35th Infantry Regiment (Cacti) Association

I RECENTLY ACQUIRED TWO PIECES OF 35TH INFANTRY (CACTI)HEAVY CHINAWARE WITH THE INSIGNIA EMBOSSED ON THE EDGE. THEY WERE MADE BY NORITAKE(NIPPON)AND,I BELIEVE THEY DATE BACK TO THE 1920S. DOES ANYONE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH DINNERWARE? ALSO, IS THERE A 35TH INFANTRY MUSEUM ANYWHERE THAT I CAN CONTACT? ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Mahill -- Mayhill nm USA -- 05/28/2003
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Welcome Home Cacti !!! I'm looking for anyone who might have info on PFC Daniel W. Gleason, KIA while serving with C/2/35, on February 23, 1969. Jim, his son, is looking for this information. Thank you for any assistance. Again Welcome Home, Thank you for your service then and now, and Thank you for REMEMBERING !!! Glen Luse, brother of WO Kenneth A. Luse KIA 11-29-69 while with Bravo, 1st Squadron, 9th Calvalry Rgt, 1st Cav Div.
Glen Luse -- Ft. Madison, IA USA -- 05/27/2003
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Hello all, I have just been browsing to try and find my dear brother-in-law's name in here; I hate to admit it but I do not know his regiment.... I do know, however, that he has participated in the reunions and benefited greatly from the development of this organization.....It means so much to him.. When I met him I was only 15 or so....a PIA as he was dating my big sissy and I was a tag-a-long, with a life-long "crush" on him. I was even sent as a chaperone (haha) on a visit to Ft. Campbell...not long before he was discharged. I am sure he was just THRILLED TO SEE THE PEST: ME!!! As I matured a bit :), John and I discussed VietNam, and in my naivite' (I cannot spell), and as a hippie in the early seventies, I clearly did not understand when he told me WE MUST REMEMBER....as, I, a silly idealist...wanted to "forget" WAR...as if, if I did, Wars would be know more. Gee, am I embarrassed for that!!! Today, with his patient and gentle responses of all the questions I have, the issue of REMEMBERING ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY ....IN ANY WAR AT ANYTIME is an understood concept for me! How silly I was! Thanks to all of you for serving our country, and all the sacrifices all of you made.....I so admire ALL of you. Thanks, Carole
Carole Marler Sigite -- Moreland GA USA -- 05/26/2003
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My cousin was PVT first Class Harrison B. Shauger C Co,2nd BN, 35th INF RGT, 4 INF DIV. He went to Viet Nam 9/9/68 he lost his life on 9/30/68. He was more like a brother to me than a cousin, his parents passed away when he was very young and he spent a lot of time at our home with us. I was just 2 years younger than Harrison and we were very close. When he went into the Army no matter where he was I wrote to him all the time. He even had me writing to his friends in the military. I graduated High School in June of "68, I had previously written to him telling him I was thinking of joining the Army after graduation He was not happy since that was not a time in history he wanted his younger cousin in the military.When he came home on leave and was with us, I used to make him Pancakes for breakfast, well I believe the entire U.S. Army knew how bad my pancakes were. Needless to say I never enlisted I am happily married 32 years to a wonderful man, who I think Harrison would have loved, and had two great children. Oh by the way although I don't like to cook, my husband does most of that, I have learned to make the best pancakes. Even after all these years I think of Harrison, have all the letters he ever wrote and he is always in my heart. I have two very special angels in Heaven since I lost my Daughter at the age of twelve to cancer, and I know he is taking care of her just like he did me. And I will see them both again some day because I know God has a plan for me just like he did for both of them. So I will close by saying God Bless America and all who gave thier hearts and some thier lives to protect our country and to all who are doing the same today and all who will in the years to come. Bless all of you, Carol
Carol Ann "Shauger" Struble -- Slate Hill NY USA -- 05/25/2003
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My Dad recenetly passed away. He was Paul O'Malley and served in Korea as a Sgt. (light.30 machinegunner) 1950-1953, 25 Inf Div. 35 RCT "B" CO. he spoke often about his buddies Thatcher, and Peters, (or possibly Peterson, but I'm pretty sure it was Peters). you guys,or any of the guys that were with his unit out there ??
Tom O'Malley -- columbus oh USA -- 05/24/2003
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May you all have peace of mind this holiday....Ken D2/35
Ken Kochel -- Stockton ca USA -- 05/23/2003
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Dale Franklin Rollins Sergeant First Class A CO, 1ST BN, 35TH INF RGT, 4 INF DIV Army of the United States 16 October 1936 - 13 November 1968 St Ignatius, MT Panel 39W Line 062 I am the second oldest daughter of SFC Dale Rollins. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY DADDY! Today is a wonderful day as the oldest grandson of Dale...my boy Corey Talkington just graduated Navy boot camp ranking first in the elite drill division getting a 4.96 overall score. The torch has passed again!
Melinda Rollins Talkington -- Corvallis MT USA -- 05/23/2003
Email -- http://www.virtualwall.org/dr/RollinsDF01a.htm

The Last Good-bye - So many years have come and gone, since we saw him go� As he boarded on that flight, how could we ever know � that it would be the last time, that we would ever see� the man who was our Daddy � who died across the sea? Zettalee (Rollins) Dennis - Eldest daughter of: SFC Dale F. Rollins, *DSC - KIA 13 November 1968, Republic of Vietnam �Memorial Day 2003� 'Thank you' to all, who have helped to keep America free.
Zettalee D. (Rollins) Dennis -- Lubbock TX USA -- 05/22/2003
Email -- http://www.christianpoetry.org/Dennis.html

�NINER-NINER, NINER-NINER� Calling all Bravo 2/35 Cacti to our Third Annual Luncheon. If you have not attended our luncheon in the past, then the last time you ate lunch with us as a Bravo guy, you needed a P-38! This year in Buffalo, we have a great location to offer you on the shores of Lake Erie. Root Five Waterfront Restaurant, Hamburg New York is located on Route 5, a short distance from the Adams Mark Hotel. This laid-back location has a beautiful view of one of the five Great Lakes. Friday, July 25th at 1pm an outdoor patio has been reserved for our group so that we can enjoy the beautiful sunny afternoon. Take a leisurely look at their web-site (www.rootfive.com) and see what we mean! Bravo 2/35 has a great membership in the 35th Infantry Regiment Association, all the way back to Korea and WWII. We all experienced the same things but on different soil; finally, we can all experience something together! Last year we had Bravo dudes from LZ 10 Alfa through Duc Lap and all the way to Cambodia. Come on you guys, we want you at �The Root!� Please invite your Bravo-ette and your other guests. Emery Swan, General Manager (a Vietnam Vet also), has given us a special deal for our luncheon: a full buffet from salad to top round, baked chicken, vegetables, rigatoni, potatoes, etc. Top this off with dessert, coffee or tea. Whoops, I forgot one thing: Emery is starting us off with our first drink for free! All this for $19 per person! Please make your reservations as early as possible so we can guarantee an accurate head-count for the restaurant. You can do this by sending a check made out to �ROOT FIVE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT� at the above stated price, per person. The cut-off date for receipt of your check will be July 21, 2003. The mailing address is: P. J. Birrow 37 Flint Rd. Tyngsboro, Ma 01879 Should you get creative and send it with your reunion registration, please use a separate check for our Bravo luncheon. One last detail: The 2nd/35th deuce & a-half�s are still in the motor pool at Schoefield Barracks so we will need to set up a convoy for the ride down Route 5. If you are driving to Buffalo and you are willing to assist in this troop movement, please let me know. Come join us for a great afternoon with some great people. Cacti Forever - But Bravo to the Core!! Peter Birrow 68/69
Pete Birrow -- Tyngsboro Ma USA -- 05/22/2003
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Hi Guys. A bunch of us were talking today about a new Cacti Project (and tradition). Several of us are going to celebrate this Memorial Day by paying a visit to one or more grave sites of our KIA Brothers. I encourage any of you who live anywhere near a departed Brother to take the time to remember and show your respect for them. We are currently putting together a data base of grave site locations for our Vietnam KIA's. We have approximately 150 such locations to go along with the nearly 250 photo's that we have collected. If you know of a grave site location or can contribute a photo of one of our KIA's please contact me. Unfortuantely our data base won't be ready for this year's Memorial Day but by next year we should have all of this information posted on the site. In the meantime if you would like to know if we have information on your old buddy please feel free to write at my e-mail address below. Have a great holiday and please remember our Brothers who are not able to be with us. Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 05/21/2003
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Greetings: I was glad to find my uncle, John H. Haddock Jr., 1LT, Co. C 2/35th, listed here. He is still MIA. My thanks to all of you who served. Best regards, Clark Oliver
Clark R. Oliver -- Severn MD USA -- 05/21/2003
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Fellow Cacti: Our KIA page is now fully operational for all wars. As yet we have not added anyone for Nogales or WWII. We have, however, added over 800 Korean War KIAs, about 115 of them down to the company level. We need your help to identify the companies of the rest of our fallen brothers. If you have information or corrections, please send them to me or Jim Anderson. We are also actively asking for Timeline entries from the Korean War and WWII. Please help us remember our heritage and our fallen heroes.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 05/17/2003
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This is one fantastic web site...I salute the Web Master! God bless all of you Cacti!
