Made a lot of friends in my last 6 months in-country. I was there 70 71, captain signal corps; first as post signal officer then commander HHC Communications Assets Recovery Agency Vietnam (CARA-V); 1st Signal Bde. Served as CO of 212 th MP Company ((SD). To download a copy of the map, please visit: Long Bnh Post : [Vietnam]. Saw Madwoman of Challiot at outdoor makeshift movie screening. Atrocity pictures and strings of human ears. I was chosen to do guard duty at the dump for several days afterwards. What a luxury to have that in a war zone. At that time there was a double I pulled guard duty at the dump for several nights after the explosions, your husband probably did too. I wouldnt ordinarily comment but Ngo Gao caught my eye. http://www.107thsignalcompany.com. Thats my opinion. By the early morning hours of August 30, 65 soldiers were injured, and one white inmate had been killed, Edward Oday Haskett. I was a Sgt assigned to 66th topographic engineer company in Long Bien. We could see fire fights every night on the distance to where Bearcat was located. and 4 month at post office on hill running back Long Binh was never referred to as Long Binh Post or LBJ. The company grade officers and the draftees were much alike. After putting out the fire I was ordered by the Colonal to get my Captain (who had followed a blood trail away from the pad) and meet him at another pad to check for more satchel charges. a new CSM had rotated in and was one of these strack & shine guys, clean up, paint, uniformity of the uniform, his new job and rank were riding on it. may result in removed comments. Coulter Long Binh 70-71. Other than that only the occasional rocket/mortar attack on Second Field Force Hdqt and the ammo dump broke the monotony.. popular neighbors can do that. We took a bus to the replacement center, I didnt know it at the time, but I guess it was Long Bin. examening a bridge construction.havent seen the Would love to hear from some of my brothers. Never did cook. Dale. After that went back on convey duty untill may 23 1969. Often these were not wanted by their old unit, which would not issue orders for their transfer out of the stockade. the tent. Thank you Mr. Moore for this blog. My greatest regret is that I didnt keep in touch with any of the wonderful people I served with, both enlisted and officers, except one; My friend Tom Kabeary (Glasgow, MT) who lives just a few miles from us, here in Puyallup, Washington. I was assigned to Headquarters USARV and I worked in the AG building in the Officer Replacement Division. Hq company 40th signal. In response to John Palmer (post #404) or anyone else for that matter. I wonder if we were sprayed with agent orange. I dont know if he is still around but you can go on like and check it out. With Age many memories are fading, but that memory is crystal clear, like it happened yesterday. Great guys in our BN. Nick Giantis, I was with the 624th S&S Company Long Binh in 1966-1967, probably around the same time you were there. I have noticed a string of comments about the meaning of LBJ, as it was noted in this authors blog. Had Long Binh perimeter mounted guard one night. However, the American command relocated them to Long Binh Post in order to centralize security, logistics, and communications. Agent Orange. At Binh Thuy, my husband witnessed the prevalence of heavy drug abuse among the enlisted ranks and was relieved to return stateside in 1972 after 7 months in country. Spent first R&R in Sydney, Australia, where I fell in love with Robyn Cater, a gorgeous 17 year old girl who worked in the Lottery Office in downtown Sydney. With the holiday last week, we got behind on approving new comments. HHC 15S&S BN 1ST CAV. It has pictures of our companys wrecks and 201 pages of Long Binh related stories. To Oct 68.Did not know they had swimming pools and bowling alleys. Ron I saw your post of 04/22/2019 and think that I remember your name. Draftees to the war were extremely young, often poorly educated, and ill-equipped to deal with the boredom, hardship, terror, and temptations of being in a combat zone (drugs, alcohol, sex). I think he was with the 173rd Engineers in 71. More than likely I also remember that Silver City referred to the Max Compound and not the jail. I was always glad to see you fellows with us. Did involve processing $ US payments to Vietnamese for a program I later heard called Phuc Wong(spelling phonetic). About Most of the supply, transportation, POL yard, depot personnel were assigned to this battalion. How may I obtain 2 of the maps of Long Binh Post. And the brawl me had new years eve with the 24th evac because I remember especially the Bob Hope show, the gun fire celebrating New Years Eve, Midnight Mass in the amphitheater and drinking a lot a lukewarm beer that year. Any HHD 48th trans guys out there? Bill Patterson author formerly Specialist Five Army. At New Years 1970 at midnight red tracer rounds were fired along the Long Binh perimeter to celebrate the New Year and the hope that it might bring. I seldom wandered around the base and except for one swimming pool and a PX I never even saw some of the things mentioned above. We had armed guards, I guess to protects from those not happy with what were