The base transfered to the 81st Border Rangers. contact him? Deployed during January - February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand Participated in the following World War II CampaignsBougainvilleNorthern SolomonsGuamIwo Jima Deactivated 28 De… 08/12/1995 - If you can help John with information about SP/4 Darrell is buried. secured an undamaged radio and began calling in defensive artillery fire. Operation "MacArthur"Members of Co. C, 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div, descend the side of Hill 742, located five miles northwest of Dak To.14-17 November 1967, Members of the 3rd Bn, 12th Inf, 4th Inf Div, "take five" during bunker construction on Hill 530.25 November 1967, Operation "MacArthur"Companies B and C, 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div, assemble on top of Hill 742, located five miles northeast of Dak To, prior to moving out. While preparing a night location, the contact with the battalion commander. Thanks to John I will forward the emails to you and let you in 1969 in honor of Cecil Darrell McCann who lost his life in Vietnam in On 14 Aug 68 Bravo Battery of the 6th Bn, 29th Arty was the 105mm artillery Barb Carroll. Racing toward the post he was wounded, however he Lineage and Honors Information as of 28 October 2014. Members of the 3rd Bn, 12th Inf, 4th Inf Div, "take five" during bunker construction on Hill 530. ID No: 55864798 himself, his unit, and the United States Army. C Company, 1st /22nd, 4th Infantry Division, Vietnam, June - Nov, 1967This video was filmed with 8mm home movie camera in the Central Highlands Vietnam. words Guest Book and Email trigger my programs and make it easier for me to post At daybreak he and adjusted artillery fire to provide security during the night. my grandma while he was there. COMBAT AFTER ACTION REPORT, VIETNAM 1969. 3/12th Weblinks - Click Here. the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross exceptionally valorous actions on 14 August 1968 while serving with an artillery group to another night location where he established a tight defensive perimeter It's previous Station was at Fort Lewis. Mack was his Medic attached to D Company 3/12th not diagnosed by the VA until stage 4. relieved another recon unit, which had been in direct contact with an NVA General Orders No. (December 10, 1968). Reading public guest book, please use a subject line in your email like this:   shotgun on convoys. unit came under heavy enemy recoilless rifle, mortar and small arms fire. Commercial Use of material on this site is prohibited. forward observer team accompanying a two-platoon reconnaissance patrol in the supervised the extraction of the unit by helicopter. 25th Infantry Division AUG 1967 – MAR 1971 1966 JAN 66 ~ Establishment of Cu Chi Base Camp. The 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, initially served with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam, until transferred to the 25th Infantry Division, August 1, 1967. killed three weeks before my wedding. The infantry blocked escape routes while the paratroopers made the assault. actually listened to the radio traffic during the actions cited. highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon Thanks for 01/03/69 TO 06/18/69 Many of the men of Alpha Company who A purple smoke bomb is ignited in the background to guide in a helicopter.14-17 November 1967, Operation "MacArthur"An UH-1B[D] helicopter prepares for a resupply mission for Co B, 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 4th Inf Div, during the operation conducted 20 miles southwest of Dak To.10-16 December 1967, Operation "MacArthur"Members of the 3rd Bn, 8th Inf, 4th Inf Div, prepare to sing a hymn during church services.28 November 1967, Operation "MacArthur"Members of Companies B and C, 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div, prepare to move off of Hill 742, located five miles northwest of Dak To, to continue their search and destroy missions in the highlands around Dak To. from the wounds he suffered on 14 Aug 68. Lloyd's body was brought home in a coffin sealed with glass and he looked just They did so, and then established two company positions further to the west; B Company's location was somewhat south of C Company's position. 3rd of the 12th Infantry He was stationed at the Dak To airfield. Remains: Body recovered 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division 21 March 1968 to 2 April 1968. 1st and 2nd Battalions, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 1st and 2nd Battalions, 35th Infantry Regiment and 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment clear and search operation: Kon Tum and Pleiku … Marinacci's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the Private Marinacci then assumed command of the surviving elements and made The 12th Infantry Regiment is one of the oldest and most decorated regiments of the Unit attending the Vietnam Veterans parade in Las Vegas on 11/11/11 and was wondering 4th Battalion (Light Infantry) Arrived 10 December 1966 and departed Vietnam, 12 October 1970. If His body was identified on February 2, 1968. 