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Hines G. L. gabe!!! USMC
gabeh49@gmail.com
GREAT WEB SITE!!!
GREAT SITE!! I'm a CAP Marine Vietnam
Vet.68/69
America don't ever forget the men and women,
who put there LIFE !! On the front line, For the
U.S.A. They are true HERO'S.
The best of the BEST'S!! Alway's RESPECT !!
Those MEN and WOMEN !!!THANK YOU.
SEMPER FI !!!!
Webmaster note: CAP Marine stands for
"Combined Action Platoon" Marine. The
combined action platoons were part of the
Vietnamization Program. A few Marines (4or5)
would be assigned to a platoon sized unit of
Vietnamese locals to defend and control a village
bridge or some area of importance. They would
live with and train the local Vietnamese soldiers.
They were normally located in a very isolated
area and if they were hit it was always difficult
to get reinforcements in time to prevent the
position from being overrun. Dangerous duty
gabeh49@gmail.com
GREAT WEB SITE!!!
GREAT SITE!! I'm a CAP Marine Vietnam
Vet.68/69
America don't ever forget the men and women,
who put there LIFE !! On the front line, For the
U.S.A. They are true HERO'S.
The best of the BEST'S!! Alway's RESPECT !!
Those MEN and WOMEN !!!THANK YOU.
SEMPER FI !!!!
Webmaster note: CAP Marine stands for
"Combined Action Platoon" Marine. The
combined action platoons were part of the
Vietnamization Program. A few Marines (4or5)
would be assigned to a platoon sized unit of
Vietnamese locals to defend and control a village
bridge or some area of importance. They would
live with and train the local Vietnamese soldiers.
They were normally located in a very isolated
area and if they were hit it was always difficult
to get reinforcements in time to prevent the
position from being overrun. Dangerous duty
Dennis Rinehart "B" Co 9th Eng Bn USMC
rinehart609e@atlanticbb.net
[814] 944-2448
I was with "B" CO from May 67 to June 68. I
made a lot of friends in that time Chellino, Link,
Martin, Sgt Rock, Swede, Doc, and many others.
I remember when the casualties and wounded
came back to the area. I helped with the wounded.
That day will always be etched in my mind and
heart forever.
Semper Fi
rinehart609e@atlanticbb.net
[814] 944-2448
I was with "B" CO from May 67 to June 68. I
made a lot of friends in that time Chellino, Link,
Martin, Sgt Rock, Swede, Doc, and many others.
I remember when the casualties and wounded
came back to the area. I helped with the wounded.
That day will always be etched in my mind and
heart forever.
Semper Fi
Dave Siegwald 1st Lt "B" Co 9th Eng Bn
Dsiegwald@chaseandassociates.com
941-356-6470
I had the honor of serving with B Company, 9th
Engrs from June 67 to July 68. Initially I was a Plt
Cmdr, then the Co XO, and then, after Capt Mac
rotated, I ended my tour as the CO.
I don't know that I've ever been associated with a
better group of men. I often think about the guys I
was lucky enough to be among. And, I often think
about Swede, Sgt. Robbins, and Doc Collier. I
honestly believe that our officers and NCOs were
the best, but it was our Marines and Corpsmen
who were truly the fiber of the Corps and
certainly the fiber of B Company. Thanks to all of
you for all you did and Semper Fi.
This website is a wonderful thing and great tribute
to all of you.
Dsiegwald@chaseandassociates.com
941-356-6470
I had the honor of serving with B Company, 9th
Engrs from June 67 to July 68. Initially I was a Plt
Cmdr, then the Co XO, and then, after Capt Mac
rotated, I ended my tour as the CO.
I don't know that I've ever been associated with a
better group of men. I often think about the guys I
was lucky enough to be among. And, I often think
about Swede, Sgt. Robbins, and Doc Collier. I
honestly believe that our officers and NCOs were
the best, but it was our Marines and Corpsmen
who were truly the fiber of the Corps and
certainly the fiber of B Company. Thanks to all of
you for all you did and Semper Fi.
This website is a wonderful thing and great tribute
to all of you.
