Is there anybody out there that knows anyone whose being in WW2,vietnam war?could you leave some kind of info?
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I'm a Viet Nam vet.  I might talk with you, depends on what you want to know.  Check my profile.
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Howdy\n\nThis would be one of the more difficult tasks, to actually find a grid reference for the fire bases in Vietnam, during the war could be nearly impossible. \n\nI suppose you could go to the public record offices or the Corp of Engineers or the SeaBees, they should at least have work requests or documentation on the sites for proposed or operational fire bases. You could also get a map of the region, some vietnam history books and mark out the locations of US Army posts or positions, while this would be the more difficult, it would allow you get some information you may have missed from the public records. The last chance I suppose would be to actually google it? Google maps could also be a good idea.\n\nIf your serious, I would advise you to try and get your hand s on a period map. It will list the hill numbers, some thing the American military still use...\n\nUpdate!\n I found you a site with nearly every Firebase over there, Although you may still need a period map.\n\n http://www.landscaper.net/firebase.htm\n\nEnjoy!\n- Phil
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I've thanked those I can. My grandpa was a decorated Army vetran who died 2 years ago. My Father is a retired Marine Vet from the Vietnam era, and my brother is in the army, having been to Iraq twice already and getting ready to go back for a third time. My thoguhts and prayers are with all of our vets who fight heroicly for us, and for those who selfishly have given their lives for us. Today I will be spending my day proudly beside my father at the Marine Corps Memorial in Colorado.
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not a vietnam vet but was stationed in W.Germany (b4 the Wall came down and went over again after the Wall came down - major difference in the folks over there both times) during the Gulf War in the Army.  Husband was in the Gulf War as a tank commander on the front lines.  My dad was a driver in the Army.  My brother just returned from Iraq.  My father-in-law was in WWII - he hit the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and was in the Battle of the Bulge.  I have a great uncle who was awarded the Medal of Honor and several other uncles who served as well.  My cousin, Tommy, was a Huey pilot in Vietnam.  He still has nightmares sometimes about it.  Had another uncle who was in the CCC.
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might want to try here:\n\nhttp://home.hiwaay.net/~magro/gbook2.html\n\nhttp://www.82airborne-assoc.com/guestbook/guestbook.html\n\nhttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/16/203625/46\n\nhttp://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/dmz/dmz_53_60.htm?set=700\n\n\nMy husband was in the 82nd in the 80's.  Take care and God Bless :)
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Um...here's a couple.  \n\nhttp://www.military.com\nhttp://www.vetfriends.com  \nhttp://www.veteransalumni.com\n\nI know for sure you can find veterans and reconnect with them through the first two, although I've never tried the second.  The only catch is that I believe they have to have signed up to the site (it's like classmates.com for veterans).\n\nBtw, I think that's really awesome of you to help him out like that.  Good luck!!!
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Hi.. I am 62 years old and I met my dad only when I was 19. I was a product of WW2, when my dad was ,at 17, sent over to the Philippines to fight the war. Anyway, re: your question, why don't you go to www.ancestry.com or www.my family.com or leave a message there. That was where I found dozens of first and second cousins and then in 2001, my half-sis(who is all-American) found me. I also found the only surviving sis of my dad,thru the white pages..Iam sharing my story with you because I believe if you're really serious about looking for your roots, you will find them. The internet has made the world a little smaller. See, I had to be 62 before I got to finally got to the USA and meet my half-brother, who now has leukemia. Don't give up. Just keep at it. Good luck and may God bless your search.
450745
I assume you've asked your parents and any surving friends or siblings of your grandfather? If you can find out the name of his division, then you might be able to google for an organization of veterans of that division. They might have pictures.
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The first place to start would be the Veteran's Administration.  After that look for any websites for the 35th Division, to see if there are any reunions.  You might also try your local VFW or American Legion Posts, to see if anyone there was a member of this division, or can help with your inquiry.