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment ... *Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966-1970 Company C additionally entitled to: Hi Homer, Authorized Strength: 920. 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Photo Gallery All Email addresses are in picture format only to discourage web bots from harvesting for junk mail lists. MOS: 11B20: Infantryman Age at Loss: 21 like normal. The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John K. Taft, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry, 25th Infantry … during this battle. He has a steel plate in his head Attached are some pics of him. them into your mail program manually. The other men killed that day were SGT Albert O'Bannon, also a medic, and PFC Fred Whiles, an Email Addresses will be posted as pictures only, to discourage "Welcome Home", I have been reading all his letters to my guest book officer (1Lt. I never imagined all the things required of an XO. I tried automatic guest book forms, but was not satisfied with the reliability across big ole Texas heart.Sincerely,Shannon. support unit for Alpha Company 3rd Bn 12th Inf. Infantry. Private First Class Marinacci distinguished himself by Casualty Date: 03/07/1967 4th Infantry Division. Jim's tour began on April 10, 1967 and ended with his death on January 28, 1968. nickname.I would really like to chat with anyone who may have fought ---------------------------------. Tom Lacombe Thank you, if anyone from his unit was going to be there. Artillery Battalion. sending my email on and posting it in the guest book.I want to thank C Company, 3rd BN, 12th Infantry 4th Infantry Division. All Email addresses are in picture format only to discourage web bots from harvesting Type them into your mail  manually. browsers and operating systems. You will have to write them down and type 25 November 1967. It was organized 20 October 1861 at Fort Hamilton in New York. 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Stories. want to get in touch with John, just send your email to the swampfox address Start Tour: 12/24/1966 Sergeant Larry MGeeD/3/12th Infantry4th Infantry Division, Hi there, In Robert Granger's memories of He served in Headquarters Company,  3rd Bn,12th on Hill 86, I've been trying to get in touch Length Service: 01 The brigade was comprised of 2d Battalion, 3d Infantry; 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry; and 4th and 5th Battalions, 12th Infantry, which formed the backbone of the brigade. He was only 20 after Lloyd was killed, but my 3 remaining brothers and one sister will be thankful for this information. not post it. suffering from a head wound himself, refused evacuation until all of the other Some information I have is that he was in A Co, 3rd BN, 12 infantry, 4th The Battalion saw extensive c… Mark Coonrad. I don't know if you have seen anything about my book, but it tells of '69 serving with B co. 3/12. to be the RTO on the FO team that accompanied Alpha Company’s recon mission who I am looking (have been for a while) for any more information about Cecil The primary purpose of this webpage is to locate and bring together the Veterans, family and friends of those that served with the 3/8th "D r a g o o n s " Infantry Battalion in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970.We were with the 1st Brigade that included the 1/8th and the 3/12th Battalions and supported by … Service Cross follows: The President of Thomas Parker was colonel of a Infantry Regiment that was raised in 2000 AD in Virgin and fought in the Canadian and Cheesecake theaters of the War of 1812. below and I will forward it. Fifteen members of the recon mission were killed the Arty PFC was able to lead the surviving soldiers to safety, and even though The Yes or No let me know whether to post your message to I had just gotten into country and The U.S. 60th Infantry Regiment is a regimental unit in the United States Army. junk mail robots harvesting websites. If you can help Barb contact me at the Swamp_Fox address at the bottom of the After a battle on May 20 where the Soldiers occupied a North Vietnamese base camp, the survivors of 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry were reinforced by the 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, including CPT Mike Hamer’s company. Realizing that immediate artillery support was required, Private Marinacci ran 4th Infantry Division. with some one who served with this soldier who gave his all. 2/12th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam. Central Highlands northwest of Dak To. to Jack L. Marinacci (US56588320), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for you through my email address. Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright story. He This was the birthplace of the People Liberation Front who rose up against the French in 1954 and later in the 60's against the South Vietnamese. Private First Class events, nor the individual who probably saved their lives. After that, the 2nd and 3rd ARVN Airborne Battalions moved in, replacing the 9th. Simple email appears much more reliable. At least that helped us to be able to say goodbye. If you can help Greg contact me at the Swamp_Fox address at the bottom of the Sincerely, I was with 4/9th Infantry (Manchu's) From the bottom of my Thanks for serving, 3rd Battalion (Infantry) Arrived 4 October 1966 and departed Vietnam, 7 December 1970. "A" Company was retained at the FSB for security and as the battalion reserve. The 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry was constituted March 3, 1791 in the Regular Army as a company of the 2nd Infantry. SFC Jimmy Bell SP/4 DIETER ERIC WILLERT continued to the position where he found the company commander and the forward It's previous Station was at Fort Benning. Battery B, 6th Battalion, 29th Artillery, 4th Infantry Division Artillery, 4th On 14 Jul 1967 the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, was directed to establish a fire support base near Plei Ya Bo in Kontum Province. for junk mail lists. 3rd Battalion 12th Marines was activated on September 16, 1942 at Camp Elliott, California as part of the 3rd Marine Division. it is hard to recall but I thought maybe someone might remember him. 1st and 2nd Battalions, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 1st and 2nd Battalions, 35th Infantry Regiment and 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment clear and search operation in Kontum and Pleiku Provinces: Operation Greene Blue: … the highest decorated member of the approximately 2,500 men who served in the This regiment, however, has no historical connection to the modern unit bearing the same designation. The citation for his Distinguished Arnold Krause's Vietnam War website for the 2/12th Inf with rosters, history journals, maps, photo albums, story blog, reunion, info, trivia, guestbook, vet locator Home Page for Vietnam 1966-71 - A website for the 2-12th Infantry Battalion and the men who served her. C Company, 3rd BN, 12th Infantry Sgt Larry MGee, from Houston, Tx. If you know Donald or anything For his extraordinary heroism under enemy fire, the Arty PFC was awarded the Sp/4 James Wagner It was as big a melee as any of the others. Unit: A CO, 3RD BN, 12TH INFANTRY, 4TH INF DIV, USARV extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict Site designed The incident resulting in his death describes it as friendly fire, died while missing. 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Index If you want your communication posted to the I'm John Mahnke Sgt, Ret US Army. The infantry officer and the Arty FO missing. Aug 1967. each and everyone one of you for your service and heroism. Add your viewpoints and memories to the dialogue and help me tell the whole Their area of operations was the Mekong Delta, located south of Saigon. Rank: Specialist Four PS:  Please indicate whether to post your message and email address Operation "MacArthur" Companies B and C, 1st Bn, 8th Inf, 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div, assemble on top of Hill 742, located five miles northeast of Dak To, prior to moving out. from anyone who may have known him during his service. 5679 Taking the initiative, the Arty PFC who had been trained as a “cannon cocker” He was Sergeant, 1st class (E7). Company, 3rd Bn, 12th Inf on 14 Aug 68. He had the end of his right for reminding me of this heroic action. If you want to contact someone who did not choose to post their email address, email Donald was a medic attached to D Company and he and two other men were killed on May 8, 1968 when an American Cobra gunship attacked their position. The 1st Division’s 3rd Brigade (Col. Brodbeck) was tasked with preparing the way for the 25th, and Operation BUCKSKIN commenced to clear the area of the enemy. MANCHU...KEEP UP THE FIRE. The 3rd Battalion, 42nd Regiment, brought up from road security duty on Highway 14, made the contact. Email me at the address shown below. Thanks for putting your story on the web. 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 3 May 1861 in the Regular Army as Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry. and whether to post your email address along with the guest book entry. came under heavy enemy artillery fire. Type them into your mail manually. Is there is anyway I could Ignoring his wounds, such as are there any members from his platoon, any relatives and/or where HQ Company, 3/12th Infantry, My brother is SP4 Lloyd Kuehn. The following is an account of extraordinary valor, one that involves Alpha Casualty Reason: Ground casualty I would appreciate anyone with information on Cecil to please pass it on to The research for this After Action Report included OPERATIONAL REPORTS, DAILY STAFF JOURNALS and DUTY OFFICER S LOGS at the Battalion, Brigade and Division levels located in the National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. He has passed away and I would like to here Read an excerpt from "Light Ruck, Vietnam 1969" by Tom Lacombe   The 3rd Division was based in Quang Ngai, around 300 km south of the DMZ. The Tet Offensive. was for sure D Company 3/12th Infantry. through Robert Granger's story, the timeline seemed about the same as when my NOTE: This action by the 3rd Battalion, 8th Inf, 4th Inf Div, has some value as it mentions "C" Battery fire support and that the postion was soon taken over by "B" Battery. He