- Agent Orange and Myeloproliferative disease -- Nick Z, 17:26:28 07/25/12 Wed
I served in Nam with the U.S.M.C. 3/9 5/1966-6/1967 .Recently diagnosed with Myeloproliferative disease of the bone marrow .I'm trying to put in an Agent Orange claim . Anybody familiar with it ?
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- Agent Orange stored and shipped from Hanau, Germany in 1961 to 1963 -- Ernest DaRe Sr. (SAD), 14:01:32 08/06/12 Mon
I served with the 507th ord co. from 1961-1963 and have the symptoms of agent orange The Kasern was grossauheim I believe.
if anyone else that served in Hanau,Germany has the symptoms or if you know of it being stored and shipped from there PLEASE!! email me at ernie4x@aol.com. VA is telling me I have to prove this. TIME is important!!! Thanks all.
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- Re: Danang 80th general support group vets -- Theodore wren, 10:03:55 07/13/12 Fri
Served in the 80th gen support group from Feb 1970 to Feb 1972.
I spent my time working in the motor pool on the beach.
At that time my last name was spelled Uren, it is now changed to Wren.
I do remember the beach club, however I rarely went there.
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- 618th HEM 86th Maint BN- Cha Rang Valley -- Fred "Gomes" Garnes, 18:51:32 06/10/11 Fri
Looking to communicate any troops that worked at the 618th located at The Cha Rang Maint Complex along hwy QL19 outside of Qui Nhon about 15 clicks. I served there from July 1967 to July 1968 in the 1st maint. platoon headed by SFC Little. A SFC Bozell headed the 2nd maint platoon. I'm listing this on June 10 2011.
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- 156 hem company -- Richard Wayne Golden (Hope some of you are still alive), 07:55:22 11/07/11 Mon
I was at Ft Mead and went to Nam on the USNS General Wiegel. We landed at quin hon and went to Cha Rang I 1049ed to the big red one I was a spec 4 cook when I left. Went to the 1/16th Inf Ranger Bn. Would like to here from any of the guys I did Talk to Agee and Perkins And saw Mike Yohe on a list but he didnt reply would like to here from Petty the clerk and his buddy Don I was the Canadian cook I live back at home in Canada at 46 Cutler Lake Rd Massey Ontario Canada P0P 1P0
Richard W. Golden Sp5 E5 Retired
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- Kidney stones related to Agent Orange exposure -- Harold (bud) L. Hall, 08:08:58 04/06/12 Fri
The VA does not recognize kidney stones as a Agent Orange
associated chronic problem. Anybody else had a history of
kidney stones since Vietnam exposure to Agent Orange?
I experienced my first kidney stone in Vietnam have had 2-3
kidney stone episodes since my Vietnam tour in '68-69.
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- agent orange use in Thailand -- Phil Breeb=]n, 21:09:44 04/09/10 Fri
I was stationed at Ramasun Station outside of Udorn Thailand in 1969 & 1970. I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I have filed a VA claim and need letters to support my claim. Specifically, I need verfication that the area around the ops building and antenna field were free of vegetationand were routinely sprayed. Second, I need verification that my flights to and from Thailand landed in Vietnam and that soldiers in fatigues got on the plane on the return flight. These soldiers had obviously just returned from the field. I don't have specific flight numbersers, etc. but I need someone to verify that flights routinely stopped in Vietnam on the way to and from Thailand.
Please contact me if you can be of any assistance,
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- finding army freinds -- Walter David Meads, 03:58:39 09/08/14 Mon
im trying to find Denis K livingston Sgt.us army vet of mo,and Bruce Middough army vet from pin. Lee Sanches army vet from sananton texas. we all served in Illesheim Germany At Storic barracks 1968-1970.if u know these people,pleas notify me,wmeads@ymail.com or 334-335-2424.i want to find any body who served with me pleas contact me thanks
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- AVN due to Agent Orange. Now son diagnosed same -- George (Disabled Vet looking for answers), 20:56:04 03/25/16 Fri
Brown water vet 1968-72.
1981 diagnosed with idiopathic a vascular necrosis of the femoral head, bilateral. Surgeries followed. Unable to get help thru VA to recognize Agent Orange damage.
Worst fear realized....29 year old son diagnosed with exact same diagnosis. Drs amazed when they realized we knew what those dreaded words meant.
Please help.
Has anyone else had children diagnosed with AVN ???
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- I need help proving my dad James Berry had his boots on Vietnam ground -- Julie Berry-Lauer, 08:49:50 02/08/16 Mon
I am needing to find buddies of my dad James Edward Berry (aka spider). I need proof (statements, pictures, etc) that he was on shore to re-supply in Vietnam. He was on the ship Zelima. Any help at all would be so appreciated. My dad just passed away and it's been hard. Please e-mail me if you have anything. julierenee26@yahoo.com
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- searching for Army buddies 1971-1977 -- Calvin Rowell (hoping), 18:37:00 12/04/15 Fri
Searching for old Army buddies stationed at Fort Jackson 1971-1971 Basic Training.
Fort Polk Louisiana 1971-1971 for field telephone communication training. MOS 36 K.
Fort Hood, Texas 1972-1975 1st Cavalry Division Artillery.
Schweinfurt Germany 1975-1977 3rd Infantry Division, Mechanized.
I'd like to locate anyone stationed at any of these bases during the periods I've mentioned who were serving with me and knew me or who were at these bases and are aware of asbestos exposures of any kind. I have contracted asbestos while serving and the VA is denying my claim. Anyone who also has asbestos or you know anyone who lived in the old wooden WWII era barracks or worked in the old buildings and can recall construction inside your barracks Cieling or any others, can recall exposed asbestos wrapped pipes or who also had to maintain vehicles which included changing brakes, clutches, linings, belts. Please contact me. I need letters supporting my claim of work conducted in the ceilings of the barracks we lived and slept in. There were no protective barriers etc. We weren't assigned to the motor pool, but because we were mechanized we were required to maintain our vehicles. Please contact me asap! Would love to hear from you even if you have nothing for me, but we served together.
Also searching for any of the soldiers who were ordered onto the firing range at Ft Hood and as a result we were caught in artillery fire from tanks. I was driving.
Anyone stationed at Schweinfurt, Germany and guarded the Czech /German border. If you ever experienced the huge German shepherds tied to runners and used to attack anyone attempting to cross to freedom. Please contact me!
Thanks! God bless!
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- Re: 262 Battalion 524 Quartermaster Cam Rahn Bay 69-70 -- Olan Levin (correction), 22:37:13 08/25/12 Sat
Noticed your date on the webpage noted the 524th in Cam Rahn Bay as 69 thru 70. I was assigned to the 524th Company, 262nd Battalion in Cam Rahn Bay in Feb. 1967. I left in Feb. 1968. While assigned to the 524th, our sister company, the 525th, arrived about midterm of my tour of duty. I'm just a bit confused about the date you listed. Any comments? Thank you for taking the trouble to list us POL troops on the web. P.S. I still hate sand.
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- 262 Battalion 524 & 525 Quartermaster -- Dave Stanley ---Stan Sgt. E-5, 13:35:36 01/30/14 Thu
Would like to find other brothers who served with me in the 524 QM & 525 QM from April '67 to July 12th 1969 I was a mechanic in motor pool both places.
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- I am looking for Lt. Col. Edison Miller or his family. -- Rhonda Galis, 19:02:30 08/25/11 Thu
I have Lt. Col. Edison Miller, POW 10-13-67. I've had his bracelet since the 1970 when I was in high school. I never found out if he was found or anything about him. I would love to give him or his family members his bracelet. Thanks.
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- Re: To Capt John Fer -- Christine Mounce (Thoughtful), 15:57:48 05/25/13 Sat
Dear Captain Fer,
I, too, wore your POW bracelet in the early seventies and awaited the newspaper every day when the release of prisoners was published. I have been tuned to the Military Channel this weekend, and have been thinking of all the brave men and women who defend us, and wanted to thank you most humbly, from the bottom of my heart. God bless you and keep you.
