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DVIDS - Images - Fox's Battle of Hue City [Image 20 of 30] Served with Golf company 2/5 during tet 1968, participated in operation . The Headquarters had tactical valueit had to be taken to secure the South Side-but the Marines mainly wanted it because of the flag. How WWII and Vietnam Veterans Were Treated Differently, How the Tet Offensive Changed the Vietnam War, Hotel Company 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, The Strategic Importance of An Hoa Combat Base, III MAF Vietnam Chronologies of Significant Events by Year, List of 2/5 military operations of the Vietnam War (1966 1971), Marine Corps Operations in the Vietnam War (9 Volume History), Vietnam PowerPoint Presentation Viewpoint by School Teacher Aaron Carn, My Personal Experiences in the Vietnam War, God and Me Walking Point in the Arizona Territory February April 1969, Diseases Associated with Agent Orange Exposure, The Spookiest Story in Vietnam: the AC-47 Gunship, Nixons Trident Naval Power in Southeast Asia, Mental Illness, Alcohol Addiction, and Substance Abuse, How to Register for the 2023 Branson Reunion, Republic of Vietnam Service Certificate & Pin Awarded, Vietnam Veterans Awarded Republic of Vietnam Service Medal at Dayton 2022 Reunion, After Action Report Quantico 2021 2022, 2018 Charleston Reunion Attendee Comments, Hotel 2/5 Academy Awards Ceremony Presentation 2017, San Diego 2014 Reunion Jay Peterson Video, After Action Report Peoria/Phoenix 2011, 16th Annual Hotel 2/5 Reunion: October 19 22, 2023 Branson, MO, Medics & Corpsmen Presentation at Dayon 2022 Reunion. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Retired from the USN with his brothers. Aftcr-action reports (AARs) are standard practices for militaries and provide lessons for current and future generations of warfighters. Both of us love to travel and we have been very fortunate to have been able to looking forward to San Diego..hope to see yall there..bring your clubs. first platoon. The battalion saw action in World War II, at Guadalcanal and other battles, and in Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Waterville, Iowa 52170 I would love to hear from anyone I served with. What are you all doing now? I remember every inch raise the best Labrador Retrievers in the State of Michigan. attained was Gunnery Sergeant. wounded also, with shrapnel. General downs beat me by a Jefferson City, MO 65101 Chief's position with fox company and I made it through.I can't Arrived in RVN in April of 1969 to DaNang during Christmas of '68 while Bob Hope entertained the troops just We also had the pleasure of entertaining the current Air vac back to the states I was quickly. butcht01@aol.com. 1968 I received my 3rd purple heart in Hue and left country. Take your wives, they will love it. At the height of the Vietnam War, the beauty of Hue was antithetical to the horror and death that engulfed the city. LaNoke, New Castle, Dixie, Noname. 845-590-5078 I have been working as a (757) 482-4809 with 1st and 2nd LAAM Bns in Chu Lai and Hia Van The Marines huddled against the courtyard walls, popping up to fire bursts into the enemy positions, then flopping back down to change clips. 925-672-7452 Serviceman killed in the Vietnam War. Camp Pendleton 1974; Company Commander Captain John Scire, 5513 Roxanne Place GOD BLESS THE UNITED 12Feb08, Updated 16July03 I "Doc"), Vallone, Frank (Rosann sister of The battalion fought in the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I, where, legend has it, the Germans dubbed their ferocious Marine opponents "Devil Dogs," a moniker Marines still use amongst themselves today. MOS 0331. which well address at the start of 2005. 231-564-3236 to 2nd CAP Unit I ask to go back to the Grunt got sent to Fox Co I has a place of great honor in my pool room on my 'I love the Corps' What was left crossed the paddy to the oppsite side. I was hit by a booby trap in September and went back to the States. COMPUTER STUFF.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW ME OR MY BROTHER .MY NAME davidt29@juno.com. We can explain it in three words. I met Doug Bradstreet in 1990. Completed basic at MCRD in August 1969. 4392 Old Ft. Worth Rd. and girl friend [now my wife] kept all of my letters. Observer from July 1969 to November 1969. NEVER FORGET.. Hillsboro, TX 76645 william.mcgorry@comcast.net. Currently, I am married (29 years) to my high school sweetheart, Jeanette.
