Website: WoodysWeb
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Toronto, Canada
Time: 2000-03-21 17:02:04
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Name: Luther Burgess Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Myrtle Beach Time: 2000-04-14 18:45:42 Comments: Home page is good . I was in the ARNG at monaville back in the early 80's. How are you doing? |
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Name: Larry Bowden Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Iowa Time: 2000-04-14 17:22:28 Comments: I was the Weapons Platoon Commander with L/3/1 from 9/67 - 7/68 (WIA), forced retirement 1/70. May go to the reunion...I'm still thinking on it. Hope you guys are all well. Semper Fi |
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Name: Alfred J Corsale Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Wildwood NJ Time: 2000-04-12 13:41:50 Comments: You did a great job on your site. Served in Vietnam from 66-67 US ARMY in the 9th inf. div. in the DElta. Lost quite a few Marines from my home town Garfield NJ. GOD BLESS you and WELCOME HOME. Will continue to go through the rest of your site. |
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Name: Mary Roarick Website: WVA GIRL Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Avon Park, Fl. Time: 2000-04-10 09:46:00 Comments: I love your site Oliver. Some people just don't seem to understand what a veteran is all about. If I see an American Flag, I cry. My husband, brothers, nephews, nieces, and uncles, served in several different wars, including Viet Nam. Its really great to see a site dedicated to veterans.Keep up the fight!! Thanks for signing my guestbook .To my fellow West Virginian! Mary |
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Name: Captain Bowen Richwine Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Richmond, VA Time: 2000-04-07 02:17:10 Comments: I'm the CO of Lima, 3/1 at Camp Horno. Would love to hear from some old 3/1 folks. |
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Name: Steve Pederson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Enderlin ND(originally) Now Sioux Falls SD Time: 2000-04-06 07:09:32 Comments: This is great. The picture of 37 was great! Will continue to come in and check the site. Need some information on awards we may have received after I left. Thanks for the great site. Semper Fi to all. Steve. |
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Name: Ana Website: Ana Girl's Page Referred by: From a Friend From: Califorina Time: 2000-04-05 19:21:38 Comments: HI. Cool website :). |
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Name: LDWright Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: cave sprinf ga Time: 2000-04-03 14:13:53 Comments: Looking for friends who wewre at Las Pulgas Camp Pendelton Ca. 1971/1973 |
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Name: Gary A. Ruffner Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Damascus Maryland Time: 2000-04-02 19:50:13 Comments: PFC 1970 K3/5 also spent time on hill 37,great job on your site. Sempi |
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Name: robert lee inda co 3/170-71QUESON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: anniston,al 36207 Time: 2000-03-31 20:15:22 Comments: GREAT WEB PAGE!BRINGS BACK LOTS OFMEMS BOTH GOOD AND BAD.ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE.PARRIS ISLAND 1969. |
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Name: Sgt.John J. Nailor USMC Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Colcherter,Vermont Time: 2000-03-29 10:49:12 Comments: Great Job,we will never forget our HEROS ON THE GREAT BLACK WALL,job well done Marines....Sgt JJ 1965,1967 Chu Lai |
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Name: Sam Blomberg Website: Church Signs & Bumper Stickers Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SC Time: 2000-03-27 21:17:53 Comments: Enjoyed my visit to your web page! |
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Name: Bob Quick Website: none Referred by: Yahoo! From: Jackson, Ms. Time: 2000-03-27 13:27:27 Comments: Just wanted say hello, I was in country from July '67 until Sept. 68, I was also in Kilo, 3/1 1st Plt., so your web page sorta caught my eye. If anyone out there was there for tet, you might get in touch through E-Mail. You may remember "LOST KILO". There was a big write up on us in the Stars and Stripes. Thanks for having me on your site, God Bless you, BQ |
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Name: Nathan Coles Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Lafayette, La Time: 2000-03-27 12:40:56 Comments: Served with the Marines in Viet Nam 1marines 3rd Hotel bat. ll marine reg. from 1/67 to 11/67. |
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Name: leacer Website: Referred by: Net Search From: north carolina Time: 2000-03-24 18:17:51 Comments: Thanks for the page. It is nice to see all the good work people are doing so that our heros are not forgotten. Just another service member who is proud to serve and I just wanted to let you know that I am proud of the young man who gave his life to protect this country. God bless |
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Name: Russell Rock Website: C Troop 11th Cavalry Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: West Virginia Time: 2000-03-23 21:33:43 Comments: Hello Oliver, I am the webmaster for Danny Weasenforth's web page. You had visited and signed our guest book a couple of days ago. I thought I would visit yours. Very nice job. When I have a little more time, I will surf through and check it out even more. Keep checking back on ours. We are continually updating it. Have a great day. Russ |
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Name: George Porter Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Hampton, Illinois Time: 2000-03-23 18:47:11 Comments: I served with 1st bn 1st marines on hill 37 in 70-71, so I love your airial photo. I came in from charlie 1/1 website. I was a 2511 wireman with comm. h&s 1/1 on hill 10 and 37 and am looking for any one who served with me, my nickname was "bear" . Semper Fi brothers it`s been along time. |
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Name: Barry Willette(Speaking Turtle) Website: Speaking Turtle an Abenaki Man Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Now N'dikinna(Our Land)Originally Time: 2000-03-22 17:28:17 Comments: Thanks for visiting my site and signing my guestbook>I really love your site thanks so much for sharing with all who visit.Thanks for serving with honor Semper Fi from a Fellow Veteran USN. |
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Name: Woody Website: WoodysWeb Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Toronto, Canada Time: 2000-03-21 17:02:04 Comments:
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Name: Jack Bisbee Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Omaha Ne Time: 2000-03-21 11:46:03 Comments: Great Web Page. I was with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade 68-69 west of Danang. I lost many friends in Death Valley and on MT. Nui-Chom. I have a cousin that was with 1-1-1 A -Company Marines in the Battle of Hue City where he was wounded. God bless all the Army and Marine grunts who served in Vietnam. |
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Name: Timothy W. Hunter Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: North Carolina (North Kackalacky) Time: 2000-03-18 09:42:08 Comments: Great site USMC 1975-1983 |
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Name: Dorna (Hill) Chambers Website: Dorna's Lighthouse Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: originally Logan WV Time: 2000-03-17 21:48:34 Comments: I was at Verdunville Church of God in 1998 when my aunt passed away and they had a supper for us at the church. Very nice people there. I live in Ohio. I like the way your webpages fade in or should I say circle in and out. |
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Name: Art Williams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Autryville, NC Time: 2000-03-17 19:21:51 Comments: Served with Third Marine Headquarters April - Oct 65 in Danang TAOR, also with FLC'S MaintBn, lstFSR Nov68 - Oct69. Brings back old memories with some good....Semper Fi. |
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Name: Jim Nonnemacher Website: Referred by: AOL From: Highland, CA Time: 2000-03-17 11:04:23 Comments: Great page. God Bless you and all who keep the fires burning for our comrades who have yet to return. Thank You! Jim |
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Name: Dennis Keller Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Louis, Missouri Time: 2000-03-16 23:34:41 Comments: SEMPER FI looking for cooks in the 5th marine reg. 76-80 at Camp Pendleton |
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Name: John Amorim Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: NorthEaston Mass Time: 2000-03-16 22:41:19 Comments: Oliver, I was VN Feb66-Mar67. I was a Sgt 2511, with HQ BTY, 2/12. Were on a noll over looking the Danang Air Base , when I got there. Then we moved south, to the "Sand Box" or Fort Sand Box , just below Hill 55. We did do day trips to Hill 22. Once we did get out to Hill 37. It wasn't really that bad, while I was there. We would go out on wire lines every day 7-7. Do some patroling around the compound. We'd get shot at every day. But never really could go forward to see if we hit anything. The Col didn't want anyone to get hurt. The Battery moved to Phu Bai 30 days after I left for home. They really got themshelves in trouble there. I just found the Lcpl that took over my section 3 weeks ago. He only lives 15 miles from me. Now we have to get together. Nice site, keep it up John . |
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Name: John Doherty Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Minnesota Time: 2000-03-15 19:06:20 Comments: Thanks for creating this page - I was in Viet Nam 1966-1967. VMF-235 and VMF- 232 DaNang, 2/3 Artillery Plateau (as we called it) - near Cam Lo; 26th Marines, Khe Sahn. |
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Name: danny weasenforth Website: ctroop11thcav 2ndplt Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: clarksburg, W.Va. Time: 2000-03-12 23:42:33 Comments: enjoyed your site. feel free to link to my site you may also be interested in worrywart.com Have a good one and take care brothers danny weasenforth joe1149@aol.com |