Please feel free to reply,
Sincerely,
Chris Mounce
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- ATTEMPT TO LOCATE -- FRED MOORE, 08:27:42 05/27/13 Mon
Would like to locate McCarthy from the Galveston CLG 3. Also any and all crew members from the Galveston or The USS O'Bannon dd450 periods od 1965-1968.
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- Re: 554th engineers vietnam vet reunion -- Jerry Yost, 20:20:36 03/24/16 Thu
Would like more info on 554th Engr. reunion. I served in the 554th in Vietnam 66/67
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- Re: 616 MASS Tan Son Nhut -- Jerry L. Ford, 07:24:08 03/07/16 Mon
I turned the C-141's and C-133's from May 1969 through May 1970. I was a QSS with a crew, I departed he Air Force when I departed May 2nd 1970.
I am in Gresham, Oregon. 503 666-7558
1670 SE Palmblad Rd. 97080
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- Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- John LaFollette (Is everyone gone?), 21:43:58 04/03/10 Sat
My Husband was in Bien Hoa in 67-68 during Tet. Can't seem to get in touch with anyone else who was there at that time. We need some information. If anyone is out there please let us know. Thanks
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- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- sheryl cornelius (don't give up), 13:52:11 06/06/10 Sun
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- Shirley Kemplin, 10:51:01 06/21/10 Mon
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- douglas peck, 20:18:26 09/23/10 Thu
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- robert johnson, 11:19:37 11/24/10 Wed
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- Marla, 18:31:40 01/27/11 Thu
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- craig franklin, 17:50:00 08/14/11 Sun
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- William Larsen (Air Police duty), 20:05:29 08/04/13 Sun
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- TC Taylor (Living), 09:05:44 03/25/15 Wed
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- larry, 23:52:02 03/25/15 Wed
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- Mike Rothschild, 22:03:25 01/10/16 Sun
- Re: Bien Hoa - Tet Offensive -- Terry frame (Tet and bien hoa), 12:14:44 03/05/16 Sat
- MESSAGE FOR VIETNAM VETERANS -- victoria Hayes (determined), 20:10:49 03/03/16 Thu
VIETNAM VETERANS AND FAMILIES THIS IS FOR ALL OF US. I ASK EVERY PERSON TO SPREAD THE NEWS TALK ABOUT THIS , POST ON FACEBOOK AND EVERY POSSIBLE WAY YOU CAN SHARE INFORMATION . THIS BEGINS WITH THE QUITE RUMBlE AND WILL BE LIKE AMERICAN . POWERFUL ,STRONG , LOYAL AND CONVICTION OF STEELE. VIETNAM VETERANS THIS IS YOU, THE WHY,WHERE,HOW AND REASON EVERYTHING GOOD FULL CIRCLE WAS SEWN . HISTORY AND TIME IS GOING TO BRING ALL OF WHAT IS VIETNAM TO EACH INDIVIDUAL AMERICAN ALIVE AND EVERY ONE THAT WILL LEARN WHAT IS VIETNAM FROM HISTORY WILL BE BINDING IT ALL INTO STRONGER ,CLOSER, STRENGTH,COURAGE, ENDURANCE AND TRIUMPH. IT IS YOUR LIFE, SACRIFICE ,COURAGE AND QUITE BURDEN YOU HAVE CARRIED THAT IS THE REASON AS THE FUTURE COMES THAT VIETNAM WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH HONOR COURAGE STRENGTH AND TRIUMPH FROM ADVERSITY. IT IS TYING US TOGETHER AGAIN. CLOSER AND STRONGER. EVERY MAN AND WOMAN THAT SERVED OR EXPERIENCE WHAT IT IS AND WAS FOR THEM SHOULD KNOW WHAT IT WILL BE. .......WILL BE.
Lt. Colonel John H. Hayes U.S. Army Special Forces first generation and one of the few men to first wear the Green Beret he showed President Kennedy the organization and training of his small gorilla units that live behind enemy lines with native population to gain intelligence and help people free from opression. second he being a gorilla warfare fighter.
Dad. He died two weeks after asking me to make sure Vietnam was not forgotten and remember his men were there that people didnt forget his men were there. He went to Vietnam until his death march 1984. less than six years into "retirement" at the age of 45 . twenty years almost to the day his boots hit Nam ( that was documented he was there) pancreatic cancer from decades of dioxin exposure. I was 13.
I am going to complete the third promise I made that night to my father it has been a part of my journey for 32 years . I NEED YOU VIETNAM VETERANS TO HONOR A VIETNAM VETERANS WISH HE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE AND YOU ARE STILL THERE. DAD WAS THERE BEFORE PRESIDENT KENNEDY AND VIETNAM AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN EVEN RIGHT NOW. NEVER to doubt his patriotism, service or choice to be an American Warrior. Leader and wear the Green Beret. the "quite professional " A man the world will always need for living with basic human rights and human dignity on earth.
My daddy, we spent 13 short years together I know the world has to have men like him here. I have had 32 years here without him . Each day harder than the next. I pine for the thought that you a Vietnam Veteran will read this . Each and every soul to do so. I am going to copy and past this post all over the information highway. I asked you to do that for Him. Tell any human you are led to and copy and post this through the world. So every one still alive gets the message from their brother and commrade. John Hayes.
coming to share to the world soon for Vietnam Veterans , Dad and me. "A WALK WITH MY FATHER, Memoir of a Brat" My 13 years I was with the man who is why i am me. Why I need you and why you need to hear from me. I have had heard uneducated and sadly unaware people say Vietnam the war we lost. How can you lose a war that is not over? Men are still dying everyday living with war Vietnam. In 2014 one of our men came home to clarksville Tn . His tour of duty started in 1970. I am telling you that your commrade and brother did not want to leave you and would not leave , God made that choice. My life 45 years at this moment is , has been and will be living with the Vietnam war.I have more for us . This is not a war that I will see over in my lifetime ...........the will be ....will be .... is going to arrive one day. The good that is bringing us all closer together than before the war sewn into all that has been bad is here I get to see that in my lifetime.
AMONG SO MUCH I will share with you first his commrades my brothers and sisters.. the rest of the worlds population will catch up. The journals were to brief President Kennedy on the mission and objectives. The night dad ask me to take care of specific request he needed. He gave me a box of some things and told me to always keep it with me. I always have . I took it with me to the hospital when my son was born. It was the tools I needed to full fill the three promises and for me to help live a lifetime without him .It took me 32 years to understand , process and impliment what it all would do and how . He knew. I get to tell the world about an amazing man , one of the few elite , skilled , intelligent , deadly, cunning, educated , Over acheiving successful , leaders and Jungle warfare gorillas who was skilled in the art of Psychological warfare. ......thats just a sound bite. .......The Journals they were given to me. You see I was born with a federal security clearance , educated and raised by The first generation of U.S. Special forces men and the men who wore the Green Beret. I was picked up from pres-chool in a shnook , at many poker games and meetings , Under a desk in the U.S. Capital for a meeting. first hand and direct knowledge of missions to vietnam for extraction and recon in the 1980s. I knew the words to Ranger cadence songs and mission and hand signals for chopper landings before I spoke whole sentences. The vietnam war and the men who wore the Green Beret were my childhood 24/7 intil age 13. The world will learn about it if they choose to read it . I am telling it to take care of responsibility I have . For several reasons. My personal gain to write it all down and to share any of this in public a tool to overcome loss. The money the book makes . It is not mine and I do not want it. It belongs to the men and women that are Vietnam Veterans and Veterans of other conflicts. I look forward to writing the checks and handing them to you. Respectfully paying Uncle Sam any Homage due. ......there is so much yet to do. I do need your help . To take care of dad, to finish writing and publish the book. to assist you Vietnam service members for ehat you need , funding the missions to find our men in Nam and bring them home. While given the opportunity to possibly share back with the Families in Vietnam if else share grace forgiveness and kindness to a country America contributed Dioxin too, ......I enjoyed writing this long unedited paragraph of 32 years of wanting to talk, being the daughter of A "quiet Professional" I was the "quiet Brat" I am going to copy this and post it to every site that pertains to service members of Vietnam. I ask you please share this too. Dad is with you and you can help him to. I can contribute to us all GodSpeed and ..........the Journals from dads mission in Nam . They were supposed to be for President Kennedy and addresing the information on it all and asses the situation there in a breif period of time.....the rest we know , never intentions to be a war that has lasted 70 decades. on The Presidents part or The S.F. It went from Vietnam to me in 1984. I look forward to scanning it and letting you read too. The references that in high sight point to dad exposed to Dioxin through the years along with photographs of the barrels in photos in later years , his service records , medical records and documentation from day one until his tombstone all say Vietnam including his death certificate, The thought That the "powers that be" might shake a bit with welll preserved information , that covers every bit of a shut and closed case that dioxin killed my father quickly. Not the jack and coke and cigars at the poker games. ....little things like that make me feel warm and happy inside. Godspeed . Look for my social media sites I am putting up. I would like to see if the the minutes here from my first official therapy session will post. The memior will have paragraphs and commas , with spell check. just to clarify.
