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2nd Platoon 1968
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Date: 12/15/2009
Name: adriana Ginther
E-mail: adrianaginther@gmail.com
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Any information on Platoon Sgt Bobby Balsley B Co 7th Calvary 1Cav KIA 11/16/68 would be greatly appreciated.
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Date: 3/18/2007
Name: Brent B. Bean
E-mail: kbktown@comcast.net
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Gary Wallinovich is one of my best childhood Friends.
We grew up in Westfield, MA.
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Date: 9/16/2005
Name: Charlie Bader (C, 2/12 Cav)
E-mail: charliebader@verizon.net
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Picture 5 of 14 was taken at An Khe in late March 1968. The guys in the picture are part of a group of about 10 young officers that were assigned to the 1st Cav at the same time. Most of us went through Jungle School in Panama together in early March 1968.The individual on the left is Bill Schrader who went to A, 2/12 Cav. The last time I saw Doug was in late April 1968 as our units were passing on Highway 1 outside of Camp Evens ans we had a short conversation. He was a good guy and I think of him every May 4th.
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Date: 4/2/2005
Name: Bill Krahl
E-mail: BLKRAHL@cs.com
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CPT Stevens took the "B" Co command after the KIA of CPT Barber. CPT Stevens and 1LT Fournet came to the Co. at almost the same time. They both took part in the Khe Sanh Operation, and also participated in Ashau Valley. On or about May 2nd the Company was asending the hill (mountain) that would claim 1LT Fournet's life on the 4th of May. The 2nd Platoon (Fournet's) and my squad (the 2nd) had point...to re-engage the enemy that had more than roughly handled the 3rd Platoon the day previous. Upon my point element (Doug Chappell and myself) making contact with the entrenched NVA positions, a right oblique support fire was opened up from our company perimeter about 100 yds to our left rear...to which the NVA responded with all due vigor...it was during this exchange of gunfire tha t CPT Stevens was WIA with a round to his leg...I have always thought that our loss of his most competant command style was a major factor in the poor deployment of Co "B" for the remainder of the action in the Ashau Valley Campaign. Respectfully submitted.
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Date: 3/11/2005
Name: Mike Alexander
E-mail: alexhunt49@yahoo.com
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Bill:
I definitely remember you for the reason you giveing me the FNG words of wisdom which I did appreciate back then. I ended up in the 3rd. plt. My picture is on the 3rd. plt. 1968 with my other brothers. My cell # 1-269-967-4040 give me a call if you can.
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Date: 3/5/2005
Name: Bill Krahl
E-mail: BLKrahl@cs.com
Message:
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This photo is of the 2nd rifle squad of the 2nd platoon B 1/7 Cav. As it consisted July 27th, 1968, at Camp Evans, the Cavalry Division's Forward Base Camp in Thua Thien Province, RVN.
Front Rank - Kneeling - Left to Right - The 2nd Fire Team: PFC E-3 Myles Gregory - Rifleman; PFC E-3 Kenny Davenport - Rifleman; SP4 E-4 John Schneewind - Rifleman; SP-4 E-4 Leodeous Clark - Team Leader/Grenadier.
Second Rank - Standing - Left to Right - The First Fire Team: PFC E-3 Roy Boswell - Grenadier; PFC E-3 Doug Chappell - Rifleman; SGT E-5 Louis Beaty Team Leader/Rifleman; PFC E-3 Clyde Seals - Rifleman; SSG E-6 Bill Krahl - Squad Leader/Rifleman.
One of the finest Light Infantry Squads the Sun Ever Shone On.
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Date: 7/16/2003
Name: Ron Grin
E-mail: pointgrin@chartermi.net
Message:
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"Wally's" real name is Gary Walinovich and he was from MASS. He should be put on the 68 - 69 roster. After being 2/6 India he went to the C.P. and after awhile he worked in the battalion'S Forward T.O.C as a rto
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Date: 2/26/2001
Name: Phil Frye
E-mail: PRFrye@email.com
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To all of those who served in the 1st.Cav in Vietnam over the years, I hope that your suffering is over and that your years since Vietnam have been plentiful and full of meaning. To those who still carry around the anguish of those years, know that you are not alone in your fight for peace,life and a sense of belonging.
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Date: 11/22/2000
Name: Jack Buneta
E-mail: panna12@teknet.com
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To anyone who knows the whereabouts of Frankie Hernandez who was wounded on nov25 1968. Please getin touch with me
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