C. V. (Chris) Christian -- Dundalk MD USA -- 05/16/2003
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Fellow Cacti: Our main menu has changed. I have combined our Vietnam War and Korean War menus into a new one called "Regiment". All of our KIAs, from 1918 to 1970 are now on one KIA index page. All roster entries from Cacti from all wars are on one Roster page, and soon all Timeline entries from all wars will be on one Timeline index page.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 05/15/2003
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Mr. William Fulkerson, the Father of Roger Fulkerson "C" Company, 2/35th FO 1968. Passed away at the age of 95 on May 13th. There is an online guestbook at www.brycefuneralhome.com if anyone would like to leave a message for the family. I'm sure it would be appreciated. Hope to see everyone in Buffalo!!
Don Blankin -- Blacksburg SC USA -- 05/15/2003
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WENT tO kOREA jULY 8 1950 fOUGHT With Co.B Wounded Twice 19th Sept.19, 1950 returned to co B 12 Dec 1950 Made it out Of Chinese trap We Got 233 replacements off and on Old Lighting Struck again on Jan 19 1951 as Wounded that Night It took me out of the War I Was with the Old WolfHounds When we went into Japan In 1945 You Old CACTI Boys Keep Up The Good Work And Holler at the old Wolfhounds on the alert
Maxcy P. Brown -- Jenkinsville SC USA -- 05/15/2003
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Memorial Day, May 26, 2003, Parade in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood in NYC. The only parade in Mnahattan on Memorial Day. Sponsored by American Legion Inwood Post # 581. This year our Grand Marshals will be the family of PFC Thomas Minogue, KIA 3/21/67 Tom was with Charlie Company, 2nd Batt. 35th Infantry. Tommy's parents and family will be honored. Inwood was also the home to Anthony O'Neill, KIA 5/18/69 also with the 35th Infantry. Our post chaplain and Inwood native is Father Kevin Devine, (Ret Colonel USA) who also served with the 35th in Vietnam in 1968-69(?). Visit my website to see past parade photos and tributes to Inwood's Heros. My Thanks to Dick Arnold for all his help.
Pete Boylan -- New York NY USA -- 05/14/2003
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Former member of Able Company in Korea 1950-1951 under the command of Sidney B. Berry, the best commander in the entire U.S. Army. There are very few people I would go through hell with and he is one of them...as a matter of fact we already did that scene. I was in the Third Platoon with Lt. Charles Walz (now deceased)as my Platoon Leader and Sgt Pete Benoit as my Squad Leader. My foxhole buddy was Bernard C. Neel now living in Florida. Bernie and his wife Carol were in the Baltimore area in November of 2001 and me and my wife Sandi were able to spend a few hours together after more than fifty years. I am proud to have served with such outstanding people and proud to have been a Cacti. I was wounded in March of 1950 and evacuated back to Japan and then Back to the United States. After 25 years of active duty I retired from the military in 1974.
Charles V. (Chris) Christian -- Dundalk MD 21222 -- 05/14/2003
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i am trying to locate anyone who may have served with my brother spec4 william douglas wyant.he was in the 35 CACTI regiment.he was a medic.he was called doc.we lost him in 1968 in Quang nam of what i was told.any help on this will ne greatly appreciated.i was 15 at the time and to this day i miss him very much. most sincerely mary wyant fast
mary wyant fast -- moline il USA -- 05/13/2003
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KOREAN WAR Cacti: We now have over 800 Korean War Cacti KIAs on our website. Go to the KIA main page (under Vietnam War on the menu right now, but that will change shortly) and select either "By Name" or "By Date" to find your fallen buddies. Jim Anderson and I are trying to find the Company for every Korean KIA, so if you recognize the name of someone from your company, please send me a note. See you in Buffalo!
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 05/12/2003
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For Elizabeth Mahoney (or other Family members of Ralph Mahoney). Elizabeth, I'm afraid that I have lost track of a good address for you. Would you please contact me at the e-mail address below or at my mailing address at Jim "Doc" Hall/ 1335 N. Broad St./ Woodbury, NJ 08096. I'd like to communicate with you about obtaining a photo of your Father for our memorial section of this web site. Thanks and God Bless. -- Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 05/10/2003
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I would like to hear from anyone who served with Sgt. Lonnie Lebombarb.He died in Vietnam on Feb. 9th 1968.
Rosemary LeBombarb Torrez -- Topeka KS USA -- 05/09/2003
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Hey John Sadler. Just saw your posting and would like to hear from you. Please snd me an e-mail. TOC 2/35th 8-68/8-69
Terry Savely -- Sugar Land tx USA -- 05/08/2003
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D2/35...7-67to7-68..11B also RTO and FO for Co...Delta Blue Devils under Cpt Bass and Sgt Frost..can't remember any others except for Bill Nelson the other RTO..
Ken Kochel -- Stockton Ca USA -- 05/05/2003
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Great web site. 6/68 to 6/69 did forward resupply, then worked in TOC. The unknown in Joe Henderson's photo between Bob and Terry is Rick Algren Co B&Toc. Have a great reunion.
John Sadler -- Rancho Santa Margarita Ca USA -- 05/05/2003
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Any of you Charlie 2/35th guys coming to the reunion, get in touch with me as we are planning a Friday Company outing at an Italian Restaurant in the Buffalo area, they have an outdoor seating area reserved for us. Ben
CactiBen -- USA -- 05/05/2003
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Thank You for the fine work on the Web site. On behalf of the family of my Brother-in-Law,PFC Micheal S. Kravchark 2/27/68 Vietnam, I say thank you to all our brave men and women who gave so much ,God Bless and Thank You.Richard Redziniak
RICHARD REDZINIAK -- Edison/Roselle N. USA -- 05/05/2003
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OK Bravo and Baker 1/35th guys, since Bravo 2/35th hasn't invited us to their luncheon, let's have our own! I know that there will be at least three of us there. If you are interested, let me know by email.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 05/05/2003
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Anyone having information or having participated in Operation Taylor Feb 1966 in the highlands of Pleiku is urged to please contact me. My brother William L. Armstring was killed in the "Firnewdly Fire" incident of that mrning along with Capt. Woods and others
Millard T. Sprinkles -- Indianapolis IN USA -- 05/04/2003
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My time in Vietnam reflected on my last Email is incorrect. I served with B Co.1/35 Inf 3rd Platoon from June 68-Sept 69. My Squad Leader was Joe Farmer and Platoon Leader was Lt Kelly. It was sad news to hear Robert (Red) Mc Ginnis was KIA, he was a good friend with a lot of courage. I left behind many good friends like Rosco Leak, Greg Gomez,Ron Zimmerman, Gerry Gumble and the man who sent me home safely "Sgt Joe Farmer". Thanks!
Pete Arceo Jr -- San Antonio TX USA -- 05/03/2003
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Though I have never had the honor to serve in our military, I so appreciate all that have and the sacrafice they made for our liberties ! I lost my brother Paul C Bovan in the vietman conflict. I so appreciate the work that is being done with this site to honor those who served in that conflict. I wish Gods Blessing and Health to all who are doing this worth while work !
Gary J Bovan -- Farwell mi USA -- 05/02/2003
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Would anyone who served in E Co 4.2 mortars 2/35th during January - April 1970 please contact me? I am seeking anyone who may of known Paul Clayton Bovan KIA 4/7/70. If you served with 4.2 mortars at the time even if you don't specifically remember Paul please contact me. He was apparently killed at an LZ in Quang Ngai Province while waiting on an aircraft. He may of been on leave or seeking medical assistance.(Or anyone else who might remember Paul Bovan from Farwell, MI please contact me.) Thanks, Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 04/30/2003
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I shall always remember with fondness my friend Billy Ray Patrick.
Norma L. Tyree -- Titusville FL USA -- 04/29/2003
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DO YOU WANT TO FIND THAT OLD BUDDY? Our Association wants to help you. We've put together a little "how to" manual. If you would like a copy please drop me a line at the e-mail address below or you can write me at Jim "Doc" Hall/ 1335 N. Broad St. / Woodbury, NJ 08096. Of course, there is no charge. This is available to anyone who has ever served with the 35th. All that we ask is that when you find that old buddy you tell them that the 35th Inf Association exists. Thanks Doc.
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 04/28/2003
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Very nice website, I enjoyed looking at it very much. Nathan A CO 2-35 infanty (Light) CACTI !!!!!! TAKE ARMS SIR INFANTRY LEADS THE WAY, FOLLOW ME TO FREEDOM.
nathan -- schofield bks hi USA -- 04/27/2003
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This Sat at work we took down a U.S. flag which had been flown with all good intentions in violations of the flag code . The fellow who helped me fold the flag told me his father a Korean Vet who passed away last summer in the great state of Tennesee had been buried with millitary honors . When the flag was presented to the family it contained 3 spent shells used during the ceremony . He aske the signigance of these shells . I told him I would check with some of the smartest men in the world re: military heraldry . Thanking you all in advance Tom Kehoe A 1/35 67-68
Tom Kehoe -- Scottsdale AZ USA -- 04/27/2003
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Greetings, I am a documentary filmmaker who is completing a film about four refugee youth who have resettled in the Seattle area. One of the storylines is that of a Montagnard youth who came from Cambodia about 9 months ago. I am looking for photographs of the Montagnards to help compliment the youth's reflection on the situation of his people. I've been advised that some members of this list serv have recent photographs or some from the 60s and I'm interested in seeing if any of them could be donated for the use of my film. I can gladly send to anyone interested an overview. You can reach me at lisarussellnyc@hotmail.com. Best, Lisa Russell Producer/Director
Lisa Russell -- New York NY USA -- 04/24/2003
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Regarding this years reunion : what documents are required to cross into Canada to visit Niagara Falls on the Canadian side ? Passport birth certificate What proof of citizenship ? Looking forward to seeing everyone in Buffalo . Tom Kehoe
Tom Kehoe -- Scottsdale Az USA -- 04/24/2003
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I was proud to have served with all my comrads of the 1/35 4TH INF.DIV. from April 1968 to April 1969, VietNam. I was a grunt and served from Pleiku, Komtum, Doctoe and everywhere in-between. God bless all who served our country,and who are now serving our country to protect our freedom
LARRY T. MITCHELL -- Lancaster Oh USA -- 04/23/2003
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My uncle is Raymond Beam from Chatsworth, GA. KIA on Sept 13, 1968. Thank you for putting him on your website.
