Comments: Welcome to all veterans! We hope this site will inform and add to the understanding of those who served in the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, Mechanized, known as the "Triple Deuce", during the Vietnam War. Please sign our guest book. Special thanks to Mario for making this site possible.
Comments: Welcome to all veterans! We hope this site will inform and add to the understanding of those who served in the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, Mechanized, known as the "Triple Deuce", during the Vietnam War. Please sign our guest book. Special thanks to Mario for making this site possible.
Comments: I am proud to have served with the Triple Deuce. I have created this web site with the materials provided by members and hope it will serve as a place of reunion, information sharing and history telling. (HHC/2/22 Mz). Please leave your history or comment.
Comments: Mario, I added a link from www.c322association.org to Vietnam Triple Deuce and it connects fine. By the way, nice site! Chuck Boyle
Comments: i must say that this web site is a honor for me and all that severed with the 2/22/25th Inf.Div.,
Comments: Mario: Good job. Sorry I'm so late to enter my kudos, but as you know I've had some computer problems.
Comments: WELCOME HOME VETS. I was a Mechanic for Co. A, 46th Engr. Bn. at Long Binh Apr 69-Apr 70. You guys have a swell site and I wish to thank Mario also. I'm so glad that our Vets are willing to put sites on the internet for others to see. This will teach history better than any book ever written. I don't think Uncle Sam can stop the truth.
Comments: Wow! This is great! Our own web site to tell our story. The Vietnam Triple Deuce story. A big fat Tango Yankee to Mario for starting a home for us. Lynn Dalpez C/2/22 65 -67 Charlie Walker Boat Original.
Comments: WELCOME HOME!I came out my shell in March 2001. I have found over 120 of my alpha brothers with help from other guys.17 Alpha originals & 67 replacements met in St. Louis in may 2002 for the first time in 35 years. There were a few sad moments but I mostly laughed for 4 straight days. I and the others had a great time and are looking forward to meeting many more guys of the TRIPLE DEUCE in San Antonio in oct,2003. If you are sitting on the fence about rehashing your Vietnam Ghosts,they will never leave you. But by meeting your old buddies, some of the pain gets lifted and the healing starts. About 20 of your combat brothers had died since Vietnam. Do not deny yourself the chance of seeing the remaining combat brothers. In St. Louis,were Bruce Blakeslee,Dwight Brennenman,Joe Fraiser,Kenny Gengler,Louie Gross,Gary Hartt, Terry Humpert,Larry hansen, Jeff Snellenberger,Richard Liens, Tom Murray,Mike Rupolo,Ray Zacherella,Gary Whitney, Bill Zarchary,Richard Wylie,Danny Ryan & Ival lawhon.Most of above have already committed to attend San Antonio. In addition,Ed Davis is going. Also Gary Waddington,Dennis Alexander,Ron Phelan Eugene Tyres, Tim Kirby,Roger Cote,Dennis Delmonte,Capt Both, and others whose names I cannot recall as I am having a SENIOR MOMENT. I am now the offical locater for Alpha Co.If you served with Alpha co.in Ft. lewis or Vietnam, please give me a call at 503-632-6955. I have rosters for most years of Alpha Co. and can help you locate your buddies. Hope to see you in SAN ANTONIO!!!
Comments: MARIO, THANKS EVER SO MUCH FOR TAKING ON THE WEBSITE TASK. IT LOOKS BETTER AND BETTER AS YOU ADD CONTENT AND FEATURES.
Comments: Hartt, don't get too long winded. You originals just got them P.Oed. for us Sept. Replacements. Thanks a "H" of a lot!!! Sgt. Magnet
Comments: Doc, don't want to know about your computer problems. You know what is required, get the job done, then you can come and tell me how hard it was. Your Loving Sgt. From Hell, Magnet
MAGNET, YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT ME AND BILL METZ WERE UNCALLED FOR. I am highly"insulated", but i guess i can not expect much from a replacement and a chicken charlie living in the land of "fruits and nuts".In San Antonio, I will have Lynn Dalpez reem your replacement ___.A fellow boat guy will teach you respect for your forefathers of combat.Is this message the proper length? See JIM May no cussing.
Comments: Oh hell (Excuse me Jim I mean Oh heck!) Gary Hartt, myself, and the other Alpha originals, had that war won until people like "Sgt. from hell" came along, and didn't know how to keep out of the way of flying metal. That's why they call him "magnet." (BIG, BIG, SMILE) To all you replacements: This is just a joke between Norm and me. I know you repos did a hell of a job
Comments: Oh hell (Excuse me Jim I mean Oh heck!) Gary Hartt, myself, and the other Alpha originals, had that war won until people like "Sgt. from hell" came along, and didn't know how to keep out of the way of flying metal. That's why they call him "magnet." (BIG, BIG, SMILE) To all you replacements: This is just a joke between Norm and me. I know you repos did a hell of a job
Comments: Norm aka. Magnet aka. Sgt. from hell: I did get the job done. That's why I'm back on line. Now get back to work on the News Letter, and stop blaming all the ommissions, and mistakes, on your wife. (That woman must be a Saint!)
Comments: Bill & Gary, First of all Gary, learn how to spell Matz. Show a little more respect for Doc. No wonder I refer to A/2-22 as Awful Alpha. Bill, 'you done good'. I am working on the next newsletter and attempting to figure out how I am going to fit your 6 pages into it. You and Gary are just as long winded as that B/2-22 Officer. However, keep up the good work. Magnet
Comments: Merry Christmas to all of our Veterians. Thirty Seven years ago today 12-21 I left home for my induction into the United States Army. It was hard just Four days before Christmas, but I was not alone. Little did I know that I was going to meet people that were going to become as close to be as my own family. From Ft.Lewis to Vietnam I was in the company of some of America's best. The best part we did not realize it at the time,only the reflection of time did we come to realize this. Thanks to the men of the Triple Deuce.
Comments: Magnet: Six pages? What happened to the other 15?
Comments: Magnet: Six pages? What happened to the other 15?
Comments: Merry Christmas and a propersous New Years to all my Triple Deuce Bothers.Just remember guys, every year since Vietnam is just another Bonus.
Comments: Mario: I was very flattered to see a couple of my stories in the "What we remember section." Thanks. I also enjoyed your story about your trips to Saigon. I figured out a similar scam when I was at Dau Tieng. As a medic I knew we didn't have an eye Doctor at our base. If you complained about your eyes they had to send you to CuChi. I complained about my eyes and was duly sent to CuChi to get them checked. My complaint was the suns glare blinded me, and made my eyes water. The eye Doctor told me to wear sun glasses and sent me on my way. Jeez, not even an overnight? At the airfield they had guys signing a manifest for the flight back to Dau Tieng. I asked what would happen if they had more people than seats. The Flight Sgt. said the others would have to wait until the next day. AHA! I moved to the rear of the line, and didn't get a seat. I spent about a week at CuChi frequenting the EM clubs. I stood at the rear of the line, and signed the flight manifest everyday, just to stay legal. I ran into one guy in the casual barracks who had been there for weeks! I had thought he was dead. He was still there when I left. One day they put everyone in the casual barracks on a nasty detail. I had learned at Fort Polk about using my real name for these things. I always had a fatigue shirt (Just for this sort of thing) with no name tag. I signed in as Ford, Glenn Sp/4. As soon as the NCO turned his back, I took off for the airfield and made sure I caught the plane. They gave me some static, and threats of court marshall, when I got back to Dau Tieng; But I just said "Hey! I tried. I can requisition the flight manifests as evidence if I have too. No further static over that, but I never was very popular around base camp. Wish I had been smart enough to figure out a scam to get me to Saigon.
Comments: Bill like your story wasent the Army good. It shur got better in Nam I even learned a new job in the Army but was put out of worke buy flush toilets. Life is fun now we are old and still think about all the good times and the good friends we have but we have to remember the ones we lost. It is nice to be with best people a Nam Vet. GOD BLESS
Comments: Nick: I think you and I had the same MOS in base camp (Sanitation/Shit/Burning) That's why I hated base camp.
Comments: Oh, I remember well the "shit burning detal". I was assigned to do it the first time on my 21st birthday. Maybe that is why I was traumatized in Vietnam. My 21st birthday party involved the detail! Ha! Ha! Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of the battle at FSB Burt. It seems like only yesterday! May God Bless you all!
Comments: Clarence Simpson wrote NYC dj "cousin Bruce Morrow" who taped his radio show and sent it to CJ In Vietnam. Everytime we came in from an operation CJ would play that 8 reel tape over and over. Years later, I think of that tape and the "new" songs we had not heard of. ThAT radio show tape made me homesick, but it was also nice to have a touch of home. i remember "winchester cathederal" and never liked the song. AT the moment, cannot remember other songs but most I liked and hearing Bruce Morrow"s rich voice, made me forget the reality of NAM for a short time and remember the fun of chasing girls and occasionally scoring. It made me think back to my youth and the drunker I got, the the girl in the corner kept looking better. The bar is closing, it is 2 AM and I buy 6-pack and take that dog(girl) to Westmeadow Beach for some TCB. INCOMING!,INCOMING!!! OH SH--, This is not WESTMEADOW BEACH, it is Dau Tieng and that last round was too close. i jump in the trench, next to the tent. it is 6 ft deep and full of water but it is better to be wet than have metal accessories on my body. Oh the rounds have stopped, i guess i should put some dry clothes on. Hey where did i leave that bottle? Dam the gooks. Cousin Bruce Morrow just said the Long Island Expressway is bumper to bumper.Winchester cathederal is now playing. Oh it is not a dream, I am in NAM
Comments: Clarence Simpson wrote NYC dj "cousin Bruce Morrow" who taped his radio show and sent it to CJ In Vietnam. Everytime we came in from an operation CJ would play that 8 reel tape over and over. Years later, I think of that tape and the "new" songs we had not heard of. That radio show tape made me homesick, but it was also nice to have a touch of home. i remember "winchester cathederal" and never liked the song. AT the moment, cannot remember other songs but most I liked and hearing Bruce Morrow"s rich voice, made me forget the reality of NAM for a short time and remember the fun of chasing girls and occasionally scoring. It made me think back to my youth and the drunker I got, the the girl in the corner kept looking better. The bar is closing, it is 2 AM and I buy 6-pack and take that dog(girl) to Westmeadow Beach for some TCB. INCOMING!,INCOMING!!! OH SH--, This is not WESTMEADOW BEACH, it is Dau Tieng and that last round was too close. i jump in the trench, next to the tent. it is 6 ft deep and full of water but it is better to be wet than have metal accessories on my body. Oh the rounds have stopped, I guess I should put some dry clothes on. Hey where did I leave that bottle? Dam the gooks. Cousin Bruce Morrow just said the Long Island Expressway is bumper to bumper.Winchester cathederal is now playing. Oh it is not a dream, I am in NAM
Comments: Gary: Was that the eight track in TY-ONE-ON? I recall several guys had tapes sent from their home towns. Local DJs were pretty good about sending actual tapes of shows, or making special recording tapes (Which didn't have commercials, which I actually missed; but the patter was a little raunchier) for the troops in 'Nam. I had two for years. Both from Chicago, of course. One from WLS, and one from WCFL which had just gone Rock at that time.