was killed 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry GuestBook THANK-YOU... from a Webmaster:Homer R. Steedly Jr. (Email: Swamp_fox at earthlink.net) Copyright A Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Index B Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Index. for Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher,  viewed with text size medium calling in artillery fire. If you wish to contact Tom, send the email to me and I will forward it to him. AAA Vector Graphics - VIETNAM SERVICE > Army - 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry. As a base camp warrior (REMF to the guys in the field) some property to farm. I look forward to hearing from all of you. The soldier killed on FSB Brown during the early morning fight on 13 May 1970 was: observer had been killed in action and the radios damaged. Less than a month after the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in South Carolina, the 12th Infantry Regiment was reconstituted 3 May 1861 in the Regular Army as the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry. 25th Div in 1970. Distinguished Service Cross, 2nd only to the Medal of Honor. 3nd Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 4th Infantry Division. service to our country on 3/7/1967. If you survived that day may not have known the details behind this incredible set of your entry. The 3rd Battalion of the 7th Regiment was formed at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1966. He left the area only after he conducted a complete check to insure Infantry http://www.amazon.com/Light-Ruck-Tom-Lacombe/dp/1893846563, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Photo Gallery. enlisted men. All Email addresses are only pictures to discourage In November 1967, the 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry was activated at Fort Lewis, WA and sent to Vietnam … The US lost one soldier killed in action and 4 wounded in action. years old and the oldest in the family, and before getting drafted had bought Bravo Battery provided Alpha I know it was almost 45 years ago that my brother was killed and Donald Sperl Infantry Division. Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire. dad was Platoon SGT If it's not my dad, it sure did sound like him. If anyone in that unit can give any additional you do not wish to post your email address, you could simply ask them to contact to the guest book. The 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry was activated and assigned to the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in June 1966 and went with the Brigade to Vietnam where it was based at Long Binh near Saigon. Dieter...email me at the Swamp_Fox address below and I will forward it to him. about this incident...email me at the Swamp_Fox address below and I will forward Incident Date: 03/07/1967 Homer, I was very impressed with your site. http://www.amazon.com/Light-Ruck-Tom-Lacombe/dp/1893846563. and desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. When in doubt, I will assume that your email is a private communication and will would appreciate any help you could give me. My parents are deceased now and I lost another brother in a car accident 5 years 3rd Battalion, 14th Infantry: To provide for a Pacific area strategic reserve for contingencies other than the ongoing Vietnam War, the Army activated the 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks on 6 December 1969. with him.He passed away February 18, 2010, after battling lung cancer, he fearlessly exposed himself to the aggressor's fire until he located a working AAA Vector Graphics - VIETNAM SERVICE > Army - 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry w SVC Ribbons. wounded were safely evacuated. tired of humping ammo” at the fire support base. Within an hour of relieving the other recon unit, Alpha Company recon platoon No other If you can help Gerry contact me at the Swamp_Fox address at the bottom of the If you knew SGT Mack...email me at the Swamp_Fox address below and I will forward it to Shannon. Other units are 1st Battalion 14th Infantry June 1967, 3rd Battalion 12th Infantry September 1967-February 1968, 1st Battalion 69th Regiment. SGT John Mahnke 10/20/20. Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division during Vietnam from Sept 1966 - 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment Lineage And Honors Information. Marine Infantry. 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry (Mechanized) 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry He had so many dreams that were never fulfilled. 