Tammie Willis, Pauline Witherow -- Dalton GA USA -- 04/23/2003
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I'm actually an Air Force Master Sergeant now retired. I am looking for information about my cousin WO1 Marshall H. Ford who was at LZ Ross and was killed there in the shoot down of the command and control huey on Jan 7, 1968. Any information any of you have about WO Ford would be appreciated.
Howard Walace -- Caldwel TX USA -- 04/22/2003
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My dad is Everett E Johnson JR. He was killed on 18 May '67. He was a lieutenant with "Alpha" Co. If anyone out there knew him I would appreciate any info you might have. I was only 8 years old and the oldest of 4 children. God Bless all of you.
Mike Johnson -- Phoenix AZ USA -- 04/21/2003
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I came across this website a month or so ago, and have checked in since. I would like to hear from anyone I served with (July 68 to July 69), the first six months with Delta and the second attached to HHC doing news stories for the papers. I live just north of Asheville, NC, now and do some legal work (for abused and neglected kids) as well as guide whitewater rafts in summer and instruct skiing in winter. It's a great place, and anyone I knew wanting to visit is invited. Sorry I can't make the reunion this summer, but have a family thing happening the same dates. Mike (Professor).
Mike Tousey -- Mars Hill NC USA -- 04/21/2003
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Hi my name is nicole bazzinotti I am 13 I am very proud of my relative, charles bazzinotti. I have heard so many stories about him. I have never acuually met him but I know he was a good man. I would like to learn as much as I can about him so if you have any more info on him please send it to tv-eyes@angelfire.com Nicole Bazzinotti
Nicole Bazzinotti -- USA -- 04/21/2003
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here are a few of my thoughts and reflections about my brother phil'pete'pederson,D 1/35th.67-68.we served our entire year together with the exception of minor inconveniences like malaria.dysentary and other misc. details that took each one of us out of the field for 'tete'time..only to willingly desire to come back and be with our true brothers in the field vs. the rear echelon garbage.pete was a warrior all the way to the very end with only one lung left with just a tiny straw size opening allowing him to struggle for the next breath and still having the whereabouts to tell me from the hospital bed to take another picture of him,this time when i did he shot me the middle finger and smiled that beautiful smile of his..that is the vision i am holding on to now as i remember him.i had the privilege of having pete visit here at my home in melbourne on 3 different occasions as he travelled from so. dakota to enjoy golf games,visits to the space center and various pubs and such.he met many of my friends and my softball team and my vfw post members and my family..as i informed all of those folks of his medical condition and the ultimate outcome forthcoming some of their comments really sum up pete,in my opinion" he enriched my life" as one friend put it.another said "he is the kind of guy you couldn't help but like right away"a great sense of humor.he could take as well as give when the verbal sparring began.we went out on a party boat fishing and he caught the only fish between barrie me and pete.he was the only one of us that had never fished salt water before.barrie and i had been catching big salt water fish all of our lives and we were going to show him how it was done..ha ha. he showed us up good.i know he is in a better place watching us and i thank God he allowed me to be a part of his life.he is my brother forever and i will see him again.he is the epitome of the cacti spirit.i truly love him as a brother in arms..a true patriot,an american man. miles'surf'sawvel
miles'surf'sawvel -- melbourne fl USA -- 04/20/2003
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I serve with c company, 1,3,4th platoons. 2/35, 4th Div. from Nov. 1968 to Nov.18th.1969. anyone out there who gets this message.mail me.
Charles n Rea -- Ar USA -- 04/19/2003
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37 YEARS AGO TODAY 18 SM FROM A/2-35 WERE WIA
ROY L GREENFEATHER -- YAKIMA WA USA -- 04/18/2003
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I served with B 1/35 Inf. 3rd Platoon June 69 -Sept 69. Sgt Joe Farmer was my Squad Leader. I retired from mililary service in Oct 97 in the rank of Sergeant Major.
Pete Arceo Jr -- San Antonio TX USA -- 04/18/2003
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Guys, I am very saddened to report that Cacti Tony Taschler has passed away. He was on a business trip in St Louis and was found in hotel room; apparently from natural causes. A 1/35th, 1967, damn fine M79 man. He and wife Marci have been at every reunion. Tony was short and friendly, and Irish and liked his beer. He was from Indy here so I will do us all proud, Details pending. Marci had a neighbor call be here at work as "she knew Tony was so proud of his military service." RIP Tony! Guys, we ain't getting any younger; reach out and make that phone call to that old buddy right now!
Dick Arnold -- USA -- 04/17/2003
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If you ever served with the 35th Infantry Regiment, either with the 25th Infantry Division or the 4th Infantry Division, you'll want to join this outfit, the 35th Infantry Regiment (Cacti) Association. And if you want to find a buddy you served with a long time ago in a far away place, you definitely want to join this outfit. And if you want to increase your chances that you WILL find one of your buddies that you served with, then make plans to attend our reunion in Buffalo this summer. Our Cacti network is getting BIG and we have really great guys who can help you find that buddy. My first reunion was the Cacti's 2nd in Washington DC, 2000. I wasn't sure what I'd find, if I'd fit in, or if I'd find someone I served with. I didn't but came close and met some really great guys that served in B 2/35 not long after I left Vietnam. In fact, I met CAPT Lindsey who replaced my company commander, CAPT Walker who was KIA after I left. I sat at the banquet with three guys that served with CAPT Lindsey and I felt good just sitting with them and thinking how great it was that they were able to find each other and talk about their time in Vietnam and the guys they served with. I stuck with it and attended the 3rd Cacti Reunion in Kansas City the following year. I had made contact with Philippe Saunier a short time before and he came with his wife Anna. What a great time we had. Last year, I attended in Seattle and there were six of us including SGT Beauchamp, "Doc" DeRosa, Hollie Blankenship, Alan Stelzer, Saunier and me. You can't imagine how much fun we had and it was sooo good for the soul. This year I hope we'll add to our group with CAPT McQuillen, SGTs Whitmier and Norkett, Larry Goodyear and SGT King's wife, Cathy. If you want to be around guys that you looked after and they looked after you, guys you shared care packages from home with, guys you huddled up with to stay warm, guys that pulled you along when you didn't think you could take another step, make plans to attend this year's Cacti Reunion in Buffalo. You'll find infantrymen from retired generals to privates, those from the "Greatest Generation" that served in the Pacific during WWII, those that served in Korea and Vietnam, active duty Cacti and everyone in between including family members. And just maybe, we'll have "peaches and pound cake" for desert, and not a can of "ham 'n limas" in sight! And even if you don't find someone you served with, you'll make new friends for life! If you're Cacti, you're family. Check out the Reunion information on this web site and make plans for Buffalo. You will never regret it.
John Lorts -- Virginia Beach VA USA -- 04/15/2003
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Richard Anderson C 1/35th George Economous Jr. C 1/35th Robert Fritsche Jr. C 1/35th Robert Grant D 1/35th Jerry Heuer C 1/35th Lauren Huerd D 1/35th Edward Rhode D 1/35th Larry Sloan D 1/35th Steven Smith C 1/35th I led my platoon 2nd C 2/35th thru the battle area two days later enroute to the next peak that would become LZ Virgin. No movie yet made can adequately describe the true battlefield look and feel. Carnage was the name of the ground, bloody bandages, parts of uniforms, boots, equipment, a prc 25 that a B-40 round hit directly, blood and gore covered the ground. Not one bird or insect made a noise, it was as quiet as I can ever recall. Trees shredded by bullets, rockets, artillery and mortars. Smell was overpowering to the nose. We put bandanas and towels over our nose and mouths. Flies covered the gore, strangely silent except for an occasional buzz. Several hastily buried dink bodies in their spider holes head first. Commo wire all around, many bunkers superbly camoflaged and hidden, a true death trap. A kill zone made perfect by professionals. Two US rifle companies overpowered and driven back 200 meters to Mile High. Many heroic acts, men with sucking chest wounds carrying their buds on their shoulders to safety. A trooper with one arm barely attached firing his M-16 and reloading using his knees for support. The Delta CO standing tall moving down the trail with a rifle blazing in each hand, refusing to retreat until all his men were clear. Medics patching the wounding trying to save one life while their own blood drained into the rich earth. Two men face to face one US and one NVA and both not firing but diving to safety on opposite sides of the same log. Men carrying other men to the LZ then returning for more. Never stopping, never caring for their own safety. Screams from both sides as soldiers died from both armies. We stopped our advance to LZ Virgin that day April 17 and in unison said a prayer for the souls of all who departed their human body that day April 15, 1968. We stepped carefully almost afraid to even disturb the blood on the ground as if we would be committing a sacrilege. That night no one slept at all. We only knew that had circumstances been a bit different it could have been C 2/35th instead of C 1/35th as we had been scheduled to relieve them on Mile High around the 10-12th of April. Instead we were licking our wounds and mourning our dead from our bit of hell April 03-07. If our replacements had arrived just a few days sooner we would have been the souls lost on the 15th. I mourn and mourn for my Cacti Brothers lost on that sacred ground. Mile High, a name that no Cacti from Nam will ever forget. Many of my C and D 1/35th brothers still suffer from that day and always will. God have mercy on them and care for them. CactiBen out.
