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I served with Echo 2/5 weapons platoon from 97 to 01. I would like to talk to all of my old buddies.
11025 Vista Del Sol #2161
El Paso, TX 79935
915-494-0939
losabas@aol.com
I am very proud to have served in the Marine Corp from l984-l988,I served with Echo Co. 2/5 weapons Plt. as a mortar man. Though my time with Echo Co. from I believe from 86'to88' was all in peacetime,I was still proud to serve in the 5th Marines and felt fully capable of anything that was to come down.I would also like to complement each and every person that went through the experience of Vietnam and even I noticed a man from the frozen chosin'......a job well done!!!!
Lewiston Me. 04240
yahdbird90@hotmail.comBack to Top
Greetings to all fellow 2/5 Marines, past, present & future. I served as Echo 2/5 Plattoon Commander, 1988-1990 & Battalion Adjutant in 1991. My blood still runs fast with Marine Corps pride and I wish our famed battalion success on the current battlefield!!! Does anyone have any updates on 2/5's progress in the war? Semper Fi! Former Captain Adams, Echo, 2/5
621 San Vicente, #303
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-600-0330
charlie.adams@tbwachiat.com
I am now in 2/5 H&S company
I served with 2/5 Echo from 5/95-11/98. I've been out of touch with my people for a while but would like to communicate with anyone. I recently moved so I've updated my file. Semper Fi!!!
PO Box 692
Evanston, WY 82931-0692
307-789-8195
padams_77@yahoo.com
Just wanted to say hello to all my old friends from E/2/5. I was with Echo Company from the time we formed up in Camp Pendleton. I went over with Echo when we left the states from Long Beach. I was in the 1st platoon. Our platoon commander was 2/Lt. George ROBISON. Staff Sergeant Chuck DUREE was our platoon sergeant until he received a temporary commission. DUREE left us in Okinawa prior to us leaving for Vietnam. I moved up from platoon guide to platoon sergeant. I was with Echo when we made our landing in Chu Lai on April 1966. I stayed with 1st platoon and became the platoon commander after ROBISON left to go to 3/1. I remained as the platoon commander until I left in September of '66. I was transferred to 3/1 too. I rotated out of country in Feb '67. I went back for another tour in Jan '70 and left in Jan '71. I stayed in for 30 years and retired in September '88. When I retired I was the Depot Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. I currently live and work in San Diego, CA. Look forward to hearing from anyone who I was priviledged to serve with in E/2/5. I would very much be interested in hearing from Monish SHIPP, Jim McKELVEY, Lee DIX or Pete TAITANO. We were all sergeants together in Echo. SEMPER FI, MARINES!
Just a quick note to update my information and to wish All good health. I moved to Temecula, CA in 2005. I have a new e-mail address which has been included. Like to hear from all my old friends. Semper Fi to All.
43256 Via Angeles
Temecula, CA
ta5150@verizon.netBack to Top
28Jul02-Present Echo Company 2nd Platoon Operation Iraqi Freedom
537 Parker Rd.
Oceranside, CA 92054
760-430-5175
briaguin@cox.net
In country Feb. 70' I was a member of Bravo squad, 2nd Platoon,Echo 2/5 started out at Liberty Bridge, Liberty Road, An Hoa, and the Arizona Territory. Moved to LZ Badly in Sept. worked in the Que Son Mountains until W.I.A. in Jan.30,71'.
I do remember the typhoon that hit us hard in July/August. Hell of a storm!
- 10005 Mesa Oak Dr.
- Bakersfield, CA 93311-1634
- surv95alta@aol.com
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In April this year, I stumbled on the articles at MSNBC.COM concerning the fall of Sigon. After thirty years of keeping Vietnam in a box something was triggered ans set my feet on a quest quest that ultimatly led me to here.
I served with Echo Co. 2/5 1st Mar. Div. in late 69-70. "Rompin, Stompin, Hell, Death, and Distruction" Remember that on the sign at An Hoa? I also remember a Doc that could never seem to get it right. Throw the granade first then hollor Li Di or was it the other way around? Think this only happend once in the Arizona Terretory. My MOS was 0331. Some people referred to me as Gook because I always carried a small bag of rice and I tended to sit like one. I have memories of people like Burkett, David Parker, Pruette, someone named Pounds, Farber, Lt. Pereira, Buddy Bunt, Pig Pen, and so many other. I have over the years often wondered what happend to many of you. Especially Parker, Pruette, Pounds, and Farber. God its been a long time.
2857 Bowman Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-5029
bwilmes@uci.net
ICQ: 130192
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I am looking for anyone who knew my brother CPL. George Allen Alford Jr.(Tex). He was KIA July 31,1968. He was with 3rd Platoon of Echo Co.,2nd Battalion,5thMarine Reg. of the 1st Marine Division. He was in Operation Houston III near Thuc Thien on June 30,1968,Op. Houston IV and Op. Mameluke Thrust II in Quang Nam Province near An Hoa. It was here that he was KIA. He was a squad leader, but I don't know which squad. Thanks his sister Brenda
22818 Holy Creek Trail
Tomball, TX 77377
281-351-0428
bjkaiser@sbcglobal.net
Present Echo Co. 2/5- Operation Iraqi Freedom. Was wounded in action on october 13, 2004 and now recovering back at Camp Pendleton.
4301 Mattnick Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
661-832-8226
aaronsuncle70@aol.com
SERVED FOR A SHORT TIME IN 1969 AT AN HOA WAS W.I.A.ON MAY 15 1969 WAS RADIO OPERTOR FOR 1ALHPA, K.I.A. ON THAT 15th DAY OF MAY WERE VILLALOBOS AND CONTRERAS. WHAT A GREAT WEB PAGE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMEBERS ME.
