Korea I believe this was a SF camp in an old French Sometimes on the 50's as I was qualified on the gun. I recognized the outline of thatvrubber plantation immediately. Nike has 38 plants in Vietnamand you thought they were made in Thus we were probably there at same time. camp, 62) Most of the incoming enemy fire was in the form of mortars and rockets with the occasional ground probes of the perimeter defenses by the local Viet Cong Main Force units. 596k followers Vietnam Tank . 31) The first was at a bridge checkpoint and the second at the intersection of Highway QL-15 and the entrance road to the base. CriticalPast is an archive of historic footage. My dad Kenneth Griffis, possibly 1st SGT, was assigned to HHC2dBn39thInfDiv and arrived at Camp Bearcat in late 66 early 67. All http://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=309661 They would attack the civilian defense forces. Glad to see you're still on the bright side of the grass. Bearcat Base (also known as Bearcat, Camp Martin, Camp Cox or Long Thanh North) is a former U.S. Army base near the city of Bin Ha in ng Nai Province in southern Vietnam. 50) (having health issues on my end) thanks! Capitialism forces are strong and are being hugely successful. I arrived with the 9th Div in early Jan 67.I was assigned to the 9th Admin Co and of in Finance. Commanding General. Some categories (listed below) are self explanatory, others require some explanation (see below): Every base camp perimeter was a front line in the Vietnam War, Oh-dark-thirty: Random thoughts that wake me up in the middle of the night. He was in 1st infantry division The Big Red One, Bravo 1st Batallion/2nd infantry regiment, Third Platoon. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. A wealth of . Thanks for the memories of Camp Bearcat. Does anyone have info regarding Agent Orange exposure to us at Bearcat/Long Thanh location? Oh Dark Thirty I was at Bearcat during the Tet Offensive in 1968 and recall how tough it was. All reflected back to Bearcat! Welcome to the discussion. Dick Jackson (with glasses and camera) checks out the crush of villagers as our convoy slows to a crawl. We were then replaced by a full platoon of Korean infantry. Of all the military assignments in Vietnam, perhaps none was more challenging than the defense of the Mekong River Delta region. As we drew closer we could see that something was wrong. . We always look to the left to view that same corner of the Bearcat location from years ago. Later, the division was an important unit of the United States Army in World War II and the Vietnam War. S/Sgt Humes. (LogOut/ I basically was a one man aerial port supporting the 9th's airlift requirements of men and supplies at the Long Thanh airfield. 65 series for the 9th Infantry Division ; Cavalry Unit Records, ca. one side of the perimeter berm. HQ were also located there. in for repair at the HQ & A Co shops at Bearcat. 32) Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your memories. Food If anyone hasn't seen the video on you tube of the barrett, from 1966 check it out. . It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Fort Carson, Colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an active-duty . . I have often thought about writing of his exploits. just like this for nearly 100 miles. On our trip into the delta, shops lined the road It's great when another Vietnam Vet shows up here, especially one who was assigned to the 9th Inf Div. I was with 1st Aviation Brigade at LTN which was more or less next door to Bearcat. She was only plrson in view within deeply forest. It was incredible what the 709th troopers, 55) 66) I arrived at Bear Cat in Nov. of 1967. The path of the tracer rounds make us think they were under air attack. Monsoon the area we had cleared out 42 years ago. clouds -- the rain is coming, 19) Scenes I arrived in Nov 68 and stayed until Nov 69. If you want to learn more about the Vietnam War and its Warriors, then subscribe to this blog and get notified by email or your feed reader every time a new story, picture, video or changes occur on this website the button is located at the top right of this page. Since I had an engineer insignia they had me drive a rough terrain forklift. Sge also became a test platform for the new Phalanx CIWS hyperfast minigun in 1977, installed aft of the aft radar gun director. I departed. Sunrise scenes in Bearcat. AAORLL's 1968. CAMP BEARCAT, HEADQUARTERS for the 9th Infantry Division, was about one mile in length by one half mile in width, surrounded by a berm of dirt pierced by two main entrances on the western side. But now stuff keeps popping up. spray sealer, but dust was always a problem. I was a replacement guy so didn't know a soul but was welcomed by everyone. I also arrived on the (grin and) Barrett with 9th Signal Btn. Local kids In 2007, he was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, which he thinks is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during