In addition, and near the mid to late time period of November 1966 though mid December the unit was receiving additional assigned and attached personnel. A distant relative, GM3 Ira P Fields, was killed by the initial torpedo explosions alongside nearly all of her crew. The understrength 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) in the Province of Tay Ninh by late November 1966 forward was handling well over 340,000 to 437,000 gallons (see Miscellaneous Data section} of fuel product {excluding tanker trucks, 50 gallon fuel drums and 500 gallon roll up bladders}. Jerry D. White of Homestead, Fla. is the basic unit. As the former Company Clerk of the 228th during the time period, I cannot explain this matter. I dont recall a single one of us in our group who would soon be rotating taking time off or sloughing work. Major Ward commented, The engineer detachment performed these duties while the 196th Bde. On occasion I would visit Cu Chi, or Quan Loi to insure L&B operations were functioning well. So I got some of the guys and off we drove to the airstrip. Note:Fair enough. ** New or updated material will appear in the color RED within the Website. I know the huge relief Ted and I were feeling so I imagine that theirs was ten times greater. 4)On 18 January 1967 the 506th S&S Co (DS) relocated to Xuan Loc for the purpose of operating a Forward Supply Point at the Xuan Loc Base Camp., 5) On 19 January 1967 the 551st Ordnance Detachment (Ammo) relocated toTay Ninhfor the purpose of operating an Ammunition Supply Point there. During the reporting period an ammunition Supply Point was constructed atTay Ninh. The 1 KIA and 2 other enlisted WIA were physically in Tay Ninh, but neither attached or TDY by written orders from superior HQ (266th S&S BN (DS). On or about 16 December 1966 award of Purple Hearts resulting from 4 November 1966 Hostile fire awarded in Company formation by Company Commander to those personnel who had returned from hospitalization. The Laundry and Bath Section is clearly explainable, as they were indeed assigned to the 228th and TDY on a rotational basis from the 228th to the 25th Supply and Transport Battalion of the 25th ID, performing Laundry service for the 25th Medical Hospital. *The Army had instituted what was known as an Early Out process (exact timing and particulars an unknown). The same action of hostile fire while in progress was reported by field phone to 266th HQ in Long Binh by the 228th Company Clerk where the OG/OD (Officer of the Guard and Officer of the Day) happened to be one 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker of the 506th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) who by mid December was re-assigned from the 506th in Long Binh to the 228th as XO, Stock Control and Class II and IV Officer in Tay Ninh with the 228th. 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Howitzer), Headquart 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Advance Detachm 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Battery A staye 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Battery B staye 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Battery C staye 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Headquarters st 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), HQ Battery stay 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Medical Detachm 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Service Battery Back to Normandy building the story of d-day. Those assigned to the Company directly, (for the most part) were quartered in the Field Tents parallel, in line, and first row to the Company Street. I was still on the permanent Guard Duty Roster, and I asked the NCO and Sergeant of the Guard if I could have my birthday off with a couple of the guys from permanent guard duty and my friend Ted Fife who had been assigned and working in Class I since mid to late February 1967. First:On arrival at Cu Chi we were assigned our quarters by 25th S&T BN, moved our belongings into standard Field Tents, and after dinner were simply sitting around and adjusting to the very sudden changes, when our very first greeting of the evening was a full bore mortar attack. For short hauls over improved roads 3 full drums and dispensing equipment can be carried. I served at Fort Irwin, California. His one clerk, was SP4 Grant Lowerey (Clerk Typist) assigned to the 228th, TDY w/Major Ward. Not that it was initially essential, as nearly all the allocated vehicles belonging to the Company had been parceled out by the 266th to other units in Long Binh. As the truck was being unloaded, more conveyor ramps were put into the truck. So, I researched all the relevant websites I could find (RAR, 173rd AB, 1st ID, 48th Trans GP, and many others.). When I had left the month before for Katum the cots in the field tent were parallel to the sides of the hootch with our metal wall lockers between the cots. The perishable crew were probably the strongest GIs within Class I yard. He took us to a field tent that was located behind the wooden company mess-hall. 9 January