Comments: I don't mean to intrude on your website, but I ran across it and wanted to say that you guys really did a lot of good in Nam. I was with the 3/8 4th. infantry division, mortar platoon. We rode with some of the PCs while there on missions. We were there in 66 and 67. Went over on the boat, etc. with the division. Keep up the good work on your site. Welcome Home Brothers!!!!!
Comments: Daymon, No intrusion at all. Thanks for visiting our new web site. Did you go over on the Walker with the 3rd Bgde of the 4th Inf. Div.? I did. What a tub! Thanks for your comments Brother.
Comments: Lynn & Damon: Do you suppose the rumor (started by me) is true; that the Germans refused to waste torpedos on the Walker, during WWII, because they figured she'd go down on her own eventually?
Comments: Bill, Naw, they probably were laughing so hard that they simply forgot to fire. Lynn
Comments: Hello to all, It is a pleasure to be a part of such a proud unit, The Triple Duce in Vietnam I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to one of our members. I for too many years carried the guilt of WHY ME (PTSD). I was at a loss! I having my second heart attack and not being allowed to go back to work. After 26 years of driving and delivering new cars to dealerships all over the USA. I did not know what I could do. To make a long story short I had reached the end of my time as I saw it and my future was short. Then came my contact with Magnet. Norman came to my aid, he saw that I needed the help of a professional and after many emails and telephone conversations I went to the VA. I was on the right path, receiving the help that I needed for so many years. Norman even went to the extreme of dredging up the memories of Fire Support Base Burk, and sending a notarized letter to the VA in my behalf. As a result of Norman’s actions I now have a bright outlook on life. I am 100 % service connected. As anyone that knows Norman to this date will not take credit of looking out for his men he still thinks it is a normal thing to do. Well I am here to let all our members know that I for one will never forget him or what he did for me in nam and after. To me Norman you are and always will be my Hero My Sergeant and my Friend and Brother. Thank God for you and bless you and yours. Michael G Wager Hq & C Co 2/22/25 67-68 PS. Bent Bumper I will let Norman explain this
Comments: Mike: Norm is alright, but he's still the "Sgt. from Hell."
Comments: Mario verry nice site. Proud to part of 2/22 Delta Co. Please contact me. See you all in Texas in Oct.
Comments: Hello Triple Deucer,s looks like this is going to be a nice site. HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY TO EVERYONE. Watch the green beer. Clark B Co. 2/22 67-68
Comments: As a Vietnam Vet and now having a son in harms way I ask for your prayers for all our troops, and our President. I for one will not be watching any Hollywood pat me on the back, look at me I am a celebrity award show. Nor will I be listening to any Dixie Chick songs. God Bless the USA
Comments: Its been 35 years since my father was KIA. All these years I have thought alot about him. I spent 20 years in Alaska not wanting to know what really happened. I visited my uncle last week after not seeing him for 30 years. He went to his room and wanted me to read some letters my father sent him from Dau Tieng. It brought up alot of emotions I had suppressed for a very long time. So I decided to find out what the hell happened. I never thought he wouldnt make it. He had alot of combat time in WW2, and Korea. He was 1st sargent O.L. Midkiff Co A 2/22M. Any of you triple duces that knew him please drop me a line. You guys are the BEST.
Comments: I was the catholic chaplain from 4/67 to 4/68 at Dau Tieng. Assigned to HHC. Col Norris made me an honorary member of 2/22 and I was always welcomed at the triple deuce. Before active duty, I was in the 50th armored Div from New Jersey (National Guard). Loved the machines and that is why the 2/22 was always different to visit. Men were all mavericks, smelled of diesel, and great to be with. Still meet with some of the names that have appeared above this note. See all of you who make it to San Antonio this year. Great site.
Comments: WELCOME HOME FATHER TOBIN. I have a picture of you serving us Mass in the field. Those masses and too many memorial services you conducted in the field provided some relief from the hardships we endured. I have a wife and 3 kids all baptized Catholic but now I am a Methodist. Go figure!! Anyway just want to thank you for being there for us GRUNTS so long ago. GOD BLESS YOU
hi guy, this is Dennis, 1969 Delta 2/22, i need someone who wants to share a room at the reunion, time is running out so get back to me asap, thanks
Comments: Hi guys! Great Web Site! I served in the triple deuce with Charlie Company. I arrived in Sept 67 and left in Sept 68. I spent my time with the 3rd Platoon and then supply, and then back to 3rd platoon for the last month. I started on the ground, and when a drivers slot opened up, talked my way into it. I managed to then spend the next 6 months driving, and when a slot opened up in supply, I took it for 3 months. Then I spent the last month back in the field driving a track. Reunions have been great for me. I went to my first one in St. Francisville, LA, then Gettysburg, then Dallas, then Cleveland, then St. Louis, and now San Antonio. I recommend them for any Vietnam Vet. After one, I cannot imagine not making them a high priority every 18 months. I just feel so good about my time served and the men I served with. It was important in my life and still is. See you in San Antonio
Comments: It is sad but my duty to let all the deucers know that Dwight "DOC" Jessup who served with the 3/22 in 1971 has given up the Ghost. May God bless and keep him. Doc, obviously was a medic in the field earning a CMB doing what he liked best, helping others. Doc and I met just after my return from Country in Nov 1970. I had just come home and Doc was just leaving. He was a good person and fought hard to stick around but in the end knew he was about to take place in his finaL ROLL CALL! I will truly miss him till my time comes! "See ya Doc Jessup, at The Wall!!!!!!!!!!!
Comments: Added date to the form. Should have done this long ago. Well... win some, loose some.
Comments: GREAT JOB TO ALL THAT HAD PART IN PUTTING THIS SITE TOGETHER. I HAVE BEEN AN MEMBER OF THE VIETNAM TRIPLE DEUCE AND THE 2/22ND INF. REG. SOCIETY FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. VITNAM 10/68-69 A CO. 2/22 2ND PLT. 2ND SQD.
Comments: Thanks for this web site,Mario! It's been a long time since Ft. Lewis and Vietnam, But the memories are still fresh. Remember FSB Gold? I didn't think I'd survive that day, but thank God, I did. If you know where any of the guys in our unit are now, please let me know.
Comments: Richard, I was at FSB Gold Mar, 21,1967. I didn't think I was going to make it either. 3rd Platoon of Charlie Co. 2/22 charged right into the middle of it. Soui Tre Brother. As Capt. George White, our CO recently told me, "We got some pay back that day." We were getting pretty darn sick of getting snipped at, mined, mortared, etc. Here is one for you Mr. VC. Are you going to the San Antonio reunion? I am--my first and I can hardly wait! Watch out San Antonio, The Triple Deuce is coming! Lynn Dalpez, Beaverton Oregon
Comments: Hello Mech Infantry brothers. I was in Nam with the 1/50 (M) Infantry Battalion in Binh Dinh Province. We were attached to the 1st Cav, one month with 4th Infantry Div. and later with the 173rd. Airborne. I was just wondering if you all did any Air Combat Assaults or were your operations mostly mechanized or dismounted. Being Mech Infantry we probably went through a lot of the same experiences while over there. Good luck to all. Let me know if you did Air Combat Assaults. Thank You Check the 1/50 (M) Inf. website - www.ichiban1.org
Comments: Hi Mario, I have just visited your website and congratulate you on setting it up. I can tell you that being webmaster of the 1/50(M) website has been one of the most rewarding things that I have done for years, and I wish you the same. Stay in touch, brother. Regards, Ray Sarlin Vietnam, 1969-1970 Webmaster, 1st Battalion (Mechanized) 50th Infantry Association http://www.ichiban1.org
Comments: chuck is my brother, who does'nt have a computer, so I told him that I would get some info for him on the triple deucers. chuck served with the triple deuces 66/67..maybe some of you guys might remember him..great site here guys..I myself, am retired NAVY, 1982, was in nam 68/69, 4th riverine, in the delta..thanks for allowing me to send this little message..bear.
Comments: I WAS WITH THE 2/22/CHARLIE CO 2ND PLT 3RD SQUAD. I JUST FOUND THIS SITE, JUST FOUND OUT THAT TERRY CASTRO HAD PASSED AWAY. TERRY AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS GOD THAT MAKES ME FEEL BAD.I ALWAS WANTED TO SEE HIM BUT NEVER DID I STILL REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME HE GOT ME DRUNK HIM AND DUPREETOOKME TO MT RAIENER PARIDISE INN THE FIRST AND LAST TIME I DRANK GIN. WELLHAVE TO GO THIS WILL BE MY FIRST AND LAST COMMENTS I GUESS.I DON'T WANT TO REMEMBER THAT F--KING PLACE ITS BEEN 35 YEARS SINCE THEN AND ITS LIKE YESTERDAY.HEY DALPEZ IF YOU SEE ANY OF THE GUYS TELL THEM "MITCH" SAID HEY.
Comments: Mitch! Thanks for being there in the F__'d up place! Welcome home Chargin Charlie Brother! Don't run off just yet, I am in contact with many of our Brothers that cannot forget our Vietnam experiences. Joe Dietz, Jim "Frosty" Frost, Ed Fagan, Former Capt George C. White III,...you remember him don't you? I will e-mail you and tell you about our wonderous organization that has helped me so much I can't begin to tell you, but I'll try. I'll be going to my first reunion, with my Combat Brothers of so many years ago. Guess who my roomate is? Jim "Dupes" Depree! It's too bad about Castrow, I missed him too. He was a real kick in the pants. I'll e-mail you, lets talk Brother. Were you at Soui Tre? Lynn
Comments: yes i was there and i remember capt white. not a bad co do you remember ROY BUTTCAN HARBOUR? we came from the same little town in calif. have not seen him in few years think he lives in the bay area now days. tell dupree i said hi like to see him some day before we all turn to dirt.well have to go and make a couple of bucks to keep the bill collectors happy."mitch
Comments: Mitch, I fired off an e-mail to you last night. Let me know if you did not get it. I had some cumputer problems earlier. I remember Chester "The Molester" Harbour, who was called "butt can" too. I have been looking for him. Any clues? There couldn't be two Harbour's could there? He was always called people a deusch-bag (spell?) He went to Saigon with me in Apr. 1967. We got healthy again, and had a ball. Lynn
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Comments:Really like the new look! Great job. See ya all at the reunion. Doc Eastman
Comments: Hi Mario: Well it is good to see someone else has picked up a computer and has opffered to work himself to death for the good of his brothers. It will become a passion/obsession to find them all, to tell all the stories, and this is good. We have but a small window of time to get it all done. That window of time gets smaller every passing day. I wish you well on your efforts. Iwas but one of the gunship teams that came to visit you on more than one occassion in the middle of the night in some largely unknown piece of jungle. Keep up the fire Ron Leonard Diamondhead 085 Webmaster 25th Aviation Battalion http://25thaviation.org 25th
Comments: This is for Webmaster -son<G> Webmasters Lament Today I had a chat with Tom, and John and me For simplicities sake I guess just call us the webmasters three We meet at funny hours in this tube of tranquility We’ve drawn just one conclusion, with that we all agree The days are all to busy, with the troops traumatic pleas Oh Webmaster ,Oh Webmaster did you get that mail I sent Oh webmaster, Oh webmaster scan them pictures do it quick and put them on CD We do this job with love and we do it pretty free If you didn’t have it when you started you’ll soon have PTSD So that is why we choose to meet here at the stroke of 3 It’s quiet then and we can think, and show creativity The VA says that were all nuts , with that it’s certainty It’s the prerequisite for this job you know You gotta have PTSD Oh Webmaster, Oh webmaster our wives begin to plea Are you ever coming to bed, it’s already after three And don’t forget to take those pills the VA gave you free In a minute my dear, I promise I will I have to push just one more key
Comments: Looking for a Mike Smith, I believe he was originaaly from Jacksonville, AK. We were in country 1969, Cu Chi Dau Tieng 2/22 Headquarters Co. Flame Platoon. Any Help. Thanks
Comments: Looking for a Mike Smith, I believe he was originaly from Jacksonville, AK. We were in country 1969, Cu Chi Dau Tieng 2/22 Headquarters Co. Flame Platoon. Any Help. Thanks
Comments:I was in Vietnam 1966-1967. I have lived since that time in Dos Palos, Ca. I have been married for 39 wonderful year and have 2 children.
Comments: We were not official members of 2/22 but attached to it via II Field Force. We were in C/7/9 Arty (105mm) at FSB Wood(s)II (7/69-I left in 10/69). I was glad to be with them, they were a great bunch of guys and we knew we could depend on each other. After spending much of my "tour" with ARVN infantry, it was sure good to have our own countrymen with us.
Comments: where are all the 66-67 boat guys all i read is these replacement guys .i know some of them are still kicking but i guess only a few have computers.
Comments: Hi Don! Welcome home Brother. Do you remember me? I am an original from 3rd Platoon C/2/22. Your name is ringing memory bells big time. I was with Joe Deitz's squad through the whole thing--the first squad. I have a May 20, 1966 Charlie Company roster with your name on it. Private E-2, just like me. Here are some names: Merrill McKillip, Plowhorse Pohlman, George "Ferggie" Ferguson, Chester The Molester Harbour, Rich Miller, Steve Cowlthorp, Capt. George White, the frigg'n George Walker boat that took us over. What a tub! Send your e-mail address Brother. Join us! We are getting the old unit back together and trying to write down our story. It's the best thing I have ever done, I'll tell you that. Lynn
Comments: hello dalpez it's been a few weeks since i talk to you i have been gone for awhile . hopefully things will settle down and can spend sometime at home.i would like to see that roster i'am sure it would bring back alot of good and bad memories . the reason i ask about some of the old boat people all i see is replacements talking(not that there not good grunts i just don't know them }. i keep trying to get a hold of dupree i can't seem to connect i don't know if it's my computer e-mail or his.(hey all you replcements no putting you guys down intended)well have to run be talking at you." mitch "
Comments: Served with B Company, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry from September 1968 thru May 1969. Thank you for this website.
Comments: I just finished reading with great interest the write up on the Battle of Dau Tieng, February 22nd 1969... I was in one of the bunkers that night...and had never really heard such a complete, thorough and accurate description of the events that transpired....awe inspiring are the words I would use..it brought back everything in detail for me..good and bad....thank you again for this website....
Comments: I lost my room mate for the reunion. Anybody want to split a room? How about you Don "Mitch" Mitchell? I heard from Dupes and will get you his e-mail address again. It changed a while back so you may have the wrong one. I am at work now, so if you want to e-mail me, please use the dalpezc222@yahoo.com address. San Antonio here we come! The Kool-Aid Kid
Comments: Hi looking for anyone was in the unit 2/22 b in aug 1969 .
Comments: I found a roommate, Rich Miller of C/2/22 65-67 and I will split a room. If anyone else needs help finding a roommate, let me know and I can help spread the word. San Antonio here we come! See you soon Brothers! Lynn
Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers or was at a Hard Spot named Crocker, name after Cpt. Crocker, of Alpha Co in 69.
Comments: dalpez glad you found a room mate the name sounds like i should know him . wish i could be there but too many irons in the fire at that time.tell dupree to send me his e-mail address so i can find out how that fat fart is doing.
Comments: I was a platoon leader with 5th Battalion 60th Infantry (Straight Leg) 9th ID in 1970. After returning from Cambodia we were given the AO Triple Deuce had in the Hobo Woods. We lost more men in the month of July 1970 than we had the first 6 months of 1970. That was a rough area around Trung Lap and Trang Bang. If you are interested we now have an association and website (www.5thbattalion.org).
Comments: Marcus Burke may need a roommate for the reunion. He is having computer problems I believe. Use me for commo with him if you need to...I am an old RTO afterall. Anyone else? Don, I forgot to get you Dupe's e-mail. At work now...this will remind me. Later Bros! Let's keep it together. Deeds, not Words.
Comments: Mitch, I error on your e-mail address, so I will answer here. For Jim "Dupes" Depree, try www.jayefdepree@aol.com Hope you two connect. Do what I did for the next reunion, start saving now. I started saving for this one, while the last one was going on. Now I am starting to save for wherever the next one will be. I want to see you two very much. Enough of this "I think I remember him" stuff. Lynn
Comments: Original member of "Johnson's Army" Drafted Dec.65 went to Ft.Lewis assigned 1st.paltoon B Co 2/22{mech} Served in Nam Sept.66-Sept.67{364days}went over on General Nelson M. Walker Been long time since then....was RTO for 1st.paltoon,then company RTO in Nam with J.T.Merritt{still good friends}pisseed off 1st.Sgt.Warner then RTO for 2nd.paltoon...really liked all thoes ambush patrols Sgt.Tolar and I were given... Would like any infromation on LT.Woody....did he make it...I owe him a pack of Maralbro's. Thanks...NC Rebel
Comments: See you all at reunion C/3/22 Class of 68 it will be nice seeing you all again you always had cold beer & pop in nam I hope you will have at reunion
Comments: I served with 1st platoon B Co. 2/22 Inf. from Aug.67 to Aug 68 and I was wounded on Nov.67. There was a Rivera who was wounded that day also, and I never heard if he made it because he was hit in the head. He was a good buddy.
Comments: To notify the 2nd Bn, 22nd Infantry of the passing of an old soldier (whose unit linage includes G Company, 22nd Inf, 4th Inf Div): SSG Leonard Harvey Crowe passed away on 8 Oct 03. Uncle Len landed on Utah Beach (Normandy)with Company G, 22nd Inf on 6 June 1944. Wounded on the breakout on 13 June 44 in assualt against German strong points South of Quienville. Evaced to England and later returned to his unit. He was wounded again on 10 Oct 1944 losing a leg to a German "shoe mine" on the initial attacks into the Hurtgen Forest. Len Crowe retired some years ago from the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge Tennessee. He was 84 years old when he passed away. Lest we forget ......... LtCol Ray G. Hatmaker USA Ret MACV Advisor Team 95 (Republic of Vietnam 66-67) 1st Bn 26th Infantry, 1st Inf Div (Republic of Vietnam 68-69) ..... and other assignments along the way ......
Comments: I would like to get in touch with Larry Bauer. We served together with Recon 2/22 67/68. (FSB Burt 1/1/68)
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Comments: Hey Brothers Nice site.......WELL DONE. I was a Buck Seargent (Shake N Bake)with the 2/22nd (C company 4th Platoon I think??)from march of 1969 till they pulled out in 1970. I then went to the 1st Cav for a couple months. I love you guys and your always in my prayers!! Your Bro.....Al
Comments: Really like the remodeled site. Thanks to all who put in the time and work on this site. Great job!!
Comments: Really like the remodeled site. Thanks to all who put in the time and work on this site. Great job!! Hope to see you all at the Texas reunion.
Comments: Hello, Sorry this is so long. I am a 28 year old daughter of my deceased father, Lawrence Kent Hubbell (they spelled it wrong on his uniform as Hubell) who served in Vietnam after being drafted, and no one in my family will tell me anything. I want to know so much more. I am very proud of my father and every one who served. I wish he were alive to talk about it, though I don't think he really wanted to. He and my mom burned all their letters and everything. I got his papers from NPRC but all the abbreviations are confusing and I'm having a hard time finding anyone. Name: Lawrence Kent Hubbell 1. Jan 24 1966 USA REC STA (6003-10) Fort Ord, CA 2. Apr 4, 1966 Co B BN 2 Brig Ft Ord CA 3. May 28,1966 ENR to Ft Lewis. WA 4. May 29, 1966 SvcBtry6thBn32d Arty Ft Lewis, Wash 5. June 7, 1966 Lt wpns infantryman Co D 51st inf Ft Lewis, WA Unit PCS 6. Nov 28, 1966 Lt wpns inf Co D 51st inf APO SF 96312 7. April 11, 1967 Machine Gunner Co B 2nd Bn 22nd Inf 4th Inf Div USARPAC 8. Nov 7 1967 Casual ENR to CONUS National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Sharpshooter (M-14); Vietnam Service Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge. Any way you can point to me to get in touch with people who knew him would be great. I remember his buddy's last name was Chadwell and another buddy was Larry Fields. Also Lance Johnson. Thanks so much, Marcelle L. Ehrhart
Comments: Sorry guys, I messed up my email on the first one.
Comments:2d Squad, 2d Plt, A/2/22 25 ID Nov.69-70
Comments: The San Antonio reunion was simply fantastic! None of my concerns came to pass and a very good time was had by all. Anyone that has not attended a reunion before, and wants to know what it is like to go to one for the first time, e-mail me. I will be happy to share my thoughts. Join up and plan for our Kansas City reunion in the spring of 2005. You will never laugh so hard in your life, nor will you ever find others that understand you as we, your Comabat Brothers, do. Lynn
Comments: San Antonio Reunion was awesome. My brothers, think now about joining us in Kansas City, Mo. in Spring 2005. SEE YOU THERE.
Comments: i was browsing though the old news letters and was reading sept 02 and came across a letter from ed grystar about his response from a want to love a vietnam vet lady. i think that mr gryster is right on the money . myself i will never forgive or forget!. and thats all i have to say.
Comments: Co.A,2d Bn,22Inf, 25th.Inf. Div tripple deuceer.I arrived in the Nam at Chu Che, The main thing that I was in happen in the hobo woods. We had moved to Tai Nin because of a large buildup. We were susposed to not make contact with charlie, but everyone knows how that works. We had left the apc and crossed a small stream. After we walked about a klick we saw charlie running from their camp. We moved in and I fragged a spidder hole. to bad charlie was in there. As we moved out there was small arms fire to our flank. We moved around to help the other platoon out. We started crawing and all hell broke lose. We were cought in a v shaped bunker complex.I don't remember how long the fight lasted. We were all shot up perty bad. Lt. called fire support enemy close. Then med evact landed long enough for us to get on board. Only five of us. They flew us to chu chi and then I was taken back out to the chopper and flew to Cam ron bay. The next morning I was sent to Japan. I can't remember much about it. When I arrived in Japan Some General came by one day and pined me with the purple heart and bronze star. One day Gipsey Rose Lee cam by the hospital and that was nice. If any of this sound familiar to anyone I would like to here from you.
