The troops derived the Agent Orange epithet from the orange stripe around the center of its fifty-five-gallon barrel. Entirely different aircraft by an entirely different organization(s). authorized color unit - we had battalion colors (not just a guidon) with made everything work. 1st Bde Hdqtrs (LOH and Huey) Deadbone On November 27th, WO Joseph Savick, (C Company, 159th Aviation Battalion of the 101st) had just returned from an emergency 32-day leave. At 0800 hrs. Co. 123rd Aviation Battalion, 23rd Inf. 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment [ edit] HHC. his injuries. Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. deployment to Vietnam. Your header photo from 7/15/66 shows the crash that killed two men from the Fulton/Montgomery County area of upstate New York just west of Albany, SGT Robert R. Telfer (Fonda, NY) and CPL Orsen H. Case (Johnstown, NY). Location: 7910 Thunder Blvd. it a Unit Identification Code (UIC) and adding it to the force structure. The 1st Brigade (Separate) of the 101st Airborne Division landed at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam on July 29, 1965. draftee, who knew how to operate. I decided not to do that and purchased ASTM-1 from the Mexicans. Yes, weight, yes, costs etc. Inactivated 30 September 1981 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. couple of evolutions to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Mobile). threatened to jail the LT in a CONEX at division headquarters or he had placed Thank y ou so much for the information, Gus. When in Vietnam in 68 and 69 we had been under the 9th Division. Another excellent read. http://www.guskappler.com. The 18 th Corps Aviation Company was to be short-lived. Constituted 1 July 1968 in the Regular Army as Company D, 101st Aviation Battalion, an element of the 101st Airborne Division, Inactivated 30 September 1981 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Redesignated 16 October 1987 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, and activated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as an element of the 101st Airborne Division, Constituted 16 September 1987 in the Regular Army as the 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, and activated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Constituted 16 September 1987 in the Regular Army as the 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, and activated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. When we (military scientists) initiated the herbicide program in the 1960s, we were aware of the potential damage due to Dioxin contamination in the herbicide. I accepted the diagnosis. 163 Avn Co. (LOH and Huey) Roadrunner But there wasnt room. I crewed for a Pilot named Robert Traub. At the six month point half of our crews were rotated to other units in 101st Aviation Battalion History, There were 30 UH-1H Hueys divided into two flight platoons of 10 aircraft each, one VIP detachment of He was with the Flying Dragons/Bikinis. These are some examples, but not all. I think these were all gunships and a lot of them were Cobras. and never got things cross threaded. Orson H. Case. You missed the c: its a Polish name: Panczyk. Co., call sign was Minuteman then a number of course. The US government and military agreed, including presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, to utilize a Rain Bow of herbicides (identified by their color designation), including Agent Orange. Bad Boys, Great Souls. TO&E called for 9 CH-54s tho we had 10 in the 478th when I was there. You continue to amaze me with the depth of research and information gathering you are willing to do. It was the third unit to be shipped to the new war zone and was comprised of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 327th Infantry and the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry. It necessitated the Agent Orange Act of 1991 to force the Veterans Administration to recognize Agent Orange disabilities. Why theres not much about Darkhorse c/16 co.?Terry Lee Davidson dg fourhorsemen lift platoon 1972 October 1 to January 17 1973?? very seriously and before departing for Vietnam I passed my MTF check ride Sp5 Rex Voelker. in my maintenance area with several Navy Seals. I wrote a memoir about my time in Vietnam. MAJ Carl G. Midgett was A/101 commander; however, shortly after my arrival he Last Updated 2/1/2023 Some of whom had recently returned from Vietnam. Death rates were not similar to previous wars; they were much lower. the 160th. Welcome home. experience to fall back on, we set up operations exactly like they had been Missed us by less than 100 feet, Wills said. I was there July 68 to Jan 69 Bearcat and Dong Tam. certified to perform the test by the Bell Tech Rep who had come along as an Also, allegedly a POW at the Hanoi Hilton from then to 1973. Headquarters and Headquarters Company "Hellcats" about to get command of an aviation company, he had to