Ben -- USA -- 04/15/2003
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DO YOU WANT TO FIND THAT OLD BUDDY? Our Association wants to help you. We've put together a little "how to" manual. If you would like a copy please drop me a line at the e-mail address below or you can drop me a line at Jim "Doc" Hall/ 1335 N. Broad St./ Woodbury, NJ 08096. Of course, there is no charge. This is available to anyone who has ever served with the 35th. All that we ask is that when you find that old buddy you tell them that the 35th Inf Association exists. Thanks. Doc
Doc Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 04/14/2003
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Great web page. I have been searching for my high school buddy - John M. West, KIA March 1967, and I finally found him. John and I got blasted the night before I left for Viet Nam in 1964, by the time I got back, he was in the Army and then gone to VN. I never saw him after that night of revelry. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. If anyone knows any of the circumstances surrounding his death, please forward to me. Welcome Home!!!! Ken
Ken Jones -- Sierra Vista AZ USA -- 04/14/2003
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THANKS TO WILEY DODD [TINY] FOR SEARCHING ME DOWN AND TELLING ME ABOUT THE 35TH INFANTRY ASSOCIATION. LOOKING FORWARD HEARING FROM MY RECON BROTHERS AND SEEING YOU'S IN BUFFALO
Leroy Cook [Beetle] -- SPRING CITY TN USA -- 04/14/2003
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But we...shall be remembered We few,we happy few,we band of brothers;For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother,...Patrick O Day of santa rosa ca our first casualty in the Iraq war will be buried with full militaery honors Saturday April 12 2003 ...A lance corporal in the marines,O Day 20,died on march 25 when his tank overturned in the Euphrates River near Nasiriyah. God bless.
Jim Holleran -- santa rosa ca USA -- 04/12/2003
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Just stumbled across this site. A very honorable place. I grew up around the corner from Pfc. Marlon Troxel, in New Brighton, Minnesota--KIA 3/16/69. Although I was just shy of 8 years old when he died,my sister knew of him from Mounds View High School. His mother still lives at the same address.
Drew Williams -- Appleton wi USA -- 04/10/2003
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Fellow Cacti: We now have over 200 pictures of our KIAs. Great work! You'll also notice that Ben has added a ton of new roster entries. So now we have to have more of your pictures for your rosters. Please send a "then" and a "now" picture of yourself so all your buddies can see how well you have mellowed over the years. We're not getting older, we're getting better.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 04/10/2003
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I have no comments but David is my dad and i was looking for some things on my brother and found this site. Jamie
Jamie Batungbacal -- Lawton ok USA -- 04/08/2003
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The History Channel is producing a series entitled "Operation Reunion." We are looking for veterans with combat stories who wish to reunite with other veterans or family members of veterans that they shared traumatic experiences with on the battlefield. The stories that we will feature in the program should meet the following criteria: 1. The veterans looking to reunite have not had any recent contact. 2. The veterans must have a very strong, compelling reason for wanting to reunite. Some examples might include wanting to return a personal item belonging to one of the veterans, wanting to bring closure to a combat event that resulted in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and years of emotional, physical and mental torture, or corroborating a VA benefits claim. 3. The story must include combat, a rescue or any other war type action, taking place anytime from the Bay of Pigs to present day. We need to connect with interested veterans as soon as possible. If you know of a story that fits these criteria, please contact: Kip Bauer Indigo Films 415.460.4873 kbauer@indigofilms.com
Kip Bauer -- San Rafael CA USA -- 04/07/2003
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It is my very sad duty to inform all Cacti that one of our Brothers, Phil Pederson D 1/35 1967-68, passed away Saturday April 05, 2003 in the afternoon. How ironic that he died on the same date 35 years after his company was involved along with A 1/35 in the first Cacti battles at LZ Mile High in Kontum Province. He resided in Watertown, SD. If any Cacti reading this is close enough to attend services please contact Ben Youmans at this email c23568@gte.net or 800-397-9813 x3711. We do not have any more details at this time. HAND SALUTE PHIL, we will miss you Brother. Take Arms and Cacti Forever
Ben Youmans -- USA -- 04/06/2003
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The National Archives records are now online. Here's a link to the Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/topic_search_results.jsp
Dave Fogg -- Wrentham MA USA -- 04/05/2003
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"...Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile this day shall gentel his condition: And gentelmen in England, now a-bed shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here, and hold their mandhood cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day." From Shakespear's historical drama "King Henry the Fifth" as the King spoke to his men before the battle of Agincourt, on Saint Crispin's day, October 23, 1415. As they faced a more powerfull French army. A fitting choice of words in Octavio's memory. Son of Emilio Febus(D),Coamo. & Jennie Perez (D),Santurce. born: Da Bronx, 1936. I served with the 508th Abn RCT, 101st Airborne Div, 5th Special Forces Group(Abn) (Japan,Laos,Thailand, Vietnam, 1955-65)
Frank Febus -- Edison NJ USA -- 04/04/2003
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Got this from Lynne Krause today. speaks mucho lots. "We got a letter from Josh today, if you could call it that, written 3/9. They are hearing about the anti-war protests and he was upset. That' s all the letter talked about. He enclosed a poem he and his buddies wrote. He wants us to get it out, let people see how they feel. Any ideas? "WISH YOU WERE HERE" For all the free people that still protest. You're welcome. We protect you and you are protected by the best. Your voice is strong and loud, but who will fight for you? No one standing in your crowd. We are your fathers, brothers, and sons, wearing the boots and carrying guns. We are the ones that leave all we own, to make sure your future is carved in stone. We are the ones who fight and die, We might not be able to save the world, Well, at least we try. We walked the paths to where we are at and we want no choice other than that. so when you rally your group to complain, take a look in the back of your brain. In order for that flag you love to fly wars must be fought and young men must die. We came here to fight for the ones we hold dear. If that's not respected, we would rather stay here. So please stop yelling, put down your signs, and pray for those behind enemy lines. When the conflict is over and all is well, be thankful that we chose to go through hell. Corporal Joshua Miles and all the boys from 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines, Kuwait
Ben -- USA -- 04/03/2003
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Recieved this from Tex Wandke-Dale Franklin Rollins was KIA on 11/13/68 A 1/35th. He was awarded the DSC. The letter is from one of Dale's daughters to her sister. Hand Salute "This is a good letter. Her Father was killed when he was the First Sergeant of the company I was commanding. We were on LZ Vera. I had covered the same area 30 minutes prior. The enemy tried to penetrate the bunker line and he killed three of them before they got him. RDW Dear Melinda: I view the news and I see the protestors, their fanfare, and in full force.I sense their intentions are genuine, albeit, misplaced....Because some here were aware of me being a 'war orphan', I had been invited to attend one of the low-key protests here..big mistake to invite me! I had to set them straight. I would not want any of them to think for a moment that I agreed with any of those lily-livered, pacifying, anti-war protestors. I hope that from now on they will know where I stand. You and I, we know what sacrifices war entails.....most of them could only guess...but for us to stand against our Nation's fight for liberty would put us against what our Dad gave his life for....if you have something you cherish, you'd better well be willing to defend it..or someone will strip it from you, (Dad taught us that, and History verifies it). I could never stand with those protestors and their 'opinions' about this war. Although I am tempted to don the duct tape, or a bucket of ice water.I realize that their ability to voice their opinions are but a part of our democracy, bought and paid for by the blood of the soldiers of yesterday. But if it were not for that blood being shed by those brave soldiers on the battlefield...they would have been silenced and taken over by the Saddam, or Osama types long ago, and they sure would not be able to voice their opinions then. They remind me of the "Little Red Hen"story.no one wanted to do the work, but they all wanted their piece of the loaf. Since these protestors are willing to stand against this current endeavor, maybe they should spend a month with Saddam, and his regime....then learn to appreciate the cost of the liberties, that they are abusing. I hate hearing of the 'die-ins' being staged by these people who have no idea about the truth of things. They should be spending their time rather, sending those hard working troops, or the families of those killed, care packages and notes of support, rather than trying to shoot the wind out of their sails with their senseless babblings, and stupid antics.which cost thousands of dollars in man-power each day to quell. If we do not take care of the 'Saddam' situation now...we will have plenty more 'twin tower' tragedies to contend with in our future.Then these protestors may well be drawing true chalk lines drawn around their corpses. Just think what the world would be like today if America did not step into the picture to rid the world of Hitler.and we were almost too late at addressing that situation then...for sure, we were too late for some 5 million innocent people (the murdered Jews). When the righteous sit idle.it's evil that prevails. Pass 'this' on..... Your Sister, Zettalee
Ben -- USA -- 04/03/2003
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I just wanted to send a thank you to all those before and after my father was assigned to the 35th. I'm serving in the Navy now, but know that the real heroes are the guys on the ground. Thanks fellas. V/R David F. Batungbacal Jr.