Godspeed
Victoria
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- A co. 9 engneer blt hill 10 vietnam ,1969 -- anthony connolly, 06:31:24 05/05/11 Thu
I am trying to proof to the Va that i was in country and eating and sleeping and washing everyday . doing mine sweeps and the other ,such as burning shit, guarding bridges and rebuilding all the way from Chu laoi to Danang and out to landing zone Baldy and Ross and all the patrols.i hope that some remeber this stuff ,becuase i dont have any paper from the marine corps that state that i was exposed to agent orange.I would to like to know if anyone that served in that area have any information
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- Firebase Pace -- Michael Walker (Researching), 09:17:11 02/27/11 Sun
I'm doing research on Co B, 3rd Bde, 1st Cavalary, and I'm trying to find out the actual location of Firebase Pace. I know it was on Rt 22, but near what current city/town? Also, if anyone is familiar with activity there in September/October, 1971, I'd like to learn about it. Thank you.
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- SSGT Robert J Acalotto MIA Laos 2-20-71 -- John A Lennon, 18:21:48 05/01/15 Fri
I have been wearing the MIA bracelet of SSGT Robert J Acalotto for years. He was from Greensburg, PA. I chose to wear the bracelet because SGT. Acalotto was from my state. I wish to contact any surviving family members or siblings to give them the bracelet I have been wearing for years, I routinely search the internet to determine if his remains have been identified, so there will be closure. If a family member wishes to contact me, I would be honored to give them the bracelet. I would consider it an honor.
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- Agent orange memorial -- Stefanie Hammons, 17:58:54 02/16/16 Tue
I just found your article about the agent orange memorial. My Dad died as a result of agent orange exposure in Vietnam. I was wondering how I go about getting his name added to the memorial? Thanks so much
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- AgentOrange -- Franklin W Cole (really pissed off), 16:10:41 02/15/16 Mon
Iam mad as hell that the VA doesn't include the blue water Navy's exsposer to AgentOrange, yet the Australian and New Zealand government's are paying their sailors for exsposer, and the one's who were getting compensation before 2002 had to pay back what the VA paid them what was the used of us Navy veterans being there it's like are service didn't mean a thing
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- Roger Lewis -- Rossie Blue (Blue), 18:50:43 01/26/16 Tue
Trying to locate a very good buddie.We served in Vietman together in 1965.He lives in Huntington West Virginia.I would be very greatiful to locate him.we were in C company 2nd/18th 1 infrantry division.
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- Cooks that Served in Vietnam (FSB Rawlins) Oct 1969-70 -- Calvin Lowe Perry (Stressful this week), 09:23:03 04/18/14 Fri
Greeting Comrades
I need all Comrades that served in Vietnam 25thID,4/23rd(M)In.I need a buddy statement for incident that happen in a convoy coming remote all night long. Amour Personnel Carrier ran over landmine and I was thrown in the bush. After Action Report or Morning Report needed.
Welcome Home
Calvin
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- Hoc Mon, Vietnam 1968 -- lynne higgins, 19:36:49 01/14/16 Thu
When I was 18, my uncle, age 21, was killed in Hoc Mon. He was more like a brother because we were so close in age and lived close to each other; it was a devastating loss to me and our family. Decades later a friend of mine went to Vietnam and I asked him to take a picture of Hoc Mon. He did better than that. He met some Viet Cong veterans who fought in the same battle that killed Eddy. One of them asked my friend to wait while he went home to get something to give me. Twenty minutes later he returned with a metal box and in it was his battle flag. I was compelled to write a book about it because I believe it was for everyone who suffered a loss in Vietnam, not just for me. It took me five years to write the story, but I've finished and it is for sale at Amazon.com. Type in The Box by Lynne Ludwick if you are interested in reading about this Viet Cong veteran who could have been the one to kill my uncle; Eddy was very special, good to the core, and a hard working young man. The book conveys who he was and the innocence of growing up in the fifties, who the Viet Cong veteran was (what I learned of him) and growing up in Vietnam, and the realities of the Vietnam War, and how I came to receive this amazing gift of forgiveness and remorse.
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- Looking for fellow soilders -- Frank B. Grammer (Happy), 17:02:38 12/17/15 Thu
I am from Mississippi and I am looking for people who fought in Vietnam, between 1968 - 1970. If my memory serves me well, I was in the America division, 11 brigades
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- Reaching for David Lutz from Portland, Oregon -- Roger Mcconkey (sad), 23:59:21 02/08/14 Sat
If David Lutz from Portland, Oregon see this message or any one that knows him please contract me. We were roommate in 1973 at Leonard Wood, Missouri
Thank you
RM
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- CTCL-Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma -- Ted Figlock, 09:00:27 12/04/15 Fri
Please contact me if you have been diagnosed as having CTCL. Service connected or not, I want to hear from you.
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- Pulmonary Fibrosis -- Thaddeus A. Figlock MD, 13:14:12 11/24/15 Tue
Have you been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis? This medical condition is also known as Interstitial Lung Disease, or "scarring of the lung". An item on page 16 of the Fall 2015 VIET NOW (Burning questions) reports that the VA continues to study long-term negative effects of exposure to burn pits and dust storms. Veterans indicated they have been diagnosed with either constrictive bronchiolitis or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. If you served in RVN it is common to have been exposed to AGENT ORANGE. I served in III Corps and disposal of human wastes was by burning. That's a double whammy to the lungs. Whether or not you are getting compensation for pulmonary fibrosis, I want to hear from you and will answer all communications. While In Country I was Senior Medical Advisor III CTZ, Tm 95 MACV, attatched to ARVN 73rd Med Grp.
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- Alzheimer's disease -- Susan Sklar (helpful), 10:31:31 11/12/15 Thu
Attention Vietnam Vets: Did you know that you are at a greater risk of getting Alzheimer's disease? Like you, I too am a baby boomer and as we age and live past the age of 85 we have a 50/50 chance of getting Alzheimer's disease. As a Vet you have a greater risk, not just because of your age, but also because of traumas' and PTSD. I offer, at no charge a 20 minute program outlining the disease and how it affect Veterans. If you or your group is interested please let me know at ssklar@alz.org or you can call 800-272-3900 to get a free Veterans packet. Thank you for your service.
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- NSA/NSF Da Nang -- James "JD" Dickey, 08:45:55 11/05/15 Thu
Looking for anyone served at Da Nang in Naval Support! Huge Activity was condensed and turned into a Facility. Especially looking for anyone that was there with me from Feb-69 until Apr-701 I was in GSM Covered Storage!!
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- 80th General Support Group -- Ken Morgan, 01:48:53 04/05/12 Thu
Looking for former members, 80 General Support Group, Chu Lai, Duc Pho, or Danang 1968.
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- Finding guys that were with me. -- Fred Mull (Frustrated), 12:11:21 10/22/15 Thu
I was the crew chief on an old Gooney bird (C-47)tail # 433. On occasion we flew from Clark field in the Philippines to Viet Nam on a regular basis in 68 - 69. We flew all over that country and stayed in some remote places, yet the air force records don't reflect theses trips, now i have been refused for Agent orange claims and I have developed several of the conditions that Agent Orange is known to have caused. I'm frustrated looking for some guys that remember those trips.