Comments: Happy Veterans day to all my Triple Deuce Brothers and American veterans everywhere. I will spend the day remembering the ultimate sacrifice many of our Triple Deuce Brothers made, and the sacrifice of all who died defending America, and the freedom that she stands for. God bless you my Brothers. Thanks for being there. Welcome home. Lynn
Comments: George "Fergie" Ferguson, C/2/22 65-67, a Charlie Boat Original, passed away Sunday, 11/16/2003 at his home, from complications from a couple of strokes he had recently. The funeral will be held in Willamette Cemetary, a Veterans Cemetary in Portland Oregon, George's home town. George will always be remembered for his sense of humor and spreading good feelings to others around him. He served in Weapons Platoon and earned the C.I.B. and the Purple Heart. R.I.P. George. Your buddy, Butch
Comments: George "Fergie" Ferguson, C/2/22 65-67, a Charlie Boat Original, passed away Sunday, 11/16/2003 at his home, from complications from a couple of strokes he had recently. The funeral will be held in Willamette Cemetary, a Veterans Cemetary in Portland Oregon, George's home town. George will always be remembered for his sense of humor and spreading good feelings to others around him. He served in Weapons Platoon and earned the C.I.B. and the Purple Heart. R.I.P. George. Your buddy, Butch
Comments: Hey everyone, I need some help. I would like to locate some fellas that served in Vietnam with my dad, his name is Randall(Randy)Kommer he was a Sgt. The problem is that he doesn't talk about things much and I can understand why, but what he does tell I can't understand where he was located. He once told me he was part of a mechanized unit that was "search and destroy" he was there during 68 to 69 and I know specifically in Sept 69. On his DD214's it has listed as last duty assn HHC 3rd Bn 61st Inf but on some other papers I found it says he served as in infantryman with the 2/22 mechanized 25th infantry near Tay ninh (sp?). All I have are slides with various soldiers names on them and some places. I would really appreciate any help you can give me to help with my search. Thanks so much!!
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Comments: Hi! I don't know if my last posting went through, I didn't see it posted. I'm trying to locate anyone who served with my dad in Vietnam Dec 68 to Dec 69. Papers I found said he was in near Tay Ninh (sp?) and served as an infantryman with the 2/22 mechanized infantry 25th division. His name is Randall (Randy) Kommer. If anyone knows him or knows how I can locate the guys that served with him, Please email me. Thanks so much!!
Comments: Just read e-mail from Dalpez about Fergie Ferguson one more charlie boat warrior gone. makes me feel old and sad.
Comments: Co. C 2nd. bn. 12th. inf. 4th.@25th.Div. 1967 Great web sigh. and Welcome Home 2nd. 22nd.Mec.
Comments: Still looking for guys that served with my dad. He would like to see or talk to them again. Bill Noyles? contacted me and looked him up. He said that during his tour he was in A 2/22 25th from Dec 68 to Dec 69. He had a buddy that didn't make it back named George Pierce, from Alabama (I think). He also had a buddy that did named Denny or Dennis, who lives in NY. If any of these fellas sound familiar to you or my father (Randy Kommer) get in contact with me please. Thanks and god bless!!
Comments: This sight brought back alot of memories. Ft Polk in the cold rain, Ft Lewis basic with B Co,the General Walker(that we almost rolled over)and being in country. I have only seen Tom Firtl, Paul Engle, and heard from Jerry Reed. Hans Pinkapank is supposed to live about 10 mi away but I have not tried to see him, and I do not know why. I Remember Sgt Warner, Cpt. White, Lt Frydrychowski, Dillard, Slatter, Webster, Walt Kohler,Fred Goodwin, Carl Applewhite, Gene Hahaj,and if I take some time there will be other names, I can see the faces. I miss you guys, but I to not miss the predicament! Bought a M37 this summer so I guess some of it is still in me. God Bless and take care
Comments: Hi Jim Papcvzynski! Thanks for signing on. Thanks for being there, and welcome home! You are considered a Bravo Boat Original in our society, The Vietnam Triple Deuce, Inc. Have you joined us yet? Please do as we are trying to get all the Brothers we can back together again. Thought about attending a reunion? Please do because they are a blast and we would love to have you with us. I have talked to (Capt.) George White, and remember Frydrychowski very well...he taught me how to say, and spell Polish names. Remember Dau Tieng, The Black Virgin, The Iron Triangle, Tay Ninh, The Battle of Soui Tre? e-mail me and lets talk about old times and how we can help you find your old buddies...some of which may have joined us already. What's an M37? A 3/4 ton? Talk at you soon Brother! Lynn Dalpez, a Charlie Boat Original
Comments: Hi Jim Papcvzynski! Thanks for signing on. Thanks for being there, and welcome home! You are considered a Bravo Boat Original in our society, The Vietnam Triple Deuce, Inc. Have you joined us yet? Please do as we are trying to get all the Brothers we can back together again. Thought about attending a reunion? Please do because they are a blast and we would love to have you with us. I have talked to (Capt.) George White, and remember Frydrychowski very well...he taught me how to say, and spell Polish names. Remember Dau Tieng, The Black Virgin, The Iron Triangle, Tay Ninh, The Battle of Soui Tre? e-mail me and lets talk about old times and how we can help you find your old buddies...some of which may have joined us already. What's an M37? A 3/4 ton? Talk at you soon Brother! Lynn Dalpez, a Charlie Boat Original
Comments: Good web site. The Order of the Ant should be given to all those who make the effort in the future to attend. Mine hangs at home for all to see. If someone asks I tell them it's a secret society! We all need to put an effort into contacting guys that came after we left and didn't have the good fortune to know more than just your squad or platoon. Lets not leave the rest of our family out there and help get them to Kansas City. Special thanks to Gary for his more than extra effort. Thank you to all those who contribute and make this web site possible.
Comments I flew over advance party for 2/47th Mech INF 9th INF Div.Got my "OJT Combat Training" with your unit, was assigned to Alpha Co.2/22nd INF 4th INF Div. was only with you guys through the Month of January 1967 but learned a lot,took it all back to my company and taught them what you guys taught me about being in country with a Mech Inf unit,You guys were the best and will never forget the time I served with the 2/22nd (mech) INF.:
Comments I flew over advance party for 2/47th Mech INF 9th INF Div.Got my "OJT Combat Training" with your unit, was assigned to Alpha Co.2/22nd INF 4th INF Div. was only with you guys through the Month of January 1967 but learned a lot,took it all back to my company and taught them what you guys taught me about being in country with a Mech Inf unit,You guys were the best and will never forget the time I served with the 2/22nd (mech) INF.:
Comments: I served with the triple deuce the last month of my tour in 69-70. I am proud to have served with such a dedicated group of young American soldiers.
Comments: I served with the triple deuce the last month of my tour in 69-70. I am proud to have served with such a dedicated group of young American soldiers.
Comments: Hello from your Newsletter Editors, Lynn Dalpez, and Gary Hartt. We encourage you to contact us if you have any articles, information, or news about The Vietnam Triple Deuce. Gary and I want two main goals to be met with your Newsletter: 1. To help find more guys to join The Vietnam Triple Deuce, Inc. and attend our reunions (Read - have a blast together!) 2. To tell The Vietnam Triple Deuce story, which ranks with the best of the best. So, put all your misgivings and concerns behind you and contact us. Hey! We are your Combat Brothers, not a bunch of unknowns. Lynn Dalpez dalpezc222@yahoo.com Gary Hartt gchartt@bctonline.com A/2/22 65-67
Comments: i just want to take this mnonment to, let my brothers know that, being a menber and going to the reunion, i am a better man today, i look at things in a different way, and good things have happen to me, i can't explain what the reunion did for me but i know that, i could not, think of where my life and thinking, would have been if i did not go, So thanks too all, and too all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Years
Comments: Trying to change the way the entries are saved in the log.
Comments: Trying to change the way the entries are saved in the log.
FullName: Mario Salazar
email: mariosalazar@comcast.net
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FullName: Mario Salazar
email: mariosalazar@comcast.net
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FullName: Bill Noyes
email: tplducer@aol.com
Date: 1-01-04
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Comments: Having a good new year so far? Hope so! Would like to hear from you tripleducers in Afghanistan and your adventures there. Check in from time to time if you can get to a computer.
FullName: Michael E Bluemel
email: bluevb@aol.com
Date: 0103/04
phone:
Comments: Served with Co. A 2nd of the 22nd Mech. 1st platoon, 1-1 track. Dismount, 50 gunner and driver. 1/70 to 1170. Nicknane "Blue"
FullName: mike mayes
email: dogs1cat@wmconnect.com
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Comments: radar ground may 68-68 hhc started rock crusher end fsb wood 2
FullName: Dennis R . Maddox
email: maddoxsculptures@copper.net
Date:
phone: 1-317-773-6794
Comments: drove apc (DAYTRIPPER) 69- 70 trying to find anyone . 1st squad 1st platoon Charlie Co.
FullName: jackie w lewis
email: jacko_320@hotmail.com
Date: 01/08/04
phone: 8707635822
Cfrom aug 1968-july 1969.i was at tan son nhut,cu chi,dau tieng,and my last base camp was in tay ninhomments:would like to hear from those that was in d co. 2/22
FullName: JACKIE W LEWIS
email: jacko_320@hotmail>com
Date: 01/08/04
phone: 18707635822
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WITH D CO FROM AUG 1968 TO JULY 1969. I WAS ASSIGNED TO S-4. NAMES I WORKED WITH,CAUDILL,NALLS,MURPHY ,FRANCIS,AND ROQUE.
FullName: donald w ryan
email: williychip@msn.com
Date: 01/09/04
phone: 631-588-3464
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FullName: George C. White III
email: binocdoc@hotmail.com
Date: 01/12/04
phone: 805-499-5963
Comments: Great site Mario!! THANKS-from all the guys!!!!!!!!!
FullName: Joseph P. Spado
email: spadoman@earthlink.net
Date: 01/19/2004
phone: (320) 543-2508
Comments: I lost all contact with everyone over the last two years. I would like to hear from anybody, especially anyone from Co. B 2/22, Vietnam, 1969. spadoman@earthlink.net
FullName: Mario Salazar
email: mariosalazar@comcast.net
Date: 1/19/04
phone: 301 977-2497
Comments: Added a confirmation page that asks guest to join our discussion group or the Triple Deuce Association.
FullName: Nick Dragon
email: ndragon344@aol.com
Date: 01/21/2004
phone: 248-398-3941
Comments: had great time with all of you at reunion I hope to see you all at meany more to come. Remember your great tracks and wet bar. Us leg guys still like you.
FullName: Dave Hornbarger
email: dave@tebone.net
Date: 01/21/04
phone: 909 925 7307
Comments: I posted a message on the 25th Division site earlier that I am trying to locate Artillery OCS graduates from the 60's. I was contacted by a lady named Donna Reams who's uncle, Walter Sturgeon was with the 25 is all she knew and was KIA 1/23/69. Paul North and Dick Arnold told me that Walter was with D Company, 2nd Bn. 22Infantry Reg. I'm trying to help Donna find anyone who was with or knew Walter. If anyone that did know walter gets this message please contact me by e-mail or phone, Thanks Dave Hornbarger B Battery 4th Bn 60th Artillery "Dusters" 2/68-2/69
FullName: Ronald D Dennis
email: Ronstrans@aol.com
Date: 01/21/2004
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Comments: Served with Cco 2/22/25 from Mar. 69- Nov.69
FullName: Michael L. Keown
email: gofigure@one-eleven.net
Date: 1/22/04
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Comments: I have visited this site numerous times over the past 3 years, but I don't think I have ever "Signed In". I was a medic and served in Bravo 1st platoon and Charlie Co. between Feb. and Nov. in 1970. I guess I better get my dues in for this year. The web site and the newsletters mean a lot to me. Thanks.
