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My wife's son-in-law was Lcpl. William Grudzinski. "G" Co. 5th Marines 1st Mar Div. He was KIA Oct 21, 1966. If anyone had any info about him I'd like to know. The only info we had ever heard was "he was killed due to mischivious action." Does anyone know what that is supost to mean? We are not trying to cause any trouble for anyone, We'd just like to know. The daughter has since moved on with her life and lost two other husbands. William did have a son who never got to see his dad. Just a project of mine.
I was in from 1964 to 1971, but only spent my last 6 months in Nam. I was with 1st FSR/FLC red beach DaNang. Tracked Vehicle Repair.
Thanks and SEMPER FI!!!
Bob Jay
jajay@sinclair.net
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3127 Koehler Pl.
New Albany, IN 47150
812-949-2076
one20micmic@yahoo.com
85 Wells Road
Granby, CT 06035
860-653-5310
albby67@cox.net
i am a former Marine of 2/5 golf i want to say semper fidelis devil dogs.... oohrahhh
10 Oppertunity Drive
Deison, IA 51442
712-263-8641
jarhead_usmc2002@yahoo.com
I served with golf 2/5 during TeT offensive 1968. Anyone else with G 2/5 please contact me at my e-mail address.
4441 Edinbridge Circle
Sarasota, FL 34235
mandm2b1@comcast.net
I was the Captain's radio operator with Golf 2/5 from December 1968 to December 1969.
1517 Arizona St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-268-3684
archway4@aol.com
I served in Nov.1965-Feb.1967 approx. Chu-li & DMZ
177 Wolff St.
Denver, CO 80219
303-922-4409
tmarmijo@msn.com
Vietnam service in Golf Co. 2/5, 1st Plt. Cmdr. from May 14 to Dec. 19, 1967. Then became an Aerial Observer for 1st MarDiv flying out of Marble Mtn. earning 430 combat flight hrs. in support of ground units. Departed Vietnam July 14, 1968.
My hat's off to the brave and steadfast troops who were always faithful to the cause. Welcome home Marines. Semper Fi! and Support the Troops!
146 Honeysuckle Drive
Jim Thorpe, PA. 18229-9704
570-325-0110
varndt@ptd.net
Served with G/2/5 May 1995 - Dec. 1998
7495 CR 176
Stephenville, TX 76401
817-845-1339
carnoldy74@yahoo.com
Joined Golf co. 3/69 at An Hoa. Ended up as 1st plt guide. last area in bush was GoNoi island.
Got 2nd heart.Additonal Info Received: Was 0311 w/ 1st Plt, Golf 2/5 in 69-70. Made the trip back over to VN in 1996 w/ Col. Tilley. Retired as Det/Sgt with Michigan State Police after 26 years.
420 Greenbrier Ave.
Celebration, FL 34747
407-566-0117
dana.averill@celebration.fl.us
I joined you at Liberty Bridge end of July, early Aug. 68. I was the oldest Lt. in the free world. The "Mustang". Enjoyed the very pleasing company of many of you at the various reunions during the conception of and birth of the good ship U.S.S Hue City. Hope to meet more of you by and by. Sent out of the field to be C.O. of H&S Co. in May 69. Returned to "The Real World" in Aug. 69. My first tour was with 2/7 further south in 65 & 66.
Additional Info Received: Dear Sir,
I saw my Dad's listing here. Could you update it for him please he passed away in August from Agent Orange exposure. It gave him a cancer, but he never blamed the corp or the USA. The last few months he kept saying that the orange stuff saved his life, it meant there was a lot less jungle to have to fight in. It saved him and he was ableto come home to us and spend another 30 years with us. He was always so proud of his Marine life, and I am for being his son.
Thank you
Rory Baggs
4161 Sidewinder Trail
Middleburg, Florida, 32068
(904) 282-4859
Mudgrunt03@aol.com
Oct.1969-Feb.1970, Anhoa
Would like to locate J.D. Hall,he was a machine gunner.15 Reffitt Rd.
Jeffersonville, KY
859-498-1292
pabailey6@aol.com
Combined Unit Pacification Program
Golf Cupp 1 70-71 Gunner
Que Son Valley
I was with 1/7 when they rotated back to the world. 2/5 moved in and continued with the CUPP program11206 67th Ave. N.
Seminole, FL 33772
727-319-3742
jbarber3@tampabay.rr.com
Served in NAM from Sept. '67 through Oct. '68. Have worked for State Farm Insurance
Company since getting out of the Corps in 1969.
*********************************" Don't mean nothin' " we Marine GRUNTS would mutter,perhaps 'bout the death of their best buddy, the death of any Marine, the lack of mail from back home, the sudden loss of their Lieutenant, the lack of clean socks and utilities out in the bush, the lack of good smokes and drinks in the PX when we would return from the bush, or even the always dreaded " DEAR JOHN " from your " NUMBAH ONE " girl back in THE WORLD, when in all actuality, it meant EVERYTHING!!!!!
1804 S. Hemlock Ave.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 250-5320
barnesgolf@aol.com
Interests: Sports, Music
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
1459 Aupupu St.,
Kailua, HI 96734
808-721-1012 or, 808-621-2042
JRBatesUSMC@aol.com
I served from 1982 to 86 camp pen.ca
I served with 1st Plt., Golf 2/5 from 1/1999 to 10/2000
617 Roanoke Drive
Allen, TX 75013
972-768-9111
gbaxley@nortelnetworks.com
Served with Golf 2/5 September 1965-September 1966.
1810 Bayou Homes Drive
Galveston, TX 77551
409-797-3770
jumper112@aol.com
I was the gunner with 1st.plt.Golf 2\5 Aug.1966 to Oct. 1967.
RR 2 Box 2076
Piedmont, MO 63957
573-223-2427
brant0331@yahoo.com
Served November '68 - December '69. Mortar Section (Taylor Common). Served as Radio Man for CP section for several months and then finished tour as field supplyman in CP section. Retired from Marines as 1stSgt in August 1989. Currently own and operate Pro Golf of Royal Palm Beach. Married (Patti), 5 children, 7 grandchildren (so far)...
1147 SW Balmoral Trace
Stuart, FL 34997
772-283-4436
ceb50@adelphia.net
I arrived Nam in Jan 70,landed in DaNang and was sent to AnHoa and was assigned to G Co 2/5. went to the bush as green as can be,humped a lot of gun ammo at first. Just your typical 0311. Did time on GoNoi island, Liberty Bridge, Arizona territory etc. Was on patrol in June and a "bobby trap" was set off in front of me. Wounded I think four of us. Got hit in both arms both legs and head/with a back injury. Medivaced to Guam then US. Later worked at 2nd ITR,and Embassy Duty.
Box 555
Tyndall, SD 57066
605-589-3567
dtberinger@hotmail.com
Transferred to golf co. in mid 1970 when 7th marines pulled out. We were a cupp unit(combined unit pacification program).I was an 0311/2531.Served in 1st plt 3rd squad and also plt cp as plt radioman. I was wia on 9 DEC. 70. Looking forward to contacting some old p's.
