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Rob Coach Hi, Ran across your site. Interesting.
I went over in 67 with the 41st Engineer Company (Port Construction).
Since we all went over at the same time, they transferred half of us
out of the unit in June of 67. I went down the road to Delta 62nd.
I was a heavy truck driver and heavy equipment mechanic. I was assigned
to the heavy transportation section and spent my days driving an M-52 tractor
hauling construction supplies from the yard in Long Bien to Bien Luc where D
company was stationed. Had a lot of good friends that I have lost touch with long ago.
Rob Coach Denver Colorado
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Robert Broach HEY GUY'S, My name is Robert Broach, from Pine Bluff Arkansas, I
ARRIVED IN VIETNAM MARCH 1969 was assigned to Alpha company 62nd
engineer Bn as a heavy equipment repairman at Long Bien, went on land
clearing missions with 60th, 62nd, 584th as a maintenance specialist
UNTILL MARCH 1970, Can remember some of the nick names but been too
long to remember proper names, does anyone remember the Arkansas
redneck???
Email Robert Broach
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James Abdullah I was with the 5th Engr. Combat then I got transferred to C co. 62nd Engr. Bn. and
went across the Pacific on the USNS Blacthford to Vietnam , stayed at Cam ranh
then went to Phan rang my name is ( James Abdullah ) they called me ( Nemo )
I didn't know very many in the 62nd I was with them a short time. If anyone
remembers me. Email Nemo Thanks.
- T.J.Miedzianowski I served 1968 to October 26th, 1969, Headquarters Company, PX Manager.
Let me know when you have the web page up, and I'll upload the photos.
Tuesday, I go in for prostrate surgery, but I'll be you in a couple of days.
As soon as I am able I will upload the photos.
Email TJ
- Roy J. Knight I was in 3rd patoon lived in the 3rd hooch we got hit with motors
end of oct, a ssg & sp 5 got hit they were sitting on the sand bags the ssg died
not sure if the sp5 did he was messed up bad i want to say the ssg was a
richardson not sure if the get on a site if you know me welcome to call i
live OUTSIDE CLARKSVILLE TN I WAS BLOND HEADED 6'1" 200 POUNDS
Email Roy Knight
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James A. Ryan great website: Was in Phan Rang 1965-66
B Company 62nd Engineers
Hi Bob,if you were on the blacthford out of oakland we were on the same
boat.I came to the 62nd from the 103rd and left on the train from ft.
Leonard Wood to California the next week.Iwas allso on that
LCV named The Sorry About That, that took us down to phan rang from cam ran
bay in the advanced party with sgt. Carmichael in charge.Well Bob thanks for
the web site an all the old memories I have quite a few story,s Ifyou or
anyone else is intrested. thanks again,jim.
Email James Ryan
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Terry Kramer I came across your site in my search for Vietnam info about my Dad. His name is
Joe Kramer and he was in the 62nd Co D. (Crane Shovel Operator) in Vietnam
from Aug 65 to Dec 66.
I was wondering if there is a way I could post something on your site looking for
anyone that might have known or worked with him there.
Thank you! Email Terry Kramer
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Richard Eckhart I was with the 62nd from, 1964-1966. Served with D co. as a heavy equipment
operator.Also was on advance party. Served 20 yrs active duty. Retired as a E7. Did
2 1/2 tours in Vietnam. The other tour with 8th Eng 1st Cav. Would like to get
in touch with old buddies. This is daughters email but she will get all messages to me.
In care of: Jackie Nelson Richard Eckhart
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Mike Cres I am trying to locate my father, whose last tour in Viet Nam ended in approximately
August of 1970. His name is Mervin Elmer Cress RA 65830 and was a CSM with
HHC 62nd ENG BN CONST. If you can provided me with any information it would
be appreciated. Email Mike Cres
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Doc I have friends looking for Sonny Williams of the 62nd Engineers A Co. 68-69
Last contact Wichita Kansas 1972. Contact Email Doc
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Sollock Lt. Nester, Spangler, or Spannaus. Or Bush, Eckhardt, Lundy, Sadowski, William Tyler.