David F. Batungbacal Jr.,AK1, USN -- Lemoore Ca USA -- 04/03/2003
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I just watched CNN covering the 4th division entering the Iraqi war. Although I am against this war, I will enter these comrades into my prayers. And am sure you all will have no problem in doing the same. j.c.
j.c. miskovich -- homestead pa USA -- 04/02/2003
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I served in B company 35 Inf. Reg in Korea 1953/54. Originally from Harrison NY. Now retired to New Bern NC
Paul J. Savage -- New Bern NC USA -- 03/31/2003
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�NINER-NINER, NINER-NINER� Calling all Bravo 2/35 Cacti to our Third Annual Luncheon. If you have not attended our luncheon in the past, then the last time you ate lunch with us as a Bravo guy, you needed a P-38! This year in Buffalo, we have a great location to offer you on the shores of Lake Erie. Root Five Waterfront Restaurant, Hamburg New York is located on Route 5, a short distance from the Adams Mark Hotel. This laid-back location has a beautiful view of one of the five Great Lakes. Friday, July 25th at 1pm an outdoor patio has been reserved for our group so that we can enjoy the beautiful sunny afternoon. Take a leisurely look at their web-site (www.rootfive.com) and see what we mean! Bravo 2/35 has a great membership in the 35th Infantry Regiment Association, all the way back to Korea and WWII. We all experienced the same things but on different soil; finally, we can all experience something together! Last year we had Bravo dudes from LZ 10 Alfa through Duc Lap and all the way to Cambodia. Come on you guys, no matter what era or what year, we want you at �The Root!� Please invite your Bravo-ette and your other guests. Emery Swan, General Manager (a Vietnam Vet also), has given us a special deal for our luncheon: a full buffet from salad to top round, baked chicken, vegetables, rigatoni, potatoes, etc. Top this off with dessert, coffee or tea. Whoops, I forgot one thing: Emery is starting us off with our first drink for free! All this for $19 per person! Please make your reservations as early as possible so we can guarantee an accurate head-count for the restaurant. You can do this by sending a check made out to �ROOT FIVE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT� at the above stated price, per person. The cut-off date for receipt of your check will be July 21, 2003. The mailing address is: P. J. Birrow 37 Flint Rd. Tyngsboro, Ma 01879 Should you get creative and send it with your reunion registration, please use a separate check for our Bravo luncheon. One last detail: The 2nd/35th deuce & a-half�s are still in the motor pool at Schoefield Barracks so we will need to set up a convoy for the ride down Route 5. If you are driving to Buffalo and you are willing to assist in this troop movement, please let me know. Come join us for a great afternoon with some great people. Cacti Forever - But Bravo to the Core!! Peter Birrow 68/69
-- USA -- 03/30/2003
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I want to let all 35th members know that we have one of our commrads now over seas. George Enriquez who served with 2/35th Recon in 68-69 is now a member of the 348th Transportation Company in Iraq. His address is Sgt. George Enriquez, 24 CSG, 13 CSBN, 348th Transportation Company, APO AE 09303. I encourage everyone to drop him a line or send him a box. George is now 53 years old what a guy. God be with him and the rest of our troops.
Rick Tolbert -- Redmond WA USA -- 03/30/2003
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Korean War Reunion At Laughlin.Nv. Dec.8-11 03 at the Ramada Express Motel/Casino.Rooms are $15.00 a nite can Fly www.suncountry.com in to Bullhead City which is just across the river from Laughlin.Went to a reunion last Nov.had a great time. There were over 400 of us there Army Navy,Marines,Air Force and Coast Guard.WW 2 Korea and Nam.We will have the Christmas Dinner we missed in Dec.50.Contact CSM RICHARD GALLMEYER 1-800-523-4715 VIRGINA BEACH,VA msg1@aol.com he has over 18000 registered he will send you the names of the guys in your unit when you register.Please come if you can,you won.t be disapointed. I was with the HQ.CO.1/29th Rct/3rd Bn.35th Korea 50-51
Ron Hanson -- Bagley Mn USA -- 03/29/2003
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My Broter sent me this Hes an E8 in the navy Subject: Fw: The Average Military Man >The average age of the military man is 19 years. > > He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal >circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not >yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough >to die for his country. > > > He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own >car than wash his father's; but he has never collected unemployment either. > > > He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average >student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten >year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with >him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world >away. > > > He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and >155mm Howitzers. > > > He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he >is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. > > > He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he >can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the >dark. > > > He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade >launcher and use either one effectively if he must. > > > He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a >professional. > > > He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to >march. > > > He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not >without spirit or individual dignity. > > > He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and >wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. > > > He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. > > > He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own >hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are >hungry, his food. > > > He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when >you run low. > > > He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they >were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. > > > He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and >still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death >then he should have in his short lifetime. > > > He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. > > > He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in >combat and is unashamed. > > > He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body >while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to >'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove >their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far >from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful. > > > Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is >paying the price for our freedom. > > > Beardless or not, he is not a boy. > > > He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for >over 200 years. > > > He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and >understanding. > > > Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration >with his blood. > > > For our Military > > > Prayer wheel for our military...please don't break it Please send this >on after a short prayer. > > > Prayer Wheel > > > "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they >protect us. > > > Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for >us in our time of need. Amen." > > > Prayer Wheel: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say >a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen >in >the air, and for those preparing for a possible war with Iraq. There >is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful.... Just >send this to all the people in your address book. Do not stop the wheel, >please.... Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman, >prayer is the very best one.
frank willard -- wichita ks USA -- 03/29/2003
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I was in Co. E 2/35 4-duce mortars from june 1970-71. Is any body out there from my unit? Carl
Carl "Knife" Wachter -- Mankato mn USA -- 03/28/2003
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If anyone knew Thomas L. Terry, A 1/35th Jan-May 67 please drop me a note. He was KIA later with Special Forces.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 03/28/2003
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I retiredfrom the Inf.after 22.5 years. Spent two full years in Vietnam. 1st.Psg.Recon 2/35 ; second Phouc Tuy Training Batallion (training Cambodians in the "Mike Force" concept). I have been an instructor in Airborne, Ranger, Special Force`s, R.O.T.C. @ L.S.U.,Infantry Training Comand(where once again, I had the privledge to see our Div. Cmdr.now Lt.Gen. Donn R. Pepke), 1SG of a OSUT-Ft.Polk,Last but not lease Office of Military Instruction @ the UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, N.Y. Now for the real reason for my message: 1st- Nothing before or after has given me the satisfaction, in life as being a member of the Famous Fighting Fourth I.D.,i.e.,3rd Bde,2/35 Inf Bn.,especially RECON PLATOON. Every day I see you in face`s of the young Officer`s and Enlisted Men of our great Military Force, for I get to see you in the Training Area here at Ft. Polk: JRTC.(young to me is all of them). PRIDE and HONOR belongs to you all. Until Then I remain Yours Ranger Jim Tibbit
James F. Tibbit (Ranger Jim) -- Leesville La USA -- 03/27/2003
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Former platoon leader, E Co, 2/35, Korean War, 1952. Heartbreak Ridge. Later retired Lieutenant General 1986.
Edward Peter -- Lees Summit MO USA -- 03/27/2003
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This last week has seen many CIBs earned by our brave infantrymen in Iraq, and many more to come. God speed to all of our brothers and sisters in arms, and God protect those who have been captured.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 03/26/2003
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SERVED WITH 1ST OF 35TH INFANTRY, AUG. 1964 TO DEC. 1966. COMPANY C.
RICHARD WELCH -- WILLIAMSPORT PA USA -- 03/25/2003
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Update on Charles Wilson who had stomach surgery Mar 21. From Dog Company Vet Bill Alexander (the assn just recently put Charles and Bill in touch after almost 60yrs, they were together in WW2 on Luzon) ::Thanks for your reply Ben. Don't know if Charles' wife has called you. I just completed a call; talked to her and Charles. He is feeling somewhat better today, which can't be very good. He has a tube down his throat, which makes it a bit difficult to understand him. He is going to have some rough days ahead.:; Thank you for the update Bill. Cacti Forever
Ben Youmans -- USA -- 03/23/2003
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Just learning the web, the net and what ever. I was in 25th div. In the year 1966 the vietnam's. With the HHC.1Bn.(Mech)5th Inf div.
Jose O. Garza -- San antonio tx USA -- 03/22/2003
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My Grandson is in the 348th TC and we are very proud of him at this moment of world history. Go Sean Cunha! John and Janis Berard
John Berard -- Newbury Park CA USA -- 03/22/2003
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As many of you know another one of our Cacti Brothers (among many right now)is struggling with the fight against cancer. Phil "Pete" Pederson D 1/35 Vietnam is holding valiantly but could use your thoughts and prayers. A website has been set up to leave him a message. It is www.caringbridge.org/sd/phil/guestbook.html If you have time drop him a note there. 'God Bless all our Troops" Ben Y. out.
Ben Youmans -- USA -- 03/22/2003
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From the Widow of a Cacti Brother-- :: I'm sorry to say that John passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2003 at 11:30AM. He tried so hard. We had made a plan to attend Buffalo because he so wanted to see all the guys but it just wasn't meant to be. I would make a request that anyone that has pictures of Sgt Jhn H King, B Company 2/35th Infantry div 3rd Brigade task force would please let me know . John didn't like to have his picture taken and so we have hardly any pictures of him. He will be buried with all his 2/35th "stuff" He was so proud of his unit. Thinking of all of you. Catherine S. King wife of one fine soldier. kingcathy8@aol.com He will be buried in Busnel at the National Cemetary there on Monday march 24th,2003 at 2:30pm. Anyone who would like to write please feel free. I could use the support. I am missing my soldier already.