FullName: Michael Walter Miller
email: mwmill2000@yahoo.com
Date: 1/27/04
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Comments: I am seeking help from anyone serving with 2/22 during January-July,1970. Specifically anyone with memories of our going into Cambodia and the actions that took place during that time. I have finally decided it's time to face facts and admit I have lived alone for too long with this. If you can still pray please pray for me
FullName: Donna
email: donnareams@cyberback.com
Date: 013004
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Comments: Im trying to find out anything about walter sturgeon He was kia on feb 23,69 he was in D/2/22 in binh, duong south vietnam his rank was SP4-E4,selective service-army he had just turned 21 yrs old on feb 1 he had a tatoo on his left arm(I think) it had Doylene on it his hair was sandy blond, about 5'6 5'7, his eyes were blue if you think you know him plz email me back thanks donnareams@cyberback.com
FullName: David J Moyer
email: pieman81@hotmail.com
Date: 9/22/1969
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Co mments: I was with triple duece at wood III and wood II. first Lt was Dick Nash.with 4.2 mortar platoon.
FullName: Larry Nuckolls
email: LarryN1121@aol.com
Date: 02/27/04
phone: (901) 386-7244
Comments: I was watching "ER" on NBC last night ( rarely watch it ) and the character named "Frank" ( heavy-set guy with a crew cut ) had a heart attack and while treating him said he was in the 2/22, Mechanized and mentioned the date 12 Feb 1967 and some KIAs. Did anyone else see it ? Larry Nuckolls
FullName: Billy Arflin
email:
Date: 02/28/2004
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Comments: Served with Co. A 2/22 3rd. Plt. Nov. 69 to Nov. 70. I haven't talked with anyone from our unit in many years,but think daily of experiences and the young men I served with. I'm glad I ran across this web site.
FullName: Gregory Hickey
email: oregontrail@frontiernet.net
Date: 03/09/04
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Comments: I served with the 44th IPSD, 38th IPSD and 66th IPCT and worked with the Triple Deuce on several occasions, I think around Dau Tieng, Tay Ninh, Cu Chi, Razorbacks, Nui ba Dinh, Hobo and Boloi Woods. I remember all hell breaking loose a couple times. I have lots of pictures, some w/ you guys and some with another mech unit.
FullName: Jimmie L. Robinson
email: frag206@earthlink.net
Date: 3/8/04
phone: (205)527-3631
Comments:Jimmie Robinson known as the fragman I was with B_co.2bn 22inf.25th inf. div.from 1968 to 1969 anyone remembe please me at frag206@earthlink.net
FullName: Mike Pectol
email: focusarty@earthlink.net
Date: 04/09/04
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Comments: Mario, Lynn ~ Lookin purty good! Sorry I haven't been in contact lately, but think 'bout you guys. Had a rugged beginning of my school semester, so had a hard time tryin to catch up and as Chuck Boyle would say I got myself "Up to my ass in alligators" In particular, I been kinda wonderin, Mario if you still want those flicks I mentioned and if your mail box will handle them. I can try to send them, and if I get the error messages again, I can perhaps chop them into pieces, and they will re-assemble on the page and if put side by side, no cut will show. Okay, talk at ya later! Mikie~2/77FA
FullName: Louise Thornton Thomas
email: ltthomas95@aol.com
Date: 03/15/04
phone:
Comments:Visited my husband,MACV/USARV surgeon, in 1972. While there visited troops in 3rd Field Hospital Saigon. It was one of the most moving and inspiring times of my life. I will always admire and respect what you did there. He's at Arlington now but he was proud to be of service to our soldiers there and in other parts of the world. My prayers, thanks and best wishes to all of you veterans.
FullName: Dennis Zollo
email: dsz94129@aol.com
Date: 03-15-04
phone: 415-561-7953
Comments: the other day i was laying down on my bed and thinking, the thought was had the Vietnam war, has effected so many people it is a issuse today as it was 30+ years ago, i guess the reason is that most people in all walks of life, are the one's that went to Vietnam and saw what war is, and then you have the ones thaty protested the war and instead of doing there America duty, ran to Canada or where have you, these type of people are always tryiung to make it up to us Vet.,even people like John Kerry a turncoat, will lie for the shame that he carries and the gulit, nice to have them carry the gulit for a while, but what it show's me is that, 1st we the VietNam Vet. was right in doing our duty, and they who ran and protested were wrong, i have a talk with one of the VietNam era Potesters and his, excuse was he was a young kid that did not know better, and i say that is just another lie for WE the VietNam Vet. was the young ones, none of your type still can not just say you were wrong being young is a poor excuse. i just wanted to share that, with some of the VietNam Vet. that are still out there in the streets, still feeling gulity, thats all
FullName: donald ( mitch ) mitchell c/2/22 66-67
email: nursejr@inreach.com
Date: 031604
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Comments: i agree with mr zollo people like john kerry is running for president on his nam record but what he fails to us what about protest years and throwing is metals over the fence in washinton (by the way they were not even his)by the time he came home troops was already being pulled out of vietnam . not only would he be bad for our great nation but also bad for the vets.
FullName: Dave Budd
email: ryajaknisa9@yahoo.com
Date: 03/21/04
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Comments: Just wanted to say Hi.Served with HHC 3rd.Brigade 25th in Viet Nam in 66-67.Love this site.What memories.Remember a Col.Garth, Lt.Col.Julian,Sgt.Major Woods,Sgt.Mgr.Austin.I also had a twin brother who also served in the same location.
FullName: Sgt Mikie Pectol, 2/77FA, 567-68
email: focus11c@netzero.net
Date: 04/01/2004
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Comments: Good site! Just read some of the stories! Goooooood Stuff, guys! Was surprised to find one of mine there! Proves we are doin a good job of networking. Being a Commo Type...I really like that part of it, hahahahaha! :-)
FullName: Clark L. Lohmann
email: clark222@cox.net
Date: 4/1/04
phone: (402) 731-4819
Comments: I would like to welcome home the men of the 4th Infantry Division and tell them a job well done men. Would also like to comment of the men of the 1st Infantry Division that hit the mine or bomb with there APC, this threw me right back to Vietnam this happened to us on May 27,68. Bob Price myself and most of the men were on top, I awoke two days later with a fractured left wrist which to this day is tough, spleen taken out, but all of us survived. And then to here the treatment of the 4 civilian workers beaten and burned and hung on the bridge what kind of people are these. It makes my skin crawl, if the armmory would take my decripid butt as trade on the 60 I had I feel I need to do something, I'm sure alot of or all you triple deucers feel as I do. Just venting.
FullName: Lynn Dalpez C/2/22 65-67
email: dalpezc222@yahoo.com
Date: 04/05/2004
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Comments: Hey Mikie! Glad you like our articles cause we like yours too. I gave you and your 77th Arty website a plug in our newsletter this issue. We old RTO's do like good commo don't we? TO EVERYBODY ELSE! Please send me some more articles. I am starting the June 2004 issue of our newsletter next weekend. Your newsletter is only as good as you make it, so put me to work. Lynn "The Kool-Aid Kid" Dalpez, Editor, VN222, Inc. NL.
FullName: WILLIAM F. HAWKINS
email: BRANDYEYE2@AOL.COM
Date:
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Comments: HI IAM BILL HAWKINS OR MY NICK NAME WAS SHORTROUND IN VIET NAM. I WAS VERY HAPPY LAST NIGHT WHEN I WENT TO THE GUESTBOOK AND FOUND MY PLATOON LEADER FROM VIET NAM THIS IS VERY GOOD WAY TO GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH SOME REAL TRUE FRIENDS.WELL MY SON IS TRYING TO GET A HOLD OF ME SO I'LL CLOSE FOR NOW TIL WE TALK AGAIN SEE YA BILL
FullName: Clark L. Lohmann
email: clark222@cox.net
Date: 4-9-04
phone: (402) 731-4819
Comments: Would like to honor all the men who gave their lives in the Battle of Good Friday 1968. Another of the many battles that will live in the minds of the triple deucers. May God bless all of the brave men.
FullName: SP 4 Randy Kommer
email: renevere@yahoo.com
Date: 04/19/2004
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Comments: "Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer. Not a trace, of doubt in my mind. I'm in love, I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried." If this strikes a chord in the depths of your mind/soul, I would like to hear from you. A-2/22/25th 68-69.
FullName: John W. Lewis
email: john.lewis-N512037@us.michelin.com
Date: 04/22/04
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Comments: Served in 2/22 Mech. from Jan. '67 until May '67. WIA on May 17th. Life has been good to me. I never forgot, though, the ones who died in my unit, and the ones I left behind when I was injured. I want to try to locate as many as I can remember. Never knew this website existed until recently. I live in Franklin, TN. but was born and raised in Mobile, AL. In the process of building a house at the moment. My address will be changing soon. I'll leave my new, permanent address once the move is complete. My voice mail # is 1-800-422-1682, ext. 86916.
FullName: Andrew Alday
email: aalday@mauigateway.com
Date: 04/22/2004
phone: 8085739107
Comments: Enjoyed your website beaucoup! Spent most of my time in country with the 3rd Battalion in Tay Ninh, Dau Tieng, Nui Ba Den, War Zone C and many firebases throughout our AO. Welcome Home Mechanized "Regulars"..... Respectfully, "Alday", Alpha Co., 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, '68 & '69.
FullName: Keith C Bishop
email: talliegram@aol.com
Date: 1969-1970
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FullName: douglas burrill
email: dburrill11@verizon.net
Date: 05/11/04
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Comments: I served 67-68 of aug. HHC 222,
FullName: douglas burrill
email: dburrill11@verizon.net
Date: 05/11/04
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Comments: I served 67-68 of aug. HHC 222, RECON
FullName: douglas burrill
email: dburrill11@verizon.net
Date: 05/11/04
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Comments: I served 67-68 of aug. HHC 222, RECON
FullName: Gary Hartt A/2/22-12-65 to 9/67
email: gchartt@bctonline.com
Date: 05/13/2004
phone: 503-632-6955
Comments:Hey Mario, I am glad I talked you into being webmaster. the site keeps getting better all the time. To David Budd, you are AWOL and so is your brother Dennis. Please give me a call your email does not work. To Don Ryan, I hear you are still drinking in the same bar in Lake Ronkokoma some 40 years later. Is the Tavern on the Lake still there. I still remember a major bar fight in the winter of 1963 or 1964, the lake was frozen solid and the fight left the bar and moved to the frozen lake surface. To Randy Kommer, If you were in 'alcholic alpha', Clarence Simponson got a tape from the NYC radio station in early 1967 and "I'm a believer" was on that tape along with "Winchester Catheral"(a song I still hate today). Everytime we came in from a mission that tape played over and over for the 1 day and 2 nights in the Dau Tieng base camp in the EM bar "Ty 1 on" A trivia answer just for you Randy Kommer. Please see my post about this in the archived guestbook.