My name is Doc Bice. I was with 2/5 G co. E. Co. and H&S Co. in Vietnam l966-l967; Hill 69, Con Tien, just about all of I Corp.. Have been searching for my Marines for a while now. I was wounded for the 3rd time and was sent back to the States without knowing who made it home. Ya'll took good care of me and I will never forget!!!!!!
Doc Bice1800 FM 1092 Apt. 1207
Misouri City, TX 77459-1608
kbice@houston.rr.com
I served from 9/68 to 10/69, I was in weapons platoon attached to 2nd platoon. As a 60 mm mortar man. As a gunner.
I was wounded in April I think it was with facal and neck wounds and was wondering if any of you remember it and send me a statement saying so. Seems I can't get my purple put on my DD214 until I do. Would really be a big help if the Corpsmen the patched me up would remember, It took him a little extra time to find his unit 1 he was busy doing other things. My a gunner lost his little finger if that would help. Thats pretty much it after that I kind of went lights out for awhile.
165 Prarie St.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-452-9811
bblasdell@hotmail.com
I SERVED FROM 1986-1992 WITH A 14 MOUNTH TAD to HQ T.O.W.'s
for desert storm. Just like to say hi and good luck.2842 North Whipple
Chicago, IL 60618
773-630-7510
dragonzzat@comcast.net
With 2/5 2000-2004, 1st platoon 1st squad. Long Live J.K. BELL
2529 W Cactus Rd., 1154
Phoenix, AZ 85029
602-478-5644
aaronb0311@yahoo.com
I served in 2nd Bn., 5th Marines?: Sept 69---March 70
597 Cohannet St.
Taunton, MA 02780
508-822-7320
jfbgrunt@msn.com
Served with Golf Company 2/5 in Vietnam 67-69.
Woodland, CA
senorapink@graffiti.net
Concord, NH
www.bravo4750.com
I was Platoon Commander of 2nd Platoon G Company from 17 October 1966 (Con Thien) until around March 1967. I am writing a book with the working title "Cassandra Golf: A Marine Rifle Company in Vietnam" and am soliciting contributions from those Marines who served in the company during that time frame. Marines I'm still looking for are: Cpl. Robert P. Hamm 2080931;SSgt.Donald McElhenny 653699; PFC Edmund J. Madruca 2132167; GSgt William Mayberry 666009; Pvt. Thomas H. Stubbs 2279928; Cpl. Clarence K. Crum 2090383; Sgt. Dale Farnham 1968368; PFC Ruben Garza 2210910
775 E. Blithedale, #251
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-352-1064
books@baylaurelpress.com
- 858 Bowers Loop
- Dover, AR 72801
- 501-331-3454
- kenbuch@mail.cswnet.com
Operation Iraqi Freedom
120 Calle Amistad 2302
San Clemente, CA 92673
949-492-5929
nico21499@yahoo.com
I served in 2/5 from april of 2000 till july of 2005, and i served in too many places to say.
315-265-5647
timothybunstone@hotmail.com
With G. Co. from August of 1990 till July of 1992.
711 S. Fayette St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-9334
wrfc@yahoo.com
I was there in Tet of 68 in hue city with golf 2\5
PO Box 216
Otis Colo. 80743-0216
(970) 246-3789
butcher@plains.net
I served with Bravo 1/5 as a machinegunner I went to Camp Pendelton for the Memorial service for the Marines from India 3/5 that died in the Omspray in Feb 2000 I went to Pendelton for the 1st time since 1968 the marines of today are a fine bunch of gentlemen but be assured they will roll over anyone.You had a 2nd Lt Pace in 2/5 in 1968 and 69 after the memorial service i introduced myself and he gave me his challange coin to hold on till he needs it it reads COMANDER US MARINE CORP FORCES ATLANTIC, EUROPE, SOUTH IT HAD 3 STARS that is why I am putting my name on the 2/5 site SEMPER FI Bruce Cader
4763 Sunshine Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
bcader@aol.com
I arrived in country in May of 1967 and returned to the States in June of '68. I was the 1st Platoon Sergeant and later Weapons Platoon Commander. I had the opportunity to serve with some the Marine Corps finest. It was an honor to serve with the Marines who made it back and especially the ones who did not.
- 6068 Draycott Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46236
usmc4ever@sbcglobal.net
1966, IN CHU-LAI, DA-NANG, AND QUANG-TRI PROVIENCE. 0331, WOUNDED IN 12-OCT-1966.
GOLF CO. 2/5 1STMARDIV MOS 03315907 Brenda Lane
San Antonio, TX 78240
210-681-1285
raulmamie@aol.com
Was S/2 Scout 68/69. Phu Bai, An Hoa. With Golf for part of that time.
G 2/5, in the bush from Nov.'68 to July '69
Holmen, WI 54636
mcarey603@msn.com
I served in 2nd Bn., 5th Marines 69-70 Corpsman 1st platoon 69-70
PO Box 1292
Seagraves, TX 79359
Semper Fi!
107 S. Salem St.
Dover, NJ 07801
973-366-9145
Interests: Sports, music
funk0420@aol.com
Part of the Hue City bunch, I got there and left in 1968. Served with 3rd Platoon 3rd Squad. I have always been fond of the reunions, and really appreciate the efforts of the Association Leadership. I am with several organizations in Florida, but the one I have been with for over 25 years is the Vietnam and All Veterans of Florida, Inc., State Coalition. I am their POW/MIA Chairman, and have held many positions over the years. I also am the G 2/5 information officer, and I help out with the Web site. I try to do as much as I can to get information out to All Veterans, and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. I guess I still love a fight especially if its for my brothers who served their country. Semper Fi to all
2231 Surf Road
Ochlockonee Bay, FL 32346
850-984-5095
I was a member of Golf company for 27 March 1999- 10 August 2002
256 Ave Granda #A
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-369-7520
jmonkey615@aol.com
Joined 2/5 in Pendleton of 65 and sailed out of Longbeach to Oki than down on to Chu Lai, and all that followed. With G Co. and BAS. Rotataed back to states in Feb. of 67. Few of the corpsmen were Bob Daubney, Tom Drum, Jack Finneral. Plattton Sgt. was StfSgt. Dietz. Faces never fade but the names are a bitch to remember. Married 32 years now and one beautiful grand daughter so far. Would love to hear from anyone. Semper Fi.
11 Wall Ave.
Valhalla, NY 10595
pitapop@optonline.net
Leathernecks MC
I served from 84-87.
Lompoc, CA 93436
usmc1@dslextreme.com
I was in Golf 2/5 in 85-88. Would love to hear from some of the guys from the unit.. jot me a note! Semper Fi!
561-852-1216
danzoc@adelphia.net
It's been 33 years since I served with 2/5/ First Marine Div. as a Hospital Corpsman in Viet Nam and still am glad I was there to serve my country & take care of my fellow Marines. I hope to find some of the Marines I serve with.