orders were received by the 228th whereby Capt. That was an important lesson for me. A 155mm battalion had approximately 550 enlisted men with 30 officers, with each battery having around 120 men. Kuster to HHC 266th general supply officer (S-4) at 266th with new assignment to HHC 29th General Support Group as intelligence officer (S-2). Primarily the guys working the yard were of all ethnicities, most being of African-American descent, while a number of others were Hispanic, the majority of which were of Mexican-American descent and a smaller group of Puerto Rican heritage. There was one field phone and the office itself was a wooden floor with wooden sides and a tin roof. On 4 October 1966 the 228th received orders from Battalion HQ and 29th General Support Group that they were being re-assigned to War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province of III Corps some 60 miles northwest of Saigon about six miles from the Cambodian Border to set up authorized supply operations and logistics base in support of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade (The Chargers, aka: The Burning Worm) an attached element of the 25th Infantry Division Headquartered in Cu Chi {See Note following}. While assigned TDY to Tay Ninh from the 624th Supply and Service Company (DS) in early September 1966 in the capacity of representing the 266th Supply and Service Battalion (DS), 29th General Support Group, United States Army Support Command, and 1st Logistics Command to facilitate the arrival of some 3,000 troops of the 1st PHILCAGV to Tay Ninh Base Camp, I also became associated with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade who had arrived in Tay Ninh a few weeks prior, in August 1966. 17 July '44 to 14 December ' 44 - 228th FA Group 14 Dec 44 to 9 Apr 45 - 119th FA Group 9 Apr 45 . February 1968 finally arrived. Note: The two incidents of hostile mortar attack mentioned are done so with reference to the 228th area of quarters only. I cant explain the odor but if I ever smelled it again, Id know I must be in Vietnam. He began hallucinating and claiming his Grandmother was caught up in a tornado. ?.ABN, 10) The 266th Supply and Service Battalion operates a graves registration collection point at Long Binh. A completion date of 15 November 1966 was established and met. 208th (mot) Military Police Troop . More specifically, II&IV supplies were everything EXCEPT rations (I), POL (III), construction and fortification materials (Engineer IV), and ammunition and explosives (V). They just showed up and were there. The only other problem we ran into was crossing the Saigon River, but a tank drove up and fired several rounds at the opposite banks of the river and the small convoy continued to cross the bridge. It never will be of course, due to constitutional issues and a seemingly endless steam of politicians who know it would (or might) be political suicide. Personally, I am convinced the draft or something like it should be re-instated. Any additional information on Staff Sergeant Bill Johnson's service with the 48th Coast Artillery Battalion and/or the 906th Field Artillery Battalion, would be greatly . Where the Huey from Tay Ninh to Katum had taken only 20 minutes, the convoy ride back took hours. Note:Under Army Regulations and Uniform Code of Military Justice the particular person would have been carried as AWOL (Absent without leave) on the Morning Report of unit assigned to. Col. United States Army, CO Tay Ninh) 1st Lt. W.I.Eckhart (L&B Officer Tay Ninh, Cu Chi, Quon Loi) 1st Lt. T.B. Had we been faced with chemical and biological warfare, the Platoon was ill equipped, understaffed, and would have been unable to deal with such matters at all. 28th Field Artillery Regiment - Wikipedia Note:The preceding is not intended to state, that the 228th and only the 228th was involved in supply operations. In addition the limited 228th began supporting the 196th LIB and associated troops from 25th ID operating within the field of battle (see Part C entitled Panegyric and in particular Addendum following). The ice-house produced 300 pound blocks of ice approximately 4 foot long, 1 foot wide and 2 feet high (see photo gallery 1966-1967 b of 5 ton truck with ice-block on conveyor provided by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker). Note: The 228th 1966-1972 experienced a known six change of superior command enitities, serving in III Corps and IV Corps, whereas, the 506th and 624th S&S Companies experiened two change of superior command entities; one on arrival in RVN (1965-1966), the second (1966-1972) with the same superior command, all in III Corps. Stock Control OICs were 1LT Paul Walker (DEC66 FEB67), 2LT Ronald Holcombe (FEB67 ?? The preceding did in fact take place until January 1967. Method of operations and site planning were discussed. Neighbor based on personal experience and Field Manuel Data supplied by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker..10 July 2010, Further data (additions, corrections, elucidations, illuminations) regarding L&B Platoon and its varied activity pending