the war, and facing an illness motivated him to think about his legacy. He had been AWOL for 8 months and was a member of the 1st Infantry Division. As others have said it makes us think I, like many others, came home as placed those memories in a mental box and had managed to pretty much keep them there. I had the tasks of unloading parts, clearing drainage ditches, and other odd jobs. and kids from the 709ths civic action village. Short Story Blogging initial and final home. Thanks to Jack for this site. The Viet Cong may only have three or four men out there, but fighting from the shadows, they could exact a terrible toll. Rep. Ya all know how far out the tree line was With it's laser sighting system they could start at the top of the tree and chop it down to it's base. 20 August An engineer company of the Royal Thai Army Voluntary Forces (RTAVF) Regiment of the Queens Cobras arrived at Bearcat from the U.S. Army Newport Terminal, and it began work on at the base camp preparing facilities for the arrival of the main party. Two shifts a night. But the world he encountered when he got back to the United States wasnt exactly ready to look at them, and neither was he. Bear Cat was the This is the timeline of the 4/9 Infantry in Vietnam 1966-1970. . The unit was primarily made up of Radio Operators and it was their task to operate with an attached unit providing a link to base. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. They guard roster would get shorter and shorter whit people being exempted and then they would have to correct it. We called him "The Magnificent" Colonel Murray. I would have been 8 years old at the time. It was completely overwhelming. The POW's were captured during Operation PADDINGTON. The division would be critical in reshaping the U.S. Army in the 1970s and 1980s as it was transformed into a voluntary force and reshaped to fight a new type of war. One night I was run over by three AWOL's who escaped. That's me next to a rubber in Dec 1966. some of our guys wound up with girlfriends, not me. Widely considered the definitive resource on the Vietnam War, Where We Were identifies the name, location and provides a brief historical synopsis of every military installation, firebase, landing zone, airfield, port, signal site, vessel and significant terrain feature of the American war in Vietnam. I was used mostly in daytime deployment. I was with the 82nd engineers ans attached to the 3/39 to operated the water supply point. Location : . Sunrise scenes in Bearcat. ARMY 1969 1-9th Cav Ops Report Apr . Dry dirt to standing water in 30 I wish I were exaggerating, but I was a FTG REMF in June 69 (550th Signal) and pulled guard duty at Bearcat 3 consecutive nights before I was detached and sent to the Naval Combat base at Nha Be. 73,000, 68) My buddie took many photos of Bien Hoa AB in 1972. Election 2012 I was with the 9th Div 3/34th Arty in DEC 1966 via the General William Wiegel Troop Ship. February Members of the A Company Detachment at Bearcat were tasked with training the Thai Royal Army Forces, Armored Cavalry unit in the operation, maintenance and tactical application of their new V100 Armored Commando Cars. The 3/5 Cav was organized as a Divisional reconnaissance unit for the 9th Infantry Division and arrived in Vietnam with the Division in late 1966. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. berm from outside 709th's area.Note bunker. And thank you for burning IT. I also remember the monkey incident. He spent the following years in England and Spain, and didnt return until the year the war ended, which happened 40 years ago this month on April 30, 1975.I put [the photos] in a box, a box from Lavoris mouthwash. Have Great Christmas!! This story is why I can call Gene a hero and I can only say that actions that day should be recognized, and if the story hasn't been told, I am glad to have finally brought it to light. SP/4 Neil Vetrano, A Company, 720th MP Battalion, September 1968-November 1969. We never did that because that would only give you 4 hours if you could go to sleep immediately. The building with 4th Bn. Apparently this goes on for a while and the toy starts getting closer to a navy boat. One night the duty officer tried to sneak up on us, I challenged him sharply and forcibly and he forgot the pass word, I chambered my M16 and he yelled don't shoot that woke up the other guy whose was to be awake. Others have connected here. https://www.vietnam272nd.com/ shot along highways just showing, 23) Spent at least 1 night a week on guard duty in/on those great bunkers described. Vietnam is in a good place with exception of constant aggressions from China, especially regarding Vietnam's territorial waters, fishing grounds, underwater oil fields, land border disputes/mini aggressions duch as extending southward country borders/ surrepticiously y moving border markers southward. For some reason I heard this, 71) 228th Company A from January 1970 