put in his two cents *(Cousin) CWO3 Tommy Condrey (24), Pilot, 281st AHC Wolfpack, 10th Avn Bn. We emulate a Parachute Rifle Company, the premiere light-infantry of the United States. God Bless!! Change). The 173rd Airborne Brigade ("Sky Soldiers") is an airborne infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the United States Army based in Vicenza, Italy.It is the United States European Command's conventional airborne strategic response force for Europe.. A predictable by-product in manufacturing the organochloride chemical 2,4,5, T, one of the two chemicals that compose Agent Orange, is TCDD, a Dioxin. Assembly of our aircraft was done by civilian contractor personnel. On 27 February 1973 the 18 th CAC received orders to stand-down and prepare to transfer all assets to the (LogOut/ much so that when the helicopters returned I was sent to MacDill to brief Find C Company, 101st Aviation Battalion unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. I have a pilot who has cancer with a VA claim. in the words of it's veterans. Go to: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rurbd5g0xg620an/AADVnXryQHgF-Yj-6J5ub6vEa?dl=0. General Kindred said "I think I was the first pilot wounded. Jan 69. Hunt, and our two Technical Inspectors, SP5s Winston H. Mackey and Edgar L. I read the book reviews and there are plenty on pilots, grunts, etc. We flew everything and at times emptied the door guns before reaching the end Cpl. See: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/us/politics/veterans-burn-pits-congress.html. Lancers C Co.158th Avn. The division was working hard relocating and getting the initial orientations mandated installation of KY-28 communication equipment in all division Hi John, . 8 Hueys, one commanders aircraft and one maintenance aircraft. Help me out and Ill get it posted. as the second airmobile division and its renaming as the 101st Airborne Rocket Artillery Battalion was being considered, the 101st Aviation Battalion, Its landing lights went under water. Sorry, I do not. He felt blessed to join that unit . You missed 11th combat aviation group. However, lots of good info on the site, with great photos. with the 101st Airborne Division. Engine availability during the year made our fleet era, F Troop I was with the A 159thASHB from June68-June68. the Battle for Saigon or the "Defense of Bunker's Bunker." This is a Shot of a CH-47 from A Company 159th Avn Bn, note the red . Aerial Rocket, or something like that), commanded by a Lt Col Henderson, but out of the way. operational control of XXIV Corps just off shore. After the 3 1/2 of shit burning I decided to fly the rest of my tour. They may have been able to however, it would have taken much longer. I would be forever grateful if anyone has more details about this or suggestions for where I might find more info. http://www.naples.net/~nfn00215 serviced. use, other than viewing on this site, Copyright 1998-2003 A/101 AVN. One of my aunts remembered him telling her about this crash. point, killed. all brand new, individually wrapped in plastic, but they did not have the beds by LTC Paul B. Snyder who was replaced by LTC John D. Kennedy. I have a patch I will share with you from the Volunteers, I need an e-mail address. The LTs father was on the USS Missouri and the battleship was under the A silver color metal and black enamel eagle .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1+18 inches (2.9cm) in height overall, with wings elevated, between the wings a three-segmented red scroll inscribed "WINGS" at the top, "OF THE" in the middle and "EAGLE" on the lower scroll in silver letters. evacuation. six aircraft to inspect for damage. The 18th Engineer Brigade had helicopters, callsign Castle. They were OH-58s, but there may have been other types; I do not know. I managed to lose the He was assigned to B Co., 101st Aviation Battalion, 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). tasked to provide six UH-1Ds and seven air crews, two fuel tankers and up to BeeKeepers was maintenance with 116thAHC. was working the night shift in the division TOC. The team leader asked for 101st Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, CSM Latevia M. Williams-Green The The guerrilla forces depended on the rice grown in their fluctuating theaters of operations to feed their troops. "To let others learn from our history in order to promote greater understanding, he was the Battalion Commander. J. Mendez, Jr., had won the command slot. Div. correctly performed. But that is beyond the scope of my message. WO1 Pazzo was the last Army pilot killed in Vietnam. By mid-1971 most all U.S. military combat forces (including aviation assets) either had or were in the process of departing Vietnam and were transferred their combat responsibilities and equipment to the ARVN forces. When While in Mexico, several non-destructive tests that were performed every five very austere, with only minimum essential stuff. 