Ray Caouette Sgt. "B" Co 9th Eng Bn USMC
housepics@comcast.net
One of the many original members of Bravo
Company formed in the hills of Camp
Pendleton in December of 1965. When I first
reported in on 12-15-1965 the base was not
ready for us and they put us up in a motel for
three days in Oceanside. The first few weeks
we all had 96 hour passes for Christmas and
New Year weekends. Then we spent weeks
cleaning off cozmolene and painting and
stenciling 9th engineers emblem and tag line
on everything. And I mean everything! Every
pick axe, shovel box, truck, dozer, Everything.
Red & Yellow until we had everything
ready to prepare for our deployment.
We trained in the hills of California and that
was our only jungle training we had until we
landed in Nam in June of 66. Then we were
all shocked that after making us dye
everything we owned green we were stuck in
the middle of the desert of Chu Lai. Chalk one
up for the Corps. I like to say thank you to all
who contributed to the proud history of Bravo
company. I stayed ! with her for my entire
tour in Chu Lai base camp.
Semper Fi to all my brothers
Webmaster note: Sgt Caouette and his
fellow "B" Company Marines participated in
what only a few Marines ever get the
opportunity to do. A live "wet" landing.
They landed from ships across the beach in
June 1966 at Chu Lai, dug in, established a
base camp and immediately set out to work
on the primary missions - The road network
and airfield
housepics@comcast.net
One of the many original members of Bravo
Company formed in the hills of Camp
Pendleton in December of 1965. When I first
reported in on 12-15-1965 the base was not
ready for us and they put us up in a motel for
three days in Oceanside. The first few weeks
we all had 96 hour passes for Christmas and
New Year weekends. Then we spent weeks
cleaning off cozmolene and painting and
stenciling 9th engineers emblem and tag line
on everything. And I mean everything! Every
pick axe, shovel box, truck, dozer, Everything.
Red & Yellow until we had everything
ready to prepare for our deployment.
We trained in the hills of California and that
was our only jungle training we had until we
landed in Nam in June of 66. Then we were
all shocked that after making us dye
everything we owned green we were stuck in
the middle of the desert of Chu Lai. Chalk one
up for the Corps. I like to say thank you to all
who contributed to the proud history of Bravo
company. I stayed ! with her for my entire
tour in Chu Lai base camp.
Semper Fi to all my brothers
Webmaster note: Sgt Caouette and his
fellow "B" Company Marines participated in
what only a few Marines ever get the
opportunity to do. A live "wet" landing.
They landed from ships across the beach in
June 1966 at Chu Lai, dug in, established a
base camp and immediately set out to work
on the primary missions - The road network
and airfield
Dick Lahan Cpl 2nd Bn 5th Marines
rglahan2329112@yahoo.com
904-363-6040
On 2-7-68 I was assigned to Golf 2/5. We left
from Phu Bai to the Rock Crusher on a ammo
resupply run.
I and several other Marines were ambushed at
both sites 1/2. The second ambush proved to be
the final resting place for the convoy. We were the
third truck from the lead Ontos, directly across
from a NVA machinegun position located inside a
hooch.
Spent the rest of the day shooting at the NVA in
the graveyard across the road. Ran out of ammo
several times and had to drag fallen Marines to my
position to retrieve more ammo.
I'll never forget the bravery that was exhibited that
day.
Semper Fi to all those who were there. I thank
God every day.
Cpl RG Lahan
Golf Company 2/5
Webmaster note: Dick was at the "epicenter"
of the most fierce fighting. To have survived is a
testimony to heroism.
rglahan2329112@yahoo.com
904-363-6040
On 2-7-68 I was assigned to Golf 2/5. We left
from Phu Bai to the Rock Crusher on a ammo
resupply run.
I and several other Marines were ambushed at
both sites 1/2. The second ambush proved to be
the final resting place for the convoy. We were the
third truck from the lead Ontos, directly across
from a NVA machinegun position located inside a
hooch.
Spent the rest of the day shooting at the NVA in
the graveyard across the road. Ran out of ammo
several times and had to drag fallen Marines to my
position to retrieve more ammo.
I'll never forget the bravery that was exhibited that
day.
Semper Fi to all those who were there. I thank
God every day.
Cpl RG Lahan
Golf Company 2/5
Webmaster note: Dick was at the "epicenter"
of the most fierce fighting. To have survived is a
testimony to heroism.