doing. Also remember the ammo dump blowing up on February 4, 1967 a little after midnight. It was a perforated 30 gal drum with a crank at one end and some big rocks inside. During that period ee eere sent to the ammo dump as a guard. Reply to Ross Smry: I did not spend a full year there but got credit for it. Enjoyed it as the trip was only a few miles, we got some homemade Phillipineo food and did not have to sleep in our truck or on the ground as we returned to Long Binh same day. Bill Patterson former Specialist 5, 319th Transportation Company 48th Group, 6th Battalion. Even in war, You can get a professional Photo from If you worked the LBJ it was12 hour shifts.We had a pool about a block away ,not to many had a chance to use it.The EM club burnt down in the middle of the night in 71.My sergeant who also was our honcho offered me the company honcho job.Had about 40 vietnamese working for the 284th MP Co.Never saw a bowling alley in 70 71 Nice px but only made it a couole times.The Oficers had alot of nice things on USARV hill.THE RESTURANT WAS CALLED MANDARAN hOUSE WAS there A COUPLE times MILES from the 284th ate there 2 or 3 times very good We had to go to the New port bridge for water for the showers the 557th MP had running water. One of their duties was to interview officers just arriving incountry to decide which of the Battalions or the 90th MP Detachment in Saigon they should be assigned to. Little Mac never outlived criticism he dawdled with Lees Lost Orders in hand. I was only 19yrs old scared and excited and full of adrinilyn at the same time as this went on till the sun came up , the enemy had gone Back into tunnel and then I was blown of of my post. I would like to see a map of the area from that time to see if Im correct. Call it brown-nosing. Saw Bob Hope in Dec 67. I was a JAG officer stationed part of the time in 1970 at Long Binh I had many a client housed at the LBJ a place you did not want to spend any time at or in it!! We called it The Long Binh Lumber Company. When we moved to LB, things changed-the women We were a part of the Special Troops Battalion and I was assigned to AG Company. I was reduced to a mere clerk-typist but had a college degree, which was a ticket to avoiding Nam I wasnt aware of at the time. Won draft lottery and was drafted after college. Could not face another Alaskan winter. He always told me he was shot down. Good to see increased interest here. Was at Long Bing with E company 1/14 Inf (Golden Dragons) In 1972 July remember ammo dump attack.I was in company area we went and moved out by truck to a open area and swept it no one there.Still have S&S with story about attack. From what I was told it was an ammo dump with an artillery unit right next door and remember they would fire off rounds every night around 3am. You never forget the guys you hung with. John Correia: I was in Long Binh 1966-1967. Well you cant argued with that kind oflogic, hey? Was acting sgt for a short time. On the map it was in the lower area about 500 yards east of the Generals Compound. I was in the U.S.Army, 212th MP Co. He was an SP4 and may have helped refuel helicopters, but am not sure as he didnt talk a lot about his time over there. I rembember the B52s dumping their loads many nights. By yhe time I left nam I was doing alot of drinking and much dope. Replacement Division, Directorate of Replacement It seemed like everyone was there: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, nurses from the 24th Evac hospital, South Vietnamese Marines, ROC troops Aussies, and Brits. Afterwards moved us inside Long Binh to merge with 14th ICC (Data Mgt. I just stayed overnight and that was enough. Easy to find on the map! Riot at Camp Evans, Ammo dump explosion at Cam Ranh Bay. They only got close enough to see their silhouettes in the napalm. By the time I graduated, I was typing 70 WPM on a manual typewriter. The building next door was the headquarters for the 1st Signal brigade My Vietnamese girl friend was Nguyen Thi Hanh. Welcome Home. I cant recall of any of our Signal Guys getting killed, at least, not the ones I worked with. Long Binh became vacant of U.S. troops in November 1972.
Long Binh Jail The big generators were located behind our tent. I served with the 3rd Transportation Center, (MCC), Saigon Support Command at Long Binh 69-70. Geography and Map Division [3]:254 When the stockade opened in 1966, the tents used in the minimum and medium security areas were designed to hold about eight men. I remember we went by silver city known better as the long Binh stockaid. LBJ was the major jail facility in Vietnam for military prisoners convicted or waiting for trial. These government people are criminals. We went to the Depot to recover the body of one of our handlers and his dog that had ben killed during the attack. Garcia of the Radio shop, Battalion mail man etc. 1st Infantry left summer 1969, to Hawai. long binh 65-66. first couple of months drove truck from saigon to long binh with items to help new unit to settle in. Army. Unfortunately I dont remember the name of it but it is the best one I have ever had in my entire life or ever will have. I was so glad it was our jet instead of the enemys. We traveled doing jobs, Phu Lou, Tay Ninh, Cu