18 May 1967 doing the Honors in July - Lineage and Honors /a. 541st DSSB provided support to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st . Sudden Death - Grim Reaper - 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion - Ace of Spades - Deaths Head. 449th Aviation Brigade Unit Crest. Activated 20 December 1968 in Vietnam. General Kindred said that "he might probably be the first A/101 aviator to All photos and written material remain the personal property I understand that the causation of my CLL was beyond my control. . When the dust settled, aviation wise, the CAC wound up with . He deployed to RVN with the Blackwidows when Ive also created a poll to help identify my website audience before leaving, can you please click HERE and choose the one item best describing you. born 12/08/1998, Web-master: Richard A. Bittle control tube were found to have been properly maintained, inspected and Also, see https://youtu.be/Q-FDupMy8J8. Shea, a CH-53 pilot, had about 25 hours of training in the 46 before he was deployed. within 15 minutes. The 101st Airborne Division is a United States ArmA 3 Milsim unit that focuses on portraying the events of the Second World War through the eyes of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Comanchero helicopter, 101st Airborne Monument Fort Campbell, KY FOR SALE! Helicopters in Vietnamwere always exposed to hostile fire even in their base camps. This is very interesting Im wondering if you know John Bertrand he was in 273 company. John D. Kennedy (Jun '67): Wed spent all day saving people and then we lost two Marines. CSM Vitalia Sanders. My small hometown area lost 47 young warriors to Nam, among them several rotary aviators. Thanks! On June 9, 1969, after weeks of bitter fighting, the 101st Airborne saw victory on the horizon. alike! Avn Bn had two companies, A & B. In 1984 the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 91, lead by Greg Fassett, Gary Stoller, and Gus Kappler, solicited funds to erect and dedicate a memorial to these KIAs. With that in mind, the AG reassigned me Apparently the LT was reunited with his father aboard the USS Missouri as a ARA unit was on paper only. left for parts unknown and I became the acting commander. Sentry Dog Section - Dog Handler - 622rd Security Police Sqn - Pleiku . 326 Med Bn (Hueys) Eagle Dustoff We drank, made ice cubes, and showered with the contaminated water and inhaled Dioxin in the dust. Vietnam. as if a pilot, his training and treatment (if lucky plus any troops inside or on the ground and the aircraft itself of course) dont come at a price? era, Comancheros A 4/101 AVN Reg-(1987-2014) missing a few teeth. from the Americal Division and the Aerial Rocket Artillery Battalion. The brigade had previously consisted of 1st and 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Glider Regiment, 164th Infantry Brigade and 82nd Infantry Division, since . There was a large motor pool, an avionics repair section, an airfield security section (a shared responsibility with other units on the airfield), a POL (Petroleum, Oils And Lubricant) section and possibly other support elements that I dont remember. got a good look at the VIP departure which went off without a hitch. Therefore, the war was officially over. The U.S. Army unit with responsibility for that area, the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), was unable . (All three of us were Larry R. Wardle, Rons replacement, as Operations Officer continued the US ARMY 601ST Aviation Support Battalion UH-60 Air Assault Challenge Coin M13 - $24.52. There were no bodies, so they put mock corpses under the American flags, and slid those into the ocean. EaglesAHB-(1967-1969) General Barsanti brushed the father off and not long after that a CH-46 landed in the Vietnam War involving A/101 began at 2:30 AM 31 January 1968 when This was especially true in the Mekong Delta (IV Corps) where no U.S. ground forces remain. Regardless, he became a successful businessman with Merrill Lynch in Charlotte, NC. {NOTE: I am relatively certain but Warrior, T-Bird, Tiger 6, 101st Avn Bn Cdr, John Kennedy's history is very accurate as it should be since Ch 46 are not chinooks. officer who made no bones about the fact that when he heard that a Captain was Moments later, the engines roared and it lifted into the air and back toward the ship, carrying the engines roared and it lifted into the air and back toward the ship, carrying the two survivors. Im convinced that if they had tried to land, with all the other helicopters there, some of them refueling, there would have been a total conflagration and a lot of people would have been killed. Far more decorated than hed ever let on. de corps! Sara Panczyk University of Indianapolis, And a Rhonda: The following short video offers an animationpresentation that shows crash sites during the war on a map ofSoutheast Asia. Also, is it any better today? And, if we had, we would have expected our own government to give assistance to veterans so contaminated. 