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Attention Pilots:

We now have a Huey pilot page up please email your in country information to the webmaster or fill out the gunner roster we will have a Pilot roll call form up soon.

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10 Jan 2005

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Hey webmaster its about time that the shot gun program was documented. I will be send info via email. Welcome home bro and thanks Ted

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12 Jan 2005

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Within a few minutes. Maybe fifteen, we heard the familiar sounds of a huey helicopter coming towards us. We had obviously been pinned by the ambush, and so our commander had called for some air support. Soon, the helicopter roared over us and began making passes at the enemy machine gun position ahead. Even though it was only a single gunship, it was awesome to watch. We could see the right side door gunner; a black soldier with a white helmet. We watched as he leaned far out the door, watching that position while the huey made it turn right over me and Craig and then flew up for another pass while that gunner fired non-stop. A we watched, Craig came up with an idea we had never considered. He told me that just as soon as we got back into the camp, he planned to volunteer to be a door gunner, just like that guy. I was pretty skeptical, until he explained that as door gunners, we would always sleep in a cot, inside a perimeter, and we would always get hot food. No more humping along out here in the jungle, sweating our a**es off.

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14 Jan 2005

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15:45:33

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I'm thinking Craig might have changed his mind when he hit his first Hot LZ. He might not have know about overniting at a special forces outpost with the 4 am mortor attacks. Or what a nice target hueys were. Bet Craig played hell finding a tree or rock to jump behind after he became a gunner. Jak the gunner

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15 Jan 2005

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17:15:03

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Sure brings back memories don't know if I should thank you or not. We were on the ground as you passed over I will never for get the sound. Have a good year

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18 Jan 2005

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Thanks for setting up this site! Also, thanks for mentioning my book, Highest Traditions. Hopefully people will have a better understanding of that war and what some of the Vietnam Veterans went through. Tony Lazzarini Door Gunner RVN 66-67 Little Bear 626

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19 Jan 2005

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Hey! Good to see another tribute to combat aviators. I used to host the website for the 145th CABA, but turned it over to the association. You can find it at http://www.oldwarriors.com I have written a book, and a couple sequels, plus have two documentaries and a music video regarding my time back in the day, should anyone be interested:  http://www.brianwizard.com I hope peace and prosperity has shined upon you all and life is good . . . as good as it can get, all things considered. Thanks, Bill. Cheers, Brian Wizard

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15 Feb 2005

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15 Feb 2005

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Bob Tidd, boditi@watchtv,net, Ving Long 1965-1967 Proudly served as a helicopter door gunner in Viet Nam. Was a member of shotgun XI, which was the last group to be trained at 25th Inf. Hawaii. Still looking for old members of our group. Best Wishes, Bob Tidd

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16 Feb 2005

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John KIrk shotgun x gunner e-mail add. h2sman@aol.com  would like to talk to other gunners, we are a proud group!

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17 Feb 2005

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Thank you for this site dedicated to those valiant Door Gunners Specially those of us that started everything back at Schofield Bks. Trained on H-21, to find out that they had UH1B when we got to the 119th. LOVED EVERY MINUTE.

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20 Feb 2005

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I just run into this site and think it's great. Welcome Home to all. I am looking for anyone from Camp Holloway in 1965 who may have known my Brother,SP5 Frank Racine. Frank was Crewchief with the 119 AHC and was KIA in the Battle of Pleime Oct. 20 65. I have a picture of 25th Div. Pfc McCary and a Lt. Yee. Sound familiar? Please contact me if you knew my brother and may have pictures. Thank You. Terry Racine uncletr655@aol.com

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20 Feb 2005

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Thank you for this web site, it is a beginning and will grow. A friend asked me a while back who I really was. I believe that this period of our lives, when we were 18,19 and 29 years old shaped out live. Regardless of where we came from or how high risen since, or how low we have fallen. This site and its contents are who we really are. Time will futher define us as the site grows. I believe I will send a link to my friend, he will know who I really am. Im proud of who I and WE are. Attitudes have changed over the last 30 years and others need to know who we really are. Thank you, a door gunner.

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21 Feb 2005

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Iwas sent to Camp Hollaway, Pleiku as a Door Gunner on Shotgun # 8. I was with the 119th (WIDOW MAKERS) Late Oct 64--March of 65.Aubrey Dale Ramsey.E-Mail  rams872@aol.com

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21 Feb 2005

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Great Site Jim Gosnell 114th Assault Helicopter Company (Cobras Gunships) 1966-67  jgosn10293@aol.com 

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23 Feb 2005

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about time someone came up w/ a site for all of us who didnt have a brain in our head for voulentering for shot gun duty if i knew then what i know now (NO WAY ) iwas qn shotgun 7 nov 64 mar 65 w/ the 114th in pleku door gunner on cobra 7 got 1st air medal in 6 days trained on ch15 or 21s CRS a bunch of flew to hilo ha. for a cup of coffe just so we could get flight pay for that mo. roy l greenfeather 1sg ret

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23 Feb 2005

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1st Sgt Greenfeather please repost your email address

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23 Feb 2005

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Hey Shotgunners, You guys did a fantastic job and were welcome, welcome, welcome to the 118th Thunderbirds. What a historical "experiment" the concept was and one that was very successful. Those who served in the 118th Thunderbirds are invited to visit our site which has a "Shot Gun Platoon" page. Drop by at www.gorilla.net/~118ahc  and take a visit. Thanks again, Tom Payne Webmaster Vietnam 66-67 & 70-71 Tulsa, OK

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24 Feb 2005

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heres my e mail address tlfeather@nwinfo.net  greenfeather

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24 Feb 2005

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I have written a book on the OUTLAWS @ VINH LONG for the period of 1966-67. It can be viewed and purchased over Amazon.com---or by contacting me directly. This is past the period when the 25th Inf. Div. door gunners were first coming down to the Delta, but my door gunner was from this unit, and continued the proud tradition of flying in the Hueys with the Outlaw aviators. DAVE EASTMAN, OL 23-24 "Outlaws in Vietnam"