FullName: Jesse A. Rivera
email: j.rivera@xramp.net
Date:
phone: 830 2768556
Comments:Served with c/co.2/22inf. from 9/1967 to 5/1968 co.captin Anderson and Lt.Gordon Kelly
FullName: David L. Mathews
email: DAVIDJAMDL@aol.com
Date: 05/19/04
phone: 330-706-9008
Comments: Original boat person, Company A 2/22 2nd Platoon
FullName: Larry Steve Watson
email: watson03@duo-County.com
Date: 05-21-2004
phone: 270-378-5995
Comments: B Co 2/22 2nd plt 11-67 to 1-68. I was FSB Burt and all the other places. Would like to talk to someone who was there at the same time frame. Have PTSD Will answer all replys. A brother 4 ever
FullName: Larry Carleton
email: pappaplc@msn.com
Date: 05/25/2004
phone: 724-837-1757
Comments: Looking for friends from c co. 2nd 22nd inf. Viet Nam.I went over on the General Walker with B co 2nd 12th.Went to c co. 2nd 22nd Feb 1967 as a machine gunner in 2nd platoon 1st squad later became squad leader. I remember some of these names on the guest book .Plan to join the association. Contact me if you recognize the name. 2/1 apc was named THE BIG HURT. Anyone remember?
FullName: Jim Papczynski
email:
Date:
phone:
Comments: Larry Carleton Got a picture of your track "THE BIG HURT" Glad you made it, but your track did not. Pappy 2/22 B Co and BN Maint
FullName: Larry Steve Watson
email: watson03@duo-county.com
Date: 06/06/04
phone:
Comments: For 35 years I thought I was out here walking in this jungle alone .But thanks to my brothers I have found in only 16 days brothers from coast to coast and border to border . Great Web site. Keep up the good work. Pass the word there are more of us out there. Proud to have served and proud of allof you. BRAVO TRIPLE DEUCE VN 67-68
FullName: Paul Engle
email: pengle@bluemarble.net
Date: 06/08/04
phone:
Comments: Pappy, I think of you often, and especially every April 11. Man, I've missed you all of these years. Get in touch. To the rest of you, Welcome Home, brothers. Bravo 2/22 '66-'67.
FullName: Joseph (Joe) Spado
email: spadoman@earthlink.net
Date: 06/09/2004
phone:
Comments: Hello Brothers, Still looking for anyone from B co. 2/22, Feb 1969 to Feb 1970 Looking for Norm Sanders from Edina, Minnesota. when's the next reunion? maybe I'll go. spadoman@earthlink.net
FullName: Joseph (Joe) Spado
email: spadoman@earthlink.net
Date: 06/09/2004
phone:
Comments: Hello Brothers, Still looking for anyone from B co. 2/22, Feb 1969 to Feb 1970 Looking for Norm Sanders from Edina, Minnesota. when's the next reunion? maybe I'll go. spadoman@earthlink.net
FullName: Dennis G. Coffey
email: dgcoffeypot@earthlink.net
Date: 6/20/2004
phone: 615 245-3921
Comments: I was in a mortar track in Alpha Co. from March 1970 till Dec 1970. We were at F.S.B. Devon and TayNinh. Worked out of CuChi and went to Cambodia. Worked in Parrot's Beak and Iron Triangle Areas. Looking for old buddies from my mortar platoon. Track was named EASY RIDER!
FullName: Lynn Dalpez C/2/22 65-67
email: dalpezc222@yahoo.com
Date: 06/22/2004
phone: 503-643-2336
Comments: All you Triple Deucers on the electronic mailing list for the Newsletter...I'll be a little late in sending it to you. The good news is that I got a new fangled computer. The bad news is that I do not know how to hook it up. Hahahaha! So, my son will be by to save good old dad soon, and then I will e-mail you your NL. The snail mail NL went out this week, so you guys should see it soon. Sorry for the delay. Lynn
FullName: Larry Carleton
email: pappylc@msn.com
Date: 06-23-2004
phone: 724-837-1757
Comments: My e-mail has been changed since I sent the original comment on the guest book. I would still like to hear from friends from c/co 2nd/22nd, 1966-1967. I was in 1st squad, 2nd platoon. Name of vehicle was "the Big Hurt".
FullName: Dan Jacobs
email: dan.jacobs@bowne.com
Date: 07/06/2004
phone:
Comments:I served with Bravo Co, 2/22 Mech, 69 & 70. I was known as Jake. I was on Everyday People I & II, Only the Strong Survive and Electric Turtle. I am looking for anyone that might remember. Good to be Home. Dan "Jake" Jacobs
FullName: Lawrence ( Larry ) Nuckolls
email: LarryN1121@aol.com
Date: 7/15/2004
phone: (901) -386-7244
Comments: I served with Co. C 3/22 ( Nov - Dec 1969 ) and Co. B 2/22(M) from Dec 1969 - Nov 1970 in the mortar platoon. I have located and talked to David Reese, Buck Robinett, Gary Ogden , and Joe Spado. I also know how to get in touch with John Nowak, Victor Vecera, Earl Raby, and Steve Sinn. Call me anytime. I usually hang out with other Vietnam combat veterans on www.patriotfiles.com . My handle is " MORTARDUDE". Welcome home !!! Larry
FullName: GARY HARTT
email: gchartt@bctonline.com
Date: 07/20/2004
phone: 503-632-6955
Comments: The ABO'S are having a REUNION, OUR FIRST AND ONLY IN TRAVERSE CITY,MICHIGAN. It will be on Sep 22,2004 wednesday to Sep 26,2004 Sunday. ABO stands for ALPHA BOAT ORIGINALS. All Triple Deucers of any era are invited. Over 50% of the original contingent of A/2/22 were from Michigan. By pure luck our starting date is the same date as we sailed to vietnam on the Gen. Nelson Walker. Only 38 years later. This is not being done as a substitute for the 2005KC reunion but to get more of the Michigan guys involved in the Triple Deuce.Please phone or email me for a registration form.I have sent out over 100 reunion packets and expect a good sized turnout.Guys in C/2/22 from Wisconsin & Minn are especially welcome.Also my new friends i met from the C/3/22 Assn last year in Portland Oregon.Anyone that was in the 22IRS are also welcome.
FullName: Gary Hartt
email:
Date:
phone:
Comments: Hi Mario, Can you delete the visitors who have left commerical messages to visit their websites? Like the PC CASINO GUY.
FullName: Edward Helton
email: sniffysmith@earthlink.net
Date: 07/20/2004
phone: 719-634-6822
Comments: e-mail is a friends. Was in country 69-70 (memory fades). Contact me at 719-634-6822 after 6PM MST or by e-mail. I'l get either way. If you werw around theb GIVE ME A YELL. Was in APC'S. Thanks, ED
FullName: charles e weidner
email: weidner@slac.stanford.edu
Date: 07/21/04
phone: 510-537-2732
Comments: I served in A co in 1970. Sure would like to know where the guys are now
FullName: Dennis G. Coffey
email: dgcoffeypot@earthlink.net
Date: 06/02/1948
phone: 423 245-3921
Comments: I was in nam march 70 to april 71. I was on a mortar track named Easy Rider, driven by a guy named Paden from Cleve- land and TC'd by Big Jim from Gainsville,Fla. We were stationed at CuChi and frequented FSB Devon and Tay Ninh. Went into Cam- bodia and did roam plow patrol around Devon. Looking for any- one who might remember me and my gook guitar!!
FullName: William R. Gonzales
email: william.gonzales@tinker.af.mil
Date: 07/29/04
phone:
Comments: 2/22 Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in contry 10 aug 70, when the 25th went back to Hawaii, i was sent to the 101st til 22 aug 71.
FullName: Joe Dietz
email: jad516@webtv.net
Date: 7-29-04
phone: 239 514 7657
Comments:Served with C/2/22 65 67 3rd platoon 1st squad. I have been looking for squad member Dan Barnett for several years. I think he wasfrom Danville Ill. but am no longer sure, you know age and all. If anyone out there new him or where he lived get in touch, also Victor Simons from Liberal Kan. I was glad to seeDon Mitchells name in the guest book.
FullName: John J. Strain
email: john.j.strain@us.army.mil
Date: 08/01/2004
phone:
Comments: Thanks for your service from one vet to another. Proudly serving with B 2/22, and couldn't ask for a better unit to fight with. DEEDS NOT WORDS!
FullName: larry w. van etten
email: tvanetten720@earthlink.net
Date: 8/4/04
phone: 352-365-6334
Comments: i look forward to seeing y'all in michigan. if i can only find my way-send up a smoke!!!!!
FullName: Thomas Albert
email:
Date: 08/09/2004
phone: 412 4621475
Comments: served with C co.2nd/22nd inf.11/68 to 7/69
FullName: Sgt. Tommy Miller
email: ratit2001@yahoo.com
Date: 8/11/2004
phone: 304-822-4642
Comments: Looking for anyone left who served with HHC RECON from Sept.66 to Sept. 67 Delmas Cunningham Rick Suma Messanger and Randy Morrow is a few names i can remember they used to call me Dancing Bear and order me a cage HI GUYS LOVE YOU ALL
FullName: Bennett 'Ben' Anderson
email: anderson@dmv.com
Date: 0/15/2004
phone: 302-645-8556
Comments: 2nd Platoon, A Co. 2/22 , 25th Div. March 69-April 69. I had the opportunity to serve with the best people I could ever imagine to have served with; paltoon sargent Jim Salvatore, medic Tom Sowden, Eric Stiner, John Felz, Doug Cormack, Bob VanName, Larry Fitzgerald, Pete Schomaker, Jim Chaney, Ray Bair, Rich Bare, Theo McDuff and many others. I miss you all guys and hope you made it home and are healthy, happy and grandfathers!! I'd love to get in touch with others that were there with me during that time peoiod with Alpha Company. My heart go out to those who lost there youth in Vietnam. I hope the years have been kind to you and you are at peace with yourself after all these years. Love ya, Ben 11 Sussex Drive Lewes, DE 19958-1506
FullName: Gary Kaufman MSG Retired
email: gkaufman@beci.net
Date: 08/17/04
phone: 337-463-4365
Comments:I had the honor to serve in HHC 2-22 Inf Bn Maint from Sep 67 – Sep 68. Retired with 22 years service. After Retiring I work at Ft Polk Issuing Prepositioned equipment to the Units rotating in for their training here at the JRTC, and what do you know, someone said something about triple deuce. Sure enough 10th Mountain brought with them my old Unit down here, I brought in my albums of pictures and after work I went to North Fort and got to know the new men of the triple deuce. It was really great serving my old unit once again.
FullName: Jimmie L. ROBINSON
email: robinsonjimmie@bellsouth.net
Date: 8/21/04
phone: 205)527-3631
Comments:I WAS WITH B-2/22INF, 25TH INF. DIV.FROM DEC. 1868 TO DEC. 1969 WAS KNOWN AS THE FRAGMAN IF ANYONE WAS THERE WITH ME E-MAIL ME robinsonjimmie@bellsouth.net or call 205)854-7912-home cellphone 205)527-3631 IILIVE IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA.