receipt by OIC of the time period (1966 1967)..1st Lt. William I. Eckhart.a work in progress, ADDENDUM Laundry and Bath Platoon 1st Lt. William I. Eckhart. Day and night the roar of jet engines either being tested and/or lifting off were in constant evidence, so much so, that the two field tents would shake and the sound generated was nearly deafening. However, and between February and March 1967, there were attached personnel who became assigned to the 228th, and Im thinking, this is what might have happened with George. On this same date (20 July 1966) a good number of personnel from these newly designated units were shuffled about, transferred and re-assigned between each other in Long Binh. But, nearly all assigned and attached units within the Base Camp were either attacked directly, and/or affected by such attacks in one form or another. He kept complaining that the hospital was supposed to get ice-cream and other items that were specific to hospital needs. There was not a single one of us who had much to say to each other for the remainder of that very, very sad day. As a result, neither I nor a single member of my Platoon was injured during this fairly brief attack of about tenminutes duration. }along with trailer mounted pumps, filter separators, and 6-nozzle hose-header systems for direct refueling of vehicles and limited decanting operations. At the time (and those who eventually became members of the 228th) were assigned to Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battalion (Direct Support). My Dad served in the USA 282nd Field Artillery Battalion. A primary advantage of the collapsible fuel drum (bladder) over the rigid container is that vehicles can be utilized for handling dry cargo or personnel when not in use for transporting fuel.{Note:The number of 500 gallon fuel bladders owned and operated by the 228th is an unknown. So what happens? Within the week, 19 Company B personnel of the Bakery Section (20 personnel assigned) excepting one, where re-assigned TDY (Temporary Duty) to the 25th Infantry Division in Cu Chi. Included (where possible) is the mission, various assignments and operations of the 228th during the year 1966-1967 Republic of Vietnam. Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France - Surnames N-R I remember only once (sometime in JAN67) when this was a problem. Note 1:For those who are not inclined to read TO&E data in Miscellaneous Data section, the following is offered regarding Laundry and Bath Platoon. Either way, it seemed like the Army way of doing things. Shower points (hot) shall also be provided by the laundry section where practicable, with the use of the same transport utilized in laundry operations.. The extra boots under my cot were shined and neatly placed under my cot. Being new to a Company is like being a freshman in high school or college, as no one whose been around awhile wants to have anything to do with you.especially when you are wearing stateside freshly starched fatigues. To be sure, SP4 Robert M. Lenzi was not overly enthused about performing this mission, but I told him it was our duty, and like it or not, we had to do it. The compound itself consisted of of a small rubber tree grove, a looped roadway and several dirt hardened roadways of compacted laterite (a semi orange red clay like substance), that when wet stuck easily to combat boots.when dry put out a very fine dust that blanketed freshly shined boots within several steps. This site is further dedicated to all those Officers, Warrant Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, Regular Army and Draftees who served in the capacity of Direct Support Supply Operations {assigned or attached} to any and all Base Camp and/or Battlefield operations within the Republic of Vietnam.in this case the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) and its attached personnel {other units} as well as sister Direct Support units (506th and 624th S&S Companies (DS) within the same chain of command structure 1966 -1967 and beyond. Per Army Regulations a person is allowed 1 overseas bar for each 6 months of service in a Combat Zone. To add to the surprise, we found we had no bunkers for shelter, or anyplace to shield ourselves from the attack. I felt it was my duty, just like most other guys whom Ive met throughout the years. soiled by usage and/or resulting from blood soaked materials from operating procedures and other. Within days of Mortar attack of 4 November 1966, Terry was sent to Tay Ninh as one of several replacements for 1 KIA and 2 seriously wounded and evacuated. The 228th, being an understrength company was supporting an average of 28,000 troops and more in four (4) different known locations through four (4) battlefield operations. There was, of course, always the issue of stock records agreeing with actual stock quantities (or, not). An L&B operation was started in Quan Loi. Well, not only did the convoy arrive, which we unloaded, but a planeload of turkeys was air-lifted in to Katum as well. By this writing and my appended typed name of below, I offer this testimony in deepest