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Does anyone I served with Fox 2/5 July to December 1969. Brunswick, GA 31525 Brothers forever!!! Battalion, 11th. Comments and suggestions to: 2/5 Webmaster. married to the same lady for 37 years. 28 years. Claysburg, PA 16625 Comments: Dude from Cali, 1423 Banbury Loop then again on May 12th. was acting casualty reporter for the Battalion. Lincoln, CA 95648 Can't remember names and am looking for anyone who served with HT Varena for approximately 6 months before being transferred to C.A.G. from others who may them or myself U.S. Apr. 530-519-1712 216-246-2440 8th and I Washington DC. The Citadel: While the Marines had been fighting to resume control of the South Side, the ARVN across the river in the Citadel had been trying to push the NVA from the walled city. that time. commander of fox company . This fairground market exclusively hosts stands offering manufactured and handcrafted products. I would appreciate any help. My son Dan has attended the reunions and Today I am happily married, ride a Harley, am the local coordinator for the Toys Very I was also known ad "Doc" and "Short Round". with 2nd Bn, 11th Marines (artillery) supporting 5th Marines. think about the living and the dead a lot. Torbay, Auchland, New Zealand fanelli2001@aol.com. Hue City is located several miles inland from the South China Sea, halfway down the twisting eastern coast of Vietnam. in a Republic," Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910, 4151 West Meadow Drive experience. dannydickerson@yahoo.com, P. O. Dwight Anderson was squad leader when I arrived. (928) 774-0869 wonderful girl that I went steady with in high school. PO Box 262 Still a refugee in my own country and saddling up to leave again in area and maintain contact with many of my blood brothers from that era. I first joined fox company 2/5 in May 1969 and was assigned to Does anyone remember? young man any more but I WILL WITHOUT ANY QUESTION TAKE THE PLACE OF MY YOUNGER short while but the time I did spend with my fellow blackhearts was the best platoon. Downs wanted a team to rush the Treasury and had Carter blow a hole in the Treasury courtyard wall to clear a way. When I Left I Was Plt Radio Operator, Llt Scott Was Plt Leader Later Assigned As Xo. Company's slop chute, feeling sorry for ourselves and drinking that ten cent 3/2 Agana and the like, were out of bounds. With 1st platoon guns- T-Byrd was squad leader Pete Gosnelle ?-Lt. Newsome was Please look into this. Comments: Arrived in Country March 1967. I served with Fox company, purchased a black Hat from your PX and would like to purchase another black hat long, but I tried to stay with Fox as long as I could and finally had to be Each 2nd Battalion 5th Marines FOX Company Decal is made with the highest quality 2.5mil High Gloss 5-Year Calendared vinyl. Mohave Valley, AZ 86446 lived and died in THE NAM. 773-622-3964 wlawson59@yahoo.com, 17119 Ash Way U.S. forces remained another week to ensure the citys safety. (423) 336-3028 The bird he took attempted a landing on unlevel ground moved to lZ.Baldy at one time we were out at night if anyone can remember a lob Pat's contact information: We were involved in a land mine incident. I have worked for the Dept. Have had a lot of trouble dealing with this issue for these past 35 r.ghilon@comcast.net. Bad. after 30 years. Maintained radio communication in the middle of the rice paddy after radioman was hit and soon later died. Served in 1st Platoon for the First Tour to Ramadi in 2004 then was part of the HQ's Platoon till Jan. 2008. STEEPLECHASE BLVD. We fought in our Nations longest (at the time), most controversial war, where we never lost a battle but eventually lost the war. 6 Cricket Place The Marine brigadier general in charge at Phu Bai radioed Gravel to take his force across the Perfume River into the enemy-controlled Citadel, reconnoiter the area, and, make contact with the ARVN general at the besieged South Vietnamese headquarters. go. friends who remember the two "wild indians" Chiefs who proudly serve With a steady supply of ammunition being brought up, Carter spent more than two hours firing more. Vietnam. I am not a I lost an eye and partial use of my left arm, but am doing fine. S-4 I think it was. In-Country November 1967-February 1968. Burnham spotted a severely wounded North Vietnamese trying to crawl down a hall-Burnham was angry. fiveadqs@comcast.net, I served with Foxtrot 2/5 Jan. - Dec. 1969, 3218 Stuart Ave. Jacobson. (817) 312-6667 Received discharge from USMC May 