FullName: Bill Shopp
email: shoppb@comcast.net
Date: 08/22/2004
phone:
Comments: 1970 - medic for Company A, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry until I was wounded and medivac'ed. Living outside Washington, DC these days. Plan on going to the new World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial tomorrow. Hope to get to the National Archives some day to research after action reports related to my days with the Triple Deuce. Emails are welcome!
FullName: Alexander Koltanowski Jr
email: alexjr76@yahoo.com
Date: 08/26/04
phone:
Comments: Served in Triple Deuce from 1997-2001. Just checking out the site. It's pretty cool! Hooah!
FullName: Dave White
email: dwhite6970@aol.com
Date: 08/27/2004
phone:
Comments: Served with Charlie Company, 2/22, 25th Inf from June 1969 through May 1970. Left Cambodia a few days after the road ambush on the 22nd of May 1970. At the time of DEROS, I was on the CO's track as the battalion radio operator, but spent most of my tour with 3rd platoon. I went to tunnel school late 1969, so did most of the demo work for the platoon, including blowing up the convoy of NVA trucks in Cambodia. Does anybody recall the day we were looking for a tank and found a Volkswagon with a bazooka on the roof instead. Lost a bunch of good people in both Vietnam and Cambodia. Wish I could remember the names of those later in my tour, but I only carry the names of those KIA before we went into Cambodia. If there is anyone out there from 3rd platoon, drop me a note. There was a Clifton Mack, better known as "Jimmy Mack", Jim Daniels from Kentucky and I'll have to dig up some of the other names. Welcome Home!
FullName: Charlie Taliaferro
email: charliet@kitchentablegang.org
Date: 08/28/04
phone:
Comments: Attention military retirees . . . got problems getting your veteran's benefits? Check out the Kitchen Table Gang's website at http://www.kitchentablegang.org It's a great resource, and might be able to give you direction towards the right answers you have been searching for!
FullName: R. Still
email: Rstill8759@yahoo.com
Date: 08/30/2004
phone:
Comments:B 2nd of 22 68/68
FullName: Frederick J Scheffler
email: Dutch6@bainbridge.net
Date: 09/28/2004
phone:
Comments: It may be over thirty five years but it will always be yesterday. A lot of good men paid a price only to have it cheapened by lesser men then themselves. It is important that those of us who came home keep the memory of our experiences alive so that new generations yet unborn will have a sense of honor and the values that we lived by and some died for. Vietnam '66 67' 69
FullName: donald (mitch ) mitchell C/2/22 66-67
email: mitchell@bmt .net
Date: 10/5/04
phone:
Comments: THIS IS FOR THE GUYS WHO SERVERD IN CHARLIE COMPANY 66-67 DO ANY OF YOU REMEMBER LOUIS KIMES?.I WAS LOOKING AT THE NAMES ON THE VIETNAM WALL AND HIS NAME CAME UP OR SOME ONE WITH THE SAME NAME BUT!THIS GUY WAS KIA ON NOV 19,1966 THE SAME DAY WE HAD A FIRE FIGHT ON OPERATION ATTLEBORO.WHEN CHARLIE WHIPED OUR BUTTS.THE FLY IN THE ORITMENT IS IT GIVES NO AGE OR HOMETOWN JUST KIA NOV 19,66 CAN ANYONE SHED ANY LITE ON THIS.
FullName: Charlie Taliaferro
email: chast@kitchentablegang.org
Date: 10/08/04
phone:
Comments: Attention Triple Deuce veterans . . . got problems getting your veteran's benefits? Check out the Kitchen Table Gang's website at http://www.kitchentablegang.org It's a great resource, and might be able to give you direction towards the right answers you have been searching for!
FullName: Pete
email: regulars@twcny.rr.com
Date: 10/27/2004
phone:
From the 22nd Inf Reg Soc guestbook: Message Number: 136 - Tue - Oct 26, 2004 - 19:47:47 - [IP = 209.210.84.129] Name: A.M.Dambrosi My unit was:: C.Co.,1/27th Inf Reg, 25th Div Years served were:: 1968 1970 Are you a member?: Do you want a membership form sent?: Comments: As a Wolfhound I can think of no better unit to take you in or out of combat than the 'Triple Deuce' and thanks for pulling my ass out of the Bin Tui Rubber in March '69.
FullName: Gary Hartt-A/2/22-Dec65-Sep67
email: gchartt@bctonline.com
Date: 11/05/2004
phone:
Comments: Happy Vets Day all you Grunts. There is a Portland,Oregon restaurant chain that is giving a free lunch or dinner to any VET who proves they are one. DD214 or???.It is for Sunday Nov. 7. They have restaurants in most major cities. They request that you make a reservation but you do not have to.Boston,Providence(Jim May are you paying attention?)NYC,NJ,Chicago,KC(Ival a freebie)Minn. Texas, LA and SF(Dennis Zollo pay attention)Wash DC(Mario don't know if it is inside or outside the beltway.Jim may will give you a safe conduct pass)For a list of their rest. locations go to www.mccormickand schmicks.com, once there click on rest locations, then click on city for listing of restuarants. They did this last year in Portland but do not know if it applies to other cities.I think it is a nice jesture on their part to recognize us vets.It is an upscale chain where the meals on in the $20-25& up range.I wonder if Bruce Blakeslee will take a plane to NYC for a free meal from Florida??? Oh they are a fishhouse but they serve steaks too. Bon apetite(sp) mario please delete after a week, Thanks Gary PS congrats to you RED SOX fans, but hope it is another 86 years for the next World series GO YANKEES
FullName: Forrest Perreault
email: Psomersworth@aol.com
Date: 11/07/04
phone:
Comments: I was a radio mech. in 2/22 first in Charlie Co. then HQ. Co. from 10/68 to 10/69. I still remember the great people I met there. Some are still difficult to remember without sadness. Enough said if anyone remembers me I would be glad to hear from them. Forrest
FullName: Michael A. Rivera
email: mikearivera@msn.com
Date: 11/11/2004
phone:
Comments: My Brother who is also my Hero Jesse A. Rivera served C/2-22 between 9/67 and 5/68. I served Air Force in the late 70's I wish everyone a prayer this Veteran's Day. God Bless You.
FullName: Rod Thomas
email: rlt@tampabay.rr.com
Date: 11/15/04
phone:
Comments: Charlie Company, 2/22, 12/68-06/69 Alpha Company (Little Bears) 25th Aviation, 06/69-12/69
FullName: Don Stoffel
email: hoseman@charter.net
Date: 11/20/04
phone: 920-533-8237
Comments: C-2-22 65-67 It seems I lost an address of Patrick Walsh, if anyone has it I would be most greatful.
FullName: angel donnelly
email: angelcat_12@yahoo.com
Date:
phone:
just wandered across this site through a forward in an email... it's just GREAT ! keep the memories alive! thnx guys!
FullName: Bill Noyes
email: trplducer@aol.com
Date: 11-21-04
phone:
Comments: Have a good thanxgiving all, and Clark Lohmann please send me your address so I can mail you a Spado tape. ---BN
FullName: Joe Spado
email: spadoman@earthlink.net
Date: 11/23/2004
phone: 6516992479
Comments: To anyone that receives a "Spado" tape from Bill Noyes or anyone else. If you are in the tape, or you recognize anyone and remember their name, please e-mail me and describe that person to me. I, like many, am having a hard time remembering people, places, faces and names. But the time has come for me to get my memory jogged and start to put it all together. I seem to be somewhat ready now. E-mail anytime. A grand Holiday season to all and Peace to all my brothers.
FullName: spadoman
email: spadoman@earthlink.net
Date: 11/23/2004
phone:
Comments: Oh, forgot: Joe Spado Co B 2/22 Feb 1969 to Feb 1970 4-1 Track Mortar Platoon
FullName: Allen Opsahl
email: allenopsahl@yahoo.com
Date: 12-06-04
phone:
Comments: I was assigned to the 2/22 from '64 until everyone was shipped out in 66. I was a short timer (got out in Nov 66) so I was reassigned when everyone left. We lost most of the 2/22 in 65 when the filled up the Big Red One so it could be shipped over. We were down to a handfull until it started filling up again with new recruits. I was in HHC and was the S2 NCOIC. Glad to find this site. Brought back a lot of memories of old friends and good times. Al
FullName: Billy Smith B 1-5 (Bobcats) 66-67
email: Billy777@peoplepc.com
Date: 12/06/2004
phone:
Comments: The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. The government doesn't pay long distance phone charges and these wounded soldiers are rationing their calls home. Many will be there throughout the holidays. Please send phone cards of any amount to: Medical Family Assistance Center Walter Reed Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20307-5001
FullName: Lynn W. Dalpez, C/2/22 65-67
email: dalpezc222@yahoo.com
Date: 12/08/2004
phone:
Comments: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! To all my Triple Deuce Brothers! Hope to see you all in Kansas City MO, May 2005 at the 22nd Infantry Regiment Society Reunion. It will be a blast! Also, as your Newsletter Editor, I am always looking for articles, messages, quick bios, looking for buddies, and anything else you would like to see in YOUR Newsletter. Contact me at the e-mail address shown above. Lynn, The Kool-Aid Kid, Dalpez
FullName: Dennis (Brooklyn) Zollo
email: dsz94129@aol.com
Date: 12/09/04
phone: 415-561-7953
Comments: I just want to wish all my Brothers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Hope to see all you guys in May during our Reunion, and for those that have not been to one yet and are sitting on the fence about going or not,All I can say that you owe it to yourself to come and enjoy the best time anyone could ask for, just being with my Brothers, Kept a smile on my face, and returned my pride, to be part of such a great unit, of men
FullName: Stephen Murphy
email: shadow32@charter.net
Date: 12/17/04
phone:
Comments: I was with B company, 2nd platoon, 4th squad (white square) 2/22 from March 69 to March 70. I was home for about a month when I watched Triple Duece on tv going into Cambodia. I carried the M-60 for 5 months before graduating to the 50 cal, then to squad leader for the last month and a half. At the time I knew the layout of the AO but, since no one ever gave me a map, I'm only now learning the names of a lot of places. Question: Our tracks were marked with symbols so you could identify anyone at a distance. If I remember correctly the colors were red, white, blue, yellow for A, B, C, mortars, respectively. 1st platoon had a 1, second platoon a circle, third a triangle, and fourth a square. None of the pictures I've seen of Triple Duece have these markings. When were they used? Joe Spado. I didn't have much to do with the mortars except to let them know where the ambush patrols were REALLY going to be before we went out. You guys could keep a secret from the Platoon Leaders and the CC and no rounds from H&I fire ever came close to us even when we were nowhere near where we were suppose to be. THANX!! All the mortar support was great and the only time I ever saw a screw-up was when a short round (wet powder?) landed on some ARVNs. I think the brass came down on the CC over it. I saw the round hit and at first thought it was incoming from the NVA. This is a great site. Glad I found it.