I served as Sr. Corpsman for G 2/5 Feb.1969 til July or Aug.69 in Arizona Ter.-Phu Loc 6- I was Plt. Corp.for Fox 2/5 Dec 68-Jan69- Life has been good to me. I got married Jan. 1970 it must be working 32 yrs. later, we are still happy. We have six children-ages 29-27-23-16-7& 3 yrs. The last two were adopted they really keep us going. I work as X-Ray Tech.and still enjoy that also.
2680 Alhambra Way
Pinole, CA 94564
510-758-0707
hootowl711@aol.com
I was a sgt. with g 2/5 a short time nov. 69 till 7 jan 70 truck hit mine near liberty bridge.
522 Oxford
Corsicana, TX 75110
903-874-0981
gjclore@airmail.net
I started at An Hoa in May 1967 and served with G 2/5 until June 1968.
PO Box 770824
Eagle River, Alaska
907-688-8391
richardbcobb@msn.com
Served with Golf 2/5 in April 1970 to April 71 3rd herd. I was a corpsman with the unit just call me Doc. I retired out the Navy with 20 yrs in. Any one no what happened to Cpt Marshall Darling.
831 South Brook st
Louisville Ky 40203Webmaster Note: Doc Coffee died Wednesday, November 26, 2003 and buried November 30, 2003. Semper Fi, Doc...take care of the guys until we are all back together again...
I served in various line companies as a radio operator 10/68-10/69. Made it back on the USS Iwa Jima.PO Box 115
Warrenton, OR 97146
colbergs@hotmail.com
From C 1/1 assigned to G 2/5 Feb.68, Hue City (Tet Offense).
1612 Ridge Rd.
Zebulon, NC 27597
919-404-0030
colem_99@msn.com
I served with 2/5 1984 to 1987
PO Box 149
Oakhurst, TX 77359
936-662 6830 Cell
cmcopeland@hughes.net
Member Of Golf Co 1st Platoon 3rd Squad From January 1967 To January 1968. Main Base An Hoa, North Outpost Phuloc 6, South Outpost Coalmines, 1 Company Manning Each Position With 4th Company Out In The Bush Constantly Rotating With Echo Fox & Hotel Companies. Looking For Gary Wells. Remember Guys !!!! Semper Fi
141 Hansen Terr
Collingdale, PA 19023
610-637-4091
ICQ: 2309314
jacvnvmc@yahoo.com
Feb - Mar 70 An Hoa Gonoi Island
1464 Ridgepine Way
Medford, OR 97501
ernestc@charter.net
5220 Mandan Court
Riverside, CA 92509
909-660-6738
corneliussafety@msn.com
13304 S.W. 102 Terr.
Miami, FL 33186
305-383-3650
miami4vice@aol.com
Served in G/2/5 In 1961 & 1962 at Camp Margarita, Camp Pendleton.
3920 Sherbourne Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
760-724-7610
ICQ: 1890159
wcramer315@earthlink.net
Operation Iraqi Freedom 1&2
1:Invasion to Samawa
2:Ar Ramadi2002-2006 machine gunz yuuuutttt!!!
Albany, OR 97321
croziersean0331@yahoo.com
87-89 Golf co. Gunslingers 3rd. plt. Sgt.(Sappo) Sanchez squad.
823 W. South St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-8590
jcdusmc@yahoo.com
"G" Co. FM: October 1967 to December 1968
"H&S" Co.FM: January 1968 to June 1969
800 E. Butte Ave., #39
Florence, AZ 85232
520-827-9090
quizmaster-28@msn.com
I Left Vietnam In Late 68 I Was Wounded 3 Times So I Guess I Was One Of The Lucky Ones I Was Hoping To Find Others That Was In Hue City During Tet 68 I Lost Alot Of Good Friends. I Hope To Make Some New Ones Now. When I Left Vietnam I Was A Cpl. Got Out After 25 Years They Did Not Want Vietnam Vets Around. So I Left As Gsgt. So I Was Happy. I Have Son Now And He Went In The Army. I Was Pissed But He Said The Marines Are To Hard, Because He Knows How I Am. I Guess That Is Enough About Me.
4618 MICIGAN
ST. LOUIS, MO 63111
(314) 832-6505
HONEY-PY@prodigy.net
#6 St. James Court
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-961-9403
dwd7191@aol.com
I was in G/2/5 in1961/62 sent over seas to become C/1/3.would like to hear from any one who served with me .
3591 Lewis Rd.
45102
513-753-4467
monk44@adelphia.net
Golf 2/5 1990-1994
Looking for survivors from the Am Trac which was destroyed by a command detonated mine, wounding 35 Marines. This occurred on 10 April 1967 returning to Phu Loc 6 at the conclusion of Operation Dixie.
13057 Greenbough Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146
314-579-0856
dday@mail.win.org
Operation Iraqi Freedom Feb/03-Aug/03 - 1st platoon 2nd squad
26003 Sandcliff #1
San Antonio, TX 78264
210-269-4874
adelafueente_3281@hotmail.com
I would like to update my information on the where abouts of some of the members of Golf 2/5 2nd platoon in 1970 I know the address of Dennis Best, Dave Berry, Earl Clark, Chuck Novicka, John Wayne Parsons, Cal Parsons, Dennis Frost, Larry Burke, Phil Coppersmith, Tom Duncan, Russ Marksand Am sorry to report that Jackie "Snuffy" Thomas is deceased. Would still like to hear from Charles R. "Bubba" Price and any others I Served with If anyone would like to contact these Marines let me hear from you "DOC DICK"
PO Box 112
Mooreville, MS 38857
662-844-6432
docdick1@aol.com
Arrived in country June 67 and left June 68 wounded the first day in Hue and was unable rejoin after I got off the Hosiptal Ship. But I was one of the first across the bridge in Hue that first day.
6518 Snake River Road
Asotin, WA 99402
509-243-3540
mbigddog@tds.net
Served in Golf Company 67,68,69. After Hue city went to HHC in Security Platoon. Don't recall most of you. Barnes says I was in his team.Some Day I my let you all jog my memory. Did go back into the service US Army (sorry bros). and retired in 93 as a First Sergeant. Have been working at a colorado state prison as a Sgt. Will retire for good some time this year. Any body who new me back then give me a call and help jog the brain matter. I'm sure I love you guys but this memory shit sucks
3385 Kirkwood Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
719-390-9366
celticdeuce@adelphia.net
- Was with Golf 2/5 in An Hoa and also Hue City 1967/68 wounded in Hue during Tet,Right now work for AT&T,Married with 3 daughters.
- 2021 Trenton Ave., Whiting, NJ 08759
- 732-350-5970
- rdoucette@att.com
I was with Golf 2/5 from Dec. 1968 through September 1969, when I got medivac'ed out of country. I was a Gunner assigned to 1st Plt. and was the gun team squad leader the last couple of months. I spent 26 years in the Michigan State Police, along with Dana Averill who was also with Golf 2/5 in 1969. I retired a 1st Lt. in 1997. In 1996 Averill and I went back to Nam with Col. Robt. Tilley.