Chi, Fire Base Nancy, Fiddler Green, Hobo Woods, and built Fire Base Bunker Hill before leaving. my dad was around Quy Nhon sometime in 1965 to august of 67 as an MP. We departed Long Binh September 1972 for MACV Annex in Saigon. We did work over at the air base, all so kept the road open out to Bear Cat to the East. We all hit the floor and a couple of seconds later the shock wave came through blowing liquor bottles all over the place, blowing the screen out of the windows and scaring the hell out of everyone. I was in the 259th Replacement Company as a 1st Lt in August 67 to August 68. I was stationed at Long Binh from December 1967 to December 1968. Following the incident, 129 courts-martial were levied against the insurrectionists for charges including murder, assault on a superior officer, aggravated assault, mutiny, aggravated arson, larceny and willful destruction of government property. Long Binh plantation 1st Avation Brigade, 12th gp, group headquarters. He was given the job of driving a truck outside of the stockade and burning the camp's feces with kerosene. Gary Schoo. Left out of Oakland on Friday the thirteen at thirteen hundred hours. I was with C-company, 720th M.P. I was the wrecker operator on convoy everyday. This well defend, go Army. My CO, Lt. George Millard looked out the window and said whats that. Spent a lot of my time TDY traveling the arround country managing the installation of Advanced Data Communication Terminals (Primitive by todays standards}. I ended up flying 42 missions in different combat rescue & related flights with some of the bravest soldiers both enlisted, warrant , lieutenants and 2 captains. at ourselves. The explosion was heard a 100 miles away. Allied Photo Copy in Huntsville AL, Be sure to have it Was stationed in Long Binh Jul 71 to Apr 72. The situation then remained at a standoff for about a week, during which time the number of holdouts dwindled to 13. If your brother doesnt already go; he needs to go to a VA hospital and get his VA card. I watched fire fight from stockade lookout tower. Bless you all, got in country dec 67 went to c co 20th as a dozer operater but ended up a driver for the platoon sgt and later for a lt ,i was sent home for a broken finger ,then reuped to return and after that i was bounced all over the contry I served in the 86th Transp, together with 261st Transp, as truck driver for the Mess Hall, and from what I know, the Jail was call LBJ and the fort was call Long Binh Post. The interesting part was that I always hunted with just a wool shirt all season in upstate NY. During the Easter Offensive, airbase at Bien Hoa was rocketed several times. We loved those trucks. When he got there, he walked straight past our office and never stepped foot inside. Ryan Moore Christmas 1969 on Long Binh: Our 319th Transportation Company had a very rare day off from convoys. I was at Long Bien from 01/69 to 01/70 HHC 6 Trans Batt 48th Group. Welcome home to all. I was about 1/4 mile away from the dump when it blew. Was at Quan Loi for about 4 months which was plenty long enough form me. I belonged with the newly formed 604th CS Maintenance Co. We headquartered in Long Binh. I was fortunate as working in the office in redeployment/ID cards and typing manually R & R orders that I got 2 R & Rs. We departed the United States from Oakland, Ca. I was in long bien a few days in March 67, they took us to long duc 1 in the Mekong Delta. Ironically, I was supposed to be in the field, but there was a training I took, but wasnt documented, and I was flown to basecamp to take it again. Ron Kidder did your unit move in at night? That morning we went to the Ammo Depot that had been over run during the early hours. I was at Long Binh 26 Aug 71 to 23 Apr 72. We had big problems with drug use among our soldiers and many served bad time at LBJ before they were sent home and booted out with DDs. His name is Jasper Estes. I ask of you great warriors if any of you knew or remember Kenny (Cantrell) Comes Last. Lots of great discussions during my tour with the Captains who filled the Adjutant spot. Bill. Inmates spent their days in tedious work details and mundane recreation. with the 43rd engineer company DT 1967-1968. OBrien was not bad about it though. Arrived at Long Binh 12 days before TET. May Nature also bless you, those who are alive and those especially who are no longer with us. Several of these places are listed on the maps index titled Guide to Important Buildings and Features, which provides a building number and grid location. It wasnt being used daily when I was there. was a Spec5 with the 105th Quartermaster Company stationed at the Post in 1967.My M.O.S. I also marveled at how our military and political leaders never let us fight the war as it was intended to be WON -marveled also at all the incredible amount of sheer waste the American taxpayer had to ante up for. That night I was finishing up spotting from the water tower by our BX for almost the last 2 months. Rex was six foot five and knew movies as well as I did. Stephen Crowson, I convoyed to Bear Cat once or twice during our tour Sep 68-Aug 69. Gratuitous links to sites are viewed as spam and Pulled guard duty there often. up for work 7:30 A.M. and worked 