 2006
I was in the FDC section. When not doing that, I drove for Capt. Starke. Has anyone heard from Deponti? I remember you had to watch where the 5 gallon diesel fuel cans were or you had to go out in middle of night to get more fuel for the huts. Does anyone remember living on the road during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Also, Like SSG Worthy said, it brings chills to hear Waltzing Matilda when it was your time to cross the bridge.
Last: Johnson
First: Wayne
Unit: C 4/77th Fa
Dates: 85-87 Babenhausen
Rank: E-1 - E-4P
Section: 1st
Home: The Woodlands, Tx
email: WEJohnsn@gmail.com
Date: 30 May 2006
I don't see much here for or from those of us who served in Germany during the 80's. You know we were part of the 77th also, we even had the same unit crest. Some of my best memories and feelings of camaraderie was with gunbunnies of Babenhausen. I hope everyone is doing well. I would love to hear from anyone who was there.
Last: DiMaria
First: Barry
Unit: A Battery
Dates: 1968
Rank: E5
Section:
Home: Dallas, Georgia
email: barrymdimaria@yahoo.com
Date: 26 May 2006
Last: Harwood
First: William
Unit: HHB 2/77th
Dates: 68-69
Rank: Pvt
Section:
Home: Newton Junction, NH
email: christina.harwood@comcast.net
Date: 11 May 2006
Looking for anyone who remembers 23 February 1969 Dau Tieng. Remember CPT Battle, Sgt. Miracle, and others. Have two photographs - one of "Little Orphan Annie" located on the runway and another shortly after the battle - Thank you.
Last: Ramsdall
First: Robert
Unit: HHB 1/77th FA
Dates: 1974-1976
Rank: SP4
Section: Red Eye Gunner
Home: Tacoma, WA
email: bobr@mac.com
Date: 08 May 2006
Was with Air Mobile Unit on 102mm Howitzers. I was in Bravo Battery until my move to Red Eye Gunner.
Last: Ramsdall
First: Robert
Unit: HHB 1/77th FA
Dates: 1974-1976
Rank: SP4
Section: Red Eye Gunner
Home: Tacoma, WA
email: bobr@mac.com
Date: 07 May 2006
We were the 102mm Air Mobile Unit. I spent time in Bravo Battery before becoming a Red Eye Gunner. Where is everybody?
Last: DiNatale
First: Richard
Unit: HQ, B battery
Dates: 1961- 1962
Rank: pfc-sp-4
Section: Security
Home: Fort Lee, NJ
email:
Date: 16 Apr 2006
Camp Pelham, Sonyuri, Korea My times in the "frozen chosen" were good and bad, but the thanks I received was mainly from the troopers. Wishing all present troopers the best. What happened to "Fiddlers Green" music?
Last: Harvey
First: William
Unit: C Battery, 77th FABn
Dates: 1954 to1955
Rank: PFC
Section: FDC
Home: Newport News, VA
email: wharvey26@cox.net
Date: 10 Apr 2006
Camp Haugen, Japan
Last: Williford
First: Charles
Unit: A Btry 6/77
Dates: 68-69
Rank: E-4
Section: Gun 6
Home: Concord, NC
email: cwilliford@ctc.net
Date: 06 Apr 2006
Last served in the delta after leaving Cu Chi. There were good times and bad times - and that was a long time ago. It would be good to hear from anyone before we all are gone. Take care and God bless all!
Last: Tristan
First: Angelino
Unit: B 1/77th
Dates: 76-77
Rank: E-3
Section: Artillery/communication spec.
Home: Toledo, Ohio
email: angelsteeler@yahoo.com
Date: 04 Apr 2006
I wish I would have stayed longer than I did.
Last: Johnson
First: Cindy
Unit: 1/77
Dates: na
Rank: na
Section: na
Home: Seffner, Florida
email: cjmomma63@yahoo.com
Date: 03 Apr 2006
Hello, I found this from an article my son (PFC Bates, Philip R.) sent me from a reporter who went on the mission with them. He's in the 1/77th B Btry in Kuwait now. I support all our troops and pray for all of them! We have several family and extended family member's who send care packages for our troops. My son shares what I send with everyone and hope it helps them remember we support them with all they do! Take Care of Our Men! God Bless All Sincerely Cindy Johnson Proud Parent
Last: Stone
First: Michael L.
Unit: B 2/77
Dates: 66 - 67
Rank: 1 Lt,
Section: FDO / XO
Home: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
email: chagrinstone@adelphia.net
Date: 3-23-06
Remote User:
Date: 23 Mar 2006
Time: 02:33 AM
Just stumbled onto this site. 40 years is a long time.