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Name: Jenna Dempsey Website: Jenna's Birthday Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Logan, West Virginia Time: 2000-03-12 22:48:07 Comments: Hi PA PAW |
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Name: tom lennon Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: massachusetts Time: 2000-03-12 19:17:27 Comments: i was in the nam 1965-66 danang 3rd mar. div flsg my brother was with 3/1 1967 he was wounded. i think he said quivete river well anyways his name is ken if anyone remembers him drop a line. great site SEMPI FI GOD BLESS AMERICA |
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Name: Bill Culhane Website: IT SHOULD NOT BE IN VAIN. Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SC. USA. Time: 2000-03-11 23:20:35 Comments: You have done a great job on your website. Bill |
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Name: Randy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MN Time: 2000-03-10 15:53:36 Comments: Congratulations on a great webpage and thank you for all of the work you've done on it! I saw a comment in a veteran's website guestbook from a fellow who'd just read that new WWII novel, "THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY" and recommended it highly. Always eager to read about military history, I got a copy from barnesandnoble.com and thought it was just terrific, especially the Iwo Jima chapters. The novel offers a fascinating passage through WWII, while telling a stirring story of courage and dedication to doing what is right, no matter what the cost. I was happy to have been told about the book, so I'm passing on the word whenever I visit a military website. But enough about that, my only suggestion for your page is to add more of the kind of stuff you already have. If something isn't broke it doesn't need fixing. Keep up the good work! |
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Name: Bernie Website: Thanks hahaha for signing? Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ca Time: 2000-03-10 13:49:07 Comments: Just gotta love those Marine TypePages. I was wondering if you could do this in the Marines if you win the Lottery |
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Name: Shirley G. Merritt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Jonesport, Maine Time: 2000-03-10 09:53:53 Comments: I am looking for anyone that served wih Kilo Company, 3rd BAtallion, 1st Marine Division, from June 1, 1967 - June 1, 1968 on the Quaviet River, in VIetnam. I am trying to get Joe Zelaski's rank changed from LCPL, as it is written on the Wall, to CPL, which it should be. I would appreciate anyone responding to me as soon as possible. Thanks! |
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Name: Glenn Belcher Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Princeton WV Time: 2000-03-09 00:38:42 Comments: Great Site Oliver! THANX for letting me know about it. Your music is awesome and came through real clear too. Lots of success to all your efforts! glenn |
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Name: Nathan West Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Lapeer, Michigan Time: 2000-03-07 12:57:54 Comments: my father is very proud of his service in the Corps and he talks about it all the time. it has made me want to become part of this elite fighting force, the United States Marine Corps. i am in college right now and upon graduation i am going to apply to the Marine Corps flight program. Semper Fi!! -Nathan West- |
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Name: bill pilgrim Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: garden city ks. Time: 2000-03-04 17:01:44 Comments: take care. simper fi |
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Name: Keith Baty Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: A hospital Time: 2000-03-02 09:58:32 Comments: I really like your site & appriciate your doing this. Just curious, did you guys have much to do with the PBRs & other boats from the NSA in Da Nang? Because my dad was in Da Nang with the NSA on PBRs in 69. Keith, |
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Name: Jack E Hassek Website: Jacks PLace Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: South carolna Time: 2000-03-01 06:18:34 Comments: You have a great page, I am an old SSGT I am 49 years old Iam currently in the SCNG. I will always be a soldier I really think you page is great. My son is currently in 2/1he was a grunt like his old man but now he is in FA. Once again thanks for your page. Where did you get your graphics from?PeAcE Jack |
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Name: Anne McCormick Website: ---- Referred by: From a Friend From: Scotland Time: 2000-02-28 21:20:22 Comments: Hello you know the name so i can get down to it - for YEARS i have worn a bracelet for Robert Leo Babula - he was with the 1st Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st marine Division he was born in Indiana PA in 1947 and was declared missing in action in South Vietnam on 28th August 1968, four marines were taken and never given back, if anyone knows of him, fought beside him, or knows the whereabouts of his family or would like to learn more so they can help me PLEASE E MAIL ME. mY EVERY SINGLE DAYDREAM IS TO RETURN THIS BRACELET TO A MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY SO THAT THEY CAN KNOW THAT SOMEBODY NEVER FORGOTTEN AND IT WAS A SOMEBODY IN SCOTLAND SINCE SHE WAS A GIRL. Thank you for your time ANNIE |
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Name: Bobby Blair Website: Lost Mountain Songwriter Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Lost Prairie, Montana-USA Time: 2000-02-28 20:39:28 Comments: Hi Oliver.....Im looking around your site. Funny how Ive been feelin close to Vets all day, then you showed up ! Well we are 30 years or so gone from there, time is sure flyin isnt it :-) God Bless you, your family & friends. *Peace Always* |
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Name: Willie B(Pargo) Whitfield Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mpls.MN / St L MO Time: 2000-02-26 20:15:59 Comments: With Love and respect go long and stay strong. |
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Name: jerry johs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: oregon Time: 2000-02-26 18:06:08 Comments: with lima co, 3/1 2nt platoon feb to june 69 |
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Name: M.L. ANTILLEY Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: LOUISIANA Time: 2000-02-24 19:19:22 Comments: MIKE CO 3/1 1966-1967 3RD PLT. JUST SURFED IN FROM MIKE 3/1 WEB SITE |
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Name: Robert K. Holcomb Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Alton, Illinois Time: 2000-02-24 17:56:06 Comments: If there is anyone out there who served in Vietnam K 3/1 1966-1967 I sure would like to hear from you. |
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Name: Sgt. Matt Lunn, USMC Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Anoka, MN Time: 2000-02-24 12:54:42 Comments: I'm looking to get in contact with anyone who served with H&S 2/5, India 3/1, BLT 3/1 (early 1967-Feb 1968 time period) or participated in operations "Swift" or "Butler", who knew my father, Cpl. John H. T. Lunn from St. Paul, MN. Thanks and Semper Fi! |
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Name: Steven L. Doughty Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Los Alamos, New Mexico Time: 2000-02-23 21:00:00 Comments: I served with 1st. Plt., Lima Co. 3/1 from November 1967 to March 1970.I was a team leader, squad leader and plt. liason Sgt when I left the unit. During my tours I was wounded on three occasions, medivaced to Da Nang once and twice to the USS Valley Forge. I have had the opportunity to visit with many of the unit's members and look forward to our reunion. I am now retired as of June/99 from the Federal Police Force where I served as a Tactical Operations Commander for the past 10 years, 20 years prior to that I served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in Wyoming and Oregon. I truly enjoy my free time.Semper Fi |
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Name: Charles R. Lockwood Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Deland, Fl. Time: 2000-02-23 18:55:02 Comments: Nice Site. I was with India 3/1 Oct. 69 to June 70. During that time was TDYed to a CAP Unit in the village of Tuy Loan in our A.O. Came back just as we were leaving Hill 22 for Hill 190 (Elephant Valley) Have a 1:50,000 of the Tuy Loan area Dai Loc District with Hills 55, 22, 37 marked on it. Also have a 3Rd Bn. 1St. Mar. Div. Vietnam 1970 book. Anybody in 3/1 during that time contact me. |
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Name: Betty England Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-02-23 11:08:20 Comments: Hi Junior, I am not a friend, I am your little sister. Did I tell you your little sister loves you and that your homepage is great. LOVE BETTY |
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Name: Paul Drinkall Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Iowa Time: 2000-02-22 22:07:36 Comments: Was very glad to find something on 3/1. I was in C 1/11, 105's.Any more of you "gun grunts" out there? |
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Name: Ronda - GrnEyes Website: Net Sisters Dedication Referred by: From a Friend From: Huntington, WV Time: 2000-02-22 17:36:04 Comments: I'm glad I came to visit your page again to see the nice changes you've made. You've done a great job, Oliver, as usual. I bookmarked it and shall return. God bless you today and every day. Your buddy, Ronda.   |
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Name: Russ Kirby Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Raytown, MO Time: 2000-02-21 22:09:39 Comments: Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Marines who served with 3/1. I was attached to Mike 3/1 and then to Headquarters 3/1 from about May 66 to March 67. I was a member of Charlie 1/11, 3/1's direct support artillery battery. I hope to make the reunion. I consider 3/1 as my outfit while in Vietnam. |
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Name: Dennis Allen Briggs (Gad) Website: THE END BY GOD Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tennessee (USA) Time: 2000-02-21 21:49:18 Comments: Shalom alekhem! (Peace be with you!) I enjoyed your site and set a bookmark for a return.  