3494 Country Club Drive
Traverse City, MI
231-941-7936
jdowner@aol.com
I was in the crotch 1966 thru / 1969. Shipped over on the USS Magoffin with 3rd MP Bn 5th Marine Division.(Combat Police??) Just prior to arrival at ReD Beach/May 67 the 3rd MP Bn was disbanded and we all became "true o311's". Was assigned to Golf 2/5, 3rdPlt 3rd Sqd. Can only remember distinctly my immediate family, ie;fire team and squad. Sgts.Ellis, Brent,Eells, Mike Haveard, Jack Parrigan, George Partin, John Winters,Bill French, Pvt. Kandal,Larry Butts, RAWLINGS, George Nash, Paul Roberts. However when looking at old photos immediately remember faces and some places. Would be beneficial if we could access unit personnel information for a specific time frame/ this would assist many in contacting all those faces without names we all can recall vividly or names w/o faces! I have for the last week been looking at photos taken in Nam in 67 & 68, this is the first time I have looked at them in 30 plus years. The eight months I spent in Nam was the most alive I have ever felt and now realize that my/our life/lives have been directly related for "better or worse" to those experiences. I am sure I will never see or speak to most of you my brothers,but then as now, it sure feels good to know we are still here for each other.
God Bless You & Semper Fi,
Tomas "Big Red" Dreyer
G2/5 3Plt 3rdSqd.
May 1967 thru Feb 3, 1868PMB#139, PO ox 189003
Coronodo, CA 92178
661-266-7096
01tortugas@prodigy.net.mx
First of all I would like to thank all of the veterans who cam before my buddies and I! It is an honor to know an old Golf Company Leathernect as yourself (he is talking about your webmaster here <grin>). Without you men we would not have a chance to serve this finc country. I appreciate your work on the web site.
Semper Fi
Sgt. Dreyer
USMC '00-'04
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Golf 2/5, '03-'04, 0311
Hi! My name is Dick Ducasse, My friends call me Duke!
I joined the Marine Corps Jan. 3rd 1968. After training I was assigned to Mag-12 in Chu Lai. After serving there to weeks I volunteered for the field and ended up in An Hoa in 1st platoon Golf 2/5 1st Marine Div.I served with them from June '68 till October '68. I was wounded twice and givin a medical discharge in Decemeber of '68.137 Wareham St.
Middleboro, MA 02346
508-946-1949
dduke@attbi.com
To all marines of golf 2/5 hoorah get some. Get in touch with me. 2nd platoon, I am praying for you guys. Cpl Dudley
365 Orchard St., B17
New Haven, CT
230-777-1172
quebec2gizzle@aol.com
1980 - 1983 Wpns Plt. 0331
PO Box 2543
Cleveland, GA 30528
devdog03@yahoo.com
Served in Vietnam from June 1967 to June 1969. I was with H&S and Golf 2/5. Was wounded the 23 July 1967, 20 June 1968.
213 Londonderry Dr
Lexington Kentucky 40504
606-253-2759
Kwindge@aol.com
5032 Olcott Ave.
East Chicago, IL 46312
219-397-1198
dmj915@aol.com
Transferred to G-2/5 at Chu Lai towards the middle of '66 from D-1/1 up in the Da Nang area. Served as a M-60 squad leader with the Weapons platoon. Everyone there was relatively new in country and there were some drafted Marines in the outfit as I recall (something of an oddity at the time). I was about the saltiest guy in camp, easy to spot with my shinny silver-metaled M-14. I wasn't around there too awful long, rotated out in September of the same year just before Golf went North near the DMZ.
3327 Howard Av
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 341-3415
wpeberman@voithyork.com
Thanks for having this site. I'm Feb 1969 to mar 1970 / Golf Co. 3rd Plt/ 3rd Sqd.Ldr & Plt. R/Guide "Cpl. snake" / An Hoa Territory and grunt range / Its been 34 years. Would like hear from any whom made it back, never forgotten the several whom did not. Looking for info Co.& Plt. Rosters. Any one whom remembers "Doc Gauss", Lt. and others. Thanks Guys. Semper Fi
I was 'in country' 6/67 thru 11/67 An Hoa,Coal Mines,Operation Essex..Looking for brothers that made it. Wounded and shipped out before 68 Tet at Hue city. Left many behind with my prayers and memories. Semper Fi
7302 Winterwood
San Antonio, TX 78229
bruce_eells@hotmail.com
Joined 2/5 in 2000 and proudly served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Anyone in 1st platoon get in touch with me
921 N. Peach Ave., #134
Fresno, CA 93727
209-496-5442
echofourecho@yahoo.com
where are u all? 1990 to 1994. any body remember me?
517-425-8537
gellis@frankbeckchevy.com
I was with a 1st Marine Div. replacment co. and went into Hue with A, 1/1 and then was with both hotel and gulf 2/5 marines. It was hard to tell who you were with. We were told from time to time who we would report to if wounded or whatever other than that we were quite busy.
833 E. Duke St. #86
Vermillion
605-624-6588
aellison@dtgnet.com
I was with G 2/5 from December 67 to Feb 5 68. Got hit in the afternoon of the Yacht Club (5th) Maxwell from Philly carried me out. Thanks bro. Haunted by the bridge but trying to recover. :)
232 Northeast St. #10
Amherst, MA 01002
413-259-1434
kenga11233@aol.com
fall of 1969 - fall of 1970, Dong Ha
Royse City, TX 75189
jenloepaint@sbcglobal.net
Served with G 2/5 from 11Nov67 thru 22Nov68. Did Hue City 31Jan68 thru 10Mar68. One of the very, very few that did not get wounded at that time. Friends from G 2/5 - Lester Tully, Barney Wayne Barnes, Bob Setlak, Mike Copeland, Don Davis, Chubby Hale, Mike Witt, Little Joe Arnold, Salvatore Albano, Butch Meeks, Elmer Alexander, Nate Frazier. Since joining the Golf 2/5 Association I've been priviledged to talk with all those who made it back. It's been interesting to say the least I've even met people just one person beyond the ones I knew who knew them. God bless all of you. Semper Fi, Mike Ervin
599 Avon Bend Road
Charles Town, WV 25414-4715
304-728-0189
pandmervin@comcast.net
Served 1942 - 1945 Joined 2/5/G on Guadalcanal then made landings on Cape Gloucester, Peleliu and Okinawa.
Portage, MI 49002
nitro986@aol.com
I arrived and was assigned to Golf Company in August of 1968. I enlisted in the USMC in October of 1965. I became Holly Wood Marine and then went to the Air Wing as an aviation ordinance man. I attended OCS in October of 1967 and was commissioned in early 1968. I was given a choice of MOS's in Basic School and chose the "Grunts". It was the best thing that I ever did for myself other than join our beloved Corps.