Joe Tiscia, Cpl, 2nd Bn 5th Marines
JoeCpl@aol.com
901-383-2224
I have already made one
comment; but when I saw the entry of Cpl R. L.
Lahan. I just had to write one more. When I
crawled back to the cemetery from being
wounded by an NVA grenade after taking on a
few NVA soldiers. I made it to a large Pagoda
Type Burial Grave. In it were 2 Marines. One was
Cpl. Lahan. From Dick Lahan's entry, I have
found the Marine that took off his own web belt
and applied a tourniquet to my right, more serious,
leg wound. I would have surely bled out without
the tourniquet. Cpl. Lahan saved my life that day.
We both almost bought the farm when one of the
Army Quad Fifty Gun Trucks, fired on our
position. We could feel the heat of the tracer
rounds. I hope to see Dick and his wife at our Hue
City Reunion at the end of Sept. Dick, dinner is
on me....Bless you. It was great talking to you last
night on the Land Line.
(I also owe you a new web belt)
Semper Fi
Joe Tiscia
JoeCpl@aol.com
901-383-2224
I have already made one
comment; but when I saw the entry of Cpl R. L.
Lahan. I just had to write one more. When I
crawled back to the cemetery from being
wounded by an NVA grenade after taking on a
few NVA soldiers. I made it to a large Pagoda
Type Burial Grave. In it were 2 Marines. One was
Cpl. Lahan. From Dick Lahan's entry, I have
found the Marine that took off his own web belt
and applied a tourniquet to my right, more serious,
leg wound. I would have surely bled out without
the tourniquet. Cpl. Lahan saved my life that day.
We both almost bought the farm when one of the
Army Quad Fifty Gun Trucks, fired on our
position. We could feel the heat of the tracer
rounds. I hope to see Dick and his wife at our Hue
City Reunion at the end of Sept. Dick, dinner is
on me....Bless you. It was great talking to you last
night on the Land Line.
(I also owe you a new web belt)
Semper Fi
Joe Tiscia
Jean B
email = Assigned by Dr. Rocky Saldivar.
B co.Radio-man
phone = non
Friend of Vic "Rocky" Saldivar
"shaving mug bravo 6"
Words only cannot express gratitude to efforts
You guys had.
May those whose lives were lost rest in peace, and
those still living have a wonderful, blessed life.
email = Assigned by Dr. Rocky Saldivar.
B co.Radio-man
phone = non
Friend of Vic "Rocky" Saldivar
"shaving mug bravo 6"
Words only cannot express gratitude to efforts
You guys had.
May those whose lives were lost rest in peace, and
those still living have a wonderful, blessed life.
Paulette Green USMC Spouse
catlette47@yahoo.com
936-856-7644
My ex-husband was a Marine and going on leave
during this ambush. He was wounded when he
went to grab another soldier's rifle and was about
to cock the weapon when he was stuck in the
chest--he lost his right lung--he fortunately lived
and is still living.
I always thought he deserved a Bronze Star the
soldier he took the rifle from had been wounded
also. I can't ever imagine the terrors these young
men lived through over there. I thank each and
every one for their bravery and for defending a
country, who at the time didn't really respect that
war. You're all heroes in my eyes.
Webmaster note: Thanks Paulette, That day
as well as in so many other fights there were
many acts of heroism that unfortunately
went unrecognized and are know only to the
fellow Marines that were present.
catlette47@yahoo.com
936-856-7644
My ex-husband was a Marine and going on leave
during this ambush. He was wounded when he
went to grab another soldier's rifle and was about
to cock the weapon when he was stuck in the
chest--he lost his right lung--he fortunately lived
and is still living.
I always thought he deserved a Bronze Star the
soldier he took the rifle from had been wounded
also. I can't ever imagine the terrors these young
men lived through over there. I thank each and
every one for their bravery and for defending a
country, who at the time didn't really respect that
war. You're all heroes in my eyes.
Webmaster note: Thanks Paulette, That day
as well as in so many other fights there were
many acts of heroism that unfortunately
went unrecognized and are know only to the
fellow Marines that were present.
Steven McKinnon
cowboymck@yahoo.com
I am so happy that this story is finally written. My
father was a survivor of this ambush. He is very
eager to talk to anyone who was there or in
B/1/11. Please feel free to e-mail me.