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Name: Sam Cornell Website: My Links Page Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Germantown, TN Time: 2000-02-21 20:48:22 Comments: Oliver: OUTSTANDING WEBSITE! I served with 3/27 and intend to dedicate a full section on my website to all USMC website! Semper Fi, Sam Cornell |
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Name: Dale Summers Website: A Tribute to our Vietnam Heros Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Atlanta, Ga Time: 2000-02-20 19:01:09 Comments: Great stuff here! I liked your military bio very much. I think we all have that one friend whose name we cann't remember. I know that I have. Visit my tribute to Vietnam Vets page at the above URL |
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Name: Tim Votaw Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Coos Bay, OR Time: 2000-02-20 18:32:06 Comments: Did a tour with India 3/1 in 1966, humped 3.5's then a Winchester 30.06. Haven't looked back much since. When Carlos passed on, I figured it was time to see what was going on with my old unit. 33 years since my tour - a long time. Glad you have this web site. Will visit it occasionally to stay in touch. Semper Fi. |
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Name: Humberto Medrano Website: Referred by: AOL From: Corpus Christi , Texas Time: 2000-02-19 21:48:31 Comments: Great page . I served with Lima 3/1 in 68-69 . I look forward to the reunion for 3/1. Semper Fi Marines. |
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Name: Vicki Everman Website: Big Brother Referred by: From a Friend From: Cass Lake, Minnesota Time: 2000-02-19 13:15:31 Comments: Brother Ronald Eugene Johnson Kilo Co. 3rd Bn. 1st Marine Division 2nd Platoon KIA July 2-8, 1967. Wanting to find someone who knew Ronnie. Please contact me: rsr@means.net Thanks to ALL YOU BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN. No one knows but you and I can only imagine. Semper Fi, A MARINE FAMILY |
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Name: Don Norman Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Rockford, Il. Time: 2000-02-16 18:08:21 Comments: I served with m3/1 from jan.67to june reg. hq. june aug. i3/1aug feb 68 |
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Name: Jules Website: JULES PATRIOTIC PAGES Referred by: From a Friend From: Arkansas via Massachusetts Time: 2000-02-16 13:32:29 Comments: Just a return visit Oliver...still as excellent as ever, and always nice to visit. If you haven't been to my site lately.. please do. I have added quite a few pages...thanks!! 
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Name: Andrea Ehrlich Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Kansas Time: 2000-02-16 08:31:39 Comments: This is a wonderful site, I have been looking for someone from H&S co, 3dbn, 1st Marines, 1st Marines Division for several years now. My husband served with this company from 68 to 70. He does not remember any names but I can assure you he remembers all the faces. I am glad to know he is not alone. His name is Bruce E. Ehrlich if anyone recogizes his name please either email me or him at lucbruce@ruraltel.net or andiluc@ruraltel.net Thank You Oliver for a great site. andi |
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Name: Steve LeGrand Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Tucson Az Time: 2000-02-15 21:41:54 Comments: Steve Here: Just signing in for a friend of mine Chuck Shear Feb. 69 to Feb 70 Bronze star. Great guy. I am Steve LeGrand 3/5 Kilo 2nd Plt guns 69-70. Just back from 1st Mar Div reunion Jan Feb. best time I had in 30 years I felt at ease with fellow Marines Chuck will be with me next year and if you guys are not meeting I will bring him with us. If any you rember him let me know I will let him know that you are there. Semper Fi Steve |
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Name: Rachel Website: Chesty's Marine Artillery Page Referred by: From a Friend From: Plano, Texas Time: 2000-02-15 10:19:56 Comments: Oliver, Thank you very much for signing my guestbook. I truly appreciate it. I'm so glad you did, as I am now able to visit your wonderful website. You have done a great job with your pages. I'm sure your family is very proud of you. I am thoroughly impressed with all your hard work and dedication you show in your pages. You really do the brotherhood of the Marine Corps proud. I will definitely bookmark your website. I also would like to add it to my links page if that's okay. I want you and other veterans to know how much I appreciate you fighting for our freedom. May God bless each and everyone of you. Semper Fidelis, Your Friend Chesty
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Name: La'Na R Brown Website: Brownhome Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Pennsylvania Time: 2000-02-14 23:56:31 Comments: Oliver, I sent you an e mail to tell you that I would consider it an honor to have you link to my homepage. I am sure you will want to use the link to my Veteran's page not to my main page. I am so glad the page I started on Yahoo is growing and the men of 3/1 are finally finding a way to reunite. I know that the time you all spent together in Nam gave you a closeness and memories that only you can share with each other. I hope you all can rekindle your friendships, with the past now a memory and your experiences together as a bond. God Bless You All! Welcome Home! |
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Name: Bryan Website: Make $$$ surfing the net, FREE!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ohio Time: 2000-02-12 23:52:45 Comments: I like your webpage, keep up the good work. I hope you'll visit my page sometime, you won't regret it. (If anyone viewing this guestbook entry is interested in making money for FREE! on the internet, just email me at site4cash@themail.com Thanks) |
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Name: Charles Rankin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Albany, GA Time: 2000-02-12 05:12:10 Comments: 60 to 64 |
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Name: Don Gouthro Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Boston Ma Time: 2000-02-11 19:38:17 Comments: USMC 3/1 Nam 67,68.H&S Co Flames |
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Name: Rick Demarco Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Cleveland,Ohio Time: 2000-02-10 02:02:29 Comments: Thank you for this wonderful Webpage to keep the memory and honor of a fine FIGHTING BATTALION alive! I served with Lima Co. from Jan/66-Feb/67 1stPlt. Nickname was "Sgt D." any of you guys still Kickin? Any one ever hear about the time 1stPlt Lima SHOT DOWN A AIR FORCE JET south of DaNang? Yep, It REALLY Happened! Well at least the Flyboys found out their Chutes worked O.K.--(we Hightailed it out and pick em up!) They were not happy.-FUBAR! The next Day it seemed that the whole Air force was out to our CP.- I never so many confused Col's in my life!!! Semper Fi... |
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Name: Bobby R. Woodall Website: Bobby Robert's Page Referred by: From a Friend From: b. OK live in Columbus Indiana Time: 2000-02-09 21:47:20 Comments: Friend, I believe that I have already sent you an email, but this gives me a chance to invite you and yours to my place here in Indiana or our little "cabbage" on Lake Huron at Tawas, MI. Your welcome to drop in any time. If no one is at home, then go in and make some coffee, someone will show up eventually. Also visit one of my other sites at the globe and learn of my early days driving a truck, working in the oilfield and surviving. http://members.theglobe.com/mercermanor Take care, Bobby |
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Name: DARRYL R. SAMUEL Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 2000-02-09 06:45:43 Comments: FORMER MARINE KILO CO. 3RD BN. 5TH MARINES |
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Name: Michael Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Point of Rocks, Md Time: 2000-02-08 14:17:15 Comments: Semper Fi!!!, I served with Bravo 1/1 from 11/68-2/69, and 9/69-7/70 as an 0331-Machineguns. Excellent web-site, I personally know Michael Thill/Kilo 3/1,WIA Operation Badger Tooth-12/27/67. Former Sergeant Thill is a man among men,the epitome of a grunt from the "old Corps", who knew how to take care of his people. I'am proud to have served with 1/1, and proud of our sister battalions, 2/1 and 3/1. May the memories of our fallen brothers last forever. Semper Fi!!! |
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Name: Vic Budnik Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Norwalk,Ct. Time: 2000-02-07 09:21:34 Comments: I was with lima co.3/1 from oct.67 to dec. 68.I was with 3rd.plt.I would like to here from a cpl.Robert E.Lee,that rotated with me!Until My Next Patrol Semper Fi! |