Ben Youmans -- USA -- 03/22/2003
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Message from Wife of a Cacti Brother ""My husband, Charles R. Wilson has stomach cancer and had a total gastrectomy on March 21 at the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Naomi Wilson ( Co D, WWII)"" Keep our Cacti Brother in your thoughts. BY
Ben Youmans -- USA -- 03/22/2003
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I am saddened to report the following obituary for SGT King, a great NCO of B 2/35 during 1966. SGT King will be missed by all who served with him. ************* KING, John H., 60, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Dade City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at home after a lengthy illness. He moved to this area in 1949 from his native Ohio. A decorated US Army Veteran of V ietnam, he served with the 2/35th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for Valor. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in St. Petersburg as well as the Red Cross . He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by both family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Catherine; his children, Gloria Hoffman and her husband, Will of St. Petersburg, Jo hnny King of St. Petersburg, Alicia Nix and her husband, Bobby of Fort Rucker, Alabama, David King and his wife, Melissa of 68th Med., Hawaii, Carol Lynn King of St. Petersburg, and Kimberly King and her hus band, Vince of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; four brothers, David King and his wife, Janet of Dade City, Danny King of Tampa, Bill King of Dade City and Joe King of Zephyrhills; a sister, Margaret Flook and her husband, Herb of Land O' Lakes; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 1 p.m. with P astor Joe Bedi officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday evening, March 23, 2003 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name should be given to the Hospice chapt er of your choice. HODGES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME DADE CITY, FLORIDA 352-567-0000 http://www.hodgesfuneralhome.com
John Lorts -- Virginia Beach VA USA -- 03/21/2003
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Mr Hall, Sir! Just found info on 1 KIA, Korean War. Info, with photograph of gravestone, is: Wilson Cemetery, Johnson County, TN: http://jctcuzins.com/cem/wilson/wilson67.html Dickens, Lyndwburg: Lyndwburg Dickens 1927-1950 TN PFC 35th Infantry/25th Infantry/Division Korea Photograph of gravestone: http://jctcuzins.com/cem/wilson/Dickens,Lyndwburg03152002.jpg Korean War Casualty Data Base: Name: LYNOWBURG DICKENS City State: JOHNSON, Tennessee Rank Branch Component: PFC Army Reserve Date Died: 50-08-06 Casualty Group: KIA Have had problems with my main e-address, since this past Wednesday. From today, I can open it again. However it does neither send, nor receive e-mails yet. Have tested with negative results so far, all of this night. If not, I would have shared this info with you, by direct e-mail instead. Take Good Care Sir! Sincerely A.B
A.B -- Sweden -- 03/17/2003
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Recently through the internet, I was able to get in touch with a buddy who served with me in Company D, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division during WW 11 on Luzon. This was during early 1945 until the division was shipped to Shuzwoka (Sp), Japan as occupation forces in January, 1946. I have talked with him and his wife on the telephone, as well as exchanged letters with him. His name is Charlie Como, and he lives in Fall River, MA. Should there be anyone out there who remembers him or me, and wants to get in touch, let me know. It would be great to hear from someone who might share experiences during those months of combat.
William L. (Bill) Alexander -- Houston Tx USA -- 03/16/2003
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I'm a disabled veteran and I was looking up someone that I didn't know from my hometown - Charles Molano. I needed info on him for our towns high school website. Even though he did not go to my school, he lived in our community. God Bless All of you. My prayers are with your brothers. Rick Graham
Richard W. Graham -- Wantagh NY USA -- 03/14/2003
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In regiment before Korean War went to Korea In Regimental I&R Platoon.
George W. Mitchell -- bel airl MD USA -- 03/13/2003
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Followup from my previous posting. I'm looking for anyone who might have served w/ PFC Lawrence B. Banek, D 2/35 KIA 27 SEP 68, from Cumberland, RI, SGT William G. Silva B 2/35 KIA 29 MAY 67 East Providence, RI and 1LT Thomas P. Gill III B 1/35 KIA 7 DEC 69 Pawtucket RI. Thank you all for your service to our country. Joe Cichon Jr.
Joe Cichon Jr. -- Cranston RI USA -- 03/11/2003
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Yes, I am looking for anyone who might have know my late Husband...Mark Barnes. He was killed on Sept. 27, 1968. I would appreciate any help in this. Thank you.
Mabel Adams -- Wappinger Falls ny USA -- 03/11/2003
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2an 1/2 years a go in the early moring hours when I found this Site on the Roster there was only 5 Names from 1961 thru 1966 For Co C 2bn 35th and now just for CoC there is 36 now good Job an welcome Home F Willard 1961-1967
Frank Willard -- wichita KS USA -- 03/11/2003
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An inspirational site...God bless the Fallen Heroes of the 35th Regt. I was looking for info on 3 RIers lost in Vietnam.. ILT Tom Gill, SGT William Silva and PFC Lawrence B. Banek. If anyone knew any of these 3, please e-mail me. Thanks in advance. Joe Cichon Jr. LTC, USA ret.
Joe Cichon Jr. -- Cranston RI USA -- 03/10/2003
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A sincere heartfelt thanks to whomever did the research and listing on Paul Harrison A 1/35 th . He was an outstanding young man and those of us who were lucky enough to have known and served with him have tried to pattern our lives after him and all of the others who meant so much to us so that they might live on through us . Tom Kehoe A 1/35 67-68
Tom Kehoe -- Scottsdale Az USA -- 03/10/2003
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I used to date Pappy Boyington's daughter Peggy while she was a student at Medford High School in Medford Oregon.Peggy was living with her grandparents at the time. This would have been back in 1955. I understand that Peggy has passed away. This information was revealed at one of the class reunion's. For some reason nothing is written about Peggy. Peggy was a bright pretty girl. Very popular in school. I would like to know something about her life. Did she go on to college, marry,and have a family?
Bud Brittsan -- Eugene OR USA -- 03/09/2003
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"ASK TINY AND DOC" -- THIS IS FOR 35TH INF GUYS ONLY-- Hi Guys. In an effort to better serve you Tiny Dodd and I have decided to team up and help you find that buddy. We each have been doing this sort of thing for various guys over the past couple of years. We will try and help you find that buddy that you have been looking for. e-mail us up to 3 names at a time (you can do this more than once) and we will try and locate a short list of possible candidates. Give us as much info as possible about that buddy. Things like as complete a name as possible and old home town or state if you know it. Also give us your best guess as to age today. Also please tell us what year and unit the buddy served in. If you know a birth date, wife or parent's name, or any other helpfull facts please send it. We will research these names and give you the smallest possible list of candidates. Of course, we can make no guarantees. There is no charge for this service. All that we ask is that if you find that old buddy you confirm the address to us and you tell him about our Association and web site. Please send any requests to my e-mail below or Tiny's e-mail at DynaWD95@aol.com We will share the attempts to help you. If anyone does not have e-mail then you may write me at 1335 N. Broad St./ Woodbury, NJ. Thanks Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 03/08/2003
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On March 8, 1970 Lt. John Penman and Sgt. Joseph Postiglione lost their lives in actions as the 2/35th surrounded an enemy village. RIP Brothers. This is the only action that I participated in where CS gas was used. Unfortunately many of our guys had long since tossed their gas masks in favor of lightening their loads. - Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 03/08/2003
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Just getting my E-mail address straight and looking to hear from other proud veterans who served with Bravo 2/35 69-70
Ron "Peanut" Davis -- Munising Mi USA -- 03/06/2003
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Peanut,bad e-mail adress; I tried to send you this message.What is your address? "Hi Ron, we met at Vegas. I tell everyone the story of the "triplets," I hope that all three of you can make it to Buffalo. The turnout is expected to be close to 400 attendees. Say hi to Doogie for me" Peter J. Birrow, Bravo 2/35 68/69. 35th Infantry Regiment Association. 2003 reunion - Buffalo NY, July 24th through 27th. "Once you are pricked by a Cacti, you are a CACTI FOREVER!"
Peter J Birrow -- Tyngsboro Ma USA -- 03/06/2003
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Bravo Co. 2nd Platoon 69-70 Looking for any of my fellow Battelin'Bastards of Bravo
Ron "Peanut" Davis -- Munising Mi USA -- 03/05/2003
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I got this e-mail from a great lady. She is the sister of Steven Gilmer (KIA "C" 1/35 06-03-68). He was my platoon leader. I think this letter says volumes so, I wanted to share it with the ones that really understand. Be well brothers. "DOC" Olea.

Doc I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Your sister in arms Becky.

You may enjoy reading the attached story about a Vietnam vet and Ann Margaret as told by the vet's wife.

Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black &white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margaret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures. A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing. When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking garage. Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her book, and no memorabilia would be permitted. Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home. Ann Margaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as 2nd in line, it was soon Richard's turn. He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted her to see it." She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have time for "my gentlemen". With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She then posed for pictures and acted as if he was the only one there. Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to talk about it, my big strong husband broke down in tears. "That's the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army," he said. That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter, and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband. I now make it a point to say Thank You to every person I come across who served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those who have served their country. If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people make. With global circulation ... hopefully this will reach Jane Fonda
Forrest J. Olea -- Kelso WA USA -- 03/04/2003
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My uncle led me to this great site. Thanks Uncle Roy! My father was Harlan Slusser PFC A company of 2/35th. He was KIA 6-14-67. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. I'm sure he never knew he was going to be a father. I would love to get to know him through his friends eyes & stories. Thanks
Tonya Simmons -- Texas City TX USA -- 03/04/2003
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Jonnie was a real shooter, I knew him during our days on the 25th Div pistol team, 64-65. The guy had more consentration than all of us. He was not standoffish, he was just thinking obout his next 900. When the day was over, he was a regular guy. I oftened wished I had his coolness. Jonnie was the only Afro-American on the teams at that time, he could shoot, he was a team player, that's what counts. He was just a nice, quiet guy, I missed him.
tom p. lindquist -- seffner fl USA -- 03/04/2003
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I served with recon 2/35 66-67. I was recently put in touch with your site by "Doc" Ronald Wilson, my friend and comrade. After recon I flew gunships out of the Delta for a while. I left the army in 75 with 50% disability and bummed around the country selling dope and working as a carnival barker. I settled in Tidewater Virginia and worked for the government as an illustrator for a while. That being too much like the army I left that job and agained bummed around painting murals and back drops for theatrical performances, designing restrauant interiors and writing stage plays. I presently live in Memphis Tn with my lovely wife Rosemary Falk, a Canadian but please don't think of me as a traitor because the Canadians are really a lot like us, they just got nothing important to do.
James E. Esposito -- Memphis TN USA -- 03/04/2003
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Mr Hall, and all Cacti in state of WI, Sir's! Some "St. John"-cemeterys in WI: http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-WI-007.html I hope this will be of help. Take Good Care! Sincerely A.B
A.B -- Sweden -- 03/03/2003
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I have been searching for any information on James J. Brennan from New York, NY. He is the biological grandfather of my son, Michael, who is now almost 17. I know that James died very young at the age of 20, on 2/9/68. I also know that he was an MP around Saigon and was re-assigned to near Danang at the time of his death. I have been trying to find out about him, any pictures, or any relatives of James J. Brennan that are still living. I know my son would greatly appreciate any stories, photos, or information that you may have or can recollect of James that you could share with him. Even though my son never met him, he feels a great sense of respect for what he did and those who laid down their lives for our Country.
Awilda Jimenez -- Orlando FL USA -- 03/03/2003
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My Son Kyle is active Cacti- just a note to tell you all my prayers are with you.
Jack Colnot -- San Antonio TX USA -- 03/02/2003
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For anyone in the vicinity of Kenosha, WI. I am looking for information on Eugene Leroy Burbey C Co 2/35th KIA 9/22/69. I have some information that Eugene is buried in the St. John's Cemetery in Kenosha. The trouble is that I cannot even confrm that there is a St. John's cemetery associated with Kenosha City. We may be talking about Kenosha County but there seem to be 3 or 4 St. John Cemeteries there in various towns. He is listed as a Roman Catholic (but this doesn't necessarily mean a Catholic cemetery). The county Historical Society lists him as KIA in Vietnam but doesn't even have information on who his parents were (as they do on other local KIA's). Can anyone in that area perhaps find an obituary in the newspaper archives? He died on 9/22/69 so funeral would typically of been about 7 to 14 days later. I am intersted in just what cemetery he is buried in? Also we are still searching for a photo of him for our web site. Thanks, Doc
jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 03/02/2003
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Hey you band of brothers, how are ya? It has been a while since I left anything here. I have a question for my brothers of "D" 1/35th. I just read the timeline for Oct. 1968 and saw the date of OCT. 5, 1968 as a day when General stone came to LZ_Jean. I was Head medic for "D" at the time. I need to know who the 3 guys were that had Malaria and I put them on the Generals bird. I know it sounds a little crazy but, those that served with me know that, my company's men were priority one. There was so much activity going on that, we couldn't get a medi-vac. One of the guys had 105+ fever(after being stripped and held down in the rain. He was delireous and I said to hell with protocal. Any one know who these guys were? Thanks brothers. Be well and cool. "DOC"
Forrest J. Olea "DOC" -- Kelso WA USA -- 03/01/2003
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David Head is my cousin. I grew up with David and he was like a little brother. I am so pleased to have found this website (thanks to James Hall) and will most certainly visit the site often. Thanks to God for all who remember our dear VietNam veterans.
Mary Jane Head -- Clarkston Mi USA -- 02/28/2003
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I seldom sign any guest books as they glean unwanted e-mail, However i will make an exception. this is my first visit to this page. W O W my eyes are wet! I always check the v f w mag. for reunions and and have looked thru the 4th inf div page, and i have yet to hear or see a posting from Base camp mortar battery, camp enari Pleiku. i spent most of 69 there some in fdc and some on #2 gun, also trained a few hundred of wanna be grunts. memories, however faint and unwanted are always lurking somewhere inside, made for a ruff ride thru life but once a grunt the rest is just a cake walk. take care, Larry
Johnson, Larry w. -- mi USA -- 02/27/2003
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I still am looking for gunners that served with the 3rd. Brigade 4th. INF (Aloha Airlines)I found one because of this great site and i know there are a few more.Thanks and welcome home!
Dale Wischkaemper -- Euless Tx USA -- 02/25/2003
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About 5:30 every morning, before I set out for work, I have a little routine that I normally go through. I bring up our web site and take a look at the guest book postings. Then I click onto the KIA section. Here I am looking for two things. (1) I watch the revolving photo display until a certain photo that is particuarly meaningful comes up. (2) I check to see the names of our Brothers who were killed on this date. Then I click on each of these to see their photo and give some thought to each. This morning there were 3 names under "killed on this date". They were Anton Bloemhard; Thomas Monk; and Richard Shuck. When I clicked on their names I found that there were no photo's for any of them. It kind of made me sad. It's as though we've sort of forgotten about them. Guys please, we can't let this happen. If you've got a photo of one of these guys (or any other that doesn't have one displayed) we need it. Even if it is not good or a part of a group picture it is better than nothing. For any family or childhood friends who check in, if you don't see a photo of your loved one but have one at home please get a hold of us. All photo's can be sent to my e-mail address or my mail address at 1335 N. Broad St./ Woodbury, NJ 08096. Please guys let's not be too busy with our every day lives to remember our old Brothers. We owe them this much. Thanks, Doc
Jim Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 02/24/2003
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greetings fellow cacti.i servedin co A 1/35th inf from 76-79.i miss it know,iwas then and still am a cacti forever.take care all,,,,maddawgcacti@msn.com
mark speakman -- mojave ca USA -- 02/23/2003
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65 to 67, looking for help. please write me. 665 N. Deerlane Lp. Otis, Oregon 97368
Bobby Patten -- Otis or USA -- 02/22/2003
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Hello Just a few words to say that I had served with B company 2nd Bn 35th Inf third brigade task force From 1966 to 1967. will join the assoc later . Thanks to all who is making this a great site. I have looked for a site that pertained to this unit for some time . This is a great site. Craig Powell SFC Ret.
Craig Richard Powell -- Lathrop Mo USA -- 02/22/2003
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My father; Donald E. Heavner(Msgt. retired 1970)served with 35th Inf Reg, Hqs & Serv Co. He Was there from Aug 1950 Thru July 1951 With a 3mo. stay in a hospital in Japan. His CO. was Col. Henry G. Fisher AKA: Hammering Hank. He also mentioned that he was in the Pusan Peremit- er.He has only opened up this tiny bit since I started looking into the history of the 25th I.D. Would be grate- ful if any one out there who might remember him please get in touch with me, his son, Ed Heavner at: donald@dragg.net Thank You Vey Much, Ed Heavner
Ed Heavner -- Flatwoods Ky USA -- 02/19/2003
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I am still looking for anyone who knew Sgt. Stanley Ciemiega from Lowell Mass. Stanley was in C Company, 1st Platoon 35th Infantry Regiment. Stanley joined the Army on December 6, 1940 and was killed in action on April 17th, 1945 at a place called Kapintalan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. stanley was 25 at the time of his death. He fought at Pearl Harbor, Gudalcanal, Vella Lavella and on Luzon. I know he was friends with Marion Hyder. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Also, I do have rosters and photos pertaining to the 35th and C Company. Please feel free to contact me.
Scott Carver -- Alta Loma Ca USA -- 02/19/2003
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Just want to say hi , My Brother Robert W, Grant KIA 4-15-68 Y'all made this a great web site Thank You, Jerry Grant
Jerry L Grant -- Eugene Or USA -- 02/18/2003
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My cousin, Daniel M. Noeldner was a medic in HHC/2/35. He was KIA on 6 March 69 in Kontum Province. Got DSC. His name is on Panel 30 West Row 55 on the Wall. However, he is not listed among your KIA's on this website...Why Not? I was a Chinook crewman in 178th Boxcars at Chu Lai in 1967. We worked with 1/35, 2/35, and 1/14 during Task Force Oregon, starting when you were still part of 25th Inf; continuing after switchover to 4th Inf. DC Nelson/18Feb 03
Dean C. Nelson -- St. Paul MN USA -- 02/18/2003
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I was the paperboy that delivered to all the quads,when Schofield was bustling with activity. I made a lot of friends in the 14th and 35th, but one day you guys were all gone. Being a military brat and livin my life on a military base somewhere or another, I decided to try the AF. That was back in 69. And from 64 to 67 I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SOULS I KNEW AND THE FACES I MET, because those years were the best years of my life.