to December 1970. Thats was my dad. Personal Reflection "I was transferred to Bearcat on 6 October 1968 as an original member of the A Company detachment who took over from the 9th Infantry Division MP's. 2/47th Mech Inf. (I think B company). Glad you survived it. find yourself in my pics in the 3 albums I have posted there. The U.S. MPs were praised by their Thai counterpart, LT Prasit, from Bangkok, Thailand, the MP Duty Officer. Their entire perimeter opened up. Had to record whose time it was to sleep. I was at Bearcat May 68 till June of 69 with the 39th/36th Signal, we were generator mechanics. Its a difficult emotional stress [to revisit that time] but I had to do it, he says. . John "Larry" McCall graduated from high school in 1967 and was drafted into the Army in 1968 at age nineteen. I served in Rach Kien from December 67 to December 1968. Click above to view photos (.308) N.Match ammo. On the way downvthe steps leaving the building, she offered me a job as English Instructor at the military university. GENERAL 1964-73 MAC-V Tour 365 . Shortly after arrival in Bearcat. Dick Jackson (holding beer can) separates the troops from their pay., Convoy, 1967: My buddy Sgt. Theyve continued to reward me and live on.. 26) 1) 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry (Infantry) Arrived Vietnam: 1 Jan 1967 Departed Vietnam: 8 Aug 1969 Previous Station: Fort Riley Strength: 818. I remember pulling guard duty many a night on those rat infested bunkers at Camp Eagle. Trail, Sihanoukville, Bearcat, Tay Ninh, Tiger Division, AN/PVS-2 Starlight scope, RF/PF, Regional Force and Popular Force militias, Armed Forces Network Radio, Kent State, National Guard, Di An Base Camp, 9th Infantry Division Association . All my buddies from 40 years previously [were] looking at me from these pictures, even the guys who werent with us anymore. I was down at Long Thanh North as well. During the week the indirect artillery bunker situated just outside the A Company Detachment barracks was torn down and replaced. We spent the first couple weeks digging trenches, filling them in and moving the tents to other areas and digging more trenches. here. Love to hear from anyone that remembers him during that time. . God bless us all. 9th Inf Division. The Unit conducted combat operations around Bearcat (9th Division Base Camp) through late 1967. 27 Nov 43 Maj. Gen. Manton S. Eddy. He had spent his 13 months in the field artillery creating pictures, too. 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First one was killed in helicopter crash after leaving for a Battalion command position. When I was finished, they all clapped. and kids from the 709ths civic action village. Early in the Vietnam War, the 1st Special Forces established a base there. News Clipping . There were ladies to be seen in the area I was told. Got to the third strand of wire before the tower guard scanning the starlight scope saw him. I was in the 9th Sig Bn at bearcat also, via USNS Barrett, Dec 1966 to Vungtau Their area of operations was the Mekong Delta, located south of Saigon. Shot a full belt in my M-60. Glad you made it back. We were required to have 2 awake and one sleeping in 6 2 hour shifts. The Division went through eight battles and was already a "veteran Division" by the time that D-Day started. sandbags took a. lot of sweat. US Engineer units cleared the area and constructed the roads. On the second night someone thought they say something and opened up and the light show began. Army Vehicles. On 23 June 1968 the 3rd Brigade moved their operations south of Saigon into the newly constructed Dong Tam Camp in the Mekong Delta region CTZ/MR IV. Last Having health problems now and all he remembers is Harry Whiteside, Doug Kalora, and 1st Lt Malone. There wasa strip for. The 9th Div set up home here in 1966. I recall the ground attacks and the cobra firing red lines with the tracers. These proud sailors and soldiers fought throughout the dirty waters that permeated the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta from 1967 to 1972. The bunkers belongs to the rats. In keeping with the large U.S. Army deployments to Vietnam throughout 1966, the 9th Infantry Division "Old Reliables" begins to arrive in South Vietnam. great info. He reached out to younger veterans who had been in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mama San, 1967: A term used by GIs in Vietnam for any older Vietnamese woman. Vietnam Time line 3/5 CAV Black Knights. Colby Nets 10 Tons of Rice, 14 VC Killed Colby Takes Place 40 Km From Saigon. Bearcat was originally a French airfield, later used by the Japanese during World War II. Operating deep within the Viet Cong-controlled Delta, the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army was charged with protecting the area and its population against Communist insurgents and ensuring the success of the South Vietnamese government's pacification . Attacks 1967-68 Rocket. The I well remember that corner of Bearcat. The explosions and fires lasted for days. Chinook CH-47 chopper drops long boxes of 105mm Howitzer rounds at a fire support base. A monkey got hung up in the wire and started screaming. So too in Bearcat I was really adept at finding and confiscating the Mary Janes in the company area in Bearcat. Note Middle East Our post on the burn was a couple spots from the Vulcans.The one by us was called The Duster Busters. God bless you all who served and all those who waited and prayed for us stateside. AAORLL's 1970. From 24 February through 1 March elements of the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade Task Force II, were moved via convoy from Cu Chi to Bearcat, escorted by elements of C Company. WE were often hit with rocker and morter attacks as we all know. Recon Platoon. What an experience for a whole year there. Camp Bearcat outside the berm (click to enlarge). Many nights of sweltering heat, monsoon rains, and all that went with it..Thanks for the memory. of Army's issues. Good luck locating your buddies. Approximately 3,000 U.S. troops of various support units were still operating at the base. Besides the base itself, Again, enjoy and please stay in touch. When it was in full fire mode the ground litterally trembled. Convoy truck driver. He was in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. Then it was still known as Bearcat. On January 6, 1967 we loaded on a train and headed for Oakland, California where we then boarded a troop ship and headed for Vietnam on January 10th. Bearcat was also called Camp Martin Cox . Somehow I was able to convince them I was an ally. The 9th INF was moving out and the Thais were moving in when we got there. I pulled guard on the South Eastern corner by the 5/42. Arrived bungee tau approximately New Year's Day 67. The Thai Black Panther Regiment also contained a Military Police Company of one-hundred and twenty men, thirty of them who are to be assigned to the combined MP patrol operations with A Company. Just found this blog - great info. Didn't get issued a weapon until the following day. Should you have a question or comment about this article, then scroll down to the comment section below to leave your response. Have been thinking of that time and my experiences over there often these days. Make sure you set aside a considerable amount of time for this project as you may run into tough spots and problem areas that will eat up a lot of time. It is next to the HQ's for the RTAVF. US base camp from air, possibly Long Binh. Opinion water. Local kids 64) A visitor in the billets area The series' objective approach permits viewers to form their own conclusions about the war. We always slept 2 with one awake, risking getting caught. IMPORTANT NOTES TO THE BELOW KIA CASUALTY LIST. I was an Air Force radio operator assigned to the 9th ID at Bearcat as one half of the two man TALO (Tactical Air Liaison Officer) team about June 1967 to May 1968. 3) Bearcat was originally a French Colonial Forces airfield, later used by the Japanese during World War II. Once upon a time, when I was still working and somewhat "flush", I used to treat myself to an occasional manicure. Bear Cat, was one of our two primary spots to locate. Thanks for the memories. We were visiting the Royal Thai Military Nurses Academy. for $1 million USD in Saigon. Were you there the first night that the Royal Thai Regiment was attached to the 9th and occupied the annex that we added to Camp Bearcat? Although the destination of the 9th was not announced when the division was activated on Feb 1, 1966, a hint of a possible future location was given during a visit by Army Chief of Staff General Harold K. Johnson who "likened areas of the post to portions of Vietnam." The 9th Infantry Division was the first Army unit to be organized and trained . It is kind of sad that we didn't deploy and return as units. Us Armor. What a joke. and thank you for it. To say the least, Gene was exhausted and we didnt talk about it for the remainder of that day. The division stayed in German as an occupational force until 1947 when it was returned to the United States. Sponsored Don't remember much about the great food or accommodations other than always smelled like something was rotting and it was way too hot for me. The next is part of a huge rubber plantation. 