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Name: SGT. MOHAMMAD Website: Referred by: AOL From: JERSEY CITY NJ Time: 2000-02-06 19:31:42 Comments: THIS WEB PAGE IS OUTSTANDING SEMPER FIDELIS DEVIL DOG OOH RAH |
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Name: jim duffy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: pleasant valley, ny Time: 2000-02-04 19:21:41 Comments: good to be back in 3/1 again. semper fi |
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Name: El hefay Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dallas, oregon Time: 2000-02-03 17:17:15 Comments: My dad was a 3rd recon Marine and I think that Marines do the best Job of kicking ass and taking names out of all five of the branches combined.Semper Fidelis! |
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Name: Rich Johnson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Slatington, Pa. Time: 2000-02-01 21:12:31 Comments: You have a full web page, lots of good info, i would like to have my own but it looks complicated. Former PFC Johnson 1st. marines 3rd. maint. bat Phu-bia ,viet nam 1967-68 P.S. if you can hook me up with someone from phu-bia , Please give me a buzz., Thanks, Rich |
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Name: Ray Wrigley Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brooklyn, New York Time: 2000-01-30 16:33:01 Comments: USMC 1965-1969 Sgt Hdq Battery 12th Marines RNV 1966-1967 |
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Name: Irene Website: The Golden Years Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Canada Time: 2000-01-29 21:37:22 Comments: Oliver you surely have a very patriotic web page and a great source of encouragement to the men who served in the service, the marines. Some I can see have used your site to look for lost comrades..how wonderful that they have such an opportunity. VETERANS should NEVER be forgotten.Keep up the good work on inviting others to do the same through browsing through your web pages. Irene |
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Name: CHRIS PETERKIN SSGT/USMC Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BELLMORE NY Time: 2000-01-28 19:32:25 Comments: Was with I 3/1 70 - 71 RVN. Did 12 yrs USMC before they retired me early. 3 yrs in South America after Nam. Been trying to locate Marines I served with in Nam, VMFA-314, and MWWU-3 before retirement. Sempre Fi guy great web site. |
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Name: Some one Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-27 20:27:33 Comments: Hi |
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Name: Orellana, Israel Website: school project (how ever Marine info to come!!) Referred by: Yahoo! From: Born:Oakland, Ca/Raised:Washington, DC/Live:Hayward,Ca Time: 2000-01-27 19:55:34 Comments: From surfing through your sight I asume you already hold the honorific title: Marine! I wish to one day hold that same title. I am currently seventeen years old and not in shape to join the corps. Do you have any words of advice, on how to increase my running endurance etc. my sincere gratitude, Israel Orellana |
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Name: Eddie L Harris Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hanford , Ca Time: 2000-01-25 17:04:33 Comments: A friend encouraged me to use our computor to find my family that I was with in vietnam.MY family is the unit 1/26th Marines in vietnam in 1969&1970,I"ve found one and I'm still looking.I won't give up.Still looking. |
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Name: Gary Kiser Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Sardinia, Ohio Time: 2000-01-24 23:00:38 Comments: Just found your site today and really enjoyed it. I was with the 3rd.Bat.1st mar.reg.1st mar.div.H&S comp. 106plt. 68/69. Would like to here from some of the guys I was with. Would like to find Bill Cooper. Love to hear from you. |
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Name: M.J.Vanoosten Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-24 15:54:42 Comments: Was in country Jul.66-Nov68 Phu Bai. Great Site! I'll stop agin! Thanks and Semperfi! |
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Name: Guy Gordon Young Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Ephraim,Utah Time: 2000-01-24 13:45:52 Comments: Hi Oliver this is my 2ed time on your page. It is a goodone. I was with Whiskey 3-12 1964-66, Hotel 3-11 1969-70. |
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Name: Linwood Henderson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brooklyn Time: 2000-01-22 14:17:06 Comments: Service; RVN 69 - 70 3/1 Kilo Wpns |
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Name: Brian Skelton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York Time: 2000-01-22 00:42:12 Comments: My father Donald T.Skelton fought in Korea from 52-53 in the 1st Marine Div. 5 Regiment Engineers. I'm trying to find out as much as I can, because my father never speaks about it. He fought on Reno,Vegas,Carson and Bunker Hill. If you could possibly point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate. Thank you very much for what you and evry other Marine has done while serving your country. Sincerly Brian Skelton |
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Name: Sekou Shepard Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: New York City Time: 2000-01-21 20:57:13 Comments: I was in Country 1967-68, with "Charlie Co. 1st M.P. Bn. 1st Marine Division. |
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Name: ken wilson usmc Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: zaneville ohio Time: 2000-01-21 19:15:45 Comments: i was in 3/5 1st mar div in viet nam1970-1971 in a place called qua son mountain region.like to here from some in that area or that fire base . |
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Name: Chaplain Howard Flexer Website: Vietnam War Veterans Flagstaff & Memorial Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Danielson Conn. Time: 2000-01-19 18:33:28 Comments: I love the link you put to my page. I want to thank you and say that It means alot to me as I say on my page. We (Vietnam combat Veterans) were the best there and are the best home. We look out for each other no questions asked. All I have is mine and Gods love for you, You are always in my works. I try to repay God for the Honor of being here for all of you. Please visit my page I think it says alot about what we went through and some of what I stand For. God bless Chaplain Howard Flexer P.S. Feel free to Email if you want to I will answer as fast as I can. |
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Name: bud eckert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: lima co third batallion first marines Time: 2000-01-17 21:13:00 Comments: just a reminder, i am in the process of organizing a 3/1 reunion for all 3/1 viet nam veterans. the reunion will be held inconjunction with the 1st marine division association reunion and will take place aug 9-13 in san diego at the town and country hotel,sunrise room. please contact bud eckert at 510 538 2382 with any questions, suggestions or offers of assistance. |
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Name: Charles D Chappell Jr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maine Time: 2000-01-17 03:20:26 Comments: Was looking for VET NAM Vets from Lema 3/1 From Sept 69 To Sept 70 like to heav from any of the Platoon 3d ,3d squad |
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Name: Bob Fischer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pittsburgh,Pa. Time: 2000-01-17 00:06:27 Comments: I was with S.L.F."Bravo" Staff from 7-67 to 6-68. MOS-2532.Had 2/3, then 3/1 attached to us. WELCOME HOME FRIENDS. |
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Name: Frank Strickland Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: North Carolina Time: 2000-01-16 12:35:26 Comments: I was talking to Arthur Endy from California and he told me about your web site. Great site and links! I talk regularly to Art and Kenneth Bodenheimer[North Carolina] We were in Lima 3/1 69 - 70 and talk at least once a month. Veterans are going to have to band together since I truely beleive they are the forgotten citizens of America. It is a real shame to see the Veterans Hospitols in such poor upkeep. NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES SOME OF OUR FRIENDS MADE !! |
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Name: Glen Norris Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Louisiana Time: 2000-01-15 22:39:54 Comments: Served two tours in the Nam 66-67 & 68-69. Was with Delta 1/1 1st tour. Was with India 3/7 2nd tour. Just want to say Semper Fi to all my Brother Marines who served in the Nam no matter what unit you were with. This is a great site. I have to salute all of my Brothers who have taken the time to establish web sites for their Brothers to be able to come to and sign in while also looking for fellow Marines. Again Semper Fi and good night Chesty Puller where-ever you are. |