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25 Feb 2005

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FRANK E. HOFFMAN, FHOFFMAN1@NEO.RR.COM SHOT GUN IX (9), FROM 65TH ENGINEER BN.,25TH INF,DIV. FEB-JUNE,1965 NICE TO KNOW OTHERS ARE STILL KICKING. I FEEL PROUD OF MY SERVICE AND THE OTHERS WHO WERE THERE AND WERE TRUE PATRIOTS. I STILL SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE A WAR CRIMINAL COMPARED TO THE RECEPTION GIVE NOW DAYS TO THOSE COMING HOME FROM THE GULF. PEOPLE LIKE OLIVER STONE DIDN'T HELP OUR IMAGE AT ALL. I SALUTE ALL WHO SERVED IN VIET NAM. FRANK

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27 Feb 2005

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I remember when I first got to Vinh Long Sep 65. The 25th Infantry doorgunners were a big part of the 502 & 114th aviation companies. They were very noticable with their red and gold patches.I eventually became friends with them. I am still friends with them today. I,m hoping we can find more of them. Doug Wilson C/E Maverick 35 1966.

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20 Mar 2005

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Nice site, I served with A/3rd/22nd Inf, 25ID from 2/68-8/68, then joined B co, 25th Ava (Diamondheads) as a door gunner from 8/68-4/69- Welcome Home- Clear Right Sir!

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28 Mar 2005

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15:45:50

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Was on the last Shotgun out of Hawaii. Then went back to Hawaii and went over with B/2/14th at CuChi. Transfered to the DiamondHeads Co. B, 25th Avn. Then went to SocTrang with the 121St AHC Vikings. Spent 4 years in Vietnam as a gunship Door Gunner and a grunt. Also ran recon at the end of my time. John (Jack) Smith Viper19114@Yahoo.Com 

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29 Mar 2005

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LOOKING FOR A GUNNER FROM THE 25TH ID WAS AT HOLLOWAY 65-66 NICKNAME PINEAPPLE

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31 Mar 2005

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I love this site..Even though I was Not a Shotgunner I was A GUNNER I flew with a lot of Shot gun Grads..I was the Gunner on Maverick "31" A 502nd then we changed to the 175th. A couple of the Shotgun gunners in my plt were Ron Thornton,Paul Whitworth. I went to the Door Gunner Course in Ft Benning Ga. There were a lot of us who went through the course in Ga. Many of us ended up in Vinh Long with the Outlaws and Mavericks and some went to the 114th and elsewher I am sure. We recieved our Gunner wings upon Graduation Crew Wings with a "G" in the middle... Ed Thayer Gunner Maverick "31" June 66' to June 67'

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31 Mar 2005

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18:34:41

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Ed Thayer what is your email address? If you don’t want to post it in the guest book email the webmaster. Also go to roll call so you can be included in the roster all gunner and gunner/crewchiefs are welcome along with Pilots Roll call link: http://www.25th-infantry-div-shotgunner.com/htm/Roll_Call.htm 

Bill

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31 Mar 2005

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Great site!! Thanks for you time and effort. I have located a couple of old friends through the site. I was not in the shotgun program but was a door gunner for 13 months. Like many others I served on both gun ships and slicks. It was the worst of times and the best of times. But it I think the worst is catching up to me, I was wondering if I was alone in this. I think a lot anymore about the friends who did not come back and those that were sent out wounded. I wonder what happened to them, perhaps they will find me in the roster and email me. That would be nice. I am listed in the roster so if you see me and remember me drop me a line. Time is passing I wonder how many are still here. This site is a great help. Thanks. A fellow helicopter door gunner

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02 Apr 2005

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21:22:39

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Bill, now this is what we were talking about!! Clear to take off.

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03 Apr 2005

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They said I would be changed in my body. I would move through the physical world in a different manner. I would hold myself in a different posture. I would have pains where there was no blood. I would react to sights, sounds, scents, movement, and touch in a crazy way, as though I were back in the war. They said I would be wounded in my thoughts. I would forget how to trust, and think that others were trying to harm me. I would see danger in the kindness and concern of my relatives and others. Most of all, I would not be able to think in a reasonable manner, and it would seem that everyone else was crazy. They told me that it would appear to me that I was alone and lost even in the midst of people, that there was no one else like me. They warned me that it would be as though my emotions were locked up and that I would be cold in my heart and not remember the ways of caring for others. While I might give soft meat or blankets to the elders or food to the children, I would be unable to feel the goodness of these actions. I would do these things out of habit and not from caring. They predicted that I would be ruled by dark anger and that I might do harm to others without plan or intention. They knew that my spirit would be wounded. They said I would be lonely and that I would find no comfort in family, friends, elders, or spirits. That I would feel deserted and abandoned by the same. I would be cut off from both beauty and pain. My dreams and visions would be dark, frightening, and unending. My days and nights would be filled with searching and finding. I would be unable to find connections between the rest of creation and myself. My isolation would be a way of dealing with my loneliness. That I would look forward to an early death. And , I would need cleansing and healing in all these things. Author "Unknown Native American" VietNam Veteran!

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05 Apr 2005

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Hi I just happend upon your site while surfing. great site. It sure got me to thinking, I protested as a college student back then. Now i realize that I have been working, shopping and doing many other thing side by side with these people and never knew. never knew what that had been thru or how much they suffered and still do. I am wiser now and beg for forgivenes. I tears as I moved thru the site. Thanks for the awakening its a new day. Thank you all

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14 Apr 2005

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I know for sure that one of our guys in the 281st Assault helicopter Company, had a few of the ole shotgun gunners assigned in which they just kept extending. David Bitle - Passed away Sept 27, 2002 in Hawaii see all his info:   

http://www.281stahc-assn.org/Wolfpack/index.htm  

I'm not sure about a Belton King, Jim Goff or Bill Perren.. If any of these ring a bell contact me:

GAry Stagman,  cooter@charter.net   281st AHC Welcome Home to all of you!!