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- POW/MIA Braclet -- Lisa Boyd (Need Assistance, Please!), 09:54:24 10/17/15 Sat
My father gave each of us in my family a POW/MIA Bracelet to wear during the Vietnam War. Mwasy father in the Marine Corps and we all knew the importance of the war, and how horrible or men were treated when they got home. We have found out about the men on all the braclets but one, and cannot find out what happened to this man. The braclet reads "LCDR ALLEN CARPENTER 11-1-66". Thank you so much for any help. It is real important to me but also to my children for I have passed down what it was like during those times, so history will not be forgotten.
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- Boots on the Ground, Cam Rhan Bay C-130 -- Robert Morris (Pissed off), 11:42:45 09/01/15 Tue
Looking for c-130 crew chiefs!!!I served in Cam Rhan Bay June 70 to June 71 as crew chief on c-130 tail 636. VA has no TDY orders from Clark to Cam Rhan therefor denying my agent orange claim. At the 463rd we dropped the commando vault bombs, come on someone has to remember those. Thanks for your help.
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- Waiting -- C. D. Curtsinger (Not good), 08:30:55 09/08/15 Tue
If you are waiting on Choice One, you will be waiting and waiting...
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- Viet Nam 1969 US Army -- Chris Gardner (Wondering), 14:33:49 09/06/15 Sun
Sgt. Pete Gardner (aka Sgt Peppers) was in Viet Nam in 1969, is there anyone reading this who knew him? He survived a shot through his chest and came home. Just wondering if anyone knew him.
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- 262 Battalion, Cam rahn bay, Janurary 1967-68 -- Anthony (Art) Quintana (Welcome Home), 10:19:20 08/29/15 Sat
When anyone remembers me, please email me. Also would like to know if there is a reunion that is held for those in our unit in Cam Rahn Bay. Blessing to all of you. Art
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- Recording VN Veterans Stories -- Roger C Johnson (ok), 16:50:08 08/16/15 Sun
Does magazine have a book section? We have written a book "Blue Devils in Viet Nam" which chronicles the lives of over 30 VN Vets from our small High School and town. It is very well done and very well could be a format by which other Vets would be able to tell their stories as well. If it interests your staff I can send you a more comprehensive folder further explaining our project. Our mission now is to reach as many Vets as possible so as to leave a frank and honest history of we Viet Nam Veterans, Thank you, Roger C Johnson
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- Re: Agent Orange/PTSD USS BOYD DD 544 1966/1969 -- graham, 08:44:27 08/08/15 Sat
1967-1969 on uss boyd dd 544 were we around agent orange at that time???
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- 80th group,Danang -- Will (Horton), 19:26:32 07/26/15 Sun
I failed to say I was from Ga. I now am in WV.
I got in a fight at the club one night with a "Jar Head" & won the fight.
Amazing what a little sand in the eyes will do. ;~)
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- My Father -- Cynthia McCrary-Harris, 23:46:19 07/14/15 Tue
Hoping to find someone that remembers my Father. CMSGT Jack McCrary. He flew c130's (flight engineer) beginning with Sewart AFB in the late 50's. We were stationed at Charleston AFB around 61 and he deployed to Nam in 67. His plane 64-0547 was considered MIA over Laos in Dec. of 67. He and 10 other crew members supposedly hit the karst of a mountain around the Black River...Special Ops...314th TAW..The plane was magically found in 92, over 800 bone and teeth fragments repatriated at the crash site...Only 8 men identified thru mtDNA, my Dad was not identified..After further research 2 years ago I found his name on the Last Known Alive list of 5 government web sites. It claims he made radio contact hours after the plane was reported missing. My family was never informed of this information at any time during his 11 years as declared MIA. Then the government decides they are to be listed as KIA years before the crash site or news of the site was ever discovered. KIA without any bodies, oh our wonderful peaceful governmental officials.
Just wondering if anyone knew him, could share a great story, share anything with me...I need to celebrate his valor and honor, his bravery and dedication...
Thanks Cynthia McCrary-Harris
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- Equine Program for Vietnam Veterans and spouses -- Jen Elliott (Welcome Home!), 08:14:55 05/25/15 Mon
We have a special program for Vietnam Veterans and their spouses that are having residual readjustment issues. It is a one to five session, private, non-directive, outdoor program using horses as learning partners. It is no charge to Veterans and their families and is available on Tuesdays and Fridays mornings in downtown Ocklawaha, Florida. Our farm is on 17 acres about 15 minutes north of the Villages and 30 minutes south of Ocala in central Florida. All Veterans are welcome. Call for more info 352-239-3484
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- veteran with a family in need of help -- Edward Ireland (stressed and sad), 13:57:06 05/20/15 Wed
I am a Vietnam veteran. I was living in NY but could not work because of my medical problems so my family lost its apartment so we had to move. We lived in a hotel room for 6 months and were finally able to move to Florida with the tax money my wife got. Now we are a month into living here and neither myself or my wife can find a job and we have no money to pay the rent come June 1st. I have a 5 yr old daughter and i just don't know what to do. I need help in paying my rent but am having issues finding an organization that deals with Vietnam vets. please i'm in need of help we have been through so much already
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- I too have Lt. Col. Edison Miller 10-13-67 bracelet -- Rochelle Chacanaca, 19:43:03 05/20/15 Wed
Please call if this is yours, i got it yrs ago and dont know where this person is or family, 719-320-9316 thank you
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- LOOKING FOR COMPANY COMMANDER -- Steven Eckert, 16:49:54 04/16/15 Thu
I was wondering if I could get some assistance
I am looking for my Company Commander, Co. D, 101st Avn Bn in Phu Bai, Vietnam.
He was a Captain in Vietnam.
His name is Kenneth L. Landon and he was awarded the Va American Legion Aviators’ Post 743 Valor Award in 1971.
I think he retired from the Army at the rank of Major.
I need him to validate my time in Phu Bai and would greatly appreciate if you could give him my e-mail address.
Steven Eckert
Doeckerts1871@gmail.com
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- Trying to locate -- Steven Eckert, 08:57:06 04/02/15 Thu
Kenneth L. Landon,Cpt, IN. past commanding officer of Company D. 101st Abn Div (Ambl) in Vietnam, Phu Bai 1971.
I think he has retired as a Major and lives in the Southern States of the U.S.A.
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- 524th QM -- PAUL HAGUE, 20:45:13 03/30/15 Mon
I WAS THERE. OCT 1969 - SEPT.1970 PIPELINE MAINTANCE. I REMEMBER THE TANK FARM #2 FIRE, THE CONVOY DUC LAP,CAMBODIA. WHEN I CAME BACK I WAS ON GUARD DUTY AT ONE OF THE TANK FARMS. THE GUY I WAS WITH DID'NT TELL ME THE TRAP DOOR WAS OPEN...I FELL AND BROKE MY NECK,DO YOU REMEMBER.
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- Seeking Help -- Clay McCall (Hopeful), 12:47:02 03/26/15 Thu
Trying to locate anyone current/former Marine who went thru boot camp with me. 1971, Parris Island, 3rd Battalion, "H" or "G" Company, Platoon 365. First day of the two weeks of maintenance. After marching over to the back of the Battalion Hqtrs., we arrived at the maintenance bldg out back. Upon dismissal we turn about face and headed to the section of benches laid out from the side of the bldg. I am the one who ran head long into the air conditioning unit sticking out of the window at our end of the bldg. I was knocked out and taken to medical. I spent the next two weeks on no duty at the barracks. If anyone remembers this incident, please contact me. I need your help as the VA and the records center at St. Louis do not have this medical record on file.
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- Contacting Chaplains who served in Vietnam -- Figlock, Thaddeus A (Ted), 11:27:43 03/26/15 Thu
The last time I saw CPT Jerome Bischoff was at Quang Tri, the week before Christmas, 1970. Previously, he had been a Chaplain at Ft. Devens, with 10th Special Forces. I served at Devens as 3108;Chief Ob-Gyn. He had a MASS at my quarters on Post on Elm St.,.Dec 1969. He took me to the nearby Basilica at Levang, dropped me off for a few hours, returned me to the Hospital at Quang Tri and I never saw him again. I have been unable to get a list of Chaplains who served in Vietnam and would appreciate any information available. Other Chaplains I met in RVN were Joe Smith and Carl Kulo. Thanks for your consideration. Ted.