Or anyone that was part of Co. D. Lets see if we can stir up a few. Thanks, Sollock 65-66
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Bob Brown Welcome all 62nd. Engr's- This is your home site if you so desire. I am
your Webmaster and 62nd vet. If you would like your own personal page here like
the other names in gold just let me know. You can share some of your memories
an photos. Hey Shareeeeeeeee! Its Freeeee. Email Bob
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Mark Gadsby Hey, guys here is a pic of Mark Gadsby, Jimmy Zanders, and Dave
Armstrong Michelin Rubber Plantation Tet 68, Dam we looked good.
Mark Gadsby C Co. 62nd EBC Sep 67-Spe68
E-2 E-3 E-4 E-2 Not bad for a year huh. I came close to doing the same thing.LOL Bob
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Bill Lapham Thought I'd drop a note too say that I stumbled on your web site. Love It.
I was with C Co. 62nd Engineers from April till it September of 68 where a lot of us
left and then formed B Co. of the 69th Engineers. Had a lot of good memories from
those days. Anyway this is a great web site and keep up the good work. Hope too
see ya all in Rockford next year. Bill
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Bill Hayes
I was in A,Co 62nd En Bn from March 68 till Dec of 68 I was a dozer operator. Than in
Jan 69 62nd En Bn became landclearing .I went to the 984th,but I Trained with the
60th for about two half months on a romeplow. I left the end March 69.Email Bill
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Greg Houk
I have found and talked to the following 62nd Bn. personnel all of who served in HHC
67-68. Ken Stacer, Bill Roxworthy, Charlie Oliver, John Fitzpatrick, Mike DiSantis,
1st Sgt. Jesse Clark, Bob Hartman, Jason Sterns, and Steve Wyatt. While we're a
little older the sense of humor hasn't changed. I encourage all to search for your
buddies. It is well worth the effort. Come join in at the Kokomo In. Viet Vet
Reunion, some 35,000 of us in attendance. Check in at campsite 432 West. This year
will be the 25th reunion. 3rd weekend of Sept. A few memories, photos from Nam,
photos from Kokomo reunions past can be seen at my webpage
Greg's Website houk.org/greg
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John H. Sim
I was a member of the Co. A, 62nd Engineer Construction Battalion from
late 1955 through 1958, at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. At that time we were a
part of the ?? Group along with the 5th Engineers, one or two heavy
construction companies and a pipline company. I believe the 515th
Construction BattaIion was also there. I served with the 62th for a year
or so, then was TDY to the 18th Engineer Brigade, and later transferred to
their headquarters. All this was at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO between late
1955 and July of 1958 when I was discharged.
Born Philadelphia, PA. Email John
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Gerald (Jerry)Dennis Have been looking for awhile for some of the guys from
C Co.EM platoon was in Phan Rang in 66 loaded on a LST and went to long bien.
Have some orders with names drop me a line when you can. Email Jerry
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Gerald(Jerry)Dennis
Looking for Jerry J. Pate or any one else. Talked to one of the guys last week.
Jerry
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Gilbert "Bill" Powell
Mike Cangro, I saw your message and am wondering if I know
you. I served with the 62nd engineering batallion in nam from 1968 to 1969.
My memory is almost completely gone but I am hoping you remember me. I was in
Long Bien and I was there when the TET began. I am african american; I used to
drive the captain around too; there was a captain who I remember being wounded
but his name escapes me. I want to say it was Baumgardner(sp) but we have not
been able to come up with anyone with that name. Would appreciate hearing from
you. My email address is Email Bill
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James Schwartz I was with the 62d from June of 66 thru the move to Long Binh
and went home in June of 67. I was the chaplain's assistant for Chaplain Reaves I
would like to hear from anyone who was part of the chapel. Especially Jan.
Email James
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Bernard Cork
(Grader #72 Operator I remember that night or one of the nights.
One of the planes went off the end of the runway and it was a real job getting back
out of the way. Email Bernard
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Mike Fitton
was a bulldozer operator, 62nd engineer battalion, Phan Rang, in 65/66.
I've developed all kinds of medical problems from what I believe to be agent orange.
I have psorriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure & high cholesterol.