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28 Apr 2005

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13:36:34

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SFC Frankie G Willard US Army Retired was on shotgun One in March 1963 We were at Soc Trang on the old CH21s fwillard@pridigy.net WELCOME also check our site out at http://www.cacti35th.org/  35th Inf site for both 25th an 4th Div

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29 Apr 2005

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I TO WAS IN NAM AND WAS 1ST SGT OF THE 41ST PORT CONS. WE WERE GUARDED BY A CO. OF 25TH DIV BUT I DO NOT KNOW THE ONE. WE WERE AT A PLACE CALLED PHU QUANG. REPLACING A BRIDGE THAT THE VC KNOCKED OUT. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SIGN YOUR GUEST BOOK. I AM RETIRED 1ST SGT SIDNEY N HAMER

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29 Apr 2005

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Guys, very nice web page. I was with Recon Plt, 2/35th, 3d Bde in Pleiku from Apr 66 to Apr 67. I thanks those of you who came to our help many a time. As many other brother vets have stated, hearing that Huey in the distance when we were in need, was awsome. May God Rest the Souls of those whomade the yltimate sacrifice........Cacti Forever......Bernie... VNCID47@AOL.COM 

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29 Apr 2005

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Its sure nice to hear some thanks for Vietnam vets, its been a long time. I was infantry also, I never got to thank you guys but I am now. So many people would not have made it back if you guys were not taking the risk you did. I saw some awsome acts of heroism by huey crews coming in to get us under heavy fire. Thank you all. Jason

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30 Apr 2005

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20:01:47

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Roger Thiessen here, known as T in Nam. Served with B 1st 35th Infantry at Pleiku. I served at Schofield with a bunch of guys who served in the Shotgun Plt. Most returned before our deployment to Nam in Dec. 65

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30 Apr 2005

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20:49:27

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Roger “T” If you know the names of any of the Shotgunners that you knew in Hawaii or any other information relating to them, it would be helpful if you could email the information. The purpose of this site is to locate the gunner and the crew members they served with. Thanks for visiting the site, return often as the roster is updated frequently. Welcome Home

mailto: WEBMASTER@25TH-INFANTRY-DIV-SHOTGUNNER.COM

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01 May 2005

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As a grunt in Nam 68-69 we absoutely loved you guys and thoes wonderful Hueys. To this day I am mezmerized by the sound of a chopper. Just the other day I was talking to a good customer and I heard a chopper overhead I mentioned to him I had to hang up and pop smoke so that chopper would land and know where the friendleys are. He laughed and said he knew exactly what I meant. come to find our he was in the Delta the same time I was in the Central Highlands. Hey Guys, THANKS!is woefully inadequate so let me Salute you all for being there when we needed you. God bless you all PS,, When I first got to Mam.CamRahn Bay, my first orders cut were for an aviation group as a door gunner but thoes were changed because of Tet of 68 We all had a job to do

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03 May 2005

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Bobby Hurt.. Was with shoutgun two. Sept.'63/Dec.'63..Have TDY orders for the group assigned to Soc Trang, 121st.Tigers. from 25th ID. sweetnhurt@aol.com

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05 May 2005

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Tom Rose Crew Chief 8th Trans/117th Qui Nhon, UTT and 120th, Saigon, Delta Btn, Can Tho 63-64 looking for benny green my gunner twice.

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08 May 2005

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07:51:24

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Hi my name is Megmer "Mike" Moschkin and I served with Shotgun X from June to September 1965. We were all from the (Alpha CO. for me) 1st Battalion 27th Inf.(HI)that went to Pleiku to serve at Camp Holloway. We lost two gunners from our group Lt. Ball (xo A1/27) and best friend Johnny R. Triplitt were KIA. I was WIA at Cheo Reo Special Forces Camp in June also(?) near the mouth of the I-Drang Valley. We were there when the 1st Cav. came in Aug. 1965 to Anh ke Pass. We were involved in the lifting of the siege on Duc Co Special Forces Camp next to the Cambodian Border, into which we flew over to get out of Duc Co, they were waiting for the left bank and the pilot took a right bank out. With the rattling of my M-60 and he asked why, I told him to keep their heads down and he said good show gunner as we carried away six or seven dead Moutain Yard bodies wrapped in punchos to Camp Holloway. Sickest day of my life that taste of death lingers in my mouth still. Thank you for this site to remember our fallen comrades on this special program of courage by the men of the 25th ID. My Wolfhound experiences in 1966 overwhelmed my sense of being as the "UNknown Author" Native American said all of our spirits have been wounded and to the person who asked/or mentioned LT. Yee (on Feb 20th,)replaced LT. Ball after he Ball was killed. He lives in Hawaii and has an E-mail address also plus many pictures of Hawaii,Vietnam 1965, and A1/27 1966. Wolfhounds forever

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08 May 2005

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Hi Wolfhound Mike again, please make special note of 1st LT. John R. Ball KIA on 6/19/65 of (A1/27), (killed while on mission delivering 105 rounds and other re-supply, when chopper was hit by .51 Cal. vanishing into the ground going into the Dak Sut/Dak Pek Valley where Dak To was also) Specialist-4 Johnny R. Triplett KIA 7/20/65 (2A1/27), we came from the same squad in the 2nd platoon in 1965.(Johnny Triplett was killed while flying gunner on a dusk patrol mission around the perimeter of Camp Holloway, one in a million shot to the chest, unfortunately I saw him humped over belted in above his own pool of blood. A real gentle soul rest in peace my brother.) Please drop the v from my name on the roster it Moschkin.