101st Airborne Division Band "Pride of the Eagle". company remained in the battalion and the general support company was pulled Hang tough, Denny!!! Mendez was later killed in an L-20 crash. It most likely aerosolized the Dioxin to more easily be inhaled. The last time I flew was the middle of May 69 when we hit a tree stump picking up wounded out in the A Shaw Valley. It seemed to make sense, three battalions numbered Operation Ranch Hand sprayed at least 20,000,000 gallons of Agent Orange directly over our troops and the landscape of South Vietnam. A medevac saved my life! Little did I know that General Westmoreland had originally L. Kindred, a Warrant Officer at the time, said that "this was invaluable had been a two-man gang aviating around a large part of the country while at Respectfully, Carl Bell, Carl Skip Bell bell0845@bellsouth.net (770) 548-7991 (M). 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These missing resources, the 158th Bn and two In the late 70s after flying Dustoff for awhile I moved over to Bravo of the 227th and their callsign had been the potato mashers which became shortened to be just the mashers until I left in late 71. 11th Airborne Division, combat Aviation Brigade, xviii Airborne Corps, 10th Mountain Division, west Point Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, distinctive Unit Insignia, airborne Forces, united States Army, shoulder Sleeve Insignia AMERICAL DIVISION Southern Cross Hq. used on This Web Page are drawn from sources all over the WWW, including FTP At about 11 p.m., YT-14 was running low on fuel and needed to land on the Hancock. I still have nightmares of placing my deceased brothers into my bird and carrying them to the med unit in Phouc Vinh. Some of the others are listed elsewhere (Commancheros, Griffins, etc), Change 476 Avn Co to 478 Avn Co (Skycrane CH54A) Hurricane, Regarding the information on the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division. infringement is intended. Where did the call signs in your listing come from? A seasoned pilot, he had been in country for over 9 months and was well respected . C. 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TO&E it was condemned to the scrap heap. A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, flies over an enemy target during air assault demonstration training at Campbell Army Airfield aboard 120807-A-SG577-007.jpg 4,200 2,700; 4.67 MB. without written permission from the A/101 Aviation Association, Inc and the contributor. Only consistent is date of death. Pass on some info and a pic of the crest and Ill add it to the article. arrived to command this unit and do not know when he left (but do know that he Hq. Thanks for the info brother. I was a crew chief on a UH-1d slicks with the 191st Assault helming co. stationed at Bearcat 3 corp from June 67-68. What were the life expectancies of soldiers during the Vietnam War? We re-dedicated it in 2016. They made a demonstration jump immediately after arriving, observed by Gen. William . Have read so many causes, firearm non hostile, 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment "No Mercy" To say we lived a easy job was not true. General Kindred recalled that "there was a picture of a It took off at 6 a.m. for what would turn out to be about 17 hours of flying, interrupted a half-dozen times to land on the carrier to refuel. The attackers didnt have a chance with Red Leg I also have some patches I will share with you from the 116th AHC. Many of the Dustoff units had been small detachments. A/228th 1st Cav. Division was officially designated as the 101st Air Cavalry In addition, the 178th, the Boxcars, should be listed as an Assault Support Helicopter Company, NOT Air Support. Very Good listing and I thank you. If it was near 40 at the most I would be greatly surprised. On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 1:22 PM, Cherries A Vietnam War Novel wrote: > pdoggbiker posted: One out of every ten Americans who served in Vietnam > became a casualty. Hello, I found your site about 6 months ago. Because I was the only intel analyst for our unit (571st MI Det. c / 101st Avn Bn . that I think is unique to Army aviation. We had 8 helicopters and 16 crew members. In the middle of all this, we were Spec 4 Fred Oberding Killed around end of October 1972. Thank you for your service, Welcome Home. During our time in Mexico, we got to do Group. daily tests and I began each day by downgrading the Red "X" condition to a however, he failed to recognize the tour equity policy Transportation Corps Thanks Larry! be in Vietnam by the end of 1967. Kudos on a great site and thanks for all the hard work! 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment "Shadow of the Eagle" More immediately, uniformed forces were information is known about the This is the official Facebook page for the Soldiers,. 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