I was wounded on the 15th of September 1968 and sent back to the States via Japan. I was medically retired on the 1st of December 1969 at the Rank of 1/Lt.
Since that time I have worked in the Construction Industry. My Company (The Jon Espenes Co., Inc.) designs and builds commercial projects. We specialize in the Construction of Car Dealerships and build throughout Indiana and Illinois. Our current projects are in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
I can truly say that I had the distinct honor of serving with a Company of heroes. Those who were there with me, those who came before me, and those who followed. I may have forgotten the names and the faces but I will never forget your friendship and fighting spirit. May God bless each of you brave Warriors and your families also. And may God continue to bless and protect the young men and women who fearlessly stand in harms way to protect our Freedom, our Country, and our Marine Corps!
Semper Fi Marines
1Lt. Jon Espenes
Golf 2/5
AnHoa 1968 .115 Memory Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905-1164
765-742-7739
jespenes@jonespenesco.com
3664 Forest Road
Oceanside, CA 92054
dwfarnham@hotmail.com
- 1607 8th St.
- Woodward, OK 73801
- 580-254-5057
- djfarrow@pldi.net
I served from 2/66 thru 11/67 with several units. G 2/5 July 67-November 67, I cannot remember any names. Sorry.
If anyone remembers me I'd like to be contacted. Memory is real bad. Thanks
CA 95350
fubar71121@yahoo.com
I served as a rifleman with Golf Company 2nd Bn, 5th Marines in Vietnam from February to April 1969. I was wounded on 13 April 1969 and medevaced to NSA Danang.
PO Box 2
West Boxford, MA 01885-0002
ffeirman@attbi.com
Sgt Fetters Served with 2/5 in 1997 - 1999 as a 0331 with golf company. Good times humping the hills in Ca. I left 2/5 in 1999 for Embassy duty in Romania then Abu Dabi. Hope to hear from old friends.
141 North Pennsylvania Ave.
Belleville, IL 62220
618-719-9662
ken_fetters@hotmail.com
Served with G-2-5-1, 9-62 to 1-64. CO. Capt.Guppy, top 1st Sgt Tuddle. Ptl. Leader 1st lt. James Livingston, was awarded CMH, in VietNam. Served with 3-3-3, at Camp Schwab 64-65. Last duty station was guard co. Hq.Bn.Hq USMC Hendeson Hall Arlington,Va. Thanks to each of you for serving the Corps so professionaly. Anyone remember any of the above or would like to contact me please feel free. I am a very good listener.
13298 Royal Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
clem1709@yahoo.com
1996-1999 - 2nd Platoon, G Company - It has been 5 years since my separation and have yet to encounter, and convinced I never will, a more professional group of men, who without a doubt, in my mind, are the finest warfighters in the world. Every Marine should be extremely proud of their service to his country and never forget that they are a part of brotherhood only a select few can claim.
507-990-6834
tfixxer@aol.com
I served in weapons platoon from march 1989 to july 1992. if i served with you please contact me. Semper Fi
2588 Columbia
Berkley, MI 48072
248-506-8799
devildog255@msn.com
Golf 2/5, 1976 to 1979
706 S. Delaware
Roswell, NM 88203
505-624-0393
homerorjofleming@earthlink.net
I went through boot camp at MCRD San Diego in April 1965; platoon 226, then ITR in Pendelton and reported to G-2-5 in 9/65. I was assigned to the Weapons Platoon (machine gun section). G-2-5 went to Chu Lai RVN in 1966 and I rotated back in 2/67 from An Hoa. I spent a total of 18 months with G-2-5 Weapons - Machine guns as an ammo carrier, team leader and squad leader. I finished my enlistment at a Drill Instructor in San Diego in April 1969. I am now retired.
Arnold's Pictures
1942 Kent Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913-2703
619-421-4021
MrHDHawg@aol.com
9/68 - 8/69
Sgt. Frank1081 Ruie Rd.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
K73@AOL.COM
I joined G 2/5 in Sep 65. We left Pendleton Jan 9 66 for Nam. I was transferred to the 7th Mar in May 66.
I would like to hear from anyone who was in our company then, especially, O'Brien and the guys who went on liberty together in Hawaii. Also Sam "Rod" Rodriguez.395 Countryside Key Blvd.
Oldsmar, FL 34677
727-789-0595
mironmikeusmc@aol.com
22 Ash Ave, Apt. 1
Eaton, CO 80615
derfderf@sgi.net
Served GOLF 2/5 1st squad,1st platoon 1967.Remember LYON,POWERS,REARICK,COBB,SCOTT,SHUMBARGER,
TOOKE,JENKINS,never forget MIKE HARE & 0peration ESSEX.Was FIRETEAM leader But carried the m-79 most of my tour,KENTUCKY WINDAGE. SEMPER FI1994 Pinequest Drive
Willamsburg, OH 45176
937-444-9018
79/81 Was with G Co 2/5 wpn platoon machinguns, looking for any one from wpns, 1st, 2nd or any other platoons. I sure miss those days days PI was great.
7515 16th Ave., So.
Richfield, MN 55423
612-689-0122
garcialeonard47@yahoo.com
Served in Okinawa, East Timor, Kuwait, Iraq. One comabt tour in Golf 2/5 Third Platoon in 2003.
20865 S. 4170 Rd.,
Claremore, OK 74017
918-530-0116
crohr@claremorecity.com
With Golf 2/5 June '66 - July '67.
65722-079 F Unit
Federal Correctional Institution
PO Box 7000
Texarkana, TX 75505-7000
Joined unit in Hue. Came up with Steve Sly, Guy Farinarino, Rich Fortnor, Neil Motley, and a half dozen others. Assigned to 3rd. platoon weapons on Freddy Camarillo's gun team . Was out with Danny Cholawa , when wounded on the 21 st. of Feb. Spent the next 18 months at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Va. then was disharged. Looking for some guys named Blankingship, Presto, and Batistia. First two were a 3.5 team wounded on the 21 st. Batistia I think was wounded on the 24th. or 27th just after the unit left Hue.
100 Brandi Lane
Guyton, GA 31312
912-728-8034
ddgbrg@comcast.net
Austintown, OH
aandfwildman@aol.com
I served with 2/5 during Iraq Freedom II
13613 Ishnala Dr.
Orland Park, IL 60462
nategilbert123@yahoo.com
1966-67 served in RVN
5250 Miller Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
440-526-3331
kathy@steininc.com
I proudly served with the real Marines of G2/5 from Jan 1967 to early 1968. Was chief clerk for the unit for that period of time. I left the Corps in July of 68. Have been a machinist since. I am married and have two sons, both grown. I have thought about the men I knew often, and am happy to have found my old unit.