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- POW-MIA Museum 1st of its kind in USA at Jefferson Barracks -- BILL KIEFER Vietnam Vet USMC Board Member Museum (Thankful that I returned from NAM), 12:25:03 03/24/15 Tue
POW-MIA Museum at Historic Jefferson Barracks in S. St. Louis County
First of its kind in the USA – Financial Support Needed
PLEASE PASS THE WORD to All Ex-POW, Families, Friends and Veterans
Please Share with Veteran and Corporate Organizations
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The Renovation has started on the Historic Building at The Barracks
An Elevator will be installed for those who need assistance
Asking Veteran and Corporate Organizations to make Donations
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Marine Corps League Detachment 184 – St. Louis
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- Volunteering -- Michael Phillips, 14:44:03 01/13/15 Tue
Now that I have retired & have a lot of time on my hands, I thought I might be able to put what skills I have to good use. I'm a Vietnam Vet & understand the difficulties that come with that designation. I would like to help my fellow Vets in any way that I can. Does anyone know of a number or organization that can use some manpower for whatever is needed? I'm looking for Rockford, Illinois or surrounding area
I don't have a lot of cash, but have a willing heart & hands.
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- looking for comrades @ 229 Self Service Supply CO, Camp Bearcat Vietnam, '70 -- Joe Guajardo, 09:47:34 03/13/15 Fri
looking for friends stationed with me in 1970 @ Camp Bearcat, Vietnam, 229 Self Service Supply CO.
Some names I remember are Leandro Sierra, Jose Lopez, cook
Jody Laws, Lomax, Martinez.
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- Deceased vetran's family member looking for any information... -- Lorraine Houston-Janicke (hoping), 12:01:37 03/02/15 Mon
I am the neice of Sgt. Michael G. Houston, who served in the 101st Airborne from January 1969 - January 1971. He is a decorated veteran and after returning home to Rockford, IL, he was tragically killed on his motorcycle in August of 1974 at the age of 29. He volunteered at the age of 24 and was working in the DMZ I believe in June of 1969. If anyone served with him or knew him, I would be so grateful to hear any stories or make copies of any pictures you may have. I am presently working on a biography of his short life and his heroic efforts in Vietnam. My family is estranged and I have only a few items of his. He receieved a bronze medal and 11 other medals. I am in the process of getting replacements of these medals. Again, his name is: Sgt. Michael G. Houston from Rockford, IL. Please email me with any information or pictures you may have. I will be forever grateful to pay tribute to this wonderful man and all who have and continue to serve our country. Respectfully, Lorraine Houston-Janicke
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- VietNow Web Site -- Joe Lewis, VietNow National President, 06:46:03 03/09/15 Mon
We at VietNow think that we have an excellent web site. I am looking for input from our guest to this site. What do you think of our web site? If there was one thing that you would you like to see here, what is it? Is there something that you think we can do to improve our site? Our goal is to promote the positive image of VietNow and the veterans of our nation.
We respect your opinion and all comments will be looked at.
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- prostate cancer from agent orange exposure -- Roy Story (help), 14:37:58 02/07/15 Sat
Would like to hear from anyone who has successfully appealed their denied claim of agent orange exposure that resulted in prostate cancer. I am specifically interested if records didn't indicate that you were ever in Vietnam. I am in the situation now where my claim was denied even though I was in CamRahn Bay as an airplane mechanic. I was with VP22 from 1967-1971
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- Proof of "boots on the ground" Vietnam -- Roy Worth Story (Help), 12:47:03 02/03/15 Tue
I need help in finding a shipmate that can prove that I was in Camrahn Bay with VP22 between June 1968-1970. I have a cancer that is presumed to be caused by exposure to agent orange. I have been denied compensation as they can't verify that I was ever in Vietnam. Please let me know if you can help. I was an airplane mechanic and was with a detachment to Camrahn Bay and Utapao Thailand. I was stationed at Naha Okinawa and later Sangley Point. Both times I had boots on the ground for approximately 7 days. Thanks for your help
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- Vietnam Veteran and spouse need help -- Giovana Velazquez (Heart Broken), 11:07:31 01/31/15 Sat
My neighbor's wife just left my house in tears. They have been experiencing a great deal of bad luck. He is a Vietnam Veteran who has endured 3 triple bypass surgeries, cancer removed from his ear and she also just had foot surgery. The pipes in her home broke Wednesday and leaked everywhere. They live on his disability and her tiny SS check. The contractors just left and they are going to have to tear floor down to get to the broken pipe. They are up to their necks with hospital bills. Any help that anyone can point me out to would be immensely appreciated.
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- mil ord prpl hrt & agent oj -- van s.s. sutton (truth value judgement statement), 20:19:16 01/24/15 Sat
Now hear ye me I request to inquire not only with regards to mil ord of the agent oj hrt update but also to appeal to authority with regards to the hypothesis of the mil ord of the prpl hrt qualififications such as the weaponized narcotic of the RVN heroin epidemic applicable to such legal precedent as the Odyssey & 2nd punic war of the romans and carthaginians and nowadays the soviet afghan heroin factor and more recently Putin using aerosolized fentanyl to subdue the chechnya rebels...with these examples I herein declare my peronal comment that all the Nam Vets who used Heroin should be awarded the Prpl Hrt truth value judgment statement. Amen. Request to renew my membership. vsssn
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- any one who served in germany stork barraiksw-meads,walter D -- walter4 david meads, 18:02:08 07/22/14 Tue
Im looking for any body that served in germany at Illesheim,post storic abrrakes from 1968 69 70.2bn 51st infantry regment 4th armor division.Im mainly looking foe Denis K Livingston& Bruce Middough& Sistrunk,Imet Merywather&sgt,heartland in Koera in 1974.otherthan that,ive never heard from or about any body again.its a realy sad world when u cant locate nobody anymore.Id be so happy to hear from anybody that served with me in germany or Korea even in basic at fort benning Ga,sandhill 1968.pleas notifie me at wmeads@ymail.com,or 334-335-2424 I live in glenwood,alabama. thanks&God bless each of ya,ll
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- Help needed with Dad's DD214 -- Kim (McLead), 19:40:13 01/07/15 Wed
Hello, I'm hoping someone, somewhere will read this and be able to help. My Dad was drafted into the Army in 1959 and completed basic training at Ft. Carson Colorado, and was then transferred to Ft. Ord, California, where he was stationed until honorably discharged in 1962. He was in the reserves until 1965. I've been searching for a picture of his graduating class (boot camp or other) and have had NO luck. Also, in Box 12 of Dad's DD214, "Last Duty Assignment and Major Command" is typed ConCo ConGp (with UMP typed above ConGp) USACDEC Fort Ord, California. If someone can explain that to me, I would be forever grateful. I believe it is his company information, but I can't find any info that helps me decipher it. Thank you!
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- ANY men that was B CO 2/18th Infantry 1st Infantry Div.(Big red one) -- Howard E. (Duck) Akins (SAD...No CIB!!! everything else? WHY?(Oct 68-69)), 17:02:20 05/17/14 Sat
BRO'S... "IF" anyone was in Di-An (during this time..rear) LIVED in the WATER PLANT on hwy13 with the 1/4 Cav,LRRP,RECALL Howard DUCK Akins...came in as RTO...Lt was hit by "snipper fire" as we eagle flighted in one late evening...I was B1T...,M-79,M-60,LIL point with the M-79...1st platoon...Captain Mumford,Richard (i was his RTO also)Have to mention SSG Needham...I have "many" names of the Grunt's that was company B...The VA telling me that there is NO RECORDS of ME or B CO doing "ANYTHING" during ANYTHING...if you were B 2/18th..I don't have to say anything! IF my name is on YOUR orders for the CIB...PLEASE send me a copy...IF YOU recall me write me a BUDDY LETTER,they say the BUDDY LETTER need to "include" ORDERS for YOUR CIB. Jake Jacobs WROTE a letter for me "verifying" that i was there...I DON'T know WHY they (VA) would'nt accept it!I was 1st platoon and can recall quiet a few incidences...OH i'm a brother (smile!!!) If you know DUCK you know!!! SMILE!!!!IF you know someone that know me ask them to WRITE me a letter! Howard E. Akins 2212 Chamberlain Ave Chattanooga Tn 37404 WELCOME HOME!!! and stay well as you can!!!!! PEACE!!! DUCK!