3356 County Line Rd.
Macedon, NY 14502
585-377-1931
pallen11@rochester.rr.com
I am looking for Leathernecks who served with 2/5 Echo Co. from 1989 to 1993. Semper Fi Devil Dogs... Look me up
PO Box 631
Farmington, MO 63640
573-760-1564
allison5@peoplepc.com
I served with Echo Company from 1997 to 1998.
Served from 1995-1997 under Captain Ramos. Attached to 31st MEU (SOC) in Okinawa, Japan in 1996. Most of you would know me as, "AIRBORNE" Hope to hear from some of you.
Box 555
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-1852
janderso@douglas.co.us
Served with 2/5 from Feb 60 till June 61. Co. was Capt. Jack Dewel
5238 Rt. 78 South
Stockton, IL 61085
plumriverfarm@blkhawk.net
Any Killers out there that was with wpns platoon from 1989-1992.
PO Box 58
Fort defiance, AZ 86504
928-729-2209
wilhiam@hotmail.com
I was Echo 2/5, I pumped out with 3rd platoon, big pappa was our Platoon leader for a while, then we got SSgt "D" for death, man that guy hated me.....
BOOM FAA KER!!!!!
Call anytime...Pasadena, CA
626-367-4526
apna27@netscape.net
I served with e co 2/5 from 10/68 to 10/69 as a machine gunner. When I got to An Hoa my squad leader was Leo Aguirre. Leo was from Los Angeles Calif. The team leader was Don Jhonson. The gunners were BURT AND ROYSTON. I was better known as TWIN. My twin brother stayed in Okinowa and I was sent to Nam because I was 15 min older. If anyone remembers me please drop a call or email me. I would like to hear from you. Guns up ! TWIN !!!!
2500 Mesquite Pass
Seguin, TX 78155
210-632-9154
aaranda51@yahoo.com
It is always good to be in the fighting fith esspecially in the most decorated battalion in Corps.
348-A Tukwilaparkway
Tukwila, WA 98198
206-431-6838
2148 Aztec Dr. W
Jacksonville, FL 32246
904-270-7435 ext 25
fab4arroyo@lycos.com
I served from 1966-1969, I pulled 2 tours and would like to talk to some of my old buddies
3720 Buffalo Ford Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
336-879-5573
jandsauman@rtmc.com
Echo, 2nd PLT 1998-2000, 2002
15073 N RT IL 127
Butler, IL 62015
217-556-6480
brent1a@yahoo.com
Dec 4th 2000 to 2004, Cherry Point North Carolina. Stay True.
395 Maple Trail
Crownsville, 21032
410-986-5762
bakerdl@hotmail.com
3111 Holly Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
sabre63938@aol.comBack to Top
Served with Echo From April 2004 till May 2005 Going To College.
68 Oregon St.
Fall River, MA 02720
347-776-6646
archangel10311@yahoo.com
I served with Echo Co with a machine gun team and then as a radioman from July 1970 to Feb 1971 when the unit was re-deployed. I then transferred to H&S Co, 2/1 and got a rear job. Names are difficult to remember. I was on the patrol in Aug 70 when Don Hilliard was killed while we humped out of a rice paddy near Liberty Road. I recall nights standing bridge watch at Liberty Bridge capping off rounds at whatever floated in the river. I recall humping the Que Sons and finding an NVA camp with discarded rifles and medical gear. I appreciate the efforts to establish this site and hope to make contact with former marine buddies. I graduated from MCRD San Diego with Plt 1178 in Dec 1969.
3151 Adirondack Drive NE
Cedar Rapids,Ia 52406
(319) 364-5797
jbcub14@mcleodusa.netBack to Top
JUST TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS THAT WHERE IN FROM 1990-1994 ECHO CO
25634 Salerno Way
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
714-694-1937
bra2bri@aol.com
I served in E 2/5 06/02 - 11/05
509 East Fannin
Leonard, TX 75452
806-324-7559
I was with E 2/5 from 1977 to1980 at camp Margarita camp pendleton 0331 looking for anybody that remembers me.nickname was foodblister. Semper Fi!!!
205 West Clinton St.
Logansport, IN 46947
dcbarr131@msn.com
Rd 2 Box 355
Seaford, DE 19973Back to Top
Served with Golf Company 2nd Bn, 5th Marines from October 1966 - November 1967. Most of that time we were based out of An Hoa, except for combat operations.
Was WIA on 17 December 1966 (gunshot wound, chest, Phu Loc 6), 6 July 1967 (grenade shrapnel, left knee, Nong Son) and 15 August 1967 (punji stake wound, foot, Antenna Valley).
Most likely would not be alive today were it not for the superb combat leadership of then Lt. Bill Buchanan, Doc Thacker, Doc Salisbury, Doc LeGarie and other magnificant Marines and Corpsmen.
Thirteen months was an entire lifetime. That time and those Marines have had more positive effect on me than all others.
Semper Fidelis, John
569 Paokano Place
Kailua, HI 96734
808-546-1942
jrbatesusmc@aol.com
I served as hospital corpsmen, first in echo, then in golf, and back to echo again, from jan69-aug69. Served in the arizona, liberty bridge, go noi island,etc. received bronze star with combat v,and purple heart on 15 may 1969. worked with other corpsmen garry high, gary wright, gary vansickle, and randy baker. was always called doc denny during my time in the bush. my last couple of months in nam were served at first med bn. went back to the world jan,70
100 South Fifth St.
Youngwood, PA 15697
724-925-3344
ddbaughm@aol.com
6540 Lowder Rd.
704-797-9957Back to Top
I Served with 1st Plt Echo CO 2/5. From 1997-2001. Just found out that this website existed, anyone who served with me just send an e-mail to catch up on things. RHYNOS!!