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08 May 2005

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19:20:09

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Great website! We have needed this for too long. Too many people know too little about the Shotgun program. They can know about us now. Thank you. Clark Richie Shotgun IX from 2nd. Bn. 27th Inf. 25th div. 119th Avn. Bn. (widow makers/crocs) Camp Holloway, Pleiku, VN Feb. '65-June '65 Right door  crichie@grandsavingsbank.com 

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09 May 2005

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13:02:07

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I just came back from the air Base for some blood test when me an my son went to the PX the first Dam thing that hit my Eye was fanda dam book I raise hell about by luck the sells rep west there after till him he took the piece of s**t out of the PX if you use the PX in your we need to do the same an also email the px Hq an till them to get it out of our stores at: hotline@aafes.com

CO C 2BN/35TH INFANTRY 1961-67 SFC FRANKIE WILLARD US ARMY RETIRED CACTI ALWAYS Viet Nam 63 - 65-67 69-70  www.cacti35th.org

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12 May 2005

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12-May-05 Mike "Daddy Snake" Schrumpf 114th Aslt Hel Co (COBRAS) Jan 65 - Jan 66 May 66 - Mar 67 My Shotgunners were Eddie Lee Coke Charlie Smith Jim Smith and a couple of others I don't remember. I do remember that they were the best and we loved having them with us. Left me time to take care of the chopper after the missions and they even learned how to pull dailys. We couldn't have done it back then without them and I thanked God many times that I didn't have to. email:  moboy101@aol.com

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12 May 2005

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Jim Gosnell Cobras 1966-1967 Vinh Long Vietnam

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12 May 2005

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08:14:26

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Lane Ramsdell, Cobra VIII 64-65, Vinh Long. My gunners were just that MY gunners. I love them dearly and owe my life to a few of them. Roger Smithey, who I still see today, Allen Pace, Robert Torres, who died in 65 flying, and a few others I can't remember right now. These guys are the best damn gunners the Army had. Welcome home guys.

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12 May 2005

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11:30:15

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Just wanted to say thank your for manning the guns on our troop transports (Slicks) in Soc Trang, RVN in 1965-66 and welcome home guys. Jerry Turner Warrior 25 A co. 101st Avn Bn Winged Warriors/Thunderbirds Soc Trang RVN 1965-66

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13 May 2005

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10:32:20

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mike'jim'lane glad you found this site roy greenfeather cobra 7 shotgun 7 64 65

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14 May 2005

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21:47:08

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Spammers dishonor all Heros who fought for our freedom. Do not spam Veteran sites.

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15 May 2005

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14:22:39

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145th Combat Aviation Batallion. This organization is very important to Shotgunners. in the earley days of helicopter flying in Viet Nam most aviation companies past thru the 145th CAB. Jim Bodkin is mostly a one man show trying to gather up people and history. Many of the people in his directory have now changed addresses. We cant expect Jim to spend all his time continueley looking for the same people. Just the same there are several listed from those earley units. If you are interested in who had beed found in the 145th CAB directory contact me and I will e-mail you any information there might be in Jims directory.Doug Wilson C/E Maverick 35 1965-66 Vinh Long VN  junglecruise@surfbest.net 

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18 May 2005

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Hey ..Why don’t you guys turn this into an association? Viet Nam Shotgunners Association. You have a hell of a start already, looks like you are getting lots of traffic to the site and the roster is building fast. Shotgunners represent all of the Aviation Units that were in Vietnam 63 until 66. I am sure Pilots and Crew Chiefs would also join. We could have reunions a news letter etc. Just a thought. I’m not including my name because I learned the hard way not to volunteer from the Army, After all that how I became a Shotgunner. Bro******* If I only knew then what I know now!! HELL BRO****** I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN………..WELCOME HOME. LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING TOGETHER AT OUR FIRST REUNION

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22 May 2005

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18:21:11

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I am posting this on behalf of my father, SFC Norman O. Flory, door gunner/crew chief with 121st AVN Co, NCOIC, Soc Trang, in loving memory, he died stateside May 18, 1977. Thank you, Dad, and you other vets, for your commitment and bravery to our future! Sincerely, Norman O. Flory, Jr.

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23 May 2005

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19:32:50

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WOW!! You have captured in words what many vet's have been feeling for so many years.Thank's Frank.We served together in the 189"th. and I too am proud to have "been there".Looking forward to seeing you at the "DC" reunion.God Bless-Dave Pickens

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31 May 2005

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13:26:09

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Please check your sub-URL.

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31 May 2005

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17:45:37

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To which sub URL do you refer?

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02 Jun 2005

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15:03:31

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Fwillard This was in the 25th Inf Div Home Page good information  Important: Our association has undertaken a major fundraising effort to build a fitting memorial at Schofield Barracks to honor the service and sacrifice of our Tropic Lightning Soldiers. You will find details, brochures and donation forms here, and can read more about this effort on the Division's site. We intend to reach our funding goal by September 2006, but we need your contributions!

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06 Jun 2005

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Anyone who went to helicopter flight school in the mid-60's understood that flying helicopters was inherently a "risky business." On my first day on the flight line at Fort Wolters Texas, after completing an orientation flight with me, my flight instructor pilot (IP) took my "stick buddy" up for a flight. The two of them were killed instantly when the OH-23D they were flying hit a tree on a bank of the Brazos River. The next day, we had a new IP and we "drove on". Anyone, who went to helicopter flight school during that period, had similar stories of accidents that most people never heard of--- except for our wives, who waited and wondered. The helicopter air crews, pilots, crew chiefs and door gunners were an integral team, sharing the same dangers and totally dependent on one another to complete the mission. Not enough credit has gone to those crew chiefs and gunners who worked the long hours to make sure the aircraft were mission ready and who showed incredible courage to go back into the fire to save the pilots. No one, who hasn't thundered through the skies of Vietnam in a helicopter, can know what that experience was like. Most helicopter crews had more than one tour in Vietnam and had their aircraft hit by enemy fire many times. Most of us had been shot down at least once and we knew that combat flying in Vietnam was living on the edge all the time. Over the battlefields, you could hear the thunder of helicopters that put fear in the hearts of the enemy and brought comfort to our troops on the ground.