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Name: Robert H. Findlay Website: n/a Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: n/a Time: 2000-01-15 22:24:55 Comments: I found the information in your website very interesting. I am not a veteran, just a Marine Corps fan. |
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Name: Lee Hodge Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 2000-01-15 11:28:39 Comments: I was with 1/1 H&S Co. Cooks sec. Jan 69 to Jan 70 You were the closes thing to home I could find. I am still looking for our positions at that time. x Cpl.LHHodge 2451021 |
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Name: Dan Bridge Website: The Danbridge Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: USA Time: 2000-01-12 23:36:53 Comments: 
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Name: Stephen S. Fooken Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Carthage, Illinois Time: 2000-01-12 16:07:29 Comments: Once a Marine, always a Marine! Used to be with the thundering third. I was with weapons company, MSPF platoon. Recently got out of the Marines in 990529, and am currently going to college at Western Illinois University and am a Law Enforcement major. Just wanted to say Semper Fi to all those who served in 3/1! |
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Name: OSarge Website: Transition Assistance Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Virginia Time: 2000-01-12 14:55:16 Comments: I have signed yet another guestbook :) |
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Name: Ralph Triplett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Missouri Time: 2000-01-11 09:13:37 Comments: Memories, good and bad. Thank you, SEMPER FI |
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Name: Donald C. Hagan Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Okeechobee, Florida Time: 2000-01-10 07:37:17 Comments: I served aboard the USS VALLEY FORGE LPH-8 during the time frame you are speaking of. I was a sailor on the ship ( Division 6) yellow equipment. I ran a fork lift during the campaign and helped removed the green bags as they came aboard. I remember this campaign aboard the ship with all the action and wounded. God bless all of us. |
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Name: RICHARD FREESE Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: gainesville fla.glad Time: 2000-01-09 16:22:03 Comments: GLAD TO SEE THAT YOU ARE KEEPING THE FAITH, AND THE DREAM ALIVE, IN EVERONE . 1/24 |
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Name: George Burrell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Fresno,Ca. Time: 2000-01-09 05:10:27 Comments: Just passing thru,spent some time in country '68/69-11th Motors,1st MarDiv |
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Name: Harvey Rau Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Oceanside Ca. Time: 2000-01-08 01:45:06 Comments: Thank you for the dedication to the Marines that fell, and of all of the Marines that gave thier lives in the battles that took place in Nam. They bring tears to my eyes when I see the continued effort to praise these Marines. SEMPER FI |
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Name: Steven Mason Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Long Island New York Time: 2000-01-04 15:37:37 Comments: I served in viet nam with the 3/26 Marines India co. from 1969 1970 . Nice site |
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Name: don reardon Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: rhode island Time: 2000-01-04 09:38:28 Comments: served with Lco 66-67 |
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Name: MstGySgt Norman G. LaFaille Ret.(2136856) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tustin ,California Time: 2000-01-02 18:22:37 Comments: Former member E-2/9 3rd MarDiv 1965-1967, D-2/4 3rd MarDiv 1967-1970 |
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Name: Richard G Townsend Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: western New York Time: 2000-01-01 11:19:44 Comments: looking for contact with anyone from 3/26 India Co. I served in 68-69 until wounded on Operation Meade River. |
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Name: Tom Carmichael Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Elkins, WV Time: 1999-12-31 02:13:57 Comments: Plt.Sgt. Mike 3/1, 67-68 |
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Name: Michael Knightg Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Freeport, Fl Time: 1999-12-30 10:12:17 Comments: My dad was in operation Badger Tooth. He was in 3/1 Mike Company. He was in Vietnam in 67-68. |
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Name: BOB WALSH Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: mechanicsburg,pa Time: 1999-12-29 14:19:47 Comments: Served with 3/1 81mm mortars 1969-70. Semper Fi and God Bless! |
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Name: Steve Homan Website: Referred by: Net Search From: nebraska Time: 1999-12-25 09:47:20 Comments: 0311 3/1 india---Aug '67----Jan 68 |
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Name: Mike Wallace Website: Eleventh Engineer Bn. Vets Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kansas Time: 1999-12-25 02:34:29 Comments: CORPSMAN- 11th Engr Bn/3rd Mar Div 67-68 |
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Name: John H JohnsonJR. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: brokklyn,n.y. Time: 1999-12-22 11:45:13 Comments: I SERVED 5-8-68/6-9-69 KILO CO. 3RD PLT. 1ST SQ. FIRETEAM LEADER. SQUAD PLT, RIGHT GUIDE,AN HOA.ELEPHANT VALLEY, ROCK PILE MONKEY MOUNT. DMZ. HILL 512,RTE 9, |
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Name: Eddie Zornes Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sidney,Ky Time: 1999-12-21 22:53:03 Comments: I was in south Viet Nam 1968-1969.I served with "K" Co 3rd Bn 9th Mar Reg 3rd Mar Div.I was at Con Tien,Khe Sahn, Vandergrift Combat Base,the Rockpile,Camp Carroll,and the Ashau Valley.I was a machine gunner and a gun squad leader with 3rd platoon. |
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Name: jack mckeel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Greenville nc Time: 1999-12-21 21:09:49 Comments: like to talk to anyone from 3/1 india co. 1969 |
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Name: george clements Website: FADED GLORY Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MIDDLETOWN CT. Time: 1999-12-21 11:52:37 Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY MARINE WHO WAS ON OPERATION DECKHOUSE 1V in october of 1966 3th fleet marine force pacifit/AND COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATION AT DONG HO HILL 881/IN 1966 |
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Name: john heaney Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: cornwall ny (brooklyn) Time: 1999-12-18 12:37:12 Comments: Field radio operator with Lima-Kilo and Mike Companies, 67-68, 81 MM Mortars. 16 Combat Operations. Semper Fidelis...........John F. Heaney |
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Name: Jesus Ayala Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: New Braunfels, Texas Time: 1999-12-16 18:39:43 Comments: I Served with 3rd Battalion 9th Marines in Vietnam in 1965. I also served with 1st Bat 1st Marines from Jan. 1966 to July 1966. I will contact you later with other info or contact me. |
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Name: Rick Anderson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Granbury, Texas Time: 1999-12-15 06:36:07 Comments: Just got in touch with an old friend from my unit and it rekindled an interest to what happened to the rest of the guys. Was with Lima 3/1 1969/70. Worked off of hill 37/ hill 55. Worked Charlie Ridge, Goi noi island, The Arizona territory, Elepahnt valley, and the boi bans. |
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Name: stevie Website: visual diary Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: nyc Time: 1999-12-10 10:27:47 Comments: oliver ...very impressive ...your page is so well done ...really enjoyed my visit ..... |
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Name: Warrior of Christ Website: Warriors of Christ Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-09 11:07:56 Comments:  |
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Name: Guy Gordon Young Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ephraim,Utah Time: 1999-12-07 14:11:39 Comments: Hi this is the 2ed time for signing your guestbook. You have a very good site it keeps geting better. I was with Whiskey 3-12 1964-66, B 1-10. 5th 8inch howitzer, Marine Barricks Howthrone,Nev., H 3-11 1969-70. Vietnam, 3rd M.P. Vietnam then back to H 3-11 1970-71. SEMPER-FI. |