I would love to hear from anyone who served in Echo Company between 1991 and 1994 (Okinawa and West Pac deployments). Especially anyone who was in 3rd Plt. Anyone know what ever happened to "Bad Bob", Pat or "Bompo"?
Lancaster, CA
ebeck0311@hotmail.com
I was with E 2/5 '68-69 Vietnam
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RR2 Box 2076
Piedmont, MO 62957
573-223-2427
jaeb@semo.net
Currently serving in Operation: Iraqi Freedom and I am deployed in As-Samawah, Iraq. Came to Kuwait in January 2003, and entered Iraq soon after. As of today July 16th 2003, I am still serving with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, in As-Samawah & Babylon, Iraq. Semper Fi!
10600 Louisiana Circle
Bloomington, MN 55438
rdbergstrom@aol.com
For those of you who served with my brother, Lt Paul Bertolozzi. My family has donated the flag you signed to the USMC Command Museum at San Diego, Ca. You may be interested to know that my two sons, 20 yr old twins, joined the Marines in the fall of 2001. One is an armorer stationed in Okinawa. The other is a large engine mechanic currently deployed in Kuwait. In addition, my daughter's husband is in the Army, also deployed in Kuwait.
Hi, This is an update on Paul's nephews. Brandon returned safely from the first phase of the Iraqi war and is now at his duty station in North Carolina. Brett just returned from a deployment in the Philipines. He was promoted to Corporal and is still stationed in Okinawa. My son-in-law also returned safely from Iraq. Because he was with an engineering group, he was able to hook up with Brandon when they were both in Kuwait. I also want to thank all of you who have shared your memories of Paul with me and my family. We have learned so much about Paul through you. I'm thinking of going to the reunion in August.
I was Navy Corpsman with Echo Co. from 1961 thru 1963. Alot of great memories. Does anyone remember Gunny Goddard? & the First Shirt? Semper Fi.
PO Box 1486
Nashville, IN
jpb519@msn.com
Feb.1968 -Mar. 1969, Co. radio operator, Phu Bai to An Hoa. Would like to hear from you!
16994 Little Lake Trail
Indianola, IA 50125
515-961-3943
rogbill@dybb.com
I landed with 2/5 off the ship in Chu Lai in 1966. Was married have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Moved to the San Diego area about two months ago.
PO Box 5350
San Diego, CA 92105
dbirchard@nethere.comBack to Top
February to December 69. I am trying to locate those who may know him. In May 69 he was with 1st Plt near An Hoa.(known from his Navy Cross Citation). Major combat operations include Muskogee Meadow, Forsythe Grove Durham Peak and Arizona. I am trying to figure up some kind of surprise for him. He is currently in Dallas, Texas. His nickname: "Birdman."
I'm looking for any information on a Cpl. Black, Marion Arthur he was with Echo 2/5 he was KIA on 04May1945 if anyone has any information please contact me at my E-mail address. he is my Uncle and I would like to know more about him. Please contact me if you have any Information. Thank you!!
Patrick Ross
HHC1-77 AR, CMR 464 Box 2481
APO AE 09226
tankerross@yahoo.com
I joined the company in October 1967. Stationed at An Hoa until January 1968. WIA 31 January 1968 Thua Tien Province. Philadelphia Naval Hosp. until July 1969. Transferred to MCB CamLej where I served until transfer to Fleet Reserve 31May72. Retired as 1stSgt.
- 3602 Gerry Dr.
Granbury, TX 76049
817-326-3520
ronb@hcnews.comBack to Top
I was honored to serve as CO of E 2/5 from January to July 1997.
I stayed in the regulars until 1969--my last tour was in Oakland, CA doing casualty calls, going to funerals, giving out free flags, etc. I saw the costs of the war on American families up close. I volunteered to go back on active duty for the Gulf War and they took me in my old age. I spent the war in the rear with the gear, with the Marine Corps Battle Assessment Team. I saw the same courage and commitment by Marines that I saw in Vietnam. I have worked mostly as a college professor since I got out. I am presently working at writing for a living--I am finishing a big book on the Gulf War. I look forward to writing about Vietnam, specifically about the lost summer of 1967, and about some of the biggest and most costly battles of the war that has not even made it into the official history of the First Marine Division. It has been extraordinarily comforting to me to make contact with so many Marines from Vietnam, most of whom I last saw when I was helping put them on a medevac helicopter. I am particularly happy to see than many Marines whom I believed too badly wounded to survive did in fact do so and are doing very well. It has been very interesting to read individual accounts of battles and to be able to supplement them with my account. I wrestle too with the Vietnam dreams on occasion. Mercifully, they come less often now. But there is a good side too. Deeply embedded in my brain is the image of young Americans, somewhere in the world and against all odds, unafraid to commit themselves for for their fellow Marines, for a cause, and for their country. I thank all of you who served: you made it possible for me to come home. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of E 2/5 and of being part of a team that could do anything and go anywhere--all we needed was enough ammo and water--and a weapon that would shoot.
Semper Fi.Pat Blessing
10181 Seven Paths Road
Spring Hope, NC 27882
252-478-4725
padruig1@ireland.comBack to Top
I was with E Co. 2/5 Marines in Viet Nam in 1967 68 69. If you were with 2/5 give me a call.
1996 E. Piedmont Dr. #B
Aurora, CO 80015
303-400-1698Back to Top
2283 SW Sturges Ln. 147
Troutdale, OR 97060
503-504-3592
jaebo38@hotmail.com
Anyone stiil around that was attached to the 2ND Div on Guadalcanal in Dec. 1942?
Was Navy attached to recon unit.660 23rd Ave, NW
New Brighton, MN
ileneb2@juno.comBack to Top
I am hoping to find someone who served with Harmon Joseph Bove Jr. He died on March 4, 1970. I was a high school sweetheart, and would love some information about his time in Viet Nam. Thank you. Cathy Smithers.