I remember being sprayed by c130's flying overhead in 110 degree weather, it felt
good but I found out later it was probably agent orange. Has anyone else experienced
these physical problems? I called the VA, they said it's classified information that I'm
trying to find out. thank you, in advance. No Email
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Mark Gadsby
C Co. 62nd Sept 67-Sept 68, I see a few names on here
I remember DeWeese, Michael Teglas, he was from LA, So where are guys, like
Robbins, Rendleman, Dave Armstrong, John Salsbury, Michael DePalma,
Bright, James Worthy, just some names to name a few. I live up in Gig
Harbor, Washington, so any guys who new me, and are in the area some time,
the Salmon Fishing is good in July and August.
Email Mark
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John Mc Grath I sent you an email a few weeks ago and hoped that it would get me
listed on your site as a member of the 62nd 1964-66.
I also made a post today, 12/1/04, on the 62nd message board. I have nothing but
great memories of the men I served with in that unit. many of us returned together
to Ft. Leonard wood. Some were discharged and stayed in the area and many others
were reassigned all over the post.
You have a great site. I registered at the Military.com 62nd site and would really like
to be part of your site. May 64-Oct 65- A CO 62nd Oct 64-Aug 66- B CO 62nd
Email John
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John Martell Sollock Jr. Where any of you guys on the LSTs that landed in the early morning, and was greeted
by an army of black pajama wearing Vietnamese. I was the first one off the boat in a
jeep, and here they come over this sand dune. I thought they were V. C.It was
comical after the Diwee (captain) hollowed and told us who they were.
Email John
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Alvin R Baccus I was also on the LST going to Phan Rang. I was the senior medic
Sp5 later Sp6 with the Bn. I arrived at Ft Leonard Wood about 6 mo prior to our
deployment to RVN. I stayed in the Army for 30+ yrs retiring as a Physician Assistant,
CW4. I can't say I had a good time, but as luck will have it few of the Bn guys got
seriously hurt and no one was shot. I returned to RVN in 1968 and worked in a very
busy emergency room in the 12 Evac. We treated 100-300 casualties a day. I will
return to this site frequently and would like to hear from some of the original guys
who were there. Email Alvin
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Jack Carico I was with one of the first groups there. I drove a dump truck, operated
a crane, finished concrete, along with other jobs. It is hard to recall names after all
the years, but if I had a listing I'm sure I would remember.
It would be interesting to get back in touch with some of the guys to see what has
happened with them through the years. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Hynote was the man who taught me how to run a crane, and I would like to know if
anyone knows where he is now or has heard anything from him.
Email Jack
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Donald T. Brown I was with the 62nd Engineers when we arrived in Phan Rang
about August "65". In Fact I drove the first 5 ton from Cam Rahn Bay where we
entered the country, to Phan Rang.I have a number of pictures of the base while
it was being built, including the area where we were camped and the old french
runway.I left Phan Rang in August of "66" If there is anything I can do for you just
ask. Email Don Brown
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Steve (Rudy) Reynebeau I served with the 62nd from Sep. 1975 to June 30, 1978
in D Company. My main job was operating the 25 ton truck mounted hydraulic crane.
I was at Fort Hood for all of the combat heavy conversion stuff, I was on the next
plane to go to Buffalo NY to help with snow removal when fog rolled in and then the
flight and mission were cancelled. Also, I was in on building a road for Presdent Carter
when he visited Fort Hood in June, 197
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David Herring (SFC) I served with the 62nd Engrs in the Summer of 52. I was on TDY
from the 79th Engrs. We completed the Arch Bridge across the Han-Tan River east of
Chorwon. There were some men from the 62nd there. Be glad to hear from anyone there.
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William K. "Bill" Nolan LTC USAR Retired I was the S-3 of the 31st Combat Engr who
boxed the 62nd Colors in Vietnam and oversaw the 60th and 984th LCC's till their
stand down in 1972. On reassignment to the states I helped activate the USASMA and
then went to Hood to be S-3 during the 62nd conversion to Combat Heavy. I was there
form 1975 to 1978. Bob, I was in the 31st Engineer Bn 71/72. The unit constructed
a steel pile, concrete bridge on QL 1 just at the Two Core border. We were also the
repository for draw down units. At one point we had a mine rolling tank, a mine dog
paltoon, a separate construction support company, two LCC from the 62th,
A Company from the 64th plus enough rolling stock to transport two land clearing
companies. We had our three combat companies and at times went over 2000 in
strength. We called our self the 31st Combat Engr Regt. The unit constructed several
FSB for the 11th ACR and many general support activities.