8 Briarcliff Lane
Spencer Ma. 01562-3111
(508) 885-5193
berniegoodrow@hotmail.com
01/01/91 camp san mateo 3rd herd
81mm platoon with lt byron
semper fi devildogs im just coming full circle in my life and i wanted to share with you that the corp at the age of 18 when i came in it gave me structure and discipline. i miss the corp and i wish i would of stayed in but thats life
semper fi
cpl goyco aa
mcsf co 3rd herd nas alameda ca
2nd bn 5th golf co8645 Quarterhorse Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-362-4530
djalexalex@hotmail.com
I served in Vietnam from Febuary 5,1968 to October 6 1968 in G co 2nd plt gun squad, the only comments i have is god bless us all and for those who didnt make it back you will never beforegotten and to those who did make it back thanks.
I was wounded while on operation maui peak i also served with first lt, peter pace, copeland, albano, rocko, guy and a few more of you out there sure is good to find a web site you can relate to. semper fi and god bless you all
Mike
502 W. Grevillea St.
Ontario, CA 91762
909-986-3506
m.granados1@verizon.net
Served in Golf 2/5. Retired SgtMaj. Purple Heart Hue City.
617 SW 69th St
Lawton, OK 73505
580-536-6365
With Golf 2/5 1970. Transferred from 1/26 when they sent the colors home 12/69. Wounded 3/11/70 in An Hoa. Platoon Sgt. Alan Kellogg won the Medal of Honor during that action.
PO Box 98128
Atlanta, GA 30359
shoman73@ceoexpress.com
I Would like To Get In Touch With Others Of Golf 2/5 1966-1967. If You Have Have Pictures Or Anything, Let Me Know. I Have Some Old That Someone May Like To See. I Will Be In Touch See You!!
17621 NW 12th Ave.
Miami, FL 33169
305-621-4494
lulac@bellsouth.net
Wounded 10 May 1969 in Arizona Terr. S-2 working with a kit carson scout. I was attached to Golf for approx. 2 months before I was wounded. Have no idea what happened to the company that day aside from the fact there was a shitload of them and few of us. The company C.O. was named Poolaw. Took one in the shoulder that day. I'm in the logging business and still stubborn as hell. Would like any information that I can get to put a few old ghosts to bed. thanks PSG
P.O. Box 351
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 441-0820
greenfam@tidewater.net
10502 N 852 W
fairland, IN 46126
317-862-1690
stephengreen@earthlink.net
Newport News, VA 23602
billyoh79@yahoo.com
Would like to hear from anyone who served in the 2nd batilion 5th marines company golf between 09/66-09/67. I am Tony gunn's girlfirend and would really like to cheer him up with news from fellow marines.
1210 Virginia Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
919-971-2716
3744 Brookfield Dr.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
616-662-0832
khaberman84@attbi.com
90-94 SAN MATEO, CAMP PEN.
DESERT STORM ON USS TARAWA2205 Higlandpark Dr.
Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1573
ghallunit@cableone.net
I was in 1st. Marine Division, 2nd Bat.5th Reg. Golf Company. I have been trying to locate some of the veterans I served in Vietnam with, 1968-69. If anyone could help me, please contact me. Thanks. Gerald Hall
Webmaster note: Gerald "Gerry" Hall died in 2003, he will be remembered by his Brother Marines.
1706 South Buerkle
Stuttgart, AR 72160
870-672-7461
gg@cpomail.net
8411 Gemini Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-721-1654
ko4kb@bellsouth.net
In RVN 12-68 through 12-69, Golf 2/5
Bay Brook Drive
Indianapolis, IN 56256
michaelhancock@email.com
Lieutenant/ 2nd Platoon Dec 1967 - Feb - An Hoa (Phu Loc 6) and Hue City for about the first 8 days. Returned to Hue in March and assigned 1st Platoon. Up and down Route 1. Reassigned to 3rd Platoon date unrecalled. Involved in offensive operations and defensive positions up and down Route 1 until about Sept/Oct when assigned Weapons Platoon in An Hoa. Last 3 months of my tour was assigned as a Watch Officer in the 5th Marine Combat Ops Center, An Hoa. Rotated home in Dec. 1968 assigned to Camp Pendleton, 28th Marines and later 3rd Marines. XO of Headquarters Company 3rd Marines when discharged on June 1, 1970.
11405 Port Rush Row
San Diego, CA 92128
858-673-2054
shancock8@san.rr.com
Golf 2/5 from Mar/Apr 1959 to Dec 1960. From Camp Pendelton to Camp Schwab Okinawa and different parts of the far east.Operation Blue Star,Mount Fugi,Hong Kong etc,etc.
Served G-2-5 from August 1966 to October 1966 as gunner. Wounded on Operation Prarie on 12 Oct. 66. Would like to here from CPL Jerry Page, SGT. James Madden, LCPL Stan Lazarkwicz, GSGT William Mayberry, and LT. Joseph Flynn. If you see this drop me a line and hope all of you are doing well. Semper Fi.
Larry Hardaway9735 Cinnabar Trail
Austin, TX 78726
512-744-6738
lhardaway@pspaec.com
Wounded on 15 Jun 69 while on patrol - Cpl. Short's squad. Resulted in loss of both legs.
Joined Golf 2/5 in May of 69 was wounded and medivac out on 15 Jun 69, lost both legs, one at ankle other above knee Suspect it was a claymore mine as I still have BBs imbedded in knee and butt Graduated University of Utah with Comp Sci degree '80 Worked for IBM 15 years and now with MCI Have been married for 29 years we have 4 sons, 4 daughters - 3 married and 4 granddaughters Am a certified scuba diver since 72
Certified scuba diver Jun71.
Eldest son is LCpl stationed in Virginia
Married for 28 years 8 children 3 grandchildren. Graduated University of Utah with Comp-Sci degree. Currently working for MCI as software test engineer.2330 Heathercrest Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 597-4356
william.hardy@prodigy.net
I was only with 2/5 for a short time from December '65 to March '66. I left "G"Co. for the 5th Marines Scout/Sniper Platoon.
4481 Selleck Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
harringtonhg@cox.net
served 1974 to 1977 camp margarita
15810 Boonridge Road
Houston, TX 77053
281-437-3367
jusdanmoo@earthink.net
I was a motivated hardcharger with 2/5 Golf Co Wpns Plt from 89-92
This is Radio Man; "Twinkle Toes" Served Nam is 67,68, 70,71. Also known as BullsEye.
31121 Chipmans Chase Drive
Laurel, DE 19956
302-875-0862
teddy_19956@yahoo.com
I served with Golf 2/5 in Vietnam from March 1969 thru October 1970.
Just spoke with Bruce Williamson, what memories that brought back. Looking at alot of pictures of RVN; Some with names; ie Sgt Moore, Top Brenasham, Sach (From Buena Park, CA) Kartes, Gonzales, Warner, Harrison, Donhue, Ski, Chief, Montoro; some with just nicknames like "Recon". Doc Manning and Doc Surgey. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me during that campout.
5784 Morongo Road
29 Palms, CA 92277
760-367-1071
ICQ: hart101450
hart1014@adelphia.net
I had 3rd Platoon Jan.- Oct.'67. - then XO for a couple months. I had the Company for a few weeks in Mar./Apr.'68. In Golf 2/5 I got to know some of the best men who ever walked on this earth. Now, 36 years later, I am convinced of that more than ever.