John D. Masuo -- portland or USA -- 02/18/2003
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ACO 1ST 35TH 25TH OR 4TH 2ND PLT 2ND SQD POINT MAN JUST LOOKING FOR A LOT OF MY FRIENDS FOUND SOME WOULD LIKE TO FIND MORE GREAT EXPERIENCE BUT WOULD NOT LIKE TO DO OVER AGAIN THIS IS A GREAT SITE WOULD LIKE INFO ON OBTAINING MY MILITARY RECORDS WELCOME HOME BRO'S
CHARLES BRADLEY BUDDY -- POMONA PARK FL USA -- 02/15/2003
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My father served in the 35th
Melissa Fox -- Jacksonville fl USA -- 02/15/2003
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On behalf of Cacti Harry Weisman, I post this info. ""On Monday 2/3/03 My father, Melvin Weisman, Passed away. He was a W.W.II Navy veteran, serving with distinction in the Pacific aboard the Light Cruiser, USS Springfield and an active member of the Navy League."" Hand Salute to a Warrior!
Ben -- USA -- 02/14/2003
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Behind the power curve. Should have signed in along time a go. Anyway here now. B 2/35 Dec 69 then transfered to IDCC Camp Radcliff to work for the ADC "B" BG Mc Farland. Lets set up a time for Chat room for 2nd BN Mondays at 1930-2100 CST. What do ya think? The Mogator
Richard (Dick) Brouillette -- Wheatland, Mo USA -- 02/12/2003
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Would whoever made the last guestbook entry please identify yourself? We'd love to know who you are Brother. Thanks, Doc
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 02/12/2003
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Served in B Co. 1955-1967
-- USA -- 02/12/2003
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Wondreing why no one ever use the chat room
Frank Willard -- Wichita Ks USA -- 02/11/2003
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What a terrific web site! A great honor for the 35th Infantry Regiment. Although I never served with the 35th Regiment, I served along side the 2/35 Battalion in Hawaii while I was with the 1/27 "Wolfhounds". I'm currently serving with the 53rd Separate Infantry Brigade (Florida National Guard). God bless all of you and all of our brothers and sisters currently serving our country overseas.
Tim Huff -- Kissimmee FL USA -- 02/11/2003
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Just wanted to say welcome home brothers. I'll take a look around when thing are not so " hot" Thanks for being here.
Don Muscher -- na Va USA -- 02/08/2003
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I was in the 1-35th Infantry 4th Div. in Vietma in 1968 to 1969. Looking for my buddies out their. Please e-mail me at PauljOrick@aol.com SEE you later. Paul Orick P.S. They call me Tenn.
Paul J Orick JR. -- Lafollette TN USA -- 02/07/2003
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I served in Korea in 1953-1954. 25th division, 35th regimen, baker company. I am trying to locate "kokomo" and Chuck Auborn.
Donald Gross -- Parker SD USA -- 02/07/2003
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Thanks Jim "Doc" Hall For being involved in this memorial. Richard N. Seglem was my brother and a member of A Co 2/35th Inf of the 4th Infantry Division. God Bless you all.
Knute Seglem -- Wichita KS USA -- 02/06/2003
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I was in Camp Radcliffe - An Khe in 1970. I found a lighter that says AN KHE USO VIETNAM on the front and FINNEY C. on the back. If anyone knows FINNEY C. please let me know. Bob Maves B Co. 2/35 69-70
Bob Maves -- Janesville Wi USA -- 02/05/2003
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Fellow Cacti the latest edition Winter 2003 of the Cacti Magazine is in the mail. If you are a member in good standing you should be recieving it in the next 3-10 days. If you have not gotten your copy by Feb 15th send me an email and I will mail another one to you. If you are in doubt about whether or not you are on the Mail Roster contact me and I will let you know. Thanks to all for prompt payment of 2003 Dues and some need to get them into the mail to me ASAP. Member Cards are made twice monthly so you should get yours within 30 days of paying your Dues. If you arent sure if you are a Member then email me and I can let you know. Also the roster on the website reflects Association Membership and is being updated daily. I still have a quite a few to update. Please pass this info on to your buds you are in touch with who do not have a puter. Don't forget articles for the next Magazine are due to me by March 15th. Also make your Reunion Reservations now at the hotel please. We need to know how many of you to expect. The Assn has only blocked a certain amount of rooms and once those are reserved we can ask for more and hopefully get them at the same low rate. We are unable to block more rooms up front as the Assn would be liable for payment if the rooms are not used. If you wait too long you may not be able to get the Reunion Low room rate. Pete Birrow and the Reunion Committee have planned a bangup time for this years 5th Reunion. We want to set a record attendance so be there. You can always cancel your room later if you cant make it to the Buffalo Reunion. The info and Forms are in the Cacti Magazine. Ben Youmans, Assn. Secretary/Treasurer & Cacti Editor/Publisher
Ben -- USA -- 02/04/2003
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Fellow Cacti: First of all, congratulations Gary! Second, we have a new section call "News and Views". Click on the "Home" menu and you'll find News and Views there. Third, I'm looking for information about the Medal for Military Merit awarded by the Vietnamese government because we have at least one KIA who received it. Please contact me with any info.
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 02/03/2003
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Just a note to all the guys who helped me prove I was in combat in 1968 in the Ben Het area in Viet Nam I was a Medic for the 1/35th Aco 3rd plt from april to july 1968. Most of all thanks to Doc Jim Hall for all the work he did on my case . After 35 years the Army awarded me the Combat Medical Badge. I will recieve the dd215 ammendment tommorow. Thanks to all , yours Gary Doc Rose.
Gary Rose -- naples NC USA -- 02/03/2003
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George Enriquez former Recon 2/35th 1969. Leaves for the Mid-East Tuesday. He's with the 348th Transportation Company Army Reserves from CA. Remember him in your thoughts and prayers. Anyone who wants to drop him a note it's SP George Enriquez 348th T-C Transportation Co.APO AE09366
Wiley Dodd (Tiny) -- Riverview MI USA -- 02/01/2003
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Doc Tucker, Your e-mail address listed at the bottom of your message came back to me as undeliverable. Please contact me at my e-mail address below and send me your good e-mail address. Thanks, Doc Hall
Jim "Doc" Hall -- Woodbury NJ USA -- 02/01/2003
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i was doc for 2nd platoon bravo co 1969-70 would like to hear from the brothers peace
michael g.tucker -- rome ny USA -- 02/01/2003
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Found your website when I was visiting the Virtual Wall in reference to Kenneth Schneider, who was with your Battalion. God Bless
Lester Modelowitz -- Staten Island NY USA -- 02/01/2003
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i AM THE DAUHTER OF MAJ. JERRY P. LAIRD KILLED JAN. 22,1969 I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER OR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT.
LISA LAIRD MORRIS -- CATAULA GA USA -- 01/30/2003
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We are very enthusiastic about this site and look forward to making contacts with those who knew our fallen loved one.
Robert W. Morris -- Cataula GA USA -- 01/30/2003
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I'M glad to see all the New Name listed for Co C 2BN 35th from 1963 thur 1966 Maybe we will get the whole Company located (WELCOME HOME) Frank C2/35th 61 thru66
Frankie Willard -- Wichita KS USA -- 01/29/2003
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My cousin Spc Paul Demaline was killed in Vietnam. He as well as all those that fought and died and to those that made it back I give to you my most sincere thanks and respect. Paul is missed very much by his family and friends. I don't think i have ever met anyone who didn't like Paul. Thanks Paul for all you have done and are still doing in your memories.
Dennis Smith -- Delta Oh USA -- 01/28/2003
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I thank every soldier that served this country so that I can enjoy the freedoms I have today. My father served in the military and I know the sacrifices made to serve one's country. My generation takes for granted many of the freedoms you have fought and defended. I can only speak for myself and say, "thank you."
James P. Gagnon -- Belleville MI USA -- 01/27/2003
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I am searching for one of your members Allan T. Vig. I served with him 3rd Brigade 4th Inf. Aviation(Aloha Airlines) I am trying to find members of Aloha so we can get together, appericate any help and welcome home, you guys are warriors!
Dale Wischkaemper -- Euless Tx USA -- 01/27/2003
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Fellow Cacti - You may have noticed that we have changed our color scheme on the website. Well, if you don't like it, CHANGE IT! That's right, you can go to the new color preferences page and choose your own colors. You have to have cookies enabled, but you probably do unless you have disabled them on purpose. Also, to all you Korean War vets, we would like to add more Korean War Stories to our site. Please send them to me. And if you know Korean War cacti who are not internet compliant, please contact them. We need to preserve our Cacti heritage through these stories. See you all in Buffalo!
Dave Muxo -- Orlando FL USA -- 01/27/2003
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I just had a great phone conversation with Gary Howard formerly of Recon 1/35 1967. If anyone else is out there please contact me. We would like to hear from you.
Doug Oliver -- Moss Point MS USA -- 01/25/2003
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I am the sister of Paul Demaline. I am very proud that my brother has been honored by all of you. I honor him in my heart every day. I was only 10 yrs. old when he died, but we were very close. I loved him & I miss him. He was an awesome person, as anyone who knew him will attest to. Thank you. Sheila Demaline McCabe
Sheila Demaline McCabe -- Wauseon OH USA -- 01/23/2003
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Erle good to see ya post. Please everyone this website, the newsletter the searching for other Cacti all cost money. We need your support by joining the Assn. 20.00 a year is not that much. Your dues notices are in the mail or you should have them by now. Please se

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