5310 N. Isabell Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
cathysmithers@hotmail.com
Served from 1956 to 1959. Made several training landings as well as Operation Desert Rock and witnessed 2 Atomic Bomb detonations. One from 20 miles and one from 5500 yards. Awesome. Too long ago to remember what an ICQ number is! Way before Hoorah! We hollered Yeeha! Or Aye, Aye Sir! Would love to hear from any of the men who served with me in 3rd Platoon, E-2-5 The Best Of The Best.
483 CR 3243
Mount Pleasant, TX
903-572-2790
kbowers@quik.com
Sept 2001 - Aug 2003
Jul 2001 - Jan 2002 UDP Okinawa3601 Ranson Pl.
Arlington, VA
949-280-1462
branieckijp@hqmc.usmc.mil
Arrived in Vietnam November 1969. Assigned to Echo Company. M-60 Machine Gunner. Got choppered off Hill 52 into Arizona Territory. Spent time in Arizona, Phu Nans, Phu Loc 6, Ganoi Island, Liberty Bridge and An Hoa. I remember the following names of those who I served with; Lt. Conti, Gunny Clark, Sgt. Rivera, Bove, Bruce, Kuczaz, Water Bull, Mitch, Clements, Yarborough, Norwood, Biemert, Mississippi, Jackson, Cortez, Leninthal, Zodiak, Slim, Ochal, Haney and Hilliard. I still have some photographs that I wish I could put names to. Currently I am retired from 21 years of Law Enforcement and 10 additional years of investigative work in Private Industry.
P.S. Doc Weems I think it was you. The "shit disc" definitely worked better then the Kaopectate.
Brea, CA 92821
714-529-5652
tonybrambilla@sbcglobal.net
1998-2002 Camp Pendleton
330 Skiff St.
North Haven, CT
203-288-9929
I served with 2/5 H&S from Dec 1966 to Jan. 1968. I would love to hear from anybody that remembers me. Al.
4245 Pearman Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-953-1106
abrauns@vt.edu
I was with 81's at leberty bridge, half way point and hill 34. I was nick named " brother heavy". I've since served in the Kentucky National guard ,Navy reserve and retired from the Coast Guard. I still work in govt.
4325 Marblehall Rd., Apt # 181
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-302-9229
ksbreck55@hotmail.com
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Cpl. Brennan Wounded In Tet 1968 , Would like to know what happened to echo battery after i was medi-vac outduring tet 68 thank you.
P.O. Box 701
Wilkes Barre, PA 18703
570-344-3699 or 348-0189
trainedkilla34@aol.com
Served with echo company 1966-67, would like to here from anyone from the company during that time also looking for Lee Heckman from H & S company Semper fi .
- 1687 Westgate Dr., Apt.#102
York, PA 17404
717-767-0114
stann25@hotmail.comBack to Top
1967 to 1969 81 mm foward observer an/hoa
29007 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586-770-2173
rbb6d@yahoo.com
Served in 3rd plt. Echo Co. from 19Dec.67 to 14Aug.68, when I got medevaced out. Three hearts.I remember Pete Pitcher,Jack Koon, Willis, Pickering,Rollins, Vandersluis, and a lot of other guys from third herd.Glad to read that we're all still here.Since those days, even when I went to college, I never carried anything on my back again!!!!!
4715 N. Black Canyon
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-433-9286
hotpilot13@yahoo.comBack to Top
I served in 2/5 Feb-Aug '69
4325 105th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-889-2180
broman0303@comcast.net
trying to get in touch with all the good friends i met in comm plt 2/5.enjoyed being in e.co 2/5
713 E. Lafayette
Okmulgee, OK 74447
918-756-3354
brooks-steven@sbcglobal.net
400 North 2nd Street
Eunice, LA 70535
337-457-5727
reconbrown@yahoo.com
15320 NE 26th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
360-574-8513
jekbrown@yahoo.comBack to Top
Served in 2/5 from 92-96
3400 Fort Hunt Dr.
Arlington, TX 76016
817-683-5259
dbryson14@yahoo.com
I was with E 2/5 from 1990 to 1994 and a half, the Gulf War to Somalia.
I extended so I could stay with 2/5 my whole enlistment.I still think I should of stayed in and help the guys in Iraq but I didnt know it was going to happen.Stay in cover and kill those mothers............
16520 SE 82nd Dr.
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-723-0206
axefreak@hotmail.com
Served with E. 2Bn. 5Reg. RVN Oct. 10/67 - Nov. 24/68 . . . M-79
My first Lt.'s name in country was "Lt. Long" first stop after an overnighter in Danang, An Hoa. First patrol was out of "Liberty Bridge" was given the M-79 shortly after up at Nong Son, was on south end of "Truoi (Troy) Bridge" when Tet broke out with 4 other Marines and 6 or 7 ARVN's, I opened the concertina wire that night for the convoy heading north . . . . . OPERATIONS: Essex, Auburn, Hue City, Baxter Gardens, Huston I, Huston II, Huston III, Huston IV, Mameluke Thrust, Sussex Bay, Maui Peak.1595 Old School Rd.
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
onefootin@charter.net
233 Okland Ave.
Miller Place, NY 11764
631-744-4939
jb2467032@aol.com
I served with Echo Co. 2/5 2nd Plt. from April '97 to July '98. "Rhino Check!"
I had a great time serving with all you guys. Please feel free to drop me an email, and we can talk about old times.
I was at mateo for far to long
Echo Company - Third Herd 69/70 - 0311.Started out as ammo humper in third squad. Left country as company radio operator. It's been thirty years but some of the memories are very vivid. I think only about the good times - and there where some. Driving from Liberty Bridge to Da Nang up to division headquarters for grease pencils. Capt just wanted to get the Gunny a quick R&R. he tried to drink China Beach dry in one afternoon!