Last: Bonner
First: James L
Unit: B battery 1/77th
Dates: 1970-71
Rank: E-5
Section: GUNS
Home: ROBERTSDALE, ALA
email:
Date: 3-18-06
Remote User:
Date: 19 Mar 2006
Time: 03:02 PM
SERVED WITH PELKY AND MULVANEY, WAS SECTION CHIEF BEFORE I WENT HOME IN MAY 71.
Last: Lanier
First: Errol (Paige)
Unit: B & HHB 2/77th
Dates: 66-67 Walker Boat Original
Rank: 1LT
Section: FO & Asst S-4
Home: Colorado Springs, CO.
email: paigermm@adelphia.net
Date: March 19 2006
Remote User:
Date: 19 Mar 2006
Time: 10:33 AM
I didn't see my name on the roster so I thought I had better get it on there. You can put my e-mail add in also. I have been here in Colo. Springs since I returned from Korea in 1971. I left the Army in Nov. 1972. I have been in business for myself almost all of the time since I left the Army. Paul Guetter lives here also. We are active in VFW and MOC together. Paul and I traded jobs mid tour. I was FO for Cpt. Ken Both, Alfa CO. Cmdr. I have visited him in his home in Henderson, NV.
Last: Spano
First: Charles
Unit: C battery, 6th/77
Dates: 67-68
Rank: Sgt E5
Section: Commo (Chief)
Home: Titusville, NJ
email: Cspano@mybluelight.com
Date: 03/15/06
Remote User:
Date: 15 Mar 2006
Time: 04:33 PM
Served out of base camp at Dou Tang. Spent 11 of 12 months in field. There for the big Tet offensive. Ran the commo section with Jim Willis, Oscar Barnes, E. Nevies and Nevies, Valdez, Munoz, and Ben Empie. My boss was Sgt Savage.
Last: Dunn
First: Harold
Unit: A 4/77th AFA
Dates: 72-74
Rank: SP4
Section: Aircraft Armament
Home: Yuma, AZ
email: hhdinyuma@masterwings.com
Date: 3/15/2006
Remote User:
Date: 14 Mar 2006
Time: 11:59 PM
One of the first dozen or so members of the unit when reactivated as an AFA unit at Fort Campbell. Bit of a shock after just returning from RVN, but a great tour nonetheless. Never forget taking delivery of 12 brand new G Model Cobra's. Met my wife (31 years now) while there and started my family and career (CW4 Retired). Would love to hear from any other members from the early AFA years!
Last: PEACOCK
First: BILLY
Unit: HEADQUARTERS 2/77TH
Dates: AUG 31 1968- MAR 23 1970
Rank: SP-5
Section: 82C20 ARTILLERY SURVEYOR
Home: HOUSTON TEXAS
email: BILLYPEA@MSN.COM
Date: MARCH 10 2006
Remote User:
Date: 10 Mar 2006
Time: 09:48 AM
HELLO
Last: Hare
First: Michael
Unit: B Btry 1st BN
Dates: 69-70
Rank: SGT E5
Section: Ammo
Home: Lutherville,MD 21093
email: inhousep@aol.com
Date: 3/7/06
Remote User:
Date: 08 Mar 2006
Time: 07:36 AM
I have some photo's of LZ Dollie, Lz Eagle
Last: Kuehlewind
First: Michael
Unit: 2nd 77th A battery
Dates: 1970
Rank: E-3
Section: Gun 5
Home: Hamburg, New York .14075
email: m.kuehlewind@verizon.net
Date: 03/07/2006
Remote User:
Date: 07 Mar 2006
Time: 11:20 AM
I had no idea we had a web site for my old unit. I found this site after enrolling in the military.com. Way to go, Doc Bosma.
Last: Velasco
First: Victor
Unit: A Battery
Dates:
Rank:
Section: 2-77 FA
Home:
email:
Date: 03/03/06
Remote User:
Date: 03 Mar 2006
Time: 11:57 AM
MY son: 1st Lt. Jason Velasco is currently serving in Iraq--- A Battery 2-77 FA, 4th Brigade Combat Team , 4th ID (M)
Last: ROTH
First: VERNON
Unit: 2nd battalion 77th artillery
Dates: 1967-1968
Rank: corporal
Section: A BATTERY
Home: CAPE GIRARDEAU MISSOURI 63701
email: jjroth@clas.net
Date: 02/28/2006
Remote User:
Date: 28 Feb 2006
Time: 03:27 PM
today i got a call from a guy in my unit that i have not seen in close to 40 year,it was good to talk to him. if any body that was in my unit see this please contact me. vernon c. roth jr.