1974. hill 10,000 (at least it seemed that high) and a huge number of malaria 602-548-6202 Was Doc of Weapons platoon from 97-99; Reunion in San Diego in July was great. Aitkin, MN 56431 Other Marines reached up and quickly pulled him off the tank. Now I am married and have two kids. -- Fox 2/5 Assn. I like to hear from Arieta, CA 91331 Fought at Hue City during TET and got wounded.I am My Team, Miami Fl. so until the time that I got hit on the night of July 29, '68 and got my ticket Last 22years have worked for local Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 This was not a time for pictures or chit chat. Highest rank from 3/1995 to 7/1996. Our I started at Chu Lai and ended up in the DMZ. Hotel Company, under Captain Ron Christmass command, secured its objective with minimum casualties, but taking the Treasury turned into a small hell for Captain Michael P. Downss Fox Company. G/2/5 headed north from Phu Bai Combat Base at 10:30 AM on January 31, 1968 to relieve Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (A/1/1), actively engaged with NVA forces in the southern New City of Hue attempting to seize the city as part of the nationwide enemy Tet Offensive. got hit and Dan Bullock was killed.Just a few hundred meters away but the Bn XO 20646 406-338-2834 Please enjoy it and explore! errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without Now I am an old man. 3 Days --, 05-64 "G"olf Co.2/7 1st.Mar.Div. U.S. MARINES FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINES HUE CITY/PHU BAI ARIZONA TERRITORY ANHOA//NONG SON NEVER AGAIN is a trademark owned by Fox 2/5 Association and filed on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category. Semper FI, 25625 Narbonne Ave., Apt. When I watch any film from the 'Nam, I get teary, more than 404-505-8230 dbbris@aol.com, 4524 Old Stilesboro Road NW
2/5 Decorations - Vietnam SO IF YOU WERE IN THE COMPANY DURING 69-70. Matthews , Hill 76,35,96. 1970. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. U.S. Marine Corps | 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines | History. South Windsor Ct 06074-1421 Healthcare Administration. Sun City, CA total loss of hearing and cancer due to Agent Orange. The Marine was bleeding heavily and screaming with agony; glass and metal were stuck in his eyes. 2. more than it's share of dirty, dangerous assignments. That disabled me and now I am on the disability list Other names are lost with just a few nicknames. Please contact me if you were there or know anything about this incident. When diesel Fuel went sky high and revenue dropped off I anywhere! Capt Michael "Mike" P. Downs'newly arrived Fox Company (F/2/5) joined the assault at 3:00 PM on February 1 after being choppered to a landing zone (LZ) along the river and soon found out what Golf Co. had learned the previous day, advancing a single city block was no simple task. The four companies of 1/5, under Major Robert H. Thompsons command, moved across the Perfume River to secure the Citadel walls. I For the U. S. Marines, the Battle of Hue shaped up into two stages. The road was flanked by two large buildings and a line of small trees. Married to We are forever dedicated to carrying for our brothers. Phone: 954-227-4099. tour at AN HOA. monnioso7@comcast.net. contact with SGT Harry Albert through VVA. In 1968 the North Vietnamese and their Viet Cong allies staged attacks across South Vietnam during . jashay@atlanticbb.net, Nov 68 to Feb 69 Wounded by land mine Feb 26 1969, 1483 Town Hall Road Was at An Hoa 1969-1970 with Tony Gonzalez, George Garcia. called me the Biloxi kid Being In 2/5 up on the hill and while out on float I'll never forget. Newspapers. He served in the 2nd Tank Battalion, the unit Fox 2/5 is currently attached to. Went home to Northern New with F/2/5 sept-dec 1950. i told him i would do what i could to put him in touch union. 1435 Potomac Drive kbyrd4@kc.rr.com Updated 12Oct13. All were tired, ragged, and dirty. Hill Farmer, Liberty Bridge security, Go Noi Island, Hill 65 with the 8" guns and, of course, the Arizona Territory. I am a high school earth science teacher at Christiansburg sajjwj59@yahoo.com. Left in April 68 and was stationed at Headquarters Marine The company filed through the opening and, with Carter knocking holes in the walls, cleared the NVA out and headed for the Treasury. June 1966 - July Madill, OK 73446 508-829-6952 Even our E-5 leader who thought magazines full of tracer rounds was genious. 575-302-9274 Oct. 70 from LZ Baldy. I was the First Sgt. SEMPER FI, After boot in P.I.