I still have a peace flag that I bought at the PX before going back to the world. Autographed by: Doc Aspy, Mic Hart, Terry Fiore & Lt. Lyman "Arty F/O", Michael Chamble, Doc Bell, David Parker, Richard Knight, Kerry Neuroth, Bob Farrell, Paul Davis, Marco Dabetic, Dwight Belty, Staff Sargent Powell, Don Hodges, Lt. Dave Pereira, Lt. J.D. Cannon, Steve Kinsey, Buddy Bunt, Harmon Bove, Tom Flynn, Eddie Stearns, Robbie Robertson , Pig Pen from Nebraska, Joe from Seattle, Rick Reeves, Al Pruette, Horace Shaw, "We never got mad, just even Jody" Still involved - member of Greensburg, Pa. Marine Corp. League In fact tomorrow is the annual" SOS" dinner in celebration of the Marine Corp. Birthday. Semper Fi...
- 12429 Roth Dr., North Huntingdon, PA 15642
- burkepg@comcast.net
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With E 2/5 Oct 67 to march 68 at An Hoa, Phu Bi, Hue City.
I am Sorry I cant remember many names but i carried the radio for 2nd plt. wounded twice and med evac out of the area on March 15 to japan then Okinawa
Gillette, WY 82718
cburns@bresnan.net
I'm the Joe Byelick that was in the wing with vmf(aw)232, my cousin Joe Byelick was with 2/5 during 67-68. One of 3 Joe Byelick in country at the same time. Also a Jim with 3/9. Semper Fi great site!
Isal Vista, CA
joeshow@aol.com
2/5 hill 54 chu lai 1965/66 man where are all of you SEMPER FI
13029 204th Pl., SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-255-1818
miks4u2@aol.com
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME FROM E/2/5. ARRIVED FROM RED BEACH IN APRIL '68, TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO E CO.(AS A RADIO MAN, I WAS A 1311, GO FIGURE!!!) 'TIL ABOUT LATE JUNE, THEN TRANSFERED TO 1st ENGINEERS. IT WAS A VERY CONFUSING TIME PERIOD FOR ME (I'D JUST TURNED 18), ALL I REMEMBER IS A LOT OF HUMPING.
I LEARNED WHAT IT REALLY MEANT TO BE A MARINE IN THAT SHORT TIME, I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT EXPERIENCE...
400 Rock Fleet Road, Condo #103
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-8928
Interests: Internet
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Echo 2/5 2nd platoon. Margarita (33 area) Camp Pendleton. 1975-1976 Anybody still around?
Enumclaw, WA 98022
philcbell@hotmail.com
I was privileged to serve amongst the finest Marines & Sailors I have ever known from July '02 to October '03 and be a part of their remarkable accomplishments during combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom, February-August 2003.
Thanks, Men.
Captain Card, USMC
Echo Company, 2/5208 Los Padres Drive
Oceanside, CA 92054
tcard@cox.net
I was with Echo in the kick off and Ar Ramadi
36 Versailles Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125
pcardone@tulane.edu
Manlius
New York, 13104
gilly9498@hotmail.com
Served with Echo 2/5 1st platoon Guns from Sept 69 to April 70. Wounded by mine while on patrol near AnHoa and returned to the world.
I served around Chulai and AnHoa from September 1966-September 1967. I remember these times with a sadness that is hard to describe, not for myself, but for the friends that I lost in Nam.
7102 11Av NW
Bradenton, FL 34209
garys15@gte.net
23 October 1967 - 1 November 1968
1423 Banbury Loop
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-859-5179
gunnymg29@msn.com
Semper Fi 2/5 LIVE LONG AND STRONG
2/5 H & S Co. S-4
Camp Pendleton, CA
760-521-6284
caseal@1mardiv.usmc.mil
kick ass and dont leave anyone behind a special oorah to sergeant Mike Williams.
33724 Great Falls Rd.
Wildomar, CA 92595
909-674-9971
twitchnbrad@aol.com
I WAS WITH ECHO 2/5 3RD PLATOON,STATIONED AT
CAMP PENDLETON,I WAS 0311 POINT MAN/SAW GUNNER,I'M VERY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED AS ONE OF THE FEW!
EVEN THOUGH IT WAS PEACE TIME,MY HATS OFF TO ALL WHO SERVED IN WAR!I WAS IN 94-98,I TOOK THE GOOD WITH THE BAD,I THINK EVERYBODY SHOULD JOIN THE MILITARY IT'S GOOD EXPERIENCE.WELL TAKE CARE.
SEMPER FI
BRIAN2146 Noble Ct. SE, Apt #A
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I SERVED WITH ECHO CO. MAR 69/70 IN 60MM PLT. MOST OF THE GUYS NAMES I HAVE FORGOTTEN. BUT I STILL REMBER SOME LIKE CHUCK ORLOWSKI, SHORT ROUND, JACK RAFFLER, FROG,DOC BAKER. THE PLACES ARIZON TERR., LIBERTY BRIDGE, AN HOA, HILL 55.
Echo 2/5 reunion Nov. 9th thru 12th 2006 Washington D. C.
CONTACT ME, OCHAL1@VERIZON.NET to get a news letter with all the details.
Semper Fi Ochal
2466 Limestone Ct.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
909-597-8443
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1836 Puritan Rd.
Portage, PA 15946
814-736-3367
I SERVED IN 2/5 DURING THE GULF WAR, LOOKING FOR SOME OLD FRIENDS.