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Jack Reed Hey Bob John (Jack) Reed here Was in B Co. with Stan in 65-66
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Don Lunan In retro, on the day I was to be discharged, good old Harry (*%#@)
gave me a TRUMAN year. Everyone laughed, except ME.
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Harold T. Provost I was with the 62nd Engineer Battalion during April of 68 and 69
Vietnam my M.O.S was 94B20 this site is excelent I hope more veterans enjoy the
informantion you make avaible to us if you recognize my name please email me I
would like to hear from my freinds who served with me.
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Bernard Boland I was in the 62nd from November, 1961 to June, 1964 in Toul, France
and Ft. Leonard Wood. I was the Company clerk in C Company for a few months and
was in Hq Co., the remainder of the time serving as message center and S-1 clerk.
Great to see the web site. I would like to find Chaplain (Capt.) Donald Britton who
was a great friend and who I have lost touch with. If you have any leads on how to
find him, I would be most appreciative
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James Slater
I was in the 62nd in Ft. Leonardwood in 65 and went to nam on the boat
and left there in 66. I have sketchy memories. Some good ,some bad. If Any body
that remembers me please contact me. Sgt Andy Anders,are you out there?
Thank you Jim
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Jason Stearns
I server with the 62nd in Headquarters and Headquarters Company
from July 68 to July 69 in Battallion Personnel. I finally got in contact with my best
friend from Nam and am looking for other friends from my unit.
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Richard O'Daniel
Bob ... I'm curious about Michael Teglas ( deceased}.The name
"Teglas" Rings a bell in my old brain. I have a lot of photo's of the guys at that time.
He may be in one of these photo's.
If you know of anyone who has a photo of him I would like to see it...Thanks....
Please give them my address...sending a photo of Charlie Co at 101 st, just before
we moved to Long Binh. Email Richard
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BG Hodges
Was with the 62nd from March 68 to Nov 69. I did get one email from that era. If you
think that you kind of remember this name, try an email. Thanks
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Nils Florman I was assigned to HHC, 62 EBC at Ft. Leonard Wood in January, 1965 as
a radio operator, and shipped out with the Battalion in August, first on the troop train
to Oakland (at our stop in Salt Lake City, a couple of buddies and I managed to sneak
off and buy a case of beer) and of course the good old USNS Gen. R.M. Blatchford
(I swear I'll never forget that name!). After we landed at Cam Ranh, I was assigned
by the Commo officer, Lt. Messer, to go to Phan Rang with the advance party.
Since I was the only commo guy in the advance party, communications with Battalion
back in Cam Ranh were my sole resposibility, a situation that scared the hell out of me!!
After my tour was up in August '66, I flew commercial from Tan Son Nhut to Clark, to
Oakland. I was too short to reassign, so I was REFRADed and sent home.
The war is still with me however, as I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January,
2001. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs recently approved me for Service Connected
Disability for the cancer based on my exposure to Agent Orange in Nam.
I was a member of the advance party sent down to Phan Rang from Cam Ranh in
September ahead of the rest of the battalion. If memory serves, there were about
80 of us, and our mission was to survey and set up a perimeter for the battalion base
camp. We were there a week or ten days before the rest of the 62nd joined us. I was
a radio operator, and the only communications guy in the advance party. I had a 3/4
ton with a GRC-19 mounted in the back and slept in the back of the truck with the
radio on in case we got called. I remember being pretty scared because the rumors
were that Charlie had control of the area, but actually, nothing happened.
I was there until I rotated back home and was REFRADed out at Oakland in August
'66. By that time, the base had grown from a single PSP strip to paved runways and
taxiways, the Air Force was there with F-4s, and the 101st Airborne had established
their base camp in the area as well.
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Bill Evers
I WAS WITH THE 62nd ENGRS "A" CO. IN PHAN RANG IN '65~66.
GREAT SITE BOB,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
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Hodges
I served at Long Bien in HQ company, 62Engs from March of 68 to Nov of 69.
I have never heard from anyone from that time.I have been married nearly 26 years
have 7 children, need to get bifocals and teach Art in New Hampshire. Thanks for
developing this page.
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Mike Parham Company Commander of Charlie Company @ Fort Hood Texas between
1977 - 1980. Best years of my life.
