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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  jackie_nelson72@yahoo.com
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Richard Eckhart

 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! Terry Kramer
Terrence.Kramer@grandforks.af.mil

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. Regards, Mike Cres mscress@msn.com

I have friends looking for Sonny Williams of the 62nd Engineers A Co. 68-69
Last contact Wichita Kansas 1972.  Contact  Doc @  jdentice1@wi.rr.com

 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.  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.   allfr1@cox.net

    Mark Gadsby     New    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
     

  • Bill Lapham       New    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
     

  • 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.        ironplow68@verizon.net

     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 houk.org/greg
     

  • 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.      GrldDen@aol.comjhsim@swbell.net

  • 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.   GrldDen@aol.com
     
  • Gerald(Jerry)Dennis  Looking for Jerry J. Pate or any one else. Talked to one of the guys last week. GrldDen@aol.com
     
  • 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  powells21atlanticbb.net.
     
  • 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.  JAMESRSCHWARTZ@MSN.COM
     
  • 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. bernardcork@netzero.com
     

  • 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
     

  • Mark Gadsby here, 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.        gadsbym@earthlink.net

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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   jmcgrath1911@msn.com

  • 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.   GrisconstMartell@aol.com  
     

  • 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.   abaccus@satx.rr.com 
     
  • 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.  Thanks, Jack      jcarico@attglobal.net
     
  • Ronald L. Paetow  I SERVED WITH THE 62ND ENG. BATT. CO. A IN 1966-1967.
     I REMEMBER THE LAYING OF AM-2 MATTING FOR THE NEW RUN WAY WE WORKED
    ALL NIGHT AND BY MORNING IT WAS COPLETED. IT TOOK FOUR GUYS TO CARRY
     AND LAY DOW ONE PIECE OF MATTING AS THEY WERE HEAVY AND AWKWARD,
    THEN YOU HAD TO HOOK THEM IN PLACE,BUT IT MADE A VERY NICE RUNWAY
     AND WAS SET UP VERY FAST. I ALSO REMEMBER THE VIETCONG PUTTING A 
    DUD MORTAR ROUND IN IT A DAY OR TWO LATER, JUST TO LET US KNOW THAT 
    THEY KNEW IT WAS THERE.I WILL NEVER FORGET PHAN RANG AND ALL THE
     FRIENDS I MADE THERE    PAETOWI@COMCAST.COM
  • 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. Don Brown   dtbrown1@charter.net
  • 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
  • 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.

    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. 

  • Jack Reed Hey Bob John (Jack) Reed here Was in B Co. with Stan in 65-66 
      

  • Don Lunan  In retro, on the day I was to be discharged, good old Harry (*&%#@) gave me a TRUMAN year. Everyone laughed, except ME.
     

  • 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.
     

  • 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

  • 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
     

  • 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.
     

  • 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. Ga404@att.net
     

  • 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
     

  • 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.
     

  • Bill Evers I WAS WITH THE 62nd ENGRS "A" CO. IN PHAN RANG IN '65~66. GREAT SITE BOB,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
     

  • 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.
     

  • Mike Parham Company Commander of Charlie Company @ Fort Hood Texas between 1977 & 1980. Best years of my life.
     

  • 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   
     

  • 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".
          

  • 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.
     

  • 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 Caņon City, Colorado.
     

  • 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).
     

  • Stan Love   Dicky Woods where are you.
     

  • 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
     

  • 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) 
     

  • 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
     

  • Robert J.Baliva  I 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.
     

  • 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.
     

  • 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
     

  • Wesley Graven  Great site Bob .. keep up the good work, believe me it is greatly appreciated C co. 65-66
     

  • Monte Wolfe  62nd Eng. Bat. Delta Co. 7/67-7/68. Great web page-Do you have a list of the 62nd Vets?

  • Sgt. Kyle  You have a great site Bob. I was in the 62 in 1961, in A co..

  • 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

    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.

     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!!!!!!!!!    gmoles@adelphia.net

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