5410 W. 190th St. #70
Torrance, CA
310-921-2204
drceja@aol.com
1993 - 1995 Doc with H&S and Fox Co. Need to find me: www.gabrielchapman.com
106 Avenida Salvador
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-510-5049
gabriel@gabrielchapman.com
MY MARINE FRIEND
I was cruzing town in the car of my "DREAMS". It was a 57 convertable Real "SWEET" and So "MEAN". That's when I got my draft notice and ended up in the"US MARINES". That's where I met my buddy Joe Jordan. We were both farm boys and dirt "SMART" but bit by bit that Marine DI took us"APART". We made it "again" said my friend as the next obstacle"began".When the force march was over we graduated. "OLE Joe" went his way I went"MINE"not knowing If we would meet again in "TIME". I went home proud to be a"US MARINE"but afraid of what VIETNAM would "BRING". When the plane landed in DaNang. All I could hear for 3 days was the sounds of "BIG GUNS" and Jets returning from their"BOMBING RUNS".On the forth day I was sent south of"HUE"to"ECHO 2/5.We were guarding a bridge over a river, I know not the "NAME". I was surprise to see my buddy Joe Jordan"AGAIN". We shook hands and hugged like Father and"SON". At the same time not taking our hands off our "WEAPONS". That night we were "OVER RUN" The bridge was blown up and The TET of 1968 had "BEGUN". Joe and I were scared to death,but still alive at "MORNING SUN". When the smoke and fog "CLEARED". We were at the foot of the Bach Ma mountains so tall and so"NEAR". It was the 3rd of Apirl the date I remember so"WELL". Because we were caught in all kinds of"HELL"We could hear the thump of morters all"AROUND". As they went overhead and hit the"GROUND".It was so "INSANE"before I knew it my buddy had taken a snipers bullet to the "BRAIN". They said I took my M-16 and charge the"TERRAIN". Knowing I'd never see my buddy alive "AGAIN". Late at night when I wake up in a bed of Sweat and"FRIGHT". My friend Joe said stay KOOL"AL"everthings"ALRIGHT". In 2002 when I found his"GRAVE". We sobed and talk about the"GOOD OLE DAYS". Joe said he would save me a place in "HEAVEN" because for 34 years I'd been threw"HELL". This is a poem I wrote while going threw the PTSD treatment programs in 2003-4 in Topeka,Kansas and Waco, Texas VA Hospital It was part of my recovery. It was a long time before I could read it aloud and not break down. I was with ECHO Co.2ndbn 5th Marines 1st Marine Div. I was in country from January till July of 1968. I remember a CPL.Bohm he was a squad leader or platoon leader. I left Vietnam in July of 1968 because of malayria. I stayed in Japan and Okinawa for 6 months recovering. Before coming back to the states. I'M in the process of getting a grant to build museum and "VET PARK"in Missouri.South of Whitman Air Base east of Kansas City,Missouri.
"SEMPER FI" AL "MISSISSIPPI" Childs
603 N. Jackson St.
Windsor, MO 65360
254-214-3782
flipflopfly@hotmail.com
Assigned the 3rd Platoon from July 1997- September 2001. I am currently serving with the Anti-terrorism Battalion in Camp Lejune, North Carolina. Please contact me if we have served at any time together.
4th MEB (AT)
Camp Lejeune, SC 28547
910-450-9184
christensencr@yahoo.com
2002-2005 Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Ah Ramadi,Iraq 0341 weapons plt Quick Readiness Force 1 (QRF) You Running We Gunning In loving memory of 2nd LT Felsberg ( WE GOING TO MISS U LOUIE)WE RIDE TOGETHER WE DIE TOGETHER WE ARE BAD BOYS FOR LIFE!!! RRRRRRRRRRRRR
101 Hagaru Court
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-237-6361
grunttron@yahoo.com
Served with E-2-5 from Feb67-Feb68. Plt Sgt primarily with 1st Plt, but also 2nd and 3rd. WIA 19Feb68. Med-evaced to Naval Hosp., Beaufort, SC. Transferred to Permanent Disability Retired List 17Mar69. SSgt/0369. Still stay in touch with, and actively involved with USMC. Currently serving as Commandant Marine Corps League Det.829, Columbia, SC.
141 King George Way
Columbia, SC, 29210
(803) 798-7678
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I was with Echo 2/5 1964 - 1966
674 LaRue Road
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
joclure@fltg.com
Second tour RVN: Plt Sgt Aug 67 Dec 67
First tour RVN: Pvt-Cpl Jan 66-Feb 67
Aloha to Marines I served with...Currently an expat living in the Philippines and working as a U.S. Defense Consultant to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
JUSMAGPHIL (PDR-SME)
FPO AP 96515-1600
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I went to boot camp in "Hollywood" San Diego. I was in the Echo 2/5 from Dec. 66 to Jan. 68. I do beleive I was in 2nd Plt. You could fine me on POINT most of the time, I did carry the radio my last month there. I was one of the those guys who like to go into those holes in the ground and see what I could find. With some of the things I did over there I still wonder how I made it back all in one peice. Any way I got maried in May of 68 and had to great kids, one each. I got out of the Marines in 72 and went to work for the Gov. I retired in Oct. 98. I now work for Home Depot. Boy is that fun. Hope to hear from some of you guys. I don't remeber names to well, but faces I never for get or the things we did. Good luck to all of you out there. Keep you feet and power dry.
PO Box 371731
San Diego, CA 92137-1731
619-478-2725
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I was with E 2/5 in 1970 at Liberty Bridge. I am one of fools that saved the bridge from being blown up, what fool they would still be looking for me.
122n Jackson Ave.
Endicott, NY
607-754-0229
jcoletta264@msn.com
1998-2002 CAMP PENDLETON, CA
WPNS CO ANTI-ARMOR PLT
I served in Okinawa and Peking China in 1945 and 1946 during WWII. Sept 1944- Pavuvu Russsell Islands. April 1 1945 Okinawa until Sept 1945.Sept 1945 until Feb 1946- Peking China.