100 Marine Hill
Rochester, VT 05767
802-767-3245
jgpwfhvt@sover.net
Served in country 1967 1968 in second platoon gun squad.
1265 Cascade Rd.
Monaca, PA
724-728-1053
georgehaught@verizon.net
Served with Golf 2/5 Dec 1966 to Jan 68 - An Hoa.
Just been crusing for thirty yesrs haven't heard from anybody since i got back anyone out there remember me or whatever give me a yell i was radio opp m-79 auto rifle you name it an hoa nonsong.533 East 24th Ave #1
Ankorage, AL 99503
907-222-3786
kruzen57@aol.com
I was in G 2/5 Dec 1965-Mar 1966
1293 Ritchie Road
Stow, OH 44224
ohioalert@aol.com
I served with Golf company 2/5 3rd platoon between 1993 through 1996. I went on two deployments with Golf company 3rd platoon. The 11th MEU (SOC) WEST PAC / CENTCOM '94 and we also did a 6-month deployment to Okinawa Japan, before I was honorably discharged. I was stationed in San Mateo and anyone who served in my infantry unit, please feel free to send me an e-mail.
443 W. Yarmouth St.
Dallas, TX 75208
eberardoh@sbcglobal.net
I served in G2/5 from 97-00, in camp san mateo
11322 Sagevale
Houston, TX 77089
281-541-0980
maxnjenna@aol.com
Served with 3rd Platoon Dec 67 thur March or April 68, with 60mm for several months before going to BAS.
Limey and the rest of you guys I would love to hear from you. Lt. Rogers and those meatball and beans..ambushes were and adventure. LOL.
Have three grown daughters and four grandbabies. Getting old is hell, I refuse to grow-up <grin>Thought I would update info on me. Still live in Nebraska. Haven't been doing a very good job of keeping up with you guys but will do a better job. Don't always recall names but do remember places and actions quite well. Would like to hear from any and all, even from those that I treated. Would like to hear from you other "Doc's" too.
Got to 2/5 in Dec. 67 and was assigned to Golf then. Spent time with each platoon but mostly with the 3rd platoon. Went to the mortars in mid '68 and finally to the BAS in late Oct. Left in Dec. 68. Went to Lab. school at the Great Lakes, I did run into a couple of you guys there but don't remember the names. Finished the Navy in 1970.Acually finished once I got to the Marines, will always consider myself more Marine than Navy. Joined the Guard in '72 as a Medic on Helicopters and finished my Guard career in '95 as a First Sgt.of a Medical Company. Even though my "offical"military retirement may say USA, my heart knows the truth.
Been married to Joy for almost 30yrs. Three grown daughters and four grandkids.
NEVER HAVE I WITNESS MORE BRAVERY, DEDICATION TO EACH OTHER AND COMPASSION THAN THOSE WONDERFUL GUYS WHO EARNED THE TITLE OF UNITED STATES MARINE. Semper Fi
8330 Vine Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
(402) 486-1772
jhiggdoc@aol.com
January, 1969 thru December of 1969. I served with Golf company.
124 Hollywood Lane
Kirkwood, MO
314-313-6913
davidhinkson@earthlink.net
1992-96 OCTOBER, CAMP PENDLETON, GOLF CO WPNS PLT. CONTACT ME IF YOU SERVED WITH ME! SEMPER FI!
3538 Mildred Ave.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
bolo11161973@aol.com
ICQ: 2484959587
TD - January through March 1970, Nickname: Shooter. Work for Dept. of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
Nov1965 - Jun 1967
PO Box 463
Leslie, AR 72645
870-405-6886
ooh_booh@hotmail.com
- With G-2-5 from July 68 to Feb 69, at An Hoa
- PO Box 155
Jennerstown, PA 15547
814-629-1544
rudyhoff13@skywayusa.net
I joined Golf Company early October '68. I was assigned the M-79, later the PRC 25 radio. I rotatated home in late October '68. I currently live in Riverside, CA, work with many veteran groups, particularly VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) as an officer in my local Chapter (47) and as the California State Council Secretary. It gives me a sense of serving my fellow veterans, and allows me to provide many services to VVA. If there are any Golf 2/5ers out there who would like to chat, please get in touch. I'm looking for Smitty, DJ, and others I can't remember. Help me jog the old grey matter. Semper Fi! Tom
PO Box 3007
Riverside, CA 92519-3007
909-683-7251
TomH47@aol.com or golf25radioman@earthlink.net
ICQ: 62419353
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Was with golf 2/5 69&70,first platoon,second squad,Paul Kramer was are squad leader.I know,the Iceman,Eight Ball,Gunney,Amos and Andy,Fogman,1stLt D.J Andrea,was our Company Commander.I remenber spending forty days in the Arizona Territory,during Nov and Dec and it must have rained thirty-seven of the forty days we were out there, we returned back to An Hoa on Christmas eve.Would like here,from anybody who knew me.
1292 Park Pacifica Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
650-355-0576
hoopdoggiedog@aol.com
I Was With Golf Co 2nd Plt (95-97). Any Marine That Was There Then Email Me!
Semper Fi!10408 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
joshhoover@mailcity.com
2nd Platoon Actual Aug 69- Dec 69.
12402 N. Division St.
Spokane, WA 99281
Joined Golf 2/5 in Oct. of 66 just in time for Operation Praire. Sgt. Dawson, Corp. Crumb, Good friend Dan Daily, Joe Madruga (Mad Dog), Thomas, Pierce (Forgive thyself) Frost, Lamb, and many more that I forget. Only corpman Bice do I see in your lists that I know, or remember. Wounded just before Christmas near Phu-Loc 6, and Sgt. Dawson bought it just minutes later. I made it. I think Sgt. Dawson should be on the list, maybe I'll put him on it. Anyway....It's sure good to see this web page. Later.........
762 S. Hill Rd.
Sunnyside, WA 98944
suboti@hotmail.com
With 2/5, 2nd Platoon from 94 to 98
5137 Benton Ct.
Lehigh Acres
garhow10794@msn.com
I served from April 95 to Oct 98 with Golf 2/5 2nd Plt, Pvt to Lcpl and Cpl while on Term Leave. I was known as "Berzerker"
518 Circle Drive
University Park, IL 60466
312-666-9857
phatk609@netscape.net
Hi! I am Heidi Munk. I am Roger's daughter. I am looking for those who served with him. I would love to get in contact with those of you who knew him. My brother Roger Jr was born 20 days after Dad died. Mom is still alive and single.
My oldest son, Davin, as of this date, 2 Oct2003, is at boot camp in MCRD San Diego carrying on where Dad left off. Davin always feels that Dad is the angel sitting on his shoulder as he goes through the Marine experience. My son Ryan Roger is the living image of his Grandfather.
Please feel free to email me or write! we have gobs of unlabeled pictures so I don't even know for sure who I am looking for other than I have been found by Schroeder and Williams.