Last: Graves
First: B
Unit: B 4/77th AFA Ft Campbell
Dates: 75-early 77?
Rank: e-4
Section: OH-58 Mech
Home: California
email: no2guncntrl@yahoo.com
Date: 2.28.06
Remote User:
Date: 28 Feb 2006
Time: 10:55 AM
Just wondering if I'm the only one from the 4/77th post VN. Howdy all..
Last: Stark
First: Billy
Unit: HHB, 2nd BN, 19th ARTY
Dates: 01-67 - 01-68
Rank: SP5
Section: BN FDC
Home:
email: bwstark@verizon.net
Date: 02 11 06
Remote User:
Date: 11 Feb 2006
Time: 07:55 PM
Was just looking for information on my unit. Saw your site and decided to visit. I enjoyed the visit. Wish I could find information on my unit.
Last: Stark
First: Billy
Unit: HHB, 2nd BN, 19th ARTY
Dates: 01-67 - 01-68
Rank: SP5
Section: BN FDC
Home:
email:
Date: 02 11 06
Remote User:
Date: 11 Feb 2006
Time: 07:52 PM
Was just looking for information on my unit. Saw your site and decided to visit. I enjoyed the visit. Wish I could find information on my unit.
Last: BRASWELL
First: DONNY JOE
Unit: B 1/77 FA
Dates: 1970
Rank: E-4/CPL
Section: GUNS / "Kiss of Death"
Home: Lawrenceville, Georgia
email:
Date: 01/30/2006
Remote User:
Date: 30 Jan 2006
Time: 09:41 AM
Doc, Please add the name of my uncle's brother, Donny Joe Braswell, to the list of Casualties for 1/77 FA. He was killed in action on 10 July, 1970, on Firebase Mo. NEVER FORGET!
Last: Dunwoody
First: Jeff
Unit: Battery B 77th FA WWII
Dates: 1940-1945
Rank: Pvt
Section: Driver
Home: California
email: JeffDunwoody@comcast.net
Date: 1/23/06
Remote User:
Date: 22 Jan 2006
Time: 03:20 PM
I am looking for information on my grandfather, James Louis Buffer. He served in the 77th FA during WWII. Anything would help, unit rosters, morning reports....anything. If you knew him or know someone that might have please email me. I have a picture of him from WWII if you think you might know him and want a visual reference. Thanks, Jeff
Last: Johnson
First: John (jumpin-john)
Unit: HHB, DIVARTY
Dates: 70-71
Rank: SP4
Section: survey
Home: Elizabethton, TN
email:
Date: 01-19-06
Remote User:
Date: 19 Jan 2006
Time: 06:25 PM
Last: Franklin
First: Leon
Unit: B 4/77th
Dates: 88-90
Rank: SPC
Section: Maint
Home: Helena, AL/originally Towanda PA
email: moonsaber@gmail.com
Date: 15Jan2006
Remote User:
Date: 15 Jan 2006
Time: 11:35 PM
This was a wonderful thing to find, unfortunate none of the vets from my era have found it. When I was in the 77th our battalion was one of the best 8" units in V corps, and proud of it. Please, anyone, feel free to drop me a line, especially if you were in Babenhausen and want to talk about it, any era.
Last: Lanier
First: E. Paige
Unit: 2/77
Dates: 66-67
Rank: 1LT
Section: FO
Home: Colorado Springs, CO.
email: paigermm@adelphia.net
Date: 1/14/06
Remote User:
Date: 14 Jan 2006
Time: 09:34 PM
Checking in for the new year. I visited twice last year with Cpt ret. Maj. Ken Both and his wife Robyn. They live in Henderson, NV. Ken was the CO of A CO. 2/22 4th/25ID. I was FO for Ken. I was able to contack Cpt Ron Lind and 1lt Richard (Dick)Graham C o and XO of the fireing btry that I was FO for. I am interested in the dates for the reunion at Ft. Sill this year as I would like to attend. For anyone who remembers Paul Guetter He also lives here in Colo. Spgs. we are in the same VFW post.
Last: SCOTT
First: BEN F
Unit: HHB 1/77 ARTY
Dates: 3/66-10/67
Rank: SP/5
Section: COMMO-RADIO RELAYS,ECT.