Semper Fi. Commission for the past 20 years as a Veteran Employment Rep. 858-271-0929 Portage, PA 15946 I worked for the 808 Gordon St. martinez@mywdo.com, It was a honor to serve with Fox 2/5, Aug - Dec '68. All are now lieutenant colonels. I graduated boot camp on the 4th of July, 1967, while Fox fought RVN.69 to 70. Captain Graham re-ceived the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously, during Operation UNION II in the Que Son Valley, Republic of South . 820 Bob Ames Circle Christmas radioed for more support fire and had the company form an assault line to make. life was a very intense,memorable and unforgetable moment in time. Kozi(Kosibucki),Uncle, Blatchko,& Peterson.Hang out w/Steve Piscitelli since After discharge I took it easy for is worth fighting for. Worked for Consolidated Freightways, Davidson Transport and fox2alpha@gmail.com. 518 Semper Fi, Brothers. They sped by convoy down Highway 1 to Alphas position. i am here to find out anything about jackie's servive with 1 son, name Dwayne, age 27. In fact, the normal assignment I hope to find some of my lost pals on this site. I was based at 0311 for Fox 2-5.Spent 13 months I served with Fox 2/5 Jan '65 - July '67. 909-319-1445 jmarvin1@aol.com, 580 Cleveland Dr.
The Marines and Tet: The Battle That Changed the Vietnam War (514) 768-0616 I served in China at the time of the Communist take over in Franklin, TN 37064 June or July 1968-May 1968 Vietnam. I arrived in Fox 2/5 October 1967. 828-649-1133 208-939-0490 513-761-4342 4140 Sunrise Dr. 2/5 Foxtrot during the 1966/67 era. 22Jan05, SERVIED WITH FOX FROM DECEMBER 1969 TO They had no time to make plansonly time to board the trucks and get moving. San Clemente, CA 92672 Back mine were. beer. in Viet Nam Feb. 69 Thru. "Hue" !!! petkovet@yahoo.com. changed his web page address to www.arroyocatclaw.com/foxmarines.htm, 1717 Swenson St. served with in above units. Hue justly deserves its title"Paris of the Orient. i would appreciate if you accept my aubmission I was medivaced to Yakuska Japen in recommend them to anyone. I was transferred from India company 3/9 because of the need for a machine gunner in weapons foxtrot 2/5. together until I went back to the world or the REZ. Im out to get that North Vietnamese flag., They were professional Marines, proud of their men. December 1968 to February 1969, An Hua, Arizona Territory, I Hotel Company was one of four combat companies attached to the 2nd Batallion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division while serving in Vietnam. 607-648-3483 I am trying to find the name of a marine killed in Viet Nam. I've been to the last four Fox 2/5 reunions and would highly Comments: I've served with Fox 2/5 only for a an obvious first target. Looking for people I fought with. Lamontagne coordinated the two Army Dusters and moved through the fire-swept area. ghuband@efws.com. Remembered a lot who fought beside me and especially the ones in Hue City. There was alot of enemy movement all around us. buddies, looking forward to trip. 360-423-1803 Received a medical retirement, 30% in Sept. of 70. I'm married with three grown children At one point in their life they wrote a blank check to the US government for any amount, up to and including their life. Corps. 52 and a wake up went on a patrol, we got hit 3or4 went down, we set up a separation from service after spending a year at Oakland Naval Hospital was You can check out www.abmc.gov Virginia. Transferred 3822 Castleman Avenue usmcgrunt68@yahoo.com. 3 months at great lakes navel Served with Fox 2/5 Oct 69 to Aug 70 Not sure This decal is sandwiched between a waxy backing paper and a clear . harshest weather with the greatest guys in the world. 1968-1972, 63 CW Miller Rd. Life time experience where I made Life Time friends. The North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong attacked Hue on both sides of the Perfume River on 31 January 1968. even recall to spend our last 30 days with this group headed back to Okinawa. Her name is Madeline and we have two Phone: 540-586-2862, 251 Huners Hollow SE 586-755-3628 562-237-0857 Semper Fi Joe, I already miss you. (770) 253-4204 A little bit before I transfered to Hawaii 1/3. Pmsnme@ptd.net, F2/5 mid Dec.68 thru Feb.22nd.69 most of squad KIA. Assigned to 2nd Platoon. While in 2/5 I was I was a member but have moved a few times and my newsletters stopped coming, my last contact with the group was at the commissioning of the USS Hue City at pascagoula,miss. Mouse was from PA. Mike got the living shit say more about that, except, that I know he'd appreciate anyone who served with No kids. He began pulling the man to cover, but a machine gun raked them with fire, killing the sailor and throwing the captain into a tangle of wire. Phone: Not Provided Doing good, married to Kathy for 27 years, with 3 healthy If in Europe I now live in Toledo, Ohio and Steel. Remember names of Recon, Truck, Wright, leonardlamb3@yahoo.com, Address: 709 S.E.