400 Carybell Lane
Alpharetta, GA 30004
770-619-9995
pmcsr@bellsouth.net
I WAS PROUD TO SERVE WITH E Co 2/5 BETWEEN APRIL 67 / MAY 68 IN VIET NAM
- 78 Eastfield Dr.
Brockton, MA 02302
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served during peace time in the mid 70's. I served from March 77 till Augest 78 as a rifleman with 3rd.plt golf co. my big regret now is being to old go back in I'm from NY and worked at the WTC during the first weeks recovery effort
48-31 44th St
Woodside, NY 11377.
attabknth@aol.com
Echo 2/5, Nov. 1961 to Nov. 1962 Camp Pendelton 33 area
3000 Center St.
StevensPoint, WI 55481
715-344-7955
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Ventura, CA
805-217-4277
cooper1998@hotmail.com
I was attached for Recon for 2/5,charlie company 2 force recon.In AN -HOA,AZ.TERR. GO-NOI ISLAND , HILL55, LIBERTY BRIDGE.OPERATIONS YANKEE,STINGRAY - REDDOG4950
1106 S. Evergreen Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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I served in 2/5 from 1969-70 during the vietnam era. I was in An Hoa Valley, LZ Baldy, Liberty Bridge, and Dianage.
4240 Ridgefield Ct.
Columbus, GA 31907
706-682-9760
neeneecosby@aol.com
106B Birch
Oceanside, CA 92054
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I served with 2/5 7/76 - 8/80. I am a retired gunnery sergeant and i wish to hear from anyone who knew Cpl larry Cox, he was in G 2/5 and was KIA 10/13/66 at Dong HA, he was my uncle.
11100 Gibson Blvd., SE LX354
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-298-0442
gunny-0369@hotmail.com
Greetings to all the men of the Chosin. I am a Veteran of the Korean war including the Chosin Reservoir campaign, and was attached to E-2-5 as part of a B-1-11 FO team. Please visit my website at
http://haciendavillage.com/CHOSINFEW206 El Camino Real Circle
Winter Springs, FL 32708
408-327-2567
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I joined Easy Co. on or about 24 Nov 1950 at the Chosin Reservoir. I was a radio operator with B-1-11 when they sent me as a replacement for B FO 2 forward observer team. I was eventually evacuated with frostbite from Hagaru on Dec. 5. After leaving the hospital I spent the remainder of my enlistment at Quantico. I was discharged in Nov 1952.
113 Stoneleigh Road
Bel Air, Maryland, 21014-2837
(410) 879-8037
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Sgt-Served two tours in nam. Served with Fox Co 2/3/3rd Mar Div,from 2-68 to 11-69 & with Echo Co 2/5/1st Mar Div from 11-69 to 3-70,WIA Quang Nam Prov.
1149 Coffelt Rd.
Hixson, TN 37343
croft2229@bellsouth.net
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I served in H-2-5, '61 and '62 at Camp Santa Margarita, CamPen and transplaced to Oki where we became D-1-3 at Camp Schwab. First Sgt E.F.Huffman, GySgt R. Massey, and Capt Art Folsom joined me as a 2d Lt Plt Cmdr and mentored me for almost 3 yrs...my finest tour in the MarCor.
PO Box 678
Occoquan, VA 22125
703-283-1264
dcrowe0302@comcast.net
I served in H Company, 2/5 from April 1966 to January 1967. I was on Operations Colorado, Mississippi, Hastings, Prairie, and Tuscaloosa. I left Vietnam in January 1967 after being wounded during Operation Tuscaloosa.
12164 Sanibel Court
Reston, VA 20191
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Margarita blues and watching the ass kickers of communications Platoon. Semper Fi
That is me in the forefront. I arrived at An Hoa in March 1967 while Operation NewCastle was going on. I was in 60mm mortars with a great bunch of guys. Those of you that made the DC reunion in 1988 know what a fabulous time we had. Those of us that were fortunate enough to have survived The Big One, I hope that you are all doing well and in good health. I retired in May 1998 after 30 years with Bell Atlantic, most of it as a Construction Splicing Supervisor. I have a son in college at Maine Maritime Academy in Maine and a daughter that is a senior in high school. Both played a lot of sports and brought me a lot of enjoyment. SEMPER FI.
- 1237 7th St.
Seward, PA 15954
814-446-6157
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Wpns Plt E/2/5 1985-1988 Camp Margarita. Aco 1st Recon BN 1988-1993 Camp Las Flores, 5th Force Recon 1993-1995 Camp Hansen Okinawa, 2nd Force Recon 1995-1996 French Creek Camp Lejune. I would like to hear from anyone I served with.
I'm Looking to get a hold of the family of Harmon Bove. I have pictures of Bove that I would like to give to them.
Shaumberg, IL 60193
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I arrived in Vietnam in November 1968 was assigned to Alpha Company 1/26 transferred to Echo 2/5 in January 1969. My tour ended November 1969. I was in Echo 1 Bravo. I am looking for anyone who served with me. Semper Fi.
599 NW Gwen Lake Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-1693
dompierre5@hotmail.com
Served with Echo Co 2nd plt.1988-1992. Deployed to Desert shield/storm,on Uss Tarawa attached to HQCO 5th Mar. Reg. Anti-Tank plt. as a Tow Gunner. Returned to Echo co. 2nd plt. just before Okinawa deployment'91, departed from service in Oct.'92
Hello. My name is Christine Molony. I am looking for anyone who might have served with my Uncle. He was Lance Corporal Joseph E. Davis Jr. He served with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Division. He was a riflemen and a Grenadier. Joey was KIA on November 3, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, by Frienly Fire. My mother and I would love to hear from nyone who served with him. I am only 18 years old, and would like to be able to feel a sense of knowing my Uncle.
