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Water truck
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posted by pappy
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Also was good friends with the guy that used to fill up the showers for us. He used to drive a half track. I went on R&R with him and I am ashamed to say I have forgotten his name. Think I am developing (sometimers) Pappy
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701st
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posted by pappy
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As things come back to me (very slowly I might add) I remember the platoon Sgt name for most of my tour. He was a real short guy, Sergeant First Class Azar. Ring a bell for anyone? Pappy
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RE: Randy
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posted by Eric Greene
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I was at Di-an from August 1966 to February 1968. I was one of those FADAC repair guys (MOS 34G20), but got in country long before the computers showed up. Spent most of my time driving 5 ton tractor-trailers for Tech Supply (Capt. Jimenez was the head of Tech Supply for much of the time). Seem to recall a Sgt. Klingman and Rodriguez as well
Other drivers included Bob Daehnke, and guys named Martin Parr, Fields and Adams. First names are long forgotten.
A couple names I recall from the Electronics Maint. Platoon include Joe Bennett (he ended up in Lai Khe), Karl Larson (with whom I'm still in communication), Jerry Ford (not the president!)
Damn... that was a long time ago.
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RE: 701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by jones.earl93@yahoo.com
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The Black Captain's name was Cowens. I remember he was a lawyer. He was a nice guy.
SP5 Jones (Vet)
Company Clerk HQ&A Co
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RE: 701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by Jim Howell
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I was at Dian Hq&A Apr67-Apr68 MOS wheel&track mech. I was driver for CO Capt Sermouth and Maj Mc Manus. Cant remember alot of names. I got some pics, just got to find them and see if any are worth scanning for the site. Not real sure of time frame I gave up the drivers job and went back to wheel and track, maybe around Dec 67 or Jan 68. A tall skinny soldier from Tech supply took over for me. I do remember a Sgt Canfield who died in a bulldozer accident at Dian. Also a black Captain (cant remember name)He was in charge of shops or tech supply not sure. He occasionally was acting CO when needed.
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RE: 701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by jones.earl93@yahoo.com
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I was the Company Clerk Jan 68 Thru Jan 69. I was the "Black Guy"
that should narrow it down, There were not many Blacks in that position. I am just so darn proud to be connected you guys. If I can help you let me know.
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RE: 701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by SP5 Earl Jones
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I was Company Clerk 701st Maintenance Batalion, Dian,(zion) Jan 1968 Jan 69. I served with under Maj Mc Manus CO and Sgt Romein,Joe Hal Morgan of Smithfield MS. Please contact me someone from 701st.
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RE: Randy
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posted by Randy Kaelin
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Pappy,
I was not in computer repair. Whie at DiAn I worked in the electronics repair shop as a receiving clerk. I was trained in Avionics, but never worked in that as we did not do that type of work there.
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RE: 701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by Larry Nolen
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I was with the 701st from Jan 1969 to Jan 1970.Its been a long time ago and I do not remember many of the people I worked with by name. I was assigned to Hq/A Co. but was sent to work with the 1/4 Cav.for 3 months when I first arrived.When I made E-6 I was sent to LaiKhe and Phui Loi. Drop me a few lines and let me know who you servied with.
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Randy
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posted by pappy
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Knew a Randy who was a FADAC computer repair guy. He and another one named Shikalis from NYC.
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HQ&A 701st DiAn sept 66-67
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posted by Randy Kaelin
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Was in above unit for my tour. Looking for any of fellows I served with. Can remember some faces but few names. Was in EMP platoon. WA Eibester was leader. Sgt. Hite platoon sarge. Spec% Richter was in charge of section I worked in. I received equipment into our work shop for repairs. Can't remember the other man I worked with. We had a hooch pet named Martha I believe. One man I remember was an African - American named Fred. Our platoon repaired electronic equipment.
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RE: pappy
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posted by pappy
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Hi Gary,Thanks for the post. I was only 19 in Nam. My name is Steve Paprocki. The guys called me "pappy" cause they couldn't pronounce my name well! Spent my time in DiAn. Hq @ A Co. Thanks again! Pappy
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pappy
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posted by horse
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i remenber a 2th tour man older than most of us we called pappy i was in c company 67 68 my name is gary palmer
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701 st MB in Zion, Vietnam
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posted by pappy
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Looking for anyone from 701st at Zion during 68-69. Remember Rus and Randy and "POPS" Koneval. Drop me a note. Haven't heard from amyone since I left in 69. Was in radio teletype repair. Pappy
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