1973 for 3/5th Cavalry in Boxes 169-193 . It is the nurses who served in Nam. DANA POINT, CA VFW POST 9934 PROGRAMS FOR SCHOLARS, John Paul Spickelmier, Jr Captain at Bearcat. Well, God bless you and remember that life is for the living. ARMY 1969 1-9th Cav Ops Report Aug . The Division left Vietnam in the summer of 1969 and was inactive for 3 years. US Embassy, University instructor, primary staff of newly opening International hospital near Saigon in Binh Duong Province. Does anyone have any memories for a B-52 bombing raid just outside the base camp perimeter. It was later the base camp for the 9th Infantry Division from January 1967 until the division moved to ng Tm Base Camp near M Tho in late 1967. A bunker manned 24/7 by the Military Police flanked both sides of each entrance. I would love to see the photo and, with your permission, add it to the blog. Microsoft Bing. Army Life One of the communications elements, the Royal Australian Army 104th Signals Squadron, manned a small detachment of signalmen. HQ & A Co mess hall at Bearcat, late intour. If you think the bunkers were bad when you were there they were really bad for us, never went down stayed on top. was for the first month? Untrained but inspired by combat photographers, he brought one of the eras ubiquitous Brownie camerasbefore investing $94 in an Asahi Pentax SLRto record his experience. Dave: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The Mama & Papasans were letting us know that there was someone in the water caught in the truck. The photos on your site are going to be helpful in recreating Bearcat in . 101st. I got there Jan. 1, 1967 with the 9th Division's 1/11th Artillery after 19 days on the glorious Pacific aboard the USNS Gen. Maurice Rose. See more ideas about infantry, vietnam war, vietnam war photos. The A Company detachment was responsible for the entire operation and liaison with the Royal Thailand Army Vietnam Force Military Police Company also based at Bearcat. There are cultural issues to be reconned with in order to become even more competetive in international markets, but the country appears stable with not a whole lot of grumbling by citizens. I fondly remember Bob Hope putting on a show. Still looking for a roster from that time frame to show I was there. 572nd Trans Co. Sea Scouts Hopefully you'll meet up with some other 9th Inf Div MPs. Along road near Black Horse; RFPF observation mangrove plantation, and a rubber plantation. Fun times. of the Army recognizing my time with the 86th and VA because of Dept. Other bunkers at each corner and evenly spaced along each side of the base camp were manned by junior enlisted personnel among the REMF (Rear Echelon Mother F***rs). Every one of those Certainly, I've seen better times than those, but am not one to cry in his beer over history. December 1, 1966 - December 31, 1966. Note, dust raised. 58) Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. At 2028 Hours, the escort unit finally made it to the safety of the base and its hospital. 248 brave 4th/47th Soldiers heeded our nation's call to fight the spread of communism and they gave the . These are examples of battle-damaged vehicles, 56) had a name change after i got out of the army when i was in Viet Nam i was Robert L Hanson, it brings back memories.landed in viet nam jan 1 1968 and was sent to Dau Tieng around jan 11 to 2nd bn 22 inf mech and left on dec 23 1968 those pictures sure triggered some memories. I remember most of went on like the photos show. Army 1969 1-9th Cav Ops Report Aug-Oct . Buy 9th infantry division Vietnam veteran Tank Top: Shop top fashion brands Tanks & Camis at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases I agree Jack good job. He started to talk about his experiences and began to get more involved in the VFW and the American Legion. The enemy was everywhere. On a scrounging mission, found a US unit living 46) We disembarked at the port of Vung Tau and convoyed to Bear Cat Fire Base. He established, with the families of his friends who had died in Vietnam. 101--Roots of a War--Despite cordial relations between American intelligence . He told me a story about guard duty. Thanks for the blog. Another time it was a cobra, 39) Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. An old warrant officer buddy got me I was in Bearcat for a couple of weeks when I was assigned to the Nha Be Detachment. Light observation aircraft. Looking at the pictures put me right back into the jungle as if I were a 21-year-old soldier again.. Welcome Home Brothers! In 1966 the 15th Engineer Battalion of the 9th Infantry Division, who arrived in Vietnam aboard the USNS Sultan with the 720th MP Battalion, expanded and constructed new facilities at the Bearcat base. Gypsy Bandits. VIETNAM STUDIES MEDICAL SUPPORT OF THE U.S. ARMY IN VIETNAM 1965-1970 by Major General Spurgeon Neel DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON, D.C., 1991 . The guys and I ran Bearcat Arty. I am forever in their debt. He established relationship with the families of his friends who had died in Vietnam. A lone midfle aged woman sat on the front porch of her small home within the forest of rubber trees. To develop each roll of film, he took it to the Post Exchange on the base camp, they, it to Kodak for processing, Kodak mailed it back to Vietnam and, finally, Gaynor, And it wasnt just a matter of remembering moments long buried. It was so hot that I couldn't touch it, so I left it for the next person Jack, I was with the 590th. Scene along the main road entering Saigon. 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