I served in Echo 2/5 in April& May of 1965 . In MAY the entire unit was shipped to Okinawa at which time we became India 3/9 .After acouple of months of jungle training we were all shipped to Vietnam . We arrived in country on AUGUST 15 1965 and I was medivaced out in April of 1966 . I would love to hear from anyone I served with at that time... SEMPER- FI .... LARRY DAVIS
updated 26 March 02
1811 7th Ave. East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-752-4203
larry39davis@aol.com
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Mike Davis and Jimmy Leake are searching for Christopher Simpson of Echo Pontoon, 2nd Batallion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Republic of Vietnam, 1968. Great web page, proud to be with 2/5 in 1968 - Hue; Langco.
1301 West Poinsett St.
Greer, SC 29650
864-877-6815
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From his nephew, Larry Patterson: any information on W.E Davis much appreciated.I am his nephew,and he was my godfather.he served in korean war and was a DI. from 1952 to 57.thanks
PO Box 158
South Beach, OR 87366
delbul@hevanet.com
I was with E 2/5 1979 to 1980, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Whats up to all the 2/5 marines specially echo 2/5 2nd Plt "Rhinos". I served with the "Rhinos" from 96 to 2000. If you know who CHUCKY is send me an email. Que viva la raza. SEMPER FI.
El Paso, TX
cdelarosa3@utep.edu
2137 Eastern NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616-813-3233
corbind@dekkerbook.com
I served with 1st Platoon, E 2/5 from 1992-1995. I'm looking for Cpl Joe Williams from Naperville, IL. If anyone knows how to find him, please let me know. .
Austin, TX
401-781-7042
mpdennis@mail.utexas.edu
13717 S.E. 173rd Place
Renton, WA 98058
425-228-6204
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WW II 1943-46 - Peleliu-Okinawa-North China
901 King Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
willd@cableone.net
An Hoa Oct--68 -Oct 69
239 E. Madison
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-782-1440
ioldrocker@comcast.net
E 2/5 1st Plt '88-'90
Charley 3rd Recon '90-'92
Semper Fi
5636 Creekview Dr.
Shepherd, MT 59079
406-373-5954
hale@peoplepc.com
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I SERVED WITH FOX 2/5 2ND. PLT. B SQD IN VIETNAM FROM MARCH 1 TO SEPT3 1969.I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE THAT SERVED WITH ME , OR CLOSE TO ME .I,M GLAD WE ALL MADE IT . Semper Fi!
1632 N. Hurricane Cr. Rd.
McEwen, TN 5268
preach401@aol.com
Echo Co., Jun. 1966 - Aug. 1967
1332 Oakridge St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
412-343-2046
johndonley@peoplepc.com
ICQ: 2116492
Arrived in country June 67 and left June 68 wounded the first day in Hue and was unable re join after I got off the Hosiptal Ship. But I was one of the first acrss the bridge in Hue that first day.
4882 Snake River Road
Asotin, WA 99402
509-243-3540
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H&S Co,CONAD)Consolidated Admin 79-82.Camp Margarita(33 Area),two pumps to Okinawa,Japan.
I was a member of the 2/5 group on Yahoo Groups but it disappeared. I want to find the group again.
12629 Rexton St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-864-3014
pistud41usmc@yahoo.com
ECHO 2/5 2ND PLATOON. 95 TO 96.wOULD LIKE TO FIND OLD FRIENDS
Arty FO from E/2/11 assigned to E/2/5 starting June 1967 on Union II.
- 7029 Ridge Crest Drive
North Richland, TX 76180
817-605-8850
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2/5 Eco company 98 to 04 ( Iraq ) Camp Pend. Oceanside Ca.
Life is full of changes but i'm sure of one thing.. I will always be a US Marine and if i could go back and change anything that i have done... it would be one thing... Giving more hell to all who oppose the EGA.
Forest Glen Drive
Escondido, CA 92054
760-310-0085
dela453@yahoo.com
Semper Fi Brothers. I was a squad leader with E 2/5 3rd Herd in Desert Storm. Looking Forward to talking to any that I can locate.
2564 Burton
Burley, ID 83318
208-677-9014
pinecone@pmt.org
I served as a platoon commander of the third platoon E Co and also as Company Commander of E Co during 1965-Jan67. I stayed in the Corps and retired as a Colonel in Sept 1989. I now live in New Orleans and work as the Executive Director of the New Orleans Police Foundation and also do some law enforcement consulting. I am married and have two daughters. One is a special education teacher in N.C. and the other a aspiring actress in LA.
- 330 Audubon Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70125
- 504-865-7795
- tje1961@aol.com
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Served with Fox Co from 93-85 and H&S SSP from 95-96. Looking for any Marines that served under 2/5 on the 11th MEUSOC WestPac or the 31st MEUSOC UDP.
I served with Echo 2/5 from 1985 to 1988. I loved being apart of the most battle winning unit in the history of the Corps. I served as the company Forward observer, machine gun team leader, and mortar section leader. I have studied the history of the 5th Marines in the Arizona territory. It made me very proud to part of the best. My prayers and thanks go out to the men who served during the war. You were the best of the best.
God bless, John Edwards, Cpl, USMC,0341,0331,9962 1984-1988304 Augustus Circle
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
816-630-9085
jfedwards@peoplepc.com
Former CO of E 2/5 from May 82 - Jun 83. Great experience, Great Marines! S/F
1968-1969 danang province. This is his son was wondering if there was anyone out there that knew Mike. I never got a chance to know him, my mom was 8 months pregnant when he was killed in a car wreck in 1972
He was a team leader.13142 340th Street
Onamia, MN 56359
lonely_guy56431@yahoo.com
I was a Rifleman (0311) with E 2/5 in RVN. Rotated "back to the World" mid-October 1967. Those few memories I have are cherished above all others. Who knew how valuable those recollections would become?
740 Ideal Way
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-372-4268
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