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15 Jun 2005

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Thanks so much for your website work!!! I was Platoon Leader, Shotgun III, 121st Aviation Company, Soc Trang Tigers, Sep-Dec 1963. From Aug-Dec 1966 I served as 65th Regional Force Battalion Advisor to the Vinh Long Special Tactical Zone and flew many missions with the gunships from Vinh Long Airfield. Albert L. Wells,  anjwells@comcast.net

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15 Jul 2005

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Arthur C.Bonevich SGT Shot-Gun 11, Last of the Door Gunners, Co A/1/1 Ban Me Thout, Sept/Dec 1965. Thank You, For the memories.

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16 Jul 2005

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18:09:35

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Return; Arthur C.Bonevich, Shotgun X1 Add; Stagecoach (Slicks) Falcon's (Guns) A Troop, 3/4 Cav Hawaii,Plieku,Hawaii,Ban Me Thout,Hawaii,Cu Chi,1965/66

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24 Jul 2005

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I am Ted Rice US Army Retired. I was on Shotgun IX Feb - Jun 1965. I gunned for A co 501st Avn out of Bien Hoa. I was a SP/4 in them days and reitred as a Major after a long wild career. Go Rattlers

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24 Jul 2005

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I am Ted Rice. I was assigned to A Co 1st Bn 5th Infantry (M), Jan 64 - Aug 66. I was a gunner on Shotgun IX, Feb - Jun 65. I was an SP/4 then and through the Army's fault I retired as a Major. Hats off to all former Doorgunners Hooooowhhhaa

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24 Jul 2005

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I am Ted Rice, Major US Army Retired. I was assigned to A Co 1st Bn 5th (M) from Jan 1964 - Aug 1966. I was a door gunner on Shotgun IX, Feb - Jun 1965 with A co 501st Avn in Bien Hoa, Go Rattlers. Namvet15msmylin2@aol.com

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28 Jul 2005

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Great site! I was wondering if any of you out there flew with my Father, CWO Pat Emery, Sr. He flew with A Co, 501st AvBn (71stAHC)Rattlers'/Firebirds from June,'65 to Jan.'66. Or while he was with the 116th-Hornets/Wasps? If you did, please contact me @   98peterbilt@cableone.net.

Thank you, thanks for your service, and WELCOME HOME! Sincerely, Pat Emery, Jr..

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02 Aug 2005

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Geat site! I'm the son of a "Rattler" "A" Co, 501st Avn.Bn. I'm looking for anyone that flew with my Father, CWO Pat Emery, Sr. He served from 6/65 to 1/66 with the Rattlers. He was transferred to the 116th AHC in 1/66. Anyone who flew with or knew him, please contact me via e-mail. Thanks and WELCOME HOME! Sincerely, Pat Emery, Jr.

 98peterbilt@cableone.net.

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06 Aug 2005

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I found this statement on my units website, thought you guys might like to read it. Sir, First of all, I always wondered one thing about pilots; How do you walk with those giant, brass balls? I was an aviation Medic, with the 54th Aereomedical Evacuation Helicopter Co. (HA) in Chu Lai, in 68. (Actually I was assigned to the 534th Med. Det with the 1st Aviation BDE, 14th CAB, but was authorized to fly so I farmed out to the 54th) I read your tribute to the Medic and Crew chief, and on my end I have to give credit to those of you that flew into the bowels of Hell, _ucked the Devil himself, allowed us the opportunity to do our jobs, and brought us back out again, mostly in one piece. Mostly ... though there were those times that the Devil won ..... I wish to thank you, as a medic, a father, and a husband. If not for you, and many more like you, I would not be here writing you today, and because of you (all of you), there are other veterans out there today as well. My wish for you and all the other Army helicopter pilots is that you always have a full fuel cell, the skies are clear, and that God laughs with you. Clear Right ! Christopher Doc

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09 Aug 2005

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I'm looking for anyone who knew PFC William Andrews, crew chief, from Maryland. PFC Andrews was killed in a non-hostile crash of a huey from the 189th AHC on 3/11/68. CW 2 Lauck was also killed. Survivors were WO1 Fish and SP 4 D. M. Meade. Thanks Bob Finn

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09 Aug 2005

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ED DUKE 66-67 JUST RETURNED FROM THE ST LOUIS PARTY, HAD A BLAST. THE MAN WAS LOOKING FOR V.JOE KING

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24 Aug 2005

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Hi nice site

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31 Aug 2005

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I was Shotgun Platoon leader at the 118 th Avn Company , Bien Hoa , from Aug- Nov 1965 , we were the last Shotgun TDY group from the 25 th INF in Hawaii. SSGT Fox was PLT SGT and I was the PLT Leader , Lt Tom Faulds

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02 Sep 2005

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Lt Faulds..What is your email address? What unit were you in at Schofield and after the 25th deployed. Mark

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04 Sep 2005

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Mark: Lt. Faulds email address is listed in the Shotgunner Roster.

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05 Sep 2005

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Hi All: Jim Workman workmans3741@aol.com

served with 544th and 150th Vinh Long RVN May 64-65 Transferred to E/725/25ID Hawaii, Gyro with 3rd BDE to Pleiku 65-66. Back in Delta with 56th Trans. 67-68. Retired 79.

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09 Sep 2005

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Nice web site I enjoyed reading. I wish you and your family the best of luck.