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- Looking for -- Edward A Reed (Sad), 14:42:12 01/01/15 Thu
I am looking for Chris Allen Reed, Ret Sgt USN Army. Last known state living in was N. Carolina. Information will be greatly appreciated.
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- Sometimes i WONDER why... -- HOWARD E. (DUCK) AKINS (Can't stop thinking...), 05:04:40 12/12/14 Fri
Sometimes I wonder WHY...I was just "thinking" one day. WHY is YOUR dealings(infomation/etc.) with the VA is "passed" on to the American Legion? All the TROUBLE i'm having from the VA trying to PROOVE this and that...being told there is NO records of ME or my UNIT doing ANYTHING. (Co B 2/18th Infantry First Inf. Div. Vietnam 68-69.)My POINT is if the American Legion can see everything that i'm trying to do is steady getting DENIED...out of all the YEARS have'nt THEY at least have "tried" to contact me? I found out where MY infomation has been sent.(the post) Right now i don't even want to go there !!! (pass it at times)Are they an organization to HELP a Veteran or an organization trying to gain MEMBERS? As of right now and early on I just don't want to be around Army anything...I go to the VA for medical,for some reason i just don't care for the enviroment. I went to anger management,it's certain people that make a person angry...being in these classes actually make you re-live many things,PLUS you can pick up a few things that will put you on HIGH alert!!! I think this is WHY i rather not be around...Most around me would never guess that i'm a Vietnam Vet...For me it's nothing to tell people about. It REALLY bugs me to hear certain people tell a LIE about what they done!!If you know anything about anything you KNOW pretty much what's going on when a person talk.Say you a mechanic...somebody say they changed plugs NO tools...just shake your head and walk off!!! What do the AMERICAN LEGION or ANY of them do "IF" you're not a MEMBER?
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- Death -- Terry Wetzel (sad), 03:28:13 12/03/14 Wed
It's with sadness to let you know that Micheal J Martin passed away December 2 at 6am at the VA in Nashville Tn He Will Forever be in are Hearts and Prayers
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- Attention 54th Artillery Group -- Chris Mackin, 11:25:55 11/11/14 Tue
I haven't done this before, so please pardon my ignorance of the proper terminology. My father John P. Mackin, Jr. was stationed in Thailand for a time, and had was at Bien Hoa and Long Binh, Vietnam in 1969. I don't know the specifics, but I believe he was a Capt. or Major at the time, and was with the 54th Artillery Group. If anyone sees this and his name rings a bell, feel free to contact me and share your memories. My dad's had a stroke since then, and his speech is impaired, but thankfully I jotted down some things when going through an old photo album of his from that time period prior to his speech going downhill. Thank you, and thank you all for your service!
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- help us find this Veteran -- David E Rieken, 22:17:00 10/28/14 Tue
my husband is a Veteran who is looking for his fellow
I dont think the last name is spelled right but here goes
again
Doug Heikann he is from Michigan
he was in the 1985th Communications Sq and they were
station in Thailand
hopefully someone can help him find him
also the email goes to my email
thanks so much
cheryl
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- looking for DougHeniken that was staton with me in Thailand -- David E Rieken, 20:27:01 10/28/14 Tue
Help me find Doug Heniken I was station with him in the 1985th Communication Sq in 1970 _1971 anyone who was even station here I need to ask if you had or have a claim for agent orange
thanks
david e rieken
riekenc@aol.com (wife's email)
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- Looking for crew members -- Rudy Rios (Help), 09:45:14 10/27/14 Mon
Looking for R. Silver,Magdaleno,and Burton C. Com 720th M.P. Batt. Long Binh.Rode on A.P.C. convoys from New Port Bridge 1967 1968
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- MACVSOG HQ 1967-1968 -- Steve Anderson (USA) (looking for contact with former comrades), 06:09:02 10/10/14 Fri
Gunny Carp (USMC)
Fred Watson (USMC)
SSGT Tom Marino (USMC)
CPT Bruce Seagle (USA)
Mike Puhlos (USN)
Tom (USAF)
Mike (USAF)
Anyone else
God Bless!
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- Locating member family -- Jackie (Curious and hopeful), 20:27:42 09/23/14 Tue
Hello,
My dad, Ssg Larry C Whitaker, toured in Vietnam several times. He married a Vietnamese woman and they had a daughter. We've never met.
If any one knows how I can find her... Grumpysugar@ymail.com
Thank you,
Jackie
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- Bradford burrow hillsboro il vietnam -- Bradford burrow, 20:48:02 09/12/14 Fri
Looking for anybody that knew my father Bradford Bruce Burrow was a brig guard in Norfolk before vietnam, received Purple Heart on a hill in vietnam, stayed at French fort for awhile... Any details would be nice..
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- Living with ALS -- Ronaldo R. Pelchat (Ron), 16:09:06 08/21/14 Thu
I've had ALS 5+ years. I've created a website that teaches techniques and equipment to live productively with ALS. I'm an average guy, living with a non-average disease. Please share with anyone this may help!
rpelch57.wix.com/alsdisease
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- Looking for nam buddies or anyone hhc personnel mgnt 1st cav rear bien hoa rear may 1969-jun 1970 jun 970 1969- -- William "Bill" Matthews (matthews), 16:53:30 08/08/14 Fri
Getting older and would like to hear from anyone who served in the Personnel Mgnt Section or any section such as records, finance, etc...Especially remember Spec4 Kenney Smith, Spec4 Curtis Sprinkle, Spec5 Doug Whitehill, SFC David Bey, SSG William Helm, Markuu Palomakki, Rick Alley, Henry Hudspeth...Cell 270-307-8524 or e-mail william matthewsPFR@live.com
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- Question -- Kieth Nielsen (Help), 07:21:25 06/28/14 Sat
I have a friend that is a Vietnam vet with lots of medical problems. I worry about him at times, I know he is in a safe place but I would like to see him lose some of the over weight problem and he can't get around much.
I have known him since my Motorcycle accident at 150 mph thirty years ago this august.
He could really use some help from those that served. We'll have to meet before I can just give a name.
815-909-0115 my cell number.
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- looking for some of my buddies who was in the 160th hem co quin-nhon 1967 -- johnny hurst, 08:44:26 06/20/14 Fri
looking for buddies ,was in the 160th hem co qui-nhom vietnamin 1967 -86 th mant.bat
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- Re: ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA AND NEHMER CLAIMS -- Jo Lyn Arnold, 08:39:22 06/13/14 Fri
My father was also healthly and was diagnosed with AML. I am trying to find out the results of the Nehmer case and AML. Any help would be great.
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- Need info on dad -- Steven Jerome Berman (Douglas Berman (son)), 18:23:26 05/28/14 Wed
Hi
My name is Douglas Berman and I am the second oldest son to E4 PFC Steven Jerome Berman. I am trying to reach out to anyone who may recognize my dads name. I have questions in regards to pictures that I have seen with my dad of commrads or pals in what appears to be a hunch or bar where my dad and another colleague are smoking and drinking, another picture is my dad in uniform with out shirt putting on belt while other officer is holding his M-1 at my dad, the finapicture is my dad with a fellow officer wearing sunglasses who was injured the next day. I hope this information is helpful enough to help me with some other questions for those who can remember these images that I am explaining. If anyone does remember this please contact me at 1-845-765-8295 and ask for the son of Steven J Berman
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- residual agent orange -- philip h bracewell jr SSgt, USAF Retired (great), 18:06:08 05/28/14 Wed
trying to help a couple of Retired Vets that worked at the Bone Yard, D-M AFB, Tucson AZ who were involved in the refitting, storing, scrapping for parts, aircraft that were know to be assigned to Operation Ranch Hand Units. where is all available information as to the residual effects of agent orange and the rest of that shit located in hopes that they can process a VA claim for conditions, mainly cancer, that are associated with residual agent orange. how do they prove it since most of those aircraft have been scrapped for years now, but it is the only way they could have had contact with agent orange without being in Vietnam?
i am a 100% service connected disabled vietnam vet who over the past 30 years tries to help other vets in filing claims with the VA.
most vets, do not know or have never heard of 38CFR and how it can help them in filing claims, especially when they are being treated by civilian health care providers. as you know the wording must be exact as it is stated in 38CFR.