Home: HOUSTON, TX
email: SCOTTTOLERANCE@AOL.COM
Date: JANUARY 11. 2006
Remote User:
Date: 11 Jan 2006
Time: 02:11 PM
THIS IS THE YEAR THAT I HOPE TO SEE OLD FRIENDS FROM MY TIME(S) IN "NAM". iT HAS BEEN A LOT OF YEARS INBETWEEN SEENING SOMEONE FROM THE ABOVE ERA....IF YOU ARE OUT-THERE, PLEASE CONTACT ME, ESPECIALLY THE GUYS FROM COMMO, SURVEY, AMMO,ECT. I FEEL LIKE A WW-1 VET LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS......10S-SCOTTY
Last: hayes
First: richard
Unit: b-btry 1/77 1st cav
Dates: 65-66
Rank: pfc
Section: #3 and 4 guns
Home: jax., fl
email: rhayes@fccj.edu
Date: 1/10/2006
Remote User:
Date: 11 Jan 2006
Time: 10:43 AM
went to nam by boat Sep 65. we set up camp in An Khe.Bat. Cmdr. Capt and gunny SSgt.Coggins anybody remember?
Last: grimes
First: donald
Unit: B 1/77th
Dates: 68-69
Rank: sgt.
Section: guns
Home: mogadore, ohio
email: dgrimes@rockets.sparcc.org
Date: 01/11/06
Remote User:
Date: 11 Jan 2006
Time: 04:23 AM
I recieved your letter today and was very happy . I have been looking for other men in my unit for years. I will become a member in a couple weeks. I did reconize several men in my unit on your list. now how do i get in contact with them/ thanks / nickname while in vietnam was slowmotion
Last: burgess
First: roy
Unit: c-2/17/artillery
Dates: 1965-1966
Rank: sgt
Section: 5th gus
Home: albertville al 35951
email: broyburgess@wmconnect.com
Date: 01/10/06
Remote User:
Date: 10 Jan 2006
Time: 01:43 PM
keep up the good work
Last: Bosma
First: Doc
Unit: C 1/77th
Dates: 67-68 / 73-74
Rank: SGT
Section: Medic
Home: Boonville, MO
email: doc@77fa.org
Date: 06 Jan 2006
Time: 12:21 PM
With both active battalions of the 77th Field Artillery deployed, we are seeing many hits on this website for pictures and news about the soldiers. Because of security issues, and for the protection of those soldiers, he have removed names, photos, and any mission particulars concerning the 1-77th and the 2-77th. The safety of our soldiers is far more important than our desire to follow their experiences.
This DOES NOT mean we do not continue to STRONGLY support what they are doing. It should give each of you all the more reason to send more letters of encouragement and care packages to the troops.
The addresses listed on our home page will remain so that the soldiers serving in the 77th Artillery can know we want their deployment experiences to be as painless and comfortable - AND APPRECIATED - as we can make them.
Please continue to aggressively and sacrificially participate in Project Trooper Support!
Last: carter
First: michelle
Unit: a 2-77 fa
Dates: 05-present
Rank: e-3
Section: field artillery
Home: bluefield , wv
email:
Date: 06 Jan 2006
Time: 11:02 AM
Last: DiMarino (Minnick)
First: Amber
Unit:
Dates:
Rank:
Section:
Home:
email: Daydreemer123@Yahoo.com
Date: 06 Jan 2006
Time: 10:42 AM
This is a very interesting website. I was actually looking for pictures of 2-77 FA 4ID, but none have been posted yet. This is my brother's second tour in Iraq and any pics or websites I find past the time till he comes back, and also keeps him a little closer to us. Keep up the good work!
Last: Harless
First: Shirley
Unit:
Dates:
Rank:
Section:
Home: Bluefield, W. Va.
email: harlesa@yahoo.com
Date: 05 Jan 2006
Time: 06:26 PM
My first son was deployed to Iraq from Ft. Hood in 2003. His wife worked hard with the FRG to give the families the support they needed as their loved ones ventured so far from home with their life in turmoil not knowing what to expect from day to day. Now my second son Alpha Co., 2-77, deployed on Dec.3,2005, and the RFG is not providing the support to the troops families that are left behind. My daughter-in-law has offered to help, but to no avail does she get answers, or know where to go to get information on building a great RFG for the families. These families need the RFG to be there in time of need, so why is it so slow on getting up and moving?
Last: Bosma
First: Doc
Unit: C 1/77th FA
Dates: 67-68/73-75
Rank: SP5/SGT
Section: Medic
Home: Boonville, MO
email: doc@77fa.org
Date: 02 Jan 2006
Time: 01:05 PM
Just thought I'd sign in to start out the year. Please notice that we now have addresses posted for the 1-77th FA AND the 2-77th FA, each deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Please send off a care package with goodies, Audio CDs, Movie DVDs (keep them decent, please), blank greeting cards for soldiers to send home, and, most importantly, letters of encouragement and appreciation for their sacrifices. All the best in the new year from Doc & Joanie Bosma