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Name: jim campbell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: AZ Time: 1999-12-07 13:16:01 Comments: loved your site, with L3/3 67-68 Keep up the good work SEMPER FI |
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Name: Isleifur Gislason Website: Work from home Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Iceland Time: 1999-12-05 09:17:48 Comments: US International Company needs help. Part time $200 - $500 Full time $5000 - $10000
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Name: ROMAN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MARYLAND Time: 1999-12-05 04:00:30 Comments: MOTIVATING DEVIL DOG-- SEMPER FI!!!! |
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Name: Thosch Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Germany Time: 1999-12-03 03:31:16 Comments: I am 31 years old, a german soldier, and...i dont know how to start...but i wanted to tell all of u something about my feelings for the USA and how good it is , when u can be proud of your land. Here in Germany it goes like that: if i say: I am proud to be a German, then i am called a Nazi.. and that is really sad....because i am not a Nazi even my Grandpa wasnt one.. i never had a Grandpa he was missing in Action in WW2 even my other Grandpa is missing in Russia. For my whole life i never had someone to talk about the war..what REALLY happens there.. the only thing that i got is the internet i was spending my vacation in texas this year, and for my whole life i was very interessted in the Vietnam war...then i saw the " Moving Wall" so i stopped there...in the middle of the night..there were only 3 members of the Vietnam Veterans of America ,Inc. i was talking with them for hours and hours... This Wall touched me deep inside...sorry ,i dont know why but i started to cry...because i thought i could feel the souls of the soldiers...each name on that wall is not only a name...its a person ,a soldier and most of them were very young... I only wanted to say: its damn good from you, that u do all this for your veterans! In Germany we cant do this.....its a bad thing to talk about that.. That makes me sad, and sometimes angry...but thats the way it is here... Thanks for your attention and forgive me my bad english... Ist good to know that ther is a place on this earth, where the veterans will not be forgotten.. Be proud of your country....and god bless America |
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Name: Terry L. Allen Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: 9 clicks east of Ft Knox KY valley station Time: 1999-12-02 12:23:08 Comments: Can anyone help me find info[films],On the Elite SILENT DRILL TEAM.Am a parent,and volunteering for a J.R.O.T.C.drill team unit.trying to take them to our state championship.But its been twenty something years since we took state.I was one of the last cadets to spin a rifle.Now am tryingto show them what i can remember off hand ..If you have any info please help me OOH-RAh |
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Name: Risa Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-12-02 09:18:20 Comments: Just thought I would sign in. Semper Fi |
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Name: anoymous Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: oregon/newyork Time: 1999-11-28 21:04:58 Comments: can you anonymous me on your page I need info on any black bag CiA covert ops during dec 74 and through the fall of nam apr 30 1975 anyone with info on any missions legite or not need help in obtain records that may not of been kept or erased thanks |
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Name: Ronald L. Aiello Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 1999-11-28 02:23:07 Comments: I served with the 3rd. Battalion, 3rd. Marines. 1st. Marine Scout Dog Platoon. Vietnam 1966-67 |
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Name: Adrien Website: Adrien OnLine Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Vineland, NJ Time: 1999-11-25 17:48:02 Comments: Real nice site - enjoyed my visit here on Thanksgiving day - keep up the good work. 
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Name: Don Gentry Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Texas Time: 1999-11-24 23:12:08 Comments: I was a blooperman in third platoon, Lima Co., 3/1 from September, 69 to March, 70. Wondered if any of my old squadmates were on the net. |
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Name: John Wayne Brewer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cayce S. C. Time: 1999-11-24 01:44:07 Comments: 1ST bat 5 Marines 1ST mar div. An Hoa, Hill 65 1969 to 1970 |
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Name: STEWART ,GEORGE R. JR. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-23 17:18:07 Comments: served 52 - 55 light 30's C-1-2 ,I-3-3 AND H-3-3 |
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Name: Max Kennedy Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Burns, KS Time: 1999-11-23 01:23:50 Comments: 81's that was with India 3/7, 1967-1968. Keep up the good work! |
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Name: CONFEY V. MALDONADO Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT Time: 1999-11-22 17:47:12 Comments: NICE WEB HOPE MINE WILL BE THIS GOOD.JUST TO SAY I'M LOOKING FOR A BRO THAT I SERVED WITH HIS NAME IS JULIO MARTINEZ TELL HIM SMILEY IS LOOKING FOR HIM THE TIME HAS COME .SEMFER-FI IN THE WIND BRO'S BE COOL ! |
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Name: Tom Williams Website: Amtrac Platoon Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 1999-11-21 05:26:16 Comments: Oliver, Nice home page. Sorry it took me so long to sign this guest book. Been real busy of late. Joined in an operation or two with 3/1 when we was with 2/4. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi, Tom |
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Name: Jim Lampman Website: United States Navy SEAL Teams - Navy FROGMAN Referred by: From a Friend From: Loma Linda VA Hospital, Southern California Time: 1999-11-20 13:21:27 Comments: Outstanding website Oliver! Have not seen better !!!!! ... Keep up the good work. A "BRAVO ZULU" for a job well done ! I thought your readers might enjoy reading this as much as I did... It's a reminder to all of us that belief in America can carry us all through the hardest of times. Honoring the American Flag -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Condensed from a speech by Leo K. Thorsness, recipient of The Congressional Medal of Honor. "You've probably seen the bumper sticker somewhere along the road. It depicts an American Flag, accompanied by the words "These colors don't run." I'm always glad to see this, because it reminds me of an incident from my confinement in North Vietnam at the Hao Lo POW Camp, or the "Hanoi Hilton," as it became known. Then a Major in the U.S. Air Force, I had been captured and imprisoned from 1967-1973. Our treatment had been frequently brutal. After three years, however, the beatings and torture became less frequent. During the last year, we were allowed outside most days for a couple of minutes to bathe. We showered by drawing water from a concrete tank with a homemade bucket. One day as we all stood by the tank, stripped of our clothes, a young Naval pilot named Mike Christian found the remnants of a handkerchief in a gutter that ran under the prison wall. Mike managed to sneak the grimy rag into our cell and began fashioning it into a flag. Over time we all loaned him a little soap, and he spent days cleaning the material. We helped by scrounging and stealing bits and pieces of anything he could use. At night, under his mosquito net, Mike worked on the flag. He made red and blue from ground-up roof tiles and tiny amounts of ink and painted the colors onto the cloth with watery rice glue. Using thread from his own blanket and a homemade bamboo needle, he sewed on the stars. Early in the morning a few days later, when the guards were not alert, he whispered loudly from the back of our cell, "Hey gang, look here." He proudly held up this tattered piece of cloth, waving it as if in a breeze. If you used your imagination, you could tell it was supposed to be an American flag. When he raised that smudgy fabric, we automatically stood straight and saluted, our chests puffing out, and more than a few eyes had tears. About once a week the guards would strip us, run us outside and go through our clothing. During one of those shakedowns, they found Mike's flag. We all knew what would happen. That night they came for him. Night interrogations were always the worst. They opened the cell door and pulled Mike out. We could hear the beginning of the torture before they even had him in the torture cell. They beat him most of the night. About daylight they pushed what was left of him back through the cell door. He was badly broken; even his voice was gone. Within two weeks, despite the danger, Mike scrounged another piece of cloth and began another flag. The Stars and Stripes, our national symbol, was worth the sacrifice to him. Now whenever I see the flag, I think of Mike and the morning he first waved that tattered emblem of a nation. It was then, thousands of miles from home in a lonely prison cell, that he showed us what it is to be truly free." Thank you Oliver for this wonderful webpage and I will pass it along to all my cyber friends... God Bless America ... Jim |