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My Grandfather in WW1\nMy Uncle buried overseas after being blown up by a land mine in WW11\nMy Uncle who made it home from Viet Nam but was never the same. Put a shotgun in his mouth and ended it.\nMy Son who thankfully has made it back from Iraq.\nAnd to the many other members of my family and other families whom have made the supreme sacrifice. Let us have a moment of silence for that sacrifice each day.\nBless you Petty Officer Third Class Aerr K. Eltringham
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Desert Shadow - I am the son of a Nam Vet.  My Dad served in the Navy.  He was stationed in De Nang.  My co-worker is retired army who was in Nam.  I love to hear his war stories but they are very gut wrenching.  He was on officer in Tactical Zone II with Black Ops & MIKE forces.  The operations & recons that he went on, I hate to say it are like movie scripts to me.  Shadow, you guys had your hands tied by the idiots in Washington, but I support all military troops & the war they fought (and are fighting)!  Sincerely - THANK YOU for your service!!
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Try contacting the Military branch he served in.  If you get the runaround, try contacting the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars.)  They may be able to help you or, at least, point you in the right direction.
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I found some sites with information about a John Willey. I hope at least one of these is the soldier you are looking for.
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This was the best that I could find under the 11th calvarly.\nLots of luck to you in locating your friends...\n\nThe 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia was founded in 1984 after 75 names of  Blackhorse Troopers were collected in Washington DC at the dedication of the "Three Fighting Men" statue near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.\n\nReunions have been held every year since 1986.  Reunion sites have been: Arlington, TX; Washington, DC; Louisville, KY;  Minneapolis, MN; Sacramento, CA; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX;  Indianapolis, IN; Colorado Springs, CO; Appleton, WI; Louisville, KY; Las Vegas, NV; New Orleans, LA; San Diego, CA; Buffalo, NY;  Ft. Myers, VA; Nashville, TN; Eugene OR;  Daytona FL; and the 2006 Reunion will be held at Kansas City, MO. In 2007 Louisville, KY. has been chosen to host the reunion.\n\nWe have been able to reunite many of our brothers by keeping a computer master file of everyone we've found by their name, squadron and troop and their dates in-country.  We update our rosters continuously to assure they are accurate and complete. We have reunited many buddies this way.\n\nWe publish a quarterly newsletter to each member of 11 ACVVC with reunion information, historical stories by our membership and information about our current members and events.  Participation in contributing to the contents of the newsletter is encouraged to all.\n\nWe provide scholarships to our K.I.A.'s children, our 11 ACVVC members, and the children of our membership.  In the past years, we have provided over $375,000.00 in college scholarships to help defray the expensive costs of a college education.  Scholarships are for $3,000 per individual.  This program is one of our most coveted programs, helping our children get an education and to become our leaders for the future of our country\n\nSource: www.11thcavnam.com
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Interview a couple of veterans.  I was six or seven years old when hostilities started, but was involved in the evacuation of Saigon in 1975.\n  Go to Google.\n  Go to your local library.\n  Keep an open mind and realize that there are no truly unbiased opinions.  It was a war.  Don't let anybody white-wash it or demean those of us who went over there by referring to it as a 'conflict'.
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ask him what he served for, what he thought of the war, what he ate, any stories about being in vietnam, try to avoid asking about killing and combat unless he brings it up.  Also, ask what he served as (job title), what his basic job was (description), what he carried, what his conditions were like, if he got letters from his parents/wife, and what they said if so.  In an interview, most of the time the conversation will shift in a way where you don't have to answer questions anymore because he will be interested in telling you everything about what he did.
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I can help with part of it - the last section I will leave to my Marine brethren to chime in. It refers to his unit of assignment. A "Weapons Company" was a unit that specialized in a particular heavy weapon (during Korea it would likely be mortars or a recoiless rifle). So...he was assigned to the 1st Weapons Company, under the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. This is where things get tricky - that is an Army designation. Marines are assigned to MEU's (Marine Expeditionary Unit) and MEF's (Marine Expeditionary Force), but it is certainly possible that he was a detached element. Now for the Tr Bn TCI - I am going to guess that this is a location. Something like Tran Binh. If noone here can specify this - check your Dad's service record - his duty assignments and basic locations will be listed. You can then search on line for veterans groups who served there and I bet you will find a host of his former comrades. Good Luck!