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Wes Graven Checking out your site this evening and came across a message from
Herbert whom I last saw in Viet~Nam with the 62nd. I remember Herb very well
and have photos of him, although they're in the states. If at all possible could you
forward this address to him.
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Greg Houk
I served with the 62nd, Nov. 67-Nov. 68 Headquarters Company Battalion
personnel. I'm looking for old friends. I went to the Viet Vet's Reunion last September,
Kokomo, In. September. There will be a Land Clearer's reunion which was what the
62nd evolved to during the latter years in Vietnam. To be held in Peoria, Il. 2002 at
the Catepillar Tractor Company. See you in Kokomo 2nd weekend in September! Once
known as "Shortround".
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Jack Johnson I was in the 62nd eng in 62-63-64- Would like to hear from anyone who
was there in thoes years at Ft Leonardwood Mo.
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James R. Martin
I was with A Co. 62nd Eng. Bn. 65-66 Phan Rang, I got over there
when they were still in shelter halfs before the squad tents and before the Strip.
I live in Cañon City, Colorado.
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Stan Love
I was in korea with the 76th out of osire and tdy osan air base then
vietnam with the 5th army 62nd eng. from 1965 to may1966 helped build air strip
at phang rhang was stationed also with a (dicky woods).
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Stan Love Dicky Woods where are you.
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Gary DeWeese
I was in c co 62nd from sept67/sept68 as a dozer operator. I started in long binh
and ended at ben hoa.I would like to find some old dirt buddies and find out about
reunions THANK-YOU FELLOW ENGINEER
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Richard Brookshire
We didn't remain at Ft Leonardwood,Mo the whole time after Korea.There was a
tour in France from Oct 61-Oct 62 working on Air Bases(What the Unit does best)
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S.G. Deibert
If anyone has tried to get a hold of me using beiger@up. net,,, try again at this
Blarneyed@Yahoo.com Thanks "Barney" In country 03/67 to 03/68, with B Co.
62nd Engineers, Heavy Trucker (64B20) Email Deibert
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Robert J.Baliva was in the 62nd combat Engineers in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. Left Ft.
Lenordwood with the 62nd Battalion. Built the airstrip in Phan Rang for the
Air Force. Looking for anyone who might have served with me. Robbie Robinson,
Tim Foster to name 2.
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Robert Hartman Served with 62nd 3/68-8/68. Transferred in form 159 grp hq after TET 68. Got
together with some from throughout the 20 Eng Bde at Fort Bragg 7/28-30. Two
of us from the 62 attended. Attended get together in Indiana of some form the 18th.
Really informal about 10 guys around if you want more on the get togethers get in
touch. Phone 301.620.2180.
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Wesley Graven
62nd Engrs. "C" co. '65 ~ '66 went over on the U.S.S. BLATCHFORD. Huntington
Beach, California. Love your WEB SITE, you've done one hell of a job. MuleLip
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Wesley Graven Great site Bob .. keep up the good work, believe me it is greatly appreciated C co.
65-66
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Monte Wolfe
62nd Eng. Bat. Delta Co. 7/67-7/68. Great web page-Do you have a list of the 62nd Vets?
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Sgt. Kyle You have a great site Bob. I was in the 62 in 1961, in A co..
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James Herbert
I served with the 62nd in '65. I had been in the 103rd before that. I went over to
Nam on the U.S.S. BLATCHFORD (but I thought it was Blanchshurd). I was a dozer
operator working nights on the supply depot at Cam Ron Bay. I remember shaking
hands and talking with Wes Graven before we left to go to Phan Rang. After Phan
Rang, I was in Saigon before coming back to the states in October
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Raymond "Tuck" Tucker
I was assigned to the 62nd when it was still at Ft. Leonard Wood in1964. I didn't ship
out to Viet Nam with the main body of the 62nd, but came over a month later and
caught up with them at Cam Ranh bay.
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George Moles
Phan Rhang ended up being the largest airbase in Vietnam thats all.
10 square miles of perimiter. Guard towers around the entire base every 300 or so
yards. What a place!! It was pretty much abandoned though as I was one of the last
to leave. (Sept. 72 - Mar. 73) I remember hunting snakes at night on the abandoned
runways. Those were the days!!!!!!!!! Email George
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Thank you, Bob
100% Disabled Vietnam Vet