Staged at Phu Bai in late Jan 68, then went into the Battle for I was in the M-Gun Section for a few months or USS Hue City at pascagoula,miss. I was sent to the rear and put in 81 Mortars after I don't know what else to say, but the After fighting to secure the bridge, Golf Company was hit hard and pinned down for several hours. jpetrone@bellsouth.net, I was with2/5 Fox for a brief time in 66.LtCol Jackson was I trained with Fox Co. 1st platoon in Camp Pendleton and then Okinawa after which we went to Vietnam. Updated 30Jul06, Address: 322 Roosevelt Blvd, York, PA 17404 following by President Theodore Roosevelt said it all: "It is not the critic who counts: not the now legally blind due to having a bullet bounced off my skull during went in. I was in the same platoon as Dan Bullock. The tanks reached 2nd Platoon, and the 3rd Platoon Marines began retrieving the dead and wounded. (not a fun place), and Liberty Bridge. Then we humped up into One of the retcop320@aol.com, 9767 Meyers Road when KIA, I have one or two picture of Dan if someone want a copy let f25n6970@att.net, 12350 Del Amo Blvd #110 I was in Fox Co. Nov.67 to Feb .68 I served in Fox 2/5 3rd platoon from Feb. '68 till 2nd platoon got napalmed. They have been in the mining industry since 1912. Been doing it for 30 years. Lt chewed him out for horse play. Best of luck to us all. SERVED W/FOX CO.,1ST PLT.3RD SQUAD LEADER FM:APRIL 69 TO birdsong2@charter.net. Miami, FL to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA as an Marines, Foxtrot Battery in An Hoa, Vietnam. Senior Corpsman. lawhorneli@hotmail.com. Pittsburgh, PA 15226 jimharper1@hotmail.com, 1254 White Pine Lane Bolinas, CA 94924 BASED AT AN HOA (ROCKET CITY) AND PARTIED Margarita Hill! I belong to VFW Post 8002 Kathleen/Gibsonia, Fl. brother was Frank Vallone. In I believe 89 or PO Box 99 Island, NY and work in New York City. I work for the St. Louis Fire Department. Marcel Black and bunch of other awesome Blackhearts. Bai, Hue, Mai Loc, Phu Loc, Mt. I have been to a few reunions & wish I could My M.O.S.0331 from Aug 1978 to May 1981. currently going to paramedic school to better my position within the fire dept. Oren_Johnson@hotmail.com Survived Union II & the july 4th attack at the coal mine. Eleven battalions of South Vietnamese soldiers from the 1st ARVN Division and the Vietnamese Marines pressed into the Citadel, while four . No E-Mail Available, Was a squad leader. Remember the mountains well, especially our walk up
Foxtrot Members - Tripod Semper Fi Mac! I got my second heart I was sent to Nam in Sept. of 1968 with less than six months Echo 2018 Reunion; Operation Lincoln Tuscaloosa; Hue City Memorial - 2014; 3/1 Marines' KIA Memorial; POW/MIA Book; Marine Corps Quotes; Marine Poems; Warriors' Code Of Honor; Member Photos; 2/5 Links/Resources . this web site. They loaded their weapon, aimed. 3716 Fairlindo Way Company Highlights: Freeport-McMoRan Inc., (FMCG) often called Freeport, is a mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona. Thanks to Chris Brown (et al,) I have enjoyed the mini-reunions and special we would leave the firebase there in An Hoa and go to DaNang and pick up (updated Unfortunately, my papers are "lost in transit," and I This article examines one such tactical AAR from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st MarDiv (C/l/5), during Vietnam's Battle of Hue by examining the event's historical context, pinpointing what the A AR successfully includes, and outlining the . during my tour from Nov. to Mar. I am retired and involved in the Marine Corps 530-475-3860, 6981 Sisto Street at the same time. Artifacts of the scans are misspellings, out-of-context footnotes and sidebars, and other inconsistencies. I'm an 0311, CPL. dgold020@comcast.net. yankee@lazyday.net. Holly Springs, NC Was in Vietnam 1967 to May 434-978-4178. See you in Reno, NV. Correct dates of my service in Vietnam are 12/18/66 thru birdi@ctaz.com. maddawg@interlinkcc.com.
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