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Name: Jim DeBerry Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-19 16:49:17 Comments: Just read your homepage. Great job Marine. Jim DeBerry Mag-13 Chu Lai 67-68 |
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Name: Morrissette, R.R Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Philadelphia, PA Time: 1999-11-18 22:43:28 Comments: Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a diference, the MARINES don't have that problem. SEMPER FI to all my brothers!! |
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Name: Renton Rawnsley Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Providence R.I. Time: 1999-11-17 20:42:13 Comments: I am Renton C. Rawnsley PLT 2064 PI SC 1967, USMC. I was in Vietnam 68/69 ,B Company 3rd Amtrac in support of 1st BN !st Marines. I really like your site. God Bless you and all Marines.Renton Rawnsley |
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Name: victor budnik Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: norwalk,ct.06851 Time: 1999-11-16 13:59:21 Comments: i was with lima co.3/1 from oct67 to dec68 |
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Name: Michael Kelly Website: Midnight Community a place Made for freinds! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Oregon Time: 1999-11-15 19:45:15 Comments: Hi! I liked your site and I don't get enough people to sign my guest book so I thought I would sign yours. If you get a change stop by and sign my guestbook (HTML is OKAY). 
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Name: Valgard Website: Welcome to MediaRing Talk Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Iceland Time: 1999-11-14 13:34:29 Comments: MediaRing Talk is
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Name: Cook barela Website: A Year in Vietnam Referred by: From a Friend From: Riverside, Ca Time: 1999-11-14 11:25:39 Comments: Great Job Marine, your site is a good place to visit and remember what we have experienced in life. SF Cook |
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Name: Howard Kitchen Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: okla Time: 1999-11-11 09:39:28 Comments: I really enjoyed this page as I served on the Valley Forge LPH 8 from 68-69 . Her last cruise was in 1969. I worked on the flight deck V-1 div. Lot of memories. God Bless you and all the Vets of the world and the friends we lost. Howard |
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Name: R. Carnes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Abington, Massachusetts Time: 1999-11-10 07:47:15 Comments: I was with 3-1 Kilo in Nam from May-66 ot May-67 Weapons Platoon - Semper Fi and Happy Birthday |
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Name: Joseph L Faustino Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Fairhaven, MA Time: 1999-11-09 20:09:16 Comments: Looking for Marines who were at Camp Books, Red Beach, I Corp 9/66-10/67 TrkCo. FLSG.FLC.FMF.PAC mos 3513 have lots of pictures and names but can't seem to find anyone gret site |
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Name: Phillip Rasnake Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Omar, W.Va. Time: 1999-11-08 20:24:53 Comments: To : Oliver Jackson------------ My name is Phillip Rasnake! I am from Omar, W.Va., about 15 miles from Logan. Went into the Navy Aug.,1965 . I was on board the U.S.S. MATTAPONI AO-41. This was an oiler. Served on this ship from Nov.1965 thru April 1967. From April 1967 thru June 1967 served with a unit at Little Creek, Va. June 1967 thru June 1969, served with a Navy LARK UNIT in Dongha, RVN. This was about 5 klicks from the D.M.Z. We were attached to the 3rd Mar. Div. I enjoyed your home page very much !! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS ALL VETS ! WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Phillip Rasnake 326 E. 18 st. Hialeah, Fla. 33010 E-MAIL----- PSNAKE@BELLSOUTH.NET P.S. I now live in Hialeah, Fla., just outside of Miami !!! |
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Name: Tom Peters Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Iowa Time: 1999-11-08 17:45:00 Comments: Semper Fi Oliver, thanks for the web page. I'm a veteran of India 3/1 Oct 65-Nov 66. And a friend of Larry Day P.S. Happy Birthday on the 10th |
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Name: Chaplain Howard Flexer Website: Vietnam War Veterans Flagstaff & Memorial Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Danielson Conn. Time: 1999-11-08 07:10:19 Comments: Visit my page I think It says alot about my time in Nam and what I do now. Please sign my guestbaook and let me know what you think. It will mean alot to me Thank you and SEMPER FI! Chaplain Howard Flexer |
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Name: Larry Day Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-07 20:48:07 Comments: Looking for anyone who served in India Co. 3/1 66-67 H/25 Jan-apr66, Mike or India 3/9, 73-74 2/3 80-84 |
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Name: Doc Slingluff Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Baltimore Time: 1999-11-04 11:47:18 Comments: To Randy Cook Re: Maps What fools are we who depend on memory to give information. You can obtain maps from either the Library of Congress (LC) Geography & Map Division or the U.S. Coast & Geodedic Survey (USGS). I think the maps you are looking for are Series TL7014, Map numbers 6640-IV ( south of Da Nang), 6540-I (southwest of Da Nang), 6640-I (south of Da Nang coastal area) and possibly 6641-III (Da Nang). I think hill 37 & 55 are on map # 6540-I. You can call LC at 1-202-707-6277 or the USGS at1-800-435-7627. I would try USGS first. Happy hunting!!! Doc. |
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Name: Jerry Smith Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: originally Odessa,Texas Time: 1999-11-04 03:54:54 Comments: A success story!!! I served in Viet Nam 69/70 with "A" 1/5,however my best friend in high school, Earl Lewis, was KIA in December 1967. After all of these years I wanted to know what had actually happened. I posted a message on USMC Lost and Found and immedietly received 2 replies. One from Michael, whose memory of Badgertooth is on this site and then another. I lost the E-mail from the second person before I could contact him. For some unknown reason I woke at 2:00 am and checked this site. I was just going to sign the guest book but I viewed a couple of pages and there was the name and phone number of Bud Eckert, the person whose mail I had lost.I will call him later today but I wanted you to know that you can get good info out there on the Web. Thanks for this site. |
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Name: Doc Slingluff Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Baltimore Time: 1999-11-02 11:17:24 Comments: To Randy Cook re: Maps. I tried to reach you via your e-mail address but was unable to make contact. You can buy topo maps from the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) in Washington D.C.. These are the same maps we used while in the bush. I purchased some several months ago and they cost about $6 each plus shipping. The USGS does accept telephone orders with a credit card, however, you need to know the specific map number. They limit phone orders to 4 or 5 maps. More than that you need to request an order blank and do it by mail. I will follow this with the phone number and map numbers for some of the areas you requested. Or you can contact me through Oliver's guest page by clicking on my name and sending me an e-mail. |
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Name: Randy Cook Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Georgia Time: 1999-10-31 14:29:46 Comments: Do you have any maps or know where I can get maps of the Hill 37, Hill 55, Hill 10 (1/7 AO)? |
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Name: Rich Ahern Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-10-29 22:55:15 Comments: Served with K/3/1 68-69 Sgt. Ahern 3rd Plt. Semper Fi Looking for Sgt. Dodson or Tom Black, anyone that was with 3/1 from 68-69 |
