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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by mattsonkat@embarqmail.com
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Hey Tex. That name rings a bell but it sure has been a long time. I do remember Sgt. Tipton. I was a mechanic and hung around with Bob Tupper, Wayne Davis. I did attempt to find Wayne and went to Stevenson Ala. a few months ago. I seems he died about two years ago. I stopped by his family plot to pay my respects. I left D company in February 69 after a year and a half. Neil Mattson
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Tex
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I was there approx. same time as you, Feb. 67 to Feb. 68. Worked in tech supply then moved to unit supply with Sgt. Tipton.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Mike Jones
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10-4. Recovering from back surgery. Damn its cold up here. Do a lot of traveling between Conyers, Ga. and Murphy.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by neil
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Mike, just returned from South Dakota and a visit with Bob Tupper. He is in not so good health. He saw your photo of the truck with the word "gay" on the door. Bob says the rest of the story is that the word "Byrd" is blocked out and Gay Byrd was Wayne Davis' girl frind and that Wayne had painted on that truck. Murphy is not very far from Cleveland. Let me know if you want to meet for lunch one day. Neil
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Mike Jones
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Your not far from me. I'm in Murphy, N.C.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Mike Jones
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I can still see him deassing the flaming 3/4 landed in a ditch (truck). He was driving it. Killian was from New York, put gas in diesel without telling us. We let it flow off the tailgate and whoosh. They threatened us with Article 15s.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by neil mattson
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I found some old papers and photos. Molinars first name was David and he was from Silverbell, Arizona. Wayne Davis lived in Stevenson, Alabama and that is only a hundred miles or so from my home in Cleveland,Georgia. I have tried a phone search but their are too many people with that name in Northern Alabama. If anyone has a middle initial for him that would be a help. I spoke with Bob Tupper last night. He is in South Dakota and is now aware of the 701 webb site. By the way, Mo never mentioned burning a truck !!
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Mike Jones
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The short blonde headed "kid" that was riding with Sgt Stevens when they hit that mine was Allen (last name) from state of Washington, radio repair. He came up with others prior to company convoy from Phouc Vinh. I was already there with contact team. Your friend Mo was driving a 3/4 with diesel(Killian mixed in gas) we were burning off field where company finally setteled down from their trip from Phouc Vinh. Fuel caught fire, burned truck to wires on tires.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Neil Mattson
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Mike, your two mechanics in the photo were it appears they are doing an engine on a duce and a half are Peter Lynch ( tall guy and he was from Calif. We called him "Lurch". The other is Molinar,sorry I don't remember his first name. We called him "Mo". I remember the day Stevens aka "Oink" hit the mine with the dump truck. Hope this helps.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Neil Mattson
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Hi, I was with D company from July 67 to February 69. I was 63H20 wheel and track and worked with Wayne Davis and Bob Tupper most of the time. What a long time ago!
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by mike jones
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Outside of this forum I've located Ed Olengenski (N. Jersey) and Michael Carlson (originaly from Los Angeles, now in Eugene, Oregon) both small arms repairman.
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Lai Khe 701st HQ&A contact team
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posted by Jamie Boss
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Hey guys, I was in the head and A contact team in Lai Khe. (68-69) Others in the team where Sgt Sloan, WO Coombs, Pop, Mike Milbrand, Peacock, Randy, Jose, Sgt Fox and others. We were located right across from the cobra chopper pads. I was 63H40, tank mechanic and worked with 1st engineers, 1/4 cav, 8/6 arty on their M110s and at time, 11ACR. Anyone around from the team?
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701st in Zion
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posted by Steve Paprocki "pappy"
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I was in with the 701st in Zion Vietnam 68-69 in electronics repair(radio teletype repair). Would enjoy hearing from anyone who might remember me. Also tended bar at the EM club. Hope to hear from someone!
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by mike jones
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I was 45B20 small arms. What section were you. I've found 5 guys from D Company. email me at mdj696@hughes.net
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by Gary Kirkbride
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I was in D co. from April 67- April68. I looked at the pictures on this site. I recognized Sgt Sloan and Pinapple. I was at Phouc Vinh and then convoyed to Quan Loi. It would be nice to be able to contact someone who was there when I was. Been along time ago.
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Charlie
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posted by Mike Jones
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Jeff, got emails about dogs in war on veterans day, thought of Charlie. What ever become of Charlie after I left 27 Jun 68?
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by mike jones
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Just go to photos, D Co Mike jones 67-68 this web site. Was Mr. Judson still there when u got there. What was my replacements name? Blonde hair, heavy set with glasses. Have picture of him in my photos, this web site. I'll let Ed Olengenski know about you.
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RE: D Co Quan Loi
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posted by 870shooter
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Hi Mike!
I didn't get to know him because the dee dee'd to fast! I don't blame him a bit! I'd like to see the photos but am having some trouble getting to them. I'll keem trying though and sooner or later I'll find a way to view them. I AM NOT a good computer guy. The only way I get to use it at all is because my Son sets things up for me and turns me loose. The only problem is that now he's a AF 1st Lt Pilot and in Vance OK flying his T-1. That means he's not here helping Dad with his computer head aches. Oh well. I'll keep trying!
Good to hear from you
Jeff Dulin/Janesville, WI
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D Co Quan Loi
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posted by mike jones
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Hey, you must have been Ed Olengenskis replacement. I was 45B Jun 67-Jun 68 Quan Loi. Check out D Co photos, Im sure u will remember my replacements name. To big hurry to deros to become friends. Cheers mdj696
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new guy from Co. D in Quan Loi
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posted by 870shooter
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Hi Guys! I just found the place and thought I'd drop in. I was a 45B small arms repair guy in co. D from Aug 68 till about May of 69. I was pulled out of 701st and sent to Phu loi to work for Rebel gunships and went home on 12/24/69.
Quan Loi was a pit & Lai Khe wasn't a lot better. Phu Loi was pretty good because you hardly ever took any incoming. Not true at Lai Khe & Quan Loi.
Now I'm a semi retired GM worker that took the "buy-out" and left to start a new job. I went out and got my CDL and I'm starting out to drive diesel truck for a living until I retire.
All for now. I look forward to hearing and reading some of the stuff on the site.
Jeff Dulin
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