FullName: Stephen
email: shadow32@charter.net
Date: 12/17/04
phone:
Comments: Almost forgot. What is a Spado tape?
FullName: Stephen Murphy
email: shadow32@charter.net
Date: 12/17/04
phone:
Comments: I just had another flashback. Bravo was working with some ARVNs in the bush on foot away from our tracks when a 51 cal opened up on us. Everyone hit the deck except 3 or 4 ARVNs with M-60s. They stood there firing in the direction of the 51 cal fire. Those guys looked like Rambo standing there spitting fire. I don't think anyone got hit on either side. After we got back to our tracks at dusk the rains came. We all got into the tracks to keep dry and some ARVNs were yelling into the tracks at us. The Chu Hoi said they were pissed because, since they were the only ones that held their ground earlier in the day, THEY should get to stay in the tracks to keep out of the rain and the Americans should get out and get wet. Their commander went around yelling at them while beating them with a stick. It was funny as hell and I felt sorry for them as they got soaked for the next couple of hours. Steve
FullName: David Henderson
email: dwhenderson@kraft.com
Date: 12/18/04
phone: 417-849-3735
Comments: I served in C Company 2/22 from 10/68 to Apr/69 as the Artillery F.O.
FullName: Joe Spado
email: spadoman2005@hotmail.com
Date: 12/22/2004
phone:
Comments: Hey Brothers, I have a new e-mail address. Please take note. spadoman2005@hotmail.com A great holiday season to all
FullName: andrew m.straley
email: andy 1234769@sbcglobal.net
Date: 12-24-04
phone: 330-618-9779
Comments: Merry christmas to all. Had a great time at the reunion in Mich.and looking forward to the K.C. reunion.
FullName: Charles Taliaferro
email: ctaliaferro@kitchentablegang.org
Date: 12/27/04
phone:
Comments: You can retire your tattered, worn out and frayed American flags without cost to you. Send your flags to the Kitchen Table Gang Trust, 42922 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638-8866 and we will dispose of your flags in a proper and dignified manner with full honors pursuant to the United States Code. Please, don’t throw your old flags away, send them to us! Thanks, Charles Taliaferro THE KITCHEN TABLE GANG TRUST http://www.kitchentablegang.org
FullName: Gary Hartt A/2/22 12/65-9/67
email: gchartt@bctonline.com
Date: 12/31/2004
phone: 503-632-6955
Comments: Hi guys want to wish all a great 2005 and hope to see many at KC in May. I have a trivia question for Boat guys and those who trained at Ft. Lewis. I am still on a hunt for my uniform because i want to take the CIB off it.I was looking for my dog tags and found with them 2 little emblem pins that are attached with a goLd chain about 1 1/2" in length separating the 2 metal emblems . One is the Ivy patch with raised gold words on a gold surface above that read"4th division" and below the Ivy leaf emblem in raised gold letters on a gold background is the phrase "USA" the other metal emblem is a 22nd unit emblem. I was wondering where they came from. Now in Ft. Lewis all my spare money went for beer and other essentials. I was after all an Army hating draftee and can not picture buying them with my own funds so they must have been issued to us but do not know any other details. Does anyone else have this silly thing? and know when and why it was issued/ Was it something to go on the class A uniform?? Or what?
FullName: marshall jackson
email: marshall179@webtv.net
Date: 01/01/05
phone:
Comments: i served in B company, 1st bn 35th inf, 3rd bde, 25th inf div from 9-64 to 10-66. ron gilmer and i, along with a man who's first name was mike, shared an apartment in hawaii in 73-76 time frame. we were assigned to the wolfhounds. ron and i are now retired from the army. i think ron was in the triple duce in the 67-68 or 68-69 time frame. he was a medic in B company.
FullName: Marvin Clark
email: pegnmarv@charter.net
Date: 01/05/05
phone: 231 9293218
Comments: I served in Vietnam between July 1969 and July 1970, and was in company C, would be interested in visiting with anyone I was associated with over there.
FullName: MIKE HENRY POUNDS
email: kjpounds@msn.com
Date: 01/19/05
phone: 7704753915
Comments: searching for anyone that served with BRAVO COMPANY BETWEEN AUGUST OF 1970 AND NOVEMBER 1970
FullName: Marci Ehrhart for Lawrence "Kent" Hubbell
email: marcelle.ehrhart@providence.org or sopranoi@aol.com
Date: 1/25/05
phone:
Comments: Me again. It's been a couple of years since I have been trying to contact friends of my dad. If you scroll up to 10/19/03 you will see where my dad served. Please email if you have any info. Gary Hartt, thanks for emailing me a while back. I appreciate it.
FullName: jackie lewis
email: jacko_320@hotmail.com
Date: 02/06/2005
phone: 1-870-763-5822
Comments: I HAVE WRITTEN IN THIS WEBSITE BEFORE BUT THOUGHT I'D ADD A LITTLE MORE. ARRIVED IN COUNTRY AUG 69 AT TAN SON NHUT. MOVED TO CU CHI AND WORKED WITH A FOXWORTH,ALAN FRANKS AND GARY (?). FROM THERE WE WENT TO CU CHI AND THEN TO DAU TIENG. WHILE AT DAU TIENG I WORKED IN S4 AND IN SUPLLY WITH C CO. CAPT YOUNG WAS THE COMMANDER OF C CO. CAN'T REMEMBER THE CLERKS NAME BUT HE WAS FROM ZANESVILLE,OHIO. WENT BACK TO S4 IN D CO ,WAS PROMOTED TO SGT. MY STRIPES WERE GIVEN TO ME BY CAPT KENNEDY. MET A GUY IN THE MAIL ROOM OR ORDERLY ROOM NAMED GRIFFITH OR GRIFFIN. HE IS FROM WEST MEMPTHIS,AR. LEFT DAU TIENG AND MOVED TO TAY NINH. KNEW A GUY NAMED HERMAN WHO HIRED THE MAMASANS AND HOOTCH GIRLS. BELIEVE WE WENT TO FORT HOOD UPON LEAVING VIET NAM. I KNOW THIS IS LONG SHOT, BUT WOULD LIKE HEAR FROM THOSE THAT WEREHOPE TO IN THESE PLACES DURING THE SAME TIME FRAME. THINKING ABOUT GOING TO THE REUNION IN MAY,BUT CAN'T MAKE UP MY MIND.HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE SOON. WELCOME HOME!!! DEEDS NOT WORDS!!!!
FullName: Richard Hardy
email: udkhardy@aol.com
Date: 02092005
phone: 913-219-7047
Comments: B 2/12 69-70 I live in the KC area. If I can help with your meeting please contact. I am looking for one of your members, Andy Enoch. Was stationed at Ft. Benning with Andy following our tour, spring of 71.
FullName: SSgt Rick Lewis
email: alpha23@tomahawks.us
Date: 02/12/2005
phone:
Hey all you triple deuce vets!! Welcome Home Brothers!! I just wanted to jump in and let you know that the 4th/23rd Tomahawks from Tay Ninh are still around if you need someone to bail you out again like we used to do!! Just Kidding guys.. Lot's of fond memories of us all running around the Dau Tieng and Tay Ninh areas.. Come over and visit our site if ya get bored. You all are more than welcome in our perimeter, any time.. If anyone knows where "Stoney" (Sgt Stonaker from Texas 1969)is give him a shout for me and tell him I miss him. Take care guys! Rick Lewis Alpha 23 4th/23rd Tomahawks Tay Ninh Class of 68-69
FullName: DAVID (LUCKY)BINDER
email: dbinder@tds.net
Date: 2-13-05
phone: 1-920-651-0295
Comments: hey nice web sight.keep up the good work.brings back old memories.i'd like to here from you guys dbinder@tds.net or 1-920-651-0295.i wae there 9-67 to 9-68.so if you have time write or call.hope to be at the next reuion too. WELCOME HOME BROTHERS DAVE BINDER
FullName: Howard Lewis
email: l1864@midwest.net
Date: 02/18/2005
phone:
Comments: I was there in 2-66 to 12-67.
FullName: Lynn W. Dalpez C/2/22 65-67
email: dalpezc222@yahoo.com
Date: 02-22-2005
phone:
Comments: Happy Triple Deuce Day to all my Triple Deuce Brothers! Hope to see you all in KC in just a few months. I can't wait! Lynn
FullName: GARY HARTT A/2/22 12/65-9/67
email: gchartt@bctonline.com
Date: 3/2/2005
phone: 503-632-6955
Comments: It is my sad duty to report the death of Andy Leach. Andy was an Alpha boat Original. He died on Friday Feb 25,2005.He was born on 10/03/43.He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years(married 9/18/65)Helen Oszust.He was a 40 year employee of the Buick Motor Div. retiring in Jan 2005. Andy lived all his life in Birch Run, Michigan and enjoyed hunting,fishing,woodcarving and nature walks.Surviving are his wife Helen,3 children Andrew Leach of Cape Cod,Mass.; Dale Leach of Grand Rapids and Troy Leach,Sr.; a grandson Troy Jr., 2 granddaughters Nicole Leach and Shanna Douglas; 4 brothers, Larry, Jim, Chris and Earl;2 sisters, Janet and Helen. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister. A funeral mass was held on Monday Feb 28,2005 at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, where Andy was very active as a lay reader. Louis Gross was able to attend the service and express the condolences on behalf of Triple Deuce. Andy's firstborn was 6 months old before he saw him. Andy got a bad concussion from a fallen tree limb while doing jungle clearing. He was an APC driver for the 1st gun squad of the mortar platoon. Other squad members during his tour were Joe Fraser(CN)Sqd ldr, Bruce Blakeslee(NY), Lou Gross(MI),Lyndon Burkes(KY),Larry Hansen(NE), Gary Hartt(NY)(on occasion when in trouble). I was fortunate to havde known Andy during our army service both in Ft. Lewis and Vietnam. I also consider very lucky that I was able to renew our friendship in several phone calls since 2001. Andy was thought of highly by all that knew him. We had hoped to get him to a reunion but he died rather suddenly from Melanoma cancer that was just discovered in Dec 2004. It was diagnosed too late and was in the menstastic state and spread thru the lymph nodes and actual cause of death was a resulting brain tumor growth. I was advised by my VA councilor to inform Helen Leach to file and Agent Orange Claim as Andy"s death due to Agent Orange caused cancer is classified as service connected. Please say some prayers for the Leach Family, especially Helen who was gracious in talking with me last night.
FullName: jim devlin
email: jimdevlin@verizon.net
Date: 3/20/05
phone: 215-744-8882
Comments: c/2/22 3/4 track feb70 to april70.i was an e-5 that came over from the first infantry division.if anybody remembers me i sure would like to hear from you. i was from philadelphia if that helps. jim devlin or sgt devlin
FullName: Jim (Pappy) Papczynski
email:
Date: 03/21/05
phone:
Comments: Origional Boat. If Sgt. Penn is out there I still have his book which I need to return to him. He was and I am sur still is a hellava nice guy and had a tatoo on his right arm that said "Stinky". I also have the blue discs that go under the brass lepal pins on a class A uniform that belong to a good solder named Boulgerghard (sp). I wish to return them also with a long over "Thank You". These two guys were in H HQ BN Maint. 2/22 when Dau Tieng was a Frenc