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- Re: AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Vincent Morreale, 11:11:51 05/15/14 Thu
I was in Vietnam in 1966-1967.I worked on and flew on C-123 aircraft, many of which sprayed Agent Orange. I had Colon Cancer and had part of my Colon removed. I also had Prostate cancer and had to have my Prostate removed. I am now having Bladder issues. I was told I could not put in a claim for the Colon Cancer because it is not recognized as a presumptive disease. I was told it is now on the associated list but not yet classified Presumptive. If the Insitute recognizes it why not the VA?
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- Battalion after action & combat action reports.R.W. -- R.W.Garbacz Sr.-"Sgt. Bobster", 17:09:10 05/07/14 Wed
How would one go about finding these reports for one's Company,Battalion,Brigade, Division? Lets say from June-69 through Oct.-70. My unit was Echo-Recon 1st.Batt. 12th Cav. 1st. Brigade 1st.Air Cav Div. We were on LZ Grant then all over III Corps and Cambodia then back in Nam. Is it posslble to get this information?
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- Quang Tri -- Rick Manz (unhappy), 11:07:36 04/29/14 Tue
stationed at Quang Tri for a tour at ammo depot. Had prostate cancer age of 50. Suffered with PTSD within two years of being home. You name it, I smoked it or dranked it. Started going for help with PTSD 100%, Prostate cancer 60%. I'm 62 now, have moderate dementia. Taking too much medication. feel like shit all the time. Can't believe I joined up for this at the young age of 17. Have many regrets.
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- Looking for friends of Walt Ketts, vietnam airforce -- mary craven (craven), 17:00:16 04/15/14 Tue
Hi, My Brother is a Vietnam vet. He is dying of brain cancer. He is very troubled, and I am wondering if I can reach any of his buddies. All I know is that he was in the airforce, I believe he enlisted in 1968. I know he was stationed in DeNang. I am much younger then he, and don't remember many details. But he also had a buddy, Charlie, who was killed while on watch. Charlie was married. That is all I know. If you know, my brother or can point me to resources, I would greatly appreciate it. Best, and thank you to all, Mary
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- Trying to prove my husband set foot in vietnam... -- Gail Criss (Frustrated and needing help), 18:37:30 04/03/14 Thu
Looking for any help getting proof my husband "stepped foot in Vietnam...I am trying to get the evidence the va says I need...ie; letters sent home, photos in Vietnam, any military personnel who would make a signed statement he was there.
His papers say he was in Operation Frequent Wind.
Also Detachment M, Special Marine Ships Guard, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, from April 23, 1975, to May 11th, 1975.
Assigned the mission of evacuating 3940 refugees, from the Phillipines to Guam, providing security for evacuation ship, MSCS AMERICAN RACER, outstanding military demeanor, numerous volitile situations with tact and superb judgement the 3rd Marine Division and the USMC.
Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated....
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- 9th engr. "A" Co 2nd platoon hill 29& hill10 1968-1969 -- Jimmie Lacey, 22:44:14 03/28/14 Fri
I am looking for anyone that was on hill 10 &29 -Aug. 68-Sept.69 I saw a msg. from Dennis "mad dog" Brown looking photos. I have some of you also Gable, Green,Graham ,Hammonds get it touch>
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- Veterns incarcerated suffering from PTSD -- Sherry Hagan (Please help my son), 15:00:28 03/26/14 Wed
My name is Sherry Hagan, my son Chris B Blankenship is incarcerated at Jefferson CI in Montecello, Fl. He is a vetern of dessert storm. Chris forgoed college to serve his country, upon coming home,he had changed for my son who went to war was not the son who came home. Chris was diagnosed in 1996 with PTSD records are now in Pensacola,Fl. from Birmingham va hospital. His life became filled with drugs and alcahol, He is now serving a 15 yr sentence, he has severed 6 yrs. He was also diagnosed with PTSD, Anixity and panic attacked. Yes he made a bad choice but for 6 years we have tried to get him in a veterns dorm where he can get the help he needs. My son for his country now he needs someone to fight for him. Sir, I am not asking for him for a early out but I am begging for a transfer to a prison with a veterns dorm. My family and I pray that someone will help him. Please help him get the help he needs. Thank you and God bless
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- Medical referral denial -- Al McNeill, 06:53:53 03/24/14 Mon
There is at least one physical issue that will probably affect the quality life of every veteran that has serviced this country. The care of your service-connected injuries will be directly affected by whom you choose to resolve any issues that a veteran will face in the present stage and future.
It will be equally important to look at who are superficial, misleading and will make inaccurate statements about veteran’s benefits for care. Your health care are not up for debate as mine has become.
I consider my service to this county as any veteran to be pivotal to its freedom, wealth and power. As an enlisted soldier rated 70% service-connected during the Vietnam Era and a Gulf War commissioned officer I have served faithfully only to be denied proper medical treatment.
One of the service-connected injury are for cholinergic urticarial (skin hives). The issue first developed in February 1976 during my active duty period in which I was being treated. In
December 2013, I begin to have daily chronic breakouts which required me to seek treatment in the VA emergency room twice.
The prescribed medical and ointment has not been affected however, the side effects causes drowsiness. I have been on a different prescribed medical since 2000 for skin hives which has not been effective.
Due to the continuous chronic daily breakouts I was referred to the VA dermatology clinic for further evaluation on March 3, 2014. The session did not provide any additional treatment or never medication for the hives. The doctor compared my issue to her son’s condition and unlined said “deal with the issue.”
I asked for a referral for an elevation outside the VA and was told it could not be done. On March 4, 2014 I talked with my primary care physician in hopes of getting a more professional referral to see an outside dermatology but was denied. I was asked if I had any additional insurance besides the VA during the conversation which should have no bearing.
The medical records in possession of the VA are self-explanatory as to my medical conditions which developed in fiscal year 1975. The VA is my primary care provider in which this is a service-connected injury which I am being denied treatment.
Prior to developing this condition I could engage in some activities during the winter
and summer season. The condition are affecting my job performance and affecting my social life. In addition the condition dues not allow me to be exposed to direct sunlight nor any environmental heat.
As to any questions of any support from service organizations or congressional aide it remains to be seen. They have isolated themselves but they want veterans to join and become life time members of their fan clubs and politicians expect a vote. Any additional infromation contact me at 303-249-2343. Thanks
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- looking for freinds or co workers -- Penny mcinnis (calm), 09:48:28 03/21/14 Fri
I was Penny Madden
1st - Ft Jackson sc (WAC) C 17 5
1st ad div, Hindenburg karern - ansbach geramy
Penny Joyce
Ansbach,pirasens,zweibrucken,stuttgart Germany, ft belvior,va, Ft. Huachuca az, and Ft Gordan GA, Ft monmonth NJ
Now Penny Mcinnis
about to be Penny lee joyce McInnis deere
thank you for your time!
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- Looking for Viet N vets who served in 1968 to 1969 25th medical in Tay Nen. -- Rich Ledoux, 11:14:03 03/19/14 Wed
Need helping trying to find "Pacheco" from the 25th medical co. Used to call me "Beans" or anyone from this company in 1968 to 1969 in Tay Nen.