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12 Sep 2005

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15:30:01

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I've been looking for Matt Luksa for almost 35 years, I wish I could find him we where in Nam together as Door Gunners in 65' at Quin NHon. We where both from the 25th. Div. on TDY, he was in the 1st battalion I was in the 2nd. B-2-14. is there any way that you can help me find him. He was from New Jersey. Thanks Denny

DdWwPpDd@aol.com

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01 Oct 2005

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YOU PEOPLE PUTTING THE SPAM AND PORN ON A SITE THAT HONORS VETERANS WHO FOUGHT FOR YOUR FREEDOM IN AN AWFUL WAR, SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELFS, OUR SONS IN HEAVEN ARE WATCHING YOU. DO NOT DO THIS. ALICE M.

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11 Nov 2005

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WAS JUST REVIEWING SOME ORDERS FROM 1965 WITH 23 NAMES BEING AWARDED THE AIR MEDAl for meritorious achievement ..... i beleive i was in shotgun X or IX from jun-sep 65 in soctrang and i flew with the soctrang vikings. i will try and send the orders with names and serial numbers to the powers that be.. i was infantry then and ended up doing other thing in rvn over the years. am now disabled (90%) but no regrets. there were no better soldiers than shotgunners and after 20 + yrs of active duty...i know. wolfhound all the way/// Nec aspera terrent.. Roger R. Caron, CWO USA  Ret. PS I was assigned to the 121st Avn co as a pfc and cpt frederick turner was the shotgun cdr my email is rlcaron@verizon.net

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11 Nov 2005

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just remembered that lt.     Ball was just KIA when we got in country. R. Caron

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29 Nov 2005

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Hello to all that were on Shotgun 2 or 3 in Bien Hoa. I remember training on the old H-21's and then going over in 1964. It was tough but enjoyable. I flew Slicks and Guns Ships while with the 118th. O. J. (Lucky) Brooks E-4 1st 5th (M) 25th Inf. Div.

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29 Nov 2005

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Hello back to you "LUCKY"on behalf of all Gunners. Clear right. Merry Xmas to all.

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30 Nov 2005

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20:02:43

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My name is Jack Raines .I was with the 116th avn. co in chu lai in 71, was a door gunner then drove a jeep..just dropped by to say welcome home to all.

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14 Dec 2005

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i have more questions than i have comments except for the fact that i love the site....i was with shotgun X (C/2/27TH WOLFHOUNDS) but I have not seen another name from that platoon and i would like to know if i'm wacked or it is just a coincidence that no one else has sign in??? roger r, caron (the cannuck) isn't it time that we have our own association?? roger r. caron,,cwo,usa ret

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14 Dec 2005

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i have more questions than i have comments except for the fact that i love the site....i was with shotgun X (C/2/27TH WOLFHOUNDS) but I have not seen another name from that platoon and i would like to know if i'm wacked or it is just a coincidence that no one else has signed in??? roger r, caron (the cannuck) isn't it time that we have our own association?? roger r. caron,,cwo,usa ret

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15 Dec 2005

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Roger: I started the site to bring together our group. So far it has been a one man effort. The big problem is that there were only around 2000 of us, not a large number. I have gotten the site to a point of visibility. A Google or other search engine will now bring the site up for anyone searching on the 25th Infantry division, door gunner, helicopter gunner and other similar searches. I have us listed by a lot of other Aviation units.........What we need is for more members of this site to put some effort into contacting their Aviation unit websites and asking the webmaster to link back to us.....Forming an association is a great idea and several others have spoken to me about it. The paper work and setting up a legal structure is beyond my knowledge. I would assist in anyway I could. We need members of the site who have the skills and are willing to serve as officers to come forth. It would be great to get together at a reunion. I have set up a new section listing gunners by Shotgun Platoon and showing the orders. We need site members to review these orders and contact other gunners who may not be aware of the site or who may not use the internet. I also need you guys to help me find copies of the orders we are missing. Here is a link to the Shotgun Orders I have now: http://www.25th-infantry-div-shotgunner.com/Shotgun%20Platoons/Shotgun%20Orders.htm Roger here is a link to one of the Wolfhound Shotgun Platoon orders for detachment 4: http://www.25th-infantry-div-shotgunner.com/Shotgun%20Platoons/SHOTGUN%2010%20DET%204.htm Please contact each other via the email addresses listed in the roster and we can get this going. Thanks Bill........webmaster

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22 Dec 2005

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15:06:53

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Butch Sarratt, Shotgun VIII., 25th Avaition Soctrang 10-64 to 1-65, Pleiku 1-65 to 4-65, PhuBi South of Hue 4-65 to 6-65 Returned to the 25th to be reassigned to Div. Artillery, then to the 1st/ 5th Mech Infantry when the Division deployed to Cu Chi. Welcome home brothers! wsarrattcpp@yahoo.com

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26 Dec 2005

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Shotgunner 10 roster ? shows Walter Billings...he later was a gunner with A Company 25th Aviation

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26 Dec 2005

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Shotgunner 10 roster ? shows Walter Billings...he later was a gunner with A Company 25th Aviation Ron Leonard webmaster@25thaviation.org

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26 Dec 2005

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12:15:56

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Great site! Ray Marshall, 83rd Medical Detachment to the 114th Knights of the Air "Cobras". 1964, Shannon-Wright Compound. I wandered into the site looking for my buddy Ron Berry who, if I remember right, was a Crew Chief, he went home in 1964 and we haven't heard from him since. skmarshal@hotmail.com

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27 Dec 2005

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13:08:21

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Looks like we need some of our IT buddies at the Pentagon to go after the jerks that keep spamming this guest book with Porn. My grand kids visit here!!!

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28 Dec 2005

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Walter Billings, highmtnfun@msn.com,

Shotgun X, June to August 1965, Pleiku, Viet Nam. I have a complete list (Shipping Orders) of everyone that went on Shotgun X from the 1st Bn 27th Inf. Lt Ball's name is not on the list however, Lt Yee is on the list. There was some of them that was on the KIA list from the year 1966 when the Division was sent over. I also have pictures from our trip over and would like to hear from anyone. I hope this finds everyone in good health and I hope eveyone had a Marry Christmas and that the New Year brings you great joy.