respect and sincere gratitude to those magnificent men of the 228th, for their unwavering loyalty, support to me, and for their superior, if not most exceptional service they gave to their Country during a time of War. I was a Corporal in the Sound Section of the 288 th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. For two days the four of us did nothing but talk, smoke, eat, drink and shoot the bull. 244th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 59.1 KB: 241st Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 58.34 KB: 45th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 14.08 KB: 28th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 13.78 KB: 65th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 13.44 KB: 21st Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 12.81 KB Im not positive, but thought that the shower point was run by an attachment or section of the 228th. Note:To be more precise about preceding and per 1st Lt Paul B. Walker (already in Country, stationed in Long Binh), the following applies: The route alluded to would be Route 15 to its juncture with Route 1A, at the top of the triangle of Long Binh, then left down Route 1A to Tent City A. The reasons I thought the ice-cream plant could never produce a quality bacteria free product is due to two factors. This resulted in me setting up a procedure (complete with a typed DF so the brass involved in the flap had the paper they wanted to see to prove we were really serious about fixing this!) Wed see some strange weapons and men who were really glad to get a hot meal. Not that the information was going to help, but it is what I did. Unit History - 328th Field Artillery Battalion - Fold3 There was no tape, so if you made an error and the totals didnt jibe, then youd have to do the whole calculation all over again, start to finish. On the other hand, the 228th had a senior officer (Maj. Jerry Ward) quartered with the 228th from the 15th Support Brigade and one clerk typist (SP4 Grant Lowery Clerk Typist 228th) for reports and other logistical co-ordination concerning logistic activity in Tay Ninh. I would have noticed the PMOS of George once I returned from Saigon, and brought it to the attention of the 1st Shirt, i.e. Additionally, the drums (bladders} can be delivered by fixed wing aircraft, sling carried by helicopter, or by airdrop. In addition, the 228th Laundry and Bath Platoon as of 7 July 1966 (then Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battalion) had been immediately assigned as an attached unit to the 25th Supply and Transport Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Cu Chi. In these formations names were called out along with the assigned units one would be sent to. Gp. (1) A list by quantity of stock to be handled. For a guy who grew up in a small southwestern desert town of Tucson Arizona, and being grouped with just about every social class we have in this country, it was one eye opening event of a lifetime. In fact, this platoon of (26) was supporting nearly 18,000 to 28,000 troops under combat conditions, and did so through four battlefield operations; Attleboro I and II, Gadsden, Cedar Falls and Junction City. It departed the New York port of embarkation on 22 January 1944, arrived in England on 28 January 1944 and moved to France on 2 July 1944. He didnt like being bumped into by anyone, especially when he was drunk. Control Center representing, 266th and 1st Logistics Command, I) Class III - Petroleum Oil and Lubricants Platoon, N) 29th General Support Group Selected Quarterly Report Extracts 1966-1967. We were out in the Class I yard till 2000- 2100 hours ( 8 9 PM) adjusting the tarps so they hung off the sides exactly 2 inches from the ground and that all tarps were dress right dress to the next one in line. (1) Packaged greases and lubricants should be delivered with fuels. Someone had to pay the Bakers of former Company B stationed TDY in Cu Chi. In addition several 228th personnel remained TDY to the 64th Petrol Battalion, and 266th S&S Battalion in Long Binh. NCOIC NOV66 ?? During Operation Attleboro from its beginning (late September 1966) to the the time it began to wind down (early November 1966), the 110 personnel physically in Tay Ninh wore many hats, performed many jobs outside their primary PMOS (Primary Military Occupational Specialty) and were working 12 to 15 hour shifts 24/7 on a daily basis. I soon realized and found, that the GR section was mostly made up of duty soldiers who had been volunteered (assigned by Company Orderly Room) to work in GR. Our NCOIC was SSG E6 Robert Seviour (later promoted to SFC E7) and deservedly so. Because of what I learned in the Army, I have the military and other good folks I served with, to thank for all the things I learned in Class I. Operating procedures for this equipment must, therefore be adaptable to the demands of the situation. A POL Yard (Class III) was put together, set up and running near the main gate entry and airstrip. With orders in hand, Ted and I were supposed to report to 90th Replacement Center in Long Binh. We had