12 hours. Took a few years later but finally grew up. I would be interested in communicating with anyone who served with me. It had an olympic size swimming pool, bar/lounge and restaurant. Needless to say, he never followed through, so I wrote up the after action report in my duty report, explained what happened to the Major the next morning and that was the end of it. Remember R. Drummond,Michael Scott,Bobby Sekoku?, Sgt. forward. A Viet Cong deserter had warned South Vietnamese officials on Feb.19 that an attack would occur on Feb. 22, but Long Binh didnt get the word until the His best buddy that took over his watch was killed. The convoy was ambushed the Drive of the jeep was wounded the Lieutenant was wounded and the gunner killed and others in the convoy killed.Other times snipers would stop the convoy with sniping the driver of a Truck .Later I was injured just out side of Cu Chi. I went there and signed out my rifle. That was the 93rd. I was stationed at Long Binh Post from Early July 1969 to mid-September of 1970. He would not watch any movies or documentaries about Vietnam. Under the overall command of the 18th MP Brigade, the direct supervision of LBJ fell to the 557th MP Company, 95th MP Battalion. The area was referred to as T.C.Hill by the men that hauled ammo to the field in the 261st Transportation Co. Just seen you post. The 40th was a telephone line installation unit. Bill Patterson author Vietnam Convoy Trucker. We went by the jail (LBJ) every day going to the site. Went lots of other places in country too. Thank you for your service. I was with the 624th S&S Company that was assigned to the 1st Log. I think it was company b. I was a pole lineman. 5th level depot maintenance, the shop repaired radios They showed Captain Spears stands out. black men. I have a map of Long Binh And Bien Hoa (aerial) It was on the next day that Pfc McKeon was told to muster with the reaction force from the 720th MPs. Peace Be With You. We traveled doing jobs Phu Lou, Tay Nihn, Cu Chi, Fire Base Nancy, Fiddlers Green, Hobo Woods, and built Fire Base Bunker Hill before leaving. My Uncle , Warrant Officer Charles Franklin Smith MedaVac pilot, was shot down near a hot LZ on his third trip near a hill forward base. They cared nothing about those who got up at 3am drove all day returning after dark 7 days a week. Long Binh is in 3 Corp area which was the most heavily dosed area in all of Vietnam with Agents Orange, Purple & Black. Vaderbaum. Next in line before Saigon : Nixon got pissed and bombed the hell out of their tanks and artillery . They were not happy to see the 101st guys on the trucks. Thank you Trying to find out more about a Colonel Castle, Provost Marshal, Long Binh Post, Lost thumb/KIA/, on LBP perimeter; one tough SOB who last radio contact was; S3 & Driver Dead, blew off my thumb.will probably pass out soon from loss of blood>Did he survive or not? Find an abandoned hat on the road with RAEF written on it. I was the Intelligence NCOIC in the Intel Plans and Opns Branch, DCOPS, HQ USARV. My husbandDavid Wooden served at Long Binh and Binh Hoa June 1966 to September 30 1967 with 75th Engineers Supply Company. My name is David Catania. Bill Patterson author Vietnam Convoy Trucker. I served with the 61st H.E.M. Thanks. There were a few more minor skirmishes between inmates and guards, but nothing comparable to August 1968. When everyone else stood up to drunkenly sing god bless america at midnight, I sat myself down on the pigsty floor. I was sent to Vietnam on May 6, 1967, from Travis. We found all the parts we needed to build a go-kart. Specifically comment #84 from Mr. Tom Wilson. I was a 1st Lieutenant in the Signal Corps at Long Binh from Feb 1968 to March 1969 with the 1st Signal . Jim Smith the company clerk I kind of remember him handing out the mail. Worked out of 1st Log headquarters bldg. I also never saw a swimming pool or bowling ally there. Sounds like we probably saw each other although I do not recognize your name. I was stationed at the 24th EVAC Hospital from June 1969 1970 following a one year tour with the 2/18 Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Remdmbet it well as the captain wanted 25 perdonel to remain the over night and I replied I couldnt not as I was syspose to leave for home on a 30 special leave.ad I had extended for another six months duty. Just take DD 214 with you. I was with USARV Headquarters and was the personal clerk for Kenneth Holmes who was the Chief of the personnel division. One end of the air field had been over run. She studied English and American Literature at Cambridge University and Business Administration at Oxford University. In those days we were allowed to request an extension of our Vietnam tour to hit it just right when we landed in the US. Lived in holes in the ground 3 miles south of the DMZ. Im very familiar with the term LBJ applied to Long Binh Jail. Roy. The unit stood down towards the end of 1971 and I was transferred to the 1st Aviation Group 213th Black Cats in Phu Loi, attaining Flight Engineer status on the Shit Hooks. On Long Binh 68-69 with activated Army Reservists from Augusta GA 319th Transportation Company in 6th Battalion.
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