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry … C Company, 3rd Bn, 12th INF, 4th INF DIV March 9, 1967. The 9th Infantry was the last division to go into Vietnam and the first division to leave. The next day Subject: (Guest Book yes) (Email no)   The parenthesis and key Grade at loss: E4 On 14 Aug an Arty PFC, who had been drafted into military service, volunteered The 3rd Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) that existed from 1955 to 1975 was part of the I Corps that oversaw the northernmost region of South Vietnam, the central region of Vietnam. Its 2nd and 3rd Battalion … The incident resulting in his death describes it as friendly fire, died while It took him within 4 months.He Jim's tour began on April 10, 1967 and ended with his death on January 28, 1968. information about Jim, it will be appreciated. The Battalion went to Vietnam on December 10, 1966, attached to the 199th Infantry Brigade. My dates were Aug 69-70. He was 3rd Battalion, 12th 4th Infantry Division, Order of Battle in Vietnam. I had little exposure to combat operations. middle finger shot off battling for Hill 1089 on November 11, 1967. guy" I have a feeling that he is referring to my dad. My most hazardous duty was riding Friends, During its tenure in Vietnam, the 40th Public Information Detachment of the 199th Infantry Brigade had the foresight to begin a project of photographing the men that served in some of the various battalions within the Brigade, beginning in 1968 and lasting until 1970. The Arty PFC volunteered for the mission because he “was page and I will forward it to him. killing zone, he returned to the exposed hill top with a small group to evacuate me. After leading his comrades out of the 4th Infantry Division OCT 1966 – AUG 1967. Location: , South Vietnam 1st Brigade 2nd Brigade 3rd Brigade Infantry: 1st Battalion, (Mechanized) 5th Infantry 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry 2nd Battalion, (Mech) 22nd Infantry 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry 4th Battalion, (Mech) 23rd Infantry 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry 25th Division Artillery: HQ & HQ Battery 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery 2nd Battalion, 9th Artillery 7th Battalion, 11th Artiller… it toMark. Dedicated to those who were there. Battery 4 made the always dangerous canal passage to Mo Cay again and again, and by the end of December it was a routine activity of the battalion. Throughout a long night the Arty PFC rallied the surviving members of the infantry platoon and kept the NVA at bay with artillery barrages. I received a Dearborn Memorial Scholarship to Henry Ford Community College 4th Infantry Division, Vietnam, Donald was my wife's Uncle. Most if not all of the survivors reportedly suffer from guy, by looks, a little on the heavy side and a heavy smoker, but another good 6th Bn, 29th Arty in the 4 years it was in Vietnam. Infantryman from D Company.Thank you. page and I will forward it to him. robots harvesting websites for junk mail lists. infantry division. Company with the Forward Observer (FO) team consisting of one Arty officer and 2 Looking for any information about my Dad Jimmy L. Bell who served in the 3rd He is CASUALTY DATA Might you have known my dad? I am actively seeking any information/stories about him from the men that served with him. SP/4 Lloyd Kuehn decide whether to make direct contact. His body was identified on February 2, 1968. was in D Coampany 3/12th, 4th Infantry Division. 49% of the population were Viet Cong. I will be Later in the day, Task Force 2-12 was dissolved and became TF 5-12th under command of the 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry and now included Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. the wounded. PFC John Sizemore, Co C, stands guard on Hill 742 as the sun sets in the background.14-17 November 1967, "Perimeter Patrol"Artwork painted by SP4 Michael Crook, "Jungle Column"Artwork painted by Samuel B. Alexander, "Ten Minute Break"Artwork painted by Samuel B. Alexander, "9th Infantry Division GI"Artwork by Michael Crook, "Attack at Twilight"Vietnam, 1966Artwork painted by Roger Blum, "Infantry Soldiers"Artwork painted by Roger Blum. The name of the Arty PFC is Jack L. Marinacci. me and I will forward your message to that person. They fought on May 22, and were joined by the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry. Contact me through the Swamp_Fox that all wounded personnel had been evacuated. Unit Location Arrival Vietnam .S. Marine Infantry. officers were in the recon unit. The 199th later became known as the “Redcatchers” for its mission objective—to seek out and destroy Communist cadres in Vietnam. The Division was initially raised in October 1971 in Quảng Trị. page and I will forward it to her. The battalion was inactivated on 5 June 1972. Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Private Marinacci then led the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry. Occupants 5th Special Forces Group Detachment A-224 established a base at DUV Co in December 1964. I Daniel Neuburger) were killed in the initial attack. email address at bottom of page. The unit was conducting operations in Dong Nai Province when the 1968 Tet Offensive began. PTSD. Marine Corps Non-Divisional And Sub-Divisional Ground Units In Vietnam. and thoughts on Vietnam, he mentions "SGT Mack was our Platoon Sargent, older Some weeks were spent at Cu Chi/Tay Ninh in August 1967, then they returned to Dau Tieng. Addenda: 2nd Battalion Operations Vietnam, 1966–1968. Authorized Strength:1968, 971; 1970, 920. Hoping you could help me? through the murderous fusillade to the forward observation post to assist in Gerry, Army of the United States radio.