our gear, duffle bags, flack jacket, steel helmets, and our M14s.but we had no ammunition or magazine clips whatsoever. We reported into the Company, the 1st Shirt was located, and Im not sure he knew what to do with us. As such (unless it was incoming) we didnt pay much attention to such matters. We handle all classes of supplies. Ted and I caught a 0600 hour flight on Western Airlines (one of the many airlines that dont exist any longer), and arrived at LAX. Ted and I looked at each other and just dropped the sheets and pillows on the floor, turned around and left. There were no drawers or any other special features. Jerry D. White to assume command of 228th. Some 3 weeks later, Company B no longer existed, as it had been inactivated, the bulk of remaining personnel being transferred into the newly activated 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). U. S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy E. Sartori assumed command from U. S. Army Lt. Col. Adam R. Bock, as the ceremony was presided over by U. S. Army Col. Steven Gventer, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, on the Soto Cano flight line. The vintage footage in this video has been uploaded for research purposes, and is presented in unedited form.. Note:This award does appear on DD214 of individuals serving in Cu Chi with the 25th ID. Note 2:For clarification purposes the units and elements named in the article and nearly 500 all purpose troops attached to the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) are more correctly identified as follows: 551st Ordnance Detachment (Ammo).subordinate of 29th General Support Group, 140th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company (DS).subordinate of 29th General Support Group, 483rd Field Service Company (GS).subordinate of 266th Supply and Service Battalion (DS), 75th Heavy Material Supply Company (DS), aka: 75th Supply and Service Company (GS).subordinate of 266th Supply and Service Battalion (DS). The enlisted remained quartered at Bien Hoa AFB in field tents until 5 October 1966, at which time all but 5 of the 24 returned to Long Binh in preparation for move to Tay Ninh which took place 7 October 1966 by convoy. Im sure the guys who did a lot of convoy driving must have seen these types of things all over the place. The reader is advised that there had been continuous mortar attacks sustained by the Base Camp for a period of three to four months (October January), but that only 2 of the attacks affected the 228th directly. Fourth: In a round about way, the 228th (per article) is admitted as being the core unit, whose superior command was the 266th S&S BN (DS), whose superior command was indeed the 29th General Support Group, who in turn answered to USASUPCOM, Saigon followed by the 1st Logistics Command. When first learning (in late 2009) that elements of the 266th had been brought in-country via this route using unescorted or very lightly-escorted busses, I was genuinely astounded. However, it should be noted, that personnel were rotated between Cu Chi to Tay Ninh, Trai Bi, Quon Loi and other forward and Base Camp areas, to set up, run and operate varied laundry and or hot and cold shower points for troops in the field of battle, or otherwise. Class I was eventually relocated from airstrip to the southeast near the perimeter and near the South Gate of the Base Camp where the 175th Engineers were encamped initially in Field Tents and individual two man tents. He performed his first mission between Nancy and Metz, France with a smoke shell fire. Search Russia Captured WarSpotting documenting material losses This all happened very close, as the distance from the shower point was between a quarter to one half mile away. This mission also included water treatment facilities, converting non-potable water to potable and delivery of same to various units stationed inside and outside Tay Ninh base camp. The ASP consists of 24 pads capable of storing 8,000 tons of ammunition., Note:The 551st Ordnance Detachment was attached to the 228th and quartered in 228th Company Area. I believe several of the guys who were in Class I, such as Weaver and Simonenko were originally with the 483rd Field Service Company and TDY (Temporary Duty) with the 228th. Note:Per data online, Operation Attleboro consisted of two parts; Attleboro Phase I and Attleboro Phase II. We flew to Tokyo where we re-fueled and then we were off once again headed for McCord AFB. The platoon after signing off on cargo would then load product onto waiting trucks driven and supplied by personnel of the 506th and 624th Supply and Service Companies (DS) who would deliver same to various supply points operating within Long Binh. Arriving in Glasgow, Scotland on 25 Feb 44, the 228th Field Artillery Battalion boarded transport to head to their temporary home on the English Isle. I rotated and separated from service near the end of May 1967, I align myself fully with the commentary by our first Commanding Officer; then Capt. At the same time Artillary fire set up some 100 feet across the road from the 228th kept up a continuous barrage of 105 Howitzer and 175 fire (night and day) into the outer perimeter of the Base Camp towards Cambodia). He described these supplies and services more fully: There are three types of ration supplies. of the 25th ID Medical facility on a daily basis. Landing at Cam Ranh Bay was a real experience compared to what Ted and I had seen during the previous year. In effect the Long Binh area is discussed in detail. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. I suppose this happened because we always seemed to be short-handed. Not that we had it bad, but these guys had it made. First: Operation Attleboro {instituted by the 196th Light Infantry Brigade} started before the 228th had arrived in Tay Ninh. that required the yards to notify SC if the last one of any item was issued, and SC to notify the yards if an item was reduced to zero on the SC records, and in either case wed send someone out to the yard to hunt around with yard personnel just to be sure the item really wasnt there (and correct the SC records if needed). Coincident to the Bakery Section of Company B being assigned TDY to the 25th ID in Cu Chi, the Bakery section of the 506th was assigned TDY to Saigon area (277th QM BN (DS) suspected) with the 624th Bakery section assigned TDY to the 569th Quartermaster Company (Composite later Provisional), then stationed in Long Binh. In addition, we also produced ice-cream, or put better; tried to produce ice-cream in the ice-cream plant. To say the least, I was totally shocked. The drive from Saigon to the 90th Replacement was nerve racking for two reasons; (1) We drove past the Cholon PX area which was one of the areas under major attack during TET, and (2) both Ted and I were unarmed as we had to turn our M14s into the 228th when we left Tay Ninh. It was one big feeling of total relief by eneryone. }, Late December 1966 Company B, 588th was given the mission to upgrade the base camp at Tay Ninh and construct approximately six kilometers of perimeter road from Grid Coordinates XT 129504 to XT 160553. At the same time, I must go on record, that I thought the countryside quite beautiful. Major Ward was physically in Tay Ninh and remained quartered with the 228th until mid June 1967. These trucks were approximately 28 to 32 feet in length. Beginning on or about mid May 1967 (as best I recall) the approximate 110 troopers who had started the adventure as Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battlion (DS) in Fort Lewis, began rotating out of the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS). The consolidated report was sent by courier or Id take it myself to 29th General Support Group. In writing this missive, I had another small flashback. The KIA is technically correct as there was an enlisted assigned to 624th S&S Co (DS) physically with the 228th without orders. The HHC of the 266th Quartermaster Battalion (DS) and Company B were assigned and located less than 1/4 mile northeasterly from the main gate entry, where one turned right onto a main roadway. Another good thing about this ritual, was that you could zero in your weapon, and the whole thing was fun anyway. All three had to deal with personnel from the Infantry on a daily basis. 74th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, 1944-1946; partly disbound; associated with World War Two, Air Operations (1939-1945), British Army of the Rhine (1945- ), D-Day,World War Two, North . Service to the fallen from that day forward became my life mission, and has remained so to this very day. In three shifts per day the Cooks of the 228th fed the entire Brigade, 200 to 300 individuals per shift for several days. On 20 July 1966 Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battalion (DS) was inactivated. Bernard A. Kuster Colonel, Quartermaster Corps United States Army (Retired) dated: 14 March 2010, ADDENDUM OPERATION ATTLEBORO SURPRISE. The 500+ attached personnel remained quartered and attached with the 228th from late November through March 1967. He told me not to worry, that a convoy was coming in that afternoon. Finding the Class I area and what I assumed to be 228th guys was a real pain. The 175th were consistently were amenable to loaning us heavy equipment (graders, dozers, etc!) I remember the first time I turned the buffing machine on, and was carried clear across the barracks floor knocking over foot-lockers, bunks, wall lockers and anything else in the path of that (seeming) 5,000 HP buffing machine. We left Snelly with the medical staff and started back to the Company area. Its the only possible answer. However, he was the ranking EM and that was pretty much that. Combined and at full strength, the platoon would be composed of 52 individuals led by 2 OIC, 2 NCOIC, and 46 enlisted of E5 to E1. On or about 20 June 1966 the Walker dropped anchor in Qui Nonh Harbor Republic of Vietnam. It was a terrific Welcome to the 228th and War Zone C. When we finally left the club, it was pitch black and we wandered around looking for our field tent, which we finally found.
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