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28 Dec 2005

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20:11:44

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Looking for anyone who spent time at Red Devil from 68 to 69. My pictures are located at the following site: http://websterresearch.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php Thanks! Danny Webster

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11 Jan 2006

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09:09:58

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To those of you who think this website is for your free advertisement: This is meant for honorable men who served their country. It is NOT here for your advertisement purposes. Why don't you show some respect to these men and get your stupid messages off this site? Your parents obviously did a horrible job of raising you. When you get done defiling this guestbook, you'll probably go to the airport to harass service men /women returning from overseas. You make me sick.

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12 Jan 2006

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15:21:52

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This is a great site and a great way for Shotgunners to possibly reunite with old buddys. Unfortionately there are some people out there (obviously with no military background) that are using it to post therir unwanted links in an effort to push their meds, video poker and other crap. Show a little respect will you. Thanks for the concern

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12 Jan 2006

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This is a great website and I hope that a lot of us shotgunners are able to hook up with ol' buddies. I'm really glad that I stumbled upon it. Bill Ball, you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work and let me know if there's anything that you need done here on Oahu to help. For all you Shotgunners out there...my name is Mel (Melecio) Gastelum, I was in Shotgun II (2), flying out of Tan Son Nhut. Our platoon leader was Lt. Ronald Beckett. We flew the old Korean era CH-21s with wooden rotor blades (and duct tape to cover the bullet holes). My unit back at Schofield was Co.B, 2nd Bn., 14th Inf. (Golden Dragons). I am looking for fellow platoon members (or friends of), that I served with. If any of you guys are out there, join in, sign the roster and increase our chances of hooking up with each other again. I'm proud to have served with you all. Lt. Beckett, Sgt. Holmes, Sgt. Peters, Sgt. Hicks, Atkins, Cole, Ficacci(the Greek), Sellers, Deunger...I had some photos of some of you guys posted in the "Photo Contributor's" link. I really would like to hook up with you guys again. I hope all of you are doin' alright. Lt. Beckett.....I owe you a HUGE favor for carrying "my weapon" back to Schofield for me. You know which one I'm talking about. I would like to have the chance to return the favor somehow. I remember one time that we went out on a mission and as we came in to a hot LZ we started returning fire. I noticed that every round coming out of my machine gun (30 cal.) was a tracer....it wasn't until we got back to Tan Son Nhut that I found out that the night before, you had sat up and very meticulously loaded 4 boxes of ammo with nothing but tracers. And somehow, the next morning loading up to go out on this mission, I ended up with your ammo. You were a little dissapointed, but you took it well, sir. Afterall, there was always the next mission right? I gotta say, that it sure made for a pretty sight and it also increased my marksmanship. At least for that mission. If any of you guys ever get to read this......contact me via email. My address is posted in the "Door Gunner/Crew Chief roster". Aloha and WELCOME HOME. Brothers always, Mel

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13 Jan 2006

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Mel (Melecio) Gastelum Shotgun II Tan Son Nhut 1963 polarshift2012@hawaii.rr.com

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16 Jan 2006

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I was a Crew Chief for co A 501st Avn Bn Rattlers, Bien Hoa, from Aug 64 thru Sep 65. I have a lot of pictures I took showing various crew members including Door Gunners, Crew Chiefs and Pilots. If there is any place to post them on this web site, please let me know. Or, you can visit the Rattler website Stan Slaton

What is your email address stan?

Sign the roll call

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20 Jan 2006

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All is remarkable! Thanks!

 

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21 Jan 2006

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Cool site! Very interestingly! Thanks you!

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22 Jan 2006

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07:16:28

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Nice site.

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29 Jan 2006

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Very good site! I like it! Thanks! Cool!

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29 Jan 2006

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Date 1-29-05 Time 9:31 pm Remote user GREAT site thank you guys for what you did was with Atroop 3/4 cav 25th ID Cu Chi base camp March 1967 march 1968 I was in the 1st platoon section tanks May God bless you J.E. FORD Moshein Tennessee (out)

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08 Feb 2006

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Incredible job on this! I love I love I love this site! I have address to your site from my friend. My friends enjoy it as much as I do. Congrats! That must have been hard to make.

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11 Feb 2006

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SPEC5 ROBERT OB OBRIEN 1ST PLATOON/MAVERICKS OUTLAW12/MAVERICK31 69-71

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19 Feb 2006

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hello all and welcome home.tom fluharty.d,troop3/4 cav.25inf. tomfluharty903@hotmail.com

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03 Mar 2006

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. to second Mr. Cheney's comments, when I was discharged from the Army in 1964, I was already preaching to my friends and family regarding the error (as I saw it; of course, using a map to point out the exact location to people who could not quite picture where this sadly divided nation might be) of direct involvement in the long going Vietnam Revolution by the United States (I had already watched quite a few members of my unit volunteer to go over - mostly as a sure way of making rank - as helicopter gunners) . . . anyway, when I saw MAJOR DUNDEE in 1965, I was stuck by how the story and characters seemed to reflect my doubts and fears regarding this adventure, and spoke to what appeared to be the coming disaster . . . I suppose this is why I have always had a soft spot for this flawed film - the bravery of its argument, particularly at a time when few were listening - and anticipate the chance to see this latest version of the film . . . I have no idea if a modern audience will enjoy MAJOR DUNDEE as I did/do; perhaps, it is one of those films that is best enjoyed as being "of its time" by those who were there - I hope this is not the case as, to me, it will always be an important transitional film by an important director . . . did Peckinpah intend his movie to be a comment on the then current (1964/65) situation; well, if he did not, it sure was easy to read that way . . .