God Bless You all! Heidi
3371 N. 400 E.
N. Ogden, UT 84414
heidi_munk@hotmail.com
Lake City
mclain@michweb.net
Hello all 2/5 members past and present. I proudly served with 2/5 from 1998-2001 then went to 5th Marine Regmt. to finish out my enlistment. I have been out for almost a year and a half now. I am a full time student at TSU in Stephenville Texas. I am an Agriculture Services and Development Major (option 1) In short I will be an Ag teacher. I should have my teaching certificate within 2 years. My wife and I are expecting our first baby next April and are very excited. I hope to hear
from anyone I served with and I hope you are all enjoying life.136 FM 717N
Caddo, TX 76429
254-246-2662
rjackson@breck.esc14.net
Served from 10/66 to 9/67 under Lt. Vern Arndt. Squad Leader of 1st Squad, 1st Plt throughout An Hoa, Coal Mines, Phu Lac, Cu Ban and Arizona Territory. Have many memories, some not so good. Will always remember all those I served with. Had the highest admiration and respect for Lt. Arndt. Transferred to 1st Recon and was "ghost unit" up until 5/68. Came back to world but couldn't take the crap. Went back to 'nam 2/69 to 11/70 at Saigon Embassy as Plt. Sgt. for exterior guard plt. Given Silver Star for just doing my job. After 4th PH came home. Served at MCas, El Toro in G-2 under Gen. Brown until discharged as disabled vet. Currently work with the developmentally delayed at local school. I'LL NEVER FORGET - GUNG HO GRUNTS !!!.
571 E. Wigeon Way
Suisun City, CA 94585
707-428-3803
jacobsenr@sbcglobal.net
Joined Golf 2/5 Nov 67, 2nd plt Tullys squad. Went to Language school in Dec 67, returned end of Jan 68, S2 Scout. Highway 1 road security with Echo Co when Tet started, came back to Golf Feb 10 68 in Hue and stayed with Golf till rotation Dec 68.
3033 W. Wescott Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-780-9094
stevej@worldshare.net
Was with Golf 2/5 from june 1966 to july 1967. Just got back from a reunion in Branson Missiouri with golf members who served in hue city. wish a few of you older guys who were with me were there but i had a great time with them any way. Semper Fi and God Bless Vietnam Vets-USMC. Tom Jayjack
6907 Tapper Ave., Apt. 3D
Hammond, Indiana 46324
219-937-1668
jayjack1946@comcast.net
Landed 8 Aug 1942 Guadalcanal British Solomon Islands. Spent 11 months in Melbourne Australia 01/43 thru 11/43. Also went to Milne Bay, trained 2 months, then to New Britain. After NB, went to Puvuvu, collected enough "points" (115) to go home. Met my bride (Yvonne DeNitto Jenkins) 15 Aug, 1944! Anyone else out there?
102 Brandywine Rd.
Savannah, GA 31405
912-355-1421
dahm@bellsouth.net
Golf 2/5 , 1985-1989 Lcpl to Sgt.
4612 Plum St.
Zephyrhills, FL
lilrhino1@earthlink.net
Joined Golf Company in November 1967 at An Hoa. I can remember the many times on mine sweep duty, night patrols and ambushes. I was a member of G Co., 2ndBn, 5thMar, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad during the Tet offensive in Hue city. I believe Captain Meadows was the CO. I remember a Sargeant Oaks was a part of our outfit. He was a hard nosed Marine who expected the most of you. A Oklahoma boy if I recall. Because of him many butts were saved. He was a heck of a guy. I also recall a Lt. of ours who was wounded in the area o his privates. And of course that was the first thing he asked about. After we moved out of Hue and back to base I went on R&R and not long after that I transferred to CAG and moved down South.
3709 Conley Road
Morning View, KY 41063
indians@fuse.net
I joined Golf Company in February '68. At first I carried a 3.5 Rocket Launcher and served in Weapons Platoon under S/Sgt Caldwell. My A-Gunner was Doug Klebba (may he rest in peace). We were attached to 2nd Platoon under 2nd Lt. P. Pace (I always called him by his "nick-name" ..."SIR". Evidently, the nick-name stuck!!
When we were leaving Hue, I was put in 60mm Mortars. Doug went to "guns", I think 3rd platoon.
I then became 1st Ammo Humper under Cpl. Willet (sp?) and L/Cpl. Vance. We had two Johnson's so we were called by our initials. I was "J.R." and Vic was called "V.C."! Can you imagine being called "V.C." or Victor Charles (his real name) in Vietnam? There were some funny stories about that.
I was with Golf through Operation Houston III. Following all of those landmines I was asked to join 5th Marine Scout Snipers. The Plt. Commander was a Mst/Sgt. He explained that I would have to "volunteer" and then began explaining the different rights and/or benefits that I would receive. I just kept looking at him. Then, when he was just about out of breath he said, "You don't have to carry any gear but your own." I smiled and replied, "I volunteer". A couple weeks later, I hitch-hiked out to (I think) Hill 88 to visit G 2/5. I had a regret for having left Golf Co.. I was medi-vac'd to Japan and then home 8/28/68. I attended the 30th Memorial Service onboard the USS Hue City. Unfortunately, I didn't recognize anyone. For some reason everyone "else" has gotten older...I just keep looking the same! :)
Semper Fi Marines.24821 Balestrieri Road
Hemet, CA 92544
jjracoon@aol.com
Served with G-2-5 from Sept.,1965 to Aug., 1966. Deployed with 2/5 to Okinawa and Chu Lai, VN and was based at Hill 69. Served with some great guys whom I will never forget, including Ed Benavidez, Bill Schroeder, Gary Beebe, Rosario, Cohoe, Harry Wesley, Sgt.(now ret.SgtMaj)Steve Smith, Ted Armijo, P. K. Farnsworth, SSgt. Jack Heitz, Sgt. Mike Smith, GySgt. Mayberry and many others. Capt. Jack O'Rourke was the CO initially, later replaced by 1stLt. Stout. 1stSgt Wolfe was our company 1stSgt.
53 Washington Ave.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-3220
rbjohnson@mandblaw.com
I was in 2/5 from 12-66 to 6-67 in AnHoa area, Coal Mines, of I-Corp Vietnam Golf Company.
508 Madison Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-851-0868
ICQ: 2068861
smonjos1945@aol.com
Joined Golf in January '66. Arrived in VN with battalion. Transferred to Mike 3-1 in may 66 till end of Nam tour Feb. 67. I am currently vice president of Veteran Environmental Trailblazers. WE are restoring historical cabins for use as a retreat camp for combat veterans.
511 Margaret st.
Pittsburgh Pa. 15210
(412) 381-0646
kdjolly@worldnet.att.net
Joined Golf Co. Nov 1967, left in Nov 1968. Was a great day when I headed home to the land of the round eyes but it was also a sad day because I had to leave behind so many Marines that I called friends. It was also a great day in 1985 when I a