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Name: Rich Ahern Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-10-29 22:29:59 Comments: Served with K/3/1 68-69 Sgt. Ahern 3rd Plt. Semper Fi Looking for Sgt. Dodson or Tom Black, anyone that was with 3/1 from 68-69 |
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Name: DSTP Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: White Mountains of New Hampshire Time: 1999-10-28 08:07:29 Comments: Outstanding job! My hats off to you all and thanks for being there for those vets. God Bless you're the best. "Semper Fi" to all vets |
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Name: Lcpl Justin L Thompson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 1999-10-27 17:42:46 Comments: I am currently serving in 3/1 Kilo company and would like to say thank you from all of us to you for keeping the faith Semper Fidelis Justin L. Thompson Lcpl USMC |
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Name: Gunny Lakis Website: USMC Scout/Sniper Association Referred by: Yahoo! From: San Diego, CA Time: 1999-10-27 13:35:51 Comments: Served with Lima 3/1 mid-eighties. Outstanding site! |
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Name: Bud Eckert Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-10-25 23:29:53 Comments: I served with 1st platoon, Lima co,3rd btn 1st Marines all of 1967 and into 68 until I was medevaced to conus in Feb. I am planning on organizing a 3/1 reunion in San Diego set for August,2000 in conjunction with the 1st Marine Div Asso. The asso reunions are always great with tremondous activities laid on. 3/5,3/7,1/5 and 1st recon rvn are always well represented. I will need help to pull this off. Alredy have a large meeting room organized. budeckert@hotmail.com. phone# 510 538 2382 |
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Name: Bradley Website: ABC-CARDS- internet greeting cards Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: michigan Time: 1999-10-23 22:31:28 Comments: 
very nice set up you have in here i enjoyed my stay I invite you to my place to come surf the place of links also i invite you to check out my greeting cards at ABC-cards KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! if you have a banner come join my banner exchange and get a 1,000 free banner impressions  |
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Name: Pete Illman lima 3/1 Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Kansas City Time: 1999-10-23 19:37:42 Comments: I was in Lima 3/1 68/69.Am in contact with 165 marines from 1967-70.We have annual reunion.E-mail me with anybody interested in attending.We meet first weekend after the forth of July every year.Also have info for vets seeking help for PTSD and VA benifits. |
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Name: Sam H. Logan Website: Sam H. Logan and The American Time Machine Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: McAlester, OK Time: 1999-10-21 16:13:29 Comments: I am a "Cold War Warrior"; between Korea and Vietnam. I was glad to find the Logan County Web Page and Oiliver's web page. Just an ole Army grunt but I identify with all my fellow Veterans. Maybe you can check out my song, "Black Granite Wall", title track of my CD on http://ampar.iuma.com Regards, Sam H. Logan |
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Name: Bob Gladson Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: San Diego, CA Time: 1999-10-21 01:25:42 Comments: Saw your post on the 189th AHC page/guestbook. Welcome home to all Viet Vets. Let's pray our kids never have to go and let's work hard to see that they don't have to. |
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Name: 1stSgt Pat Enright, USMC (Ret) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Caldwell, Idaho Time: 1999-10-20 22:43:12 Comments: RVN Nov67-Dec68; Retired 1979 - Still love the country and the Corps even after all the broken promises. |
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Name: Sean Riordan Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Dumfries, Va Time: 1999-10-18 12:37:36 Comments: I am the assistant ops officer for 3/1 and will be taking command of K/3/1 in December. My father is a USMC veteran of 2 tours in Vietnam and I am named after my uncle who is still MIA. I enjoyed seeing this website and will share it with all the rest of 3/1. Semper Fi, Capt Sean Riordan, USMC |
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Name: cesar torres Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: chicago, il Time: 1999-10-18 09:42:02 Comments: hey i love the corps! |
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Name: Ira,Joseph Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Auburn Washington Time: 1999-10-15 02:44:13 Comments: Great page.I was in the 3rd.Mar.Div.in 1952 when I first got out of Boot Camp.I then went to the 1st.Mar.Div.in Jan.of 53.Was with them when the cease fire went into affect. |
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Name: Tony Aguilar Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Diego, CA Time: 1999-10-14 02:10:58 Comments: Hello again to all. Just stopped back by for another visit. I never get tired of looking over your website. You've really done a great job with it. I hope to hear from more of my old friends from the battalion. I've had a few contacts since I last visited. Proud to have served with the best in L/3/1, 09/66-03/67. Looking forward to my next visit. OOOHRAH! and SEMPER FI! |
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Name: Bill Wood Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: KC,MO Time: 1999-10-12 14:45:58 Comments: Spent over a year with 3/1 ,66-67 ending as Mike CO.I remember you all every day and all those we left. Semper Fi ! |
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Name: ISABELLA BREWER Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: GILBERT,WV. Time: 1999-10-11 14:29:04 Comments: YOU HAVE A VERY NICE WEB PAGE,I FEEL PRIVILAGED TO BE A PART OF IT. |
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Name: Dennis Davis Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Minnesota Time: 1999-10-11 01:43:59 Comments: I was in H & S company of 3rd Batt, 1st marines from May 1968 to July 1969, served in swift saber, mamaluke thrust, station at marble mountian, Dodge City, da nang |
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Name: HEATHER BREWER Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: WEST VIRGINIA Time: 1999-10-11 01:28:40 Comments: COOL WEBPAGE O.J. |
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Name: james p lawn jr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: new jersey Time: 1999-10-09 23:07:04 Comments: this is a wonderful page for 3/1 i served from 93-95 with weapons company in ther persain gulf........have great respect for the men that served in 3/1 in the veitnam war...semper fi cpl lawn |
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Name: Geoff Cumming Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Arkansas Time: 1999-10-07 11:47:42 Comments: I am 18 years old, shipping out for recruit training 26 may,2000. |
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Name: Grneyes Website: Working Hands Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Huntington, WV Time: 1999-10-07 00:25:39 Comments: What a stunning page you have. Far and few between. Someday I hope to be this good. I love the changes you've made. I can tell you've been hard at work. Your friend and pal, Ronda. |
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Name: William C Ager Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mechanicsville, VA Time: 1999-10-06 08:30:56 Comments: Found this site after locating M/3/1 site. I was a platoon commander in K/3/1 and Battalion S-1A in 1969. Be glad to hear from any people from my era. Semper Fi, Bill |
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Name: Tom Tobin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Plymouth, Ma Time: 1999-10-04 13:33:23 Comments: Great to see a 3/1 homepage! Been scoping kilo3/1 for a while now (Chuck McCallister's site) Thanks bro!Welcome Home! Semper FI! |
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Name: will b. byford Website: na Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: west fork ar. Time: 1999-10-02 21:32:33 Comments: served 1st squad 1st platoon kilo co wpns. from start of blt at subic bay till dec. 68.i'll never forget night below dmz when we got word india co. had captured prisoners and that we were to be attacked,when attack started and flares stopped popping for a while and it was some kind of dark all i could think of was i dont want to do that hand to hand stuff. |
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Name: robert rollins usmc64-67 rvn 66/67 Website: Referred by: Net Search From: tucson arizona Time: 1999-10-02 20:28:21 Comments: great job. semper fi |