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- Re: I am looking for anyone who served at Pleiku AFB 10/68 to 10/69 -- Kevin (Kaakimaka), 14:27:33 03/15/14 Sat
I served there (PKU) from 69-70'.I finally received my 100% about 4yrs ago.The VA will stall your claim, and thinking you will give up the time. Please, keep bugging them consistently...Get a Power of Attorney to represent you. This may help you to your claim. I know the feelings what you're suffering from, cause I have Peripheral Neurapathy and PTSD as my medical infirmities.I hope this msg. will advise you and hope for that 100%. Aloha Brother,Noa K.
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- Looking for Marines (1st Battalion, 2nd Division, 4th Platoon) from Charlie Company that were at the fall of Siagon!! -- Traci L. Webster, 08:31:57 03/08/14 Sat
My husband, Nelson (Joe), was (or should I say IS...once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine!!),a Marine and was in-country during the fall of Siagon. Tour was 1974-75. I am searching for any other Marines that were there during that time. I'm trying to put together a jurnal/scrapbook that includes any information that I can find pertaining to buddies, missions, etc. It's very hard for him to talk about certain things that took place; and that is very understandable. He is Navajo and that in cunjunction with being a Viet Nam and serving in the National Guard as an MP several years after being state-side is why I wish to put together the journal. I feel EVERY vets story is important and must NEVER be forgotten. To forget these stories, however diffucult and hard to put on paper they may be, would be an insult to their service. I want to keep this journal in the family...generation to generation. Any Marines, especialy 1st Battalion, 2nd Division, 4th Platoon, Charlie Company please feel free to e-mail me with your stories. Hopefully you served with my husband! Thank you !!
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- Searching for Frank Alexander -- Nowlin Haltom (Help from anyone), 11:25:46 02/27/14 Thu
Looking for Frank Alexander from SF Bay Area. Served with 1st Plt., Hotel 2/7, 1st Mar Div I Corps RVN 67-68...malaria sent you home. You and your dad visited my folks and my sister Marie in Truckee Ca in 68? after you returned to the world. Please contact me! folks still alive at 84 and 88...they still talk about your visit while I was in Nam. Doc
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- Looking for Corporal Danny Nielsen H 2/7 RVN 67-68 -- Nowlin Haltom (Help), 11:20:07 02/27/14 Thu
Looking for Danny "Poochie" Nielsen, 1st Sq., 1st Plt. Hotel 2/7 1st Mar Div...67-68, from Carson California...have looked many times for your parents house, but do not have address. Sholes now in Arizona, Fred Band in Sacto...contact me. Doc
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- any one in the 281st mp co. camp samaesan -- steven (brown), 00:08:30 02/24/14 Mon
I am trying to located any one who was in the 281st mp at camp samaesan from july 69 to july 70. My father in law is wanting to know if anyone from his detachment is still out there.
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- NKP vet with only verbal orders needs disability -- Steve Wonson, 12:31:47 01/01/14 Wed
I am a vet needing va disability. I served in the 379th security police squadron and was given VERBAL orders to join the 56th security police squadron in NKP Thailand.in 1975. They do not find orders for me in the system so I don't know how to qualify for agent orange exposure while at NKP. I am very ill and cannot work. My money has run out so I do jot have money to get an attorney. Please help if you can. My email is stevewonson@hotmail.com
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- John Seay, medic "Doc", Encinitas/So. Cal 1972 -- Jennifer Pell (I left a bouquet on your door.), 00:20:09 01/21/14 Tue
I've thought of you for years. I know you went to OB to look for me. I wish you had found me.
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- Re: Looking for anyone who served Okinawa 1966/1971 -- Armando Sanchez, 17:13:20 12/28/13 Sat
I was in Okinawa from July 1969 to February 1970. During my stay I was assigned to a Missle Site near the town of Yomitan. Site 1 was in the middle of heavy jungle brush and I remember civilian Okinawa crews spraying around the out side and inside perimeters of the fenced in compound. What concerns me is that in the later months of 1969 when the Okinawans were protesting the return of the islands to Japans we used to have mock drills to defend the site. During the alerts we were assigned to defend the site perimeter against any violent actions from the local populations. We were issued our rifles (no ammo) and our steel pots and we had to lay down on the ground to defend if the fence was breached. I now have diabetes, high blood pressure and not very good health. I wonder if the spraying of the crews to kill the brush had any agent orange in it.
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- lokking for info -- Christian (Platt), 12:22:40 12/29/13 Sun
looking for information about master sergeant Malcom Platt served in vietnam from Feb 65 - dec 65 any info would help he died before i was born and all i know is he lost part of his eye to shrapnel from a mortar. im only 16 but iam interested in family history any info would help. thank you
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- Any Stationed in LeonardWood, Missouri in 1973 -- RogerMC (exposed to Agent Orange), 03:15:56 12/23/13 Mon
Please if you now have CLL Please contact me Greatly appreciate also if you were stationed at Fort Jackson, SC in 1973 God Bless have a great Christmas
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- Aussie Trying to Find Original Owner of Tennesse Soldiers Helmet - Vietnam War -- William Sherman, 20:19:40 12/16/13 Mon
Dear Sir, Ma'am,
I am writing this to you because I am hoping to reunite an American Soldiers Helmet from the Vietnam War that I have had in my possession since I was around 6 years old.... over 35 Years and I would love to be able to return this Helmet to the owner or his family.
My Aunt bought me this Helmet from an Army Disposal Store in Perth Western Australia
My Father was an Australian Vietnam Veteran as well and I too served in the Australian Defence Force for 15 years.
The Helmet has the following "faint" markings
Tennessee Terror
Danang 69 - 70
a Peace Symbol ☮
An Arrow with three strikes at the end, and other markings to faint to see under normal light.
The soldiers name is very faint ... it could be Daitly Daily, Datley or even something completely different
I have looked on the internet and memorial walls, but I have had no luck, maybe you can help me
I have a youtube video here of the Helmet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSkdcjLUumw
Please pass on to any other jounalists if you cannot help, or this email is sent to the wrong person,
Yours Sincerely
William Sherman
Western Australia
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- Death of a hero -- Donald Black (Sad), 06:58:51 12/04/13 Wed
My friend, hero, brother in arms, and Bronze Star w/V recipient, BOBBY DEAN ELLIS, has died as a result of Agent Orange contamination incountry '68-69. Some of us who cheated death in this useless and senseless war were unknowingly dealt a death card which the devil called at his option. It seems that often, the lucky ones died in battle, saving them from a fate worse than death itself.
Bobby fought that war with valor, and with valor fought death every step of the way. A good man, a good husband to his wife Gaye, a good father, and especially a Hero to all who knew and loved him.
Semper Fi
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- Sgt Luis Rodriguez -- Daniel E Gray (Looking for my buddy Rodriguez), 14:47:22 11/30/13 Sat
Looking for Sgt. Luis Rodriguez, with C Co, 1 Bn, 11th Inf, 5th inf div. I was injured the same time Rodriguez and when SSG John Gibson Charley Co. 1/11th died. Would love to make contact w/Rodriguez.
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- Search for this man,named Max,basedin Udorn thailand in 1968-1971 -- finding my Dad,Max (forget me not), 14:18:11 10/14/13 Mon
searching Max,american soldier,based in Udorn thani,Thailand during 1968-1971,maried with thai woman,named Suay,then he disappeared,no more sign...if someone knows him,please contact me(my address email)Thank you so much...
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- Lost Buddies -- Richard Tolbert, 19:11:21 11/24/13 Sun
Anyone with units on Camp Viking 1970 thru 1973
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- Looking for Comrades in 4/23 Mech In,D Co,25TH -- Calvin Lowe Perry (Disappointed,sadden), 13:07:57 11/23/13 Sat
Looking all that served with me (October 10, 1969 to October 11, 1970) FSB Rawlins . SSG Howell, SGT Alonzo(Chief), Pineapple, Big Train (Lincoln, Adell Spikes,Virgil Irons,Jitter Bug (Gaskins), Mitchell. MSG Joe Louis Biggers and SSG Eddie Lee Jackson is no longer with us.
4304 Ridgefield Drive, Columbus,Georgia 31907-6227
Calvin Lowe Perry SP/5
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- Re: BRACLET -- Capt. John Nasmyth, 12:04:25 11/11/13 Mon
I have a braclet for Capt. John Nasmyth I would like to give to the family
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