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19 Mar 2006

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EXCELLENT WORK ON THIS SITE AND A WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTION TO THE MEMORIES OF ALL OF US WHO SERVED. EVEN THOUGH ONLY AN MP IN THE ARMY SECURITY AGENCY AND USUALLY PROTECTED BY THE GATES OF DANANG. I STILL FEEL IN MY HEART THAT I AM A VERY SINCERE PART OF ALL OF US WHO SERVED! greenrwaye@yahoo.com

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24 Mar 2006

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I was just checking out your site. Welcome Home My Brothers. Mike Campbell "six Pack" 187thAHC 1st avn Bgd 25th ID Tay Ninh 70-71 116thAHC Chu Lai 71- AFAT 1 MACV 71-72. A.O. Burley,Idaho Good site. ;0)

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03 Apr 2006

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sp5 bobby taylor 3rd plt door gunner 3rd squad 4th cav. bam me thout & cuchi...1st avn blt.

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08 Apr 2006

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John Cerchio 25th Wrote previous comments J.cerchio@aol.com

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08 Apr 2006

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Volunteered for shot gun in Schofield 1965 but the Division was packing to go and all orders were held. 1966 Division left. Thank You For all your SUPPORT.. Use to watch shotgun training at McArthur Flats at Schofield.. Be Well 25th Soldier's.. Without your courage I would not be here.. God Bless America.

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12 Apr 2006

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Found this about McGee on another site........Mike Posted by: Dennis C Eichler Date: Sunday, June 12, 2005 3:41 AM UTC Relationship: Friend From: Chicago Comments: I served with Richard McGee in Hawaii with the 25th Division. I arrived in Hawaii in January of 1965. I know our enlistment dates were within months of each other. I lied about my age and joined the Army at 16 years old, in September 1964. Richard wasn't much older. We were actually in the same squad. (1st squad) Company A 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry, 3rd Brigade. I signed up for the same Shotgun program Richard was in, but I was not accepted. Richard left for Vietnam around September 1965. We later deployed to Vietnam and were stationed at Pleiku. I heard but could not verify, that when Richard's tour with the Shotgun program was over, he could have returned to our company, A-2-35, but chose to stay with his Door Gunner company. In June of 1966, I was wounded seriously enough to get out of the Nam and to Japan. June, July and August 1966 were bad months for our company. We had many casualties and Richard knew many of them since he had served with us in Hawaii. It was in Japan that I learned of Richards death through the Stars and Stripes. I was very saddened. Richard was top notch. I respected him very much as a person and as a soldier. He was so young and so brave. Before he left Hawaii for the Nam, he gave me one of his well tailored fatigue shirts which I wore until I was discharged in September 1967. His uniforms were always tailored and his appearance encouraged me to emulate his style. If you look at the photo of Richard on this post, you will see that he is wearing the 1st issue Vietnam fatigue shirt. The one were the buttons show through the pocket flaps. I have a photo of myself wearing the shirt that Richard gave me. It too, was the old style. I was lucky to survive the Nam. Richard died a hero, doing what he was truly meant to be.....A Door Gunner. I know he was brave on every mission he went on. The job of a Door Gunner is not for those who are afraid. Door Gunners are special and I always repected and admired them when I flew on Choppers and I thought of Richard when I looked at the face of each Door Gunner. I wish I could have seen him in the Nam. God Bless Richard and his family. He was one of a kind and is remembered by many. It's hard to believe that so many years have passed. I'm retired now from the Chicago Police Department after over 33 years of service

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12 Apr 2006

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Posted by: Freddy Dutton Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 2:35 AM UTC Relationship: Best Army Friend From: Columbus Comments: I served with Richard McGee in Hawaii. We volunteered for Door Gunners in Vietnam and went there and served together. He slept on the top bunk and I slept on the bottom bunk. We usually flew together everyday. I have tried to contact his family for nearly 40 years. If anyone remembers me, please contact me.

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12 Apr 2006

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Posted by: Linda K Green  Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 6:33 PM UTC Relationship: Sister From: Comments: My brother ... my hero ... my friend. Our beautiful Mother passed away on January 30, 2005 and it brings me immeasurable peace to know that she is now with you and after almost 40 years can hold you in her arms again. I love you Richard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted by: Edward S. Maryliw Date: Friday, March 18, 2005 6:43 PM UTC Relationship: Met in Vietnam 1966, Bien Hoa From: Greenbush Comments: Corp. McGee was with the Firebirds. When I came into country he qualified me as door gunner on the slicks. He was a very caring soldier and I will miss him forever.

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12 Apr 2006

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Jerry Wayne Osborn Name Jerry Wayne Osborn Rank/Grade PFC - E3 - Army - Regular Age 20 Marital Status Single Race Caucasian Gender Male Date of Birth Mar 16, 1945 From Columbus Grove, Ohio Length of Service 1 year Tour Began {Tour} Casualty Date Apr 1, 1965 Location SOUTH VIETNAM Hostile/Non-Hostile HOSTILE Classification HELICOPTER - CREW AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND Body Recovered Yes Religion Evangelical United B Vietnam Memorial Panel 01E - - Line 99 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted by: Janny Talens  Date: Friday, October 11, 2002 9:36 AM UTC Relationship: No relationship to deceased From: Amersfoort, the Netherlands Comments: I have no relationship to Jerry Wayne Osborn, just want to say that it's too bad all those people died in Vietnam. It's sad the hopes of so many were not fullfilled. Good luck to all of you.

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19 Apr 2006

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Hi, nice site!

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22 Apr 2006

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welcome home! always a pleasure to stop by and check out your site. take care william r. i. "easy" smith a 1/27 wolfhounds 1967 wsmith@winfirst.com   www.easysplace.com 

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25 Apr 2006

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12:01:35

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Very good site! I like it! Thanks!

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