Rank and unit(s) : SP-4 854 Trans
Years in the bay : 69-70
E-mail address : smokey1966@earthlink.net
Short comments: : We had our 2nd reunion in Branson, Mo. this year, we had the same 10 members from last year. We are planning on having another one in 2007, in Nashville Tn. We would really like to see anyone who would like to join us to sit around and share the Bay exp
Name : Thomas F. Janson
Rank and unit(s) : E-5 854th TC
Years in the bay : Feb. 69-Jun 70
E-mail address : TargasFive@aol.com
Short comments: : Wonderful updates and pics. Thank you for the memories.
Name : Daniel Pagath
Rank and unit(s) : SGT 97th TC (HVBT)
Years in the bay : 1968
E-mail address : drpagath@verizon.net
Short comments: : Id like to hear from anyone who was at the compound that was hit. I was on the Reefer Barge tied to the pier that night and like to get some info.
Name : Jonathan L Dargitz
Rank and unit(s) : RM-1 E-4 IUWG-1 Unit 5
Years in the bay : 66-68
E-mail address : mdargitz3488@charter.net
Short comments: : This is Mrs. Dargitz and I am trying to find men who served with my Husband who may like to get together for his 60th birthday on 16JUN07. He was also known as Animal and was also a squad/platoon leader who answered to Marcowicz.
Name : James Colson
Rank and unit(s) : Sp. 5 540th Boat Co.
Years in the bay : 68 into 69
E-mail address : asandman@peoplepc.com
Short comments: : I remember the beautiful bay with the island out front. The guys- Burgage,Black,Loman,Moon,Rice,Rush,Strickland,Tweet,Sgt.Bowling,Sgt.Stoddard,and good buddy Jim Schofield. I hope you all made it home.
Name : Oscar Sotuyo
Rank and unit(s) : Cpl.
Years in the bay : one month or maybe a little more
E-mail address : vatodude1@yahoo.com
Short comments: : I was sent there because inteligence stated that VungRo Bay was going to be hit so I voluntered to go there since I qualified as an expert with the M-G I was a rear gunner I was so scared of being blown out of the water by a sapper that I never slept on t
Name : bob
Rank and unit(s) : lehman
Years in the bay : 3-months
E-mail address : boblehman@sbcglobal.net
Short comments: : 39th. combat engineers --lots of time in the bay area, named after our C.
Name : Albert Salsgiver
Rank and unit(s) : E-4
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : alsgiver@aol.com
Short comments: : I Don,t Think anyone will remmber me but they called me big Al or Boston, I controled the 81 morter Tube at the Main buker overlooking the Main rd to Vung Ro Bay and chalie beach. Nice To see so many Brothers (Wecome home)
Name : alex hanson
Rank and unit(s) : sp5, 572 engr co (le)
Years in the bay : 67-68
E-mail address : monoski@teleport.com
Short comments: : we have had two reuions, great time. any of you deuce brothers out there get ahold of me. the deuce provided the heavy equip and the 39th engr provided the manpower to build the road to vrb.
Name : Dietzel Morris Miller
Rank and unit(s) : SP4
Years in the bay : 11/66 TO 01/67
E-mail address : investifac@msn.com
Short comments: : I arrived in Vietnam 02/66 left in 02/67, spent 11/66/01/67 in VRB. Would like to see more and talk to people that were there at same time.
Name : Joseph SCOTT Gregorius
Rank and unit(s) : SP5 572 LE
Years in the bay : 11/66 to 04/68
E-mail address : josephgregorius4@msn.com
Short comments: : I was there I do not remember working on Hwy 1 that ran thur the bay when I was in county the closest we were to Van Rol Bay was the rock quarry that was north of the bay
Name : Kerry Myers
Rank and unit(s) : SP-5 469th Trans Det
Years in the bay : 1967-1969
E-mail address : kilowhskey@charter.net
Short comments: : I sailed on the USAV Page. We made frequent deliveries of cargo to the beach at VRB and Tuy Hoa.
Name : Bob Cavender
Rank and unit(s) : Sp4 2nd platoon 545th
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : b2az@earthlink.net
Short comments: : Every day above ground is a good day! I am thankful every day after surviving the 6/68 attack. I became a permanent perimeter guard. Thanks for the memorial to the good people we lost that night.
Name : Alex Na
Rank and unit(s) : LT.(ROKA)
Years in the bay : 1969
E-mail address : in603@yahoo.com
Short comments: : Iam a Korean and live in Los Angeles since 1985. I participated Vietnam war in Feb.1969 to Feb. 1970, 5 Co. 2Bn. 28th Rt. 9th Div.Korean Army. I was a LT, platoon leader and my company base was on the #1 route, Hoa Son(radio call this position was Boys T
Name : bob lehman
Rank and unit(s) : sp-4 39th. cmbt. engineers
Years in the bay : 3-months-1966
E-mail address : boblehman@sbcglobal.net
Short comments: : 39th. did a hell of a lot of work on the road to the bay. no one recalls? named after our commander.
Name : Vincent Thomas Ten Fingers
Rank and unit(s) : unit 458 Rank E3
Years in the bay : May 1966-May 1967
E-mail address : ktenfingers@gpcom.net
Short comments: : I spent 1966-1967 on Vung Ro Bay in vietnam
Name : Dennis Smokey Eveland
Rank and unit(s) : SP/4 854 Trans
Years in the bay : 69-70
E-mail address : smokey1966@earthlink.net
Short comments: : If anyone comes on here looking at the photos that were taken in Branson, Mo. There are 10 of us from the guard platoon that had a week reunion there during the welcome home. If you do check these photos out keep in mind Im the younger, good looking guy,
Name : don mcclellan
Rank and unit(s) : pfc 1097med co.
Years in the bay : 1966
E-mail address : dmcclellan@maine.rr.com
Short comments: : great site. sunk our lcm8 on the beach in tuy hoa landing troops during the monsoons.mine?? many bad landings.sandbars.ramp not going down.wounder if the boat is still there.might like to go back ???
Name : John B. Gosh
Rank and unit(s) : Spc 4
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : jgosh@charter.net
Short comments: :
Name : Larry Cain
Rank and unit(s) : Spec 4/854th Trans
Years in the bay : April 1969/April1970
E-mail address : caincurly@aol.com
Short comments: : I was part member of the guard platoon and also worked the check point. I like the upgrades you have done on this web site.
Name : rael rubel r
Rank and unit(s) : sp/4
Years in the bay : 67-68
E-mail address : milagroartrrr@msn.com
Short comments: : God bless you all
Name : James Guiducci
Rank and unit(s) : sp4 572le
Years in the bay : nov66 to May69
E-mail address : twitybear@yhoo.com
Short comments: : Worked on road to bay in 1966 was a D7 operator
Name : Rodney Weldon
Rank and unit(s) : SSG 119th
Years in the bay : 67 -68
E-mail address : rhw20171@sport.rr.com
Short comments: : I was Documentation Plt Sgt.
Name : Butch Walker
Rank and unit(s) : E-4, Co.A 39th Engr.
Years in the bay : 1966
E-mail address : butchdee@juno.com
Short comments: : How come you have no info on Co. A 39th Combat Engr. Bat. of which Col. Lane was Bat. commander. His Bell Helo was shot out of the air and sunk in the bay on a recon mission. When we got there from Cam Rahn ther was no way in by land. Our job was to build
Name : Jim
Rank and unit(s) : seaman IUWG Unit 5
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : ellisjg@msn.com
Short comments: : we all lost alot of buddies when we were overrun. Now getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan at the age of 56. Great job Steve
Name : Paul WayneKirby
Rank and unit(s) : E-5 218th MP 458th PBR
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : bukmstr4@hotmail.com
Short comments: : I signed the list years ago but did not see it ,so I did it again the site looks real good you guys are doing a great job . Thanks and keep it up
Name : John
Rank and unit(s) : SFC 218th MP Comany
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : cjean550@aol.com
Short comments: : I saw my dads name on your 218th MP Comany Lost List while looking at your sight. I have entered his info above. Thanks. Gloria
Name : Vincent Ten Fingers
Rank and unit(s) : E3 344 unit
Years in the bay : 1966-1967
E-mail address : ktenfingers@gpcom.net
Short comments: :
Name : Eddie Tapia
Rank and unit(s) : Sp 4 / 545 Trans Co
Years in the bay : 68 - 69
E-mail address : rt1et2@aol.com
Short comments: : Enjoyed your internet site. On your list I remember Dick Uptain , we both came in from Fort Ord in Calif. From Vung Ro Bay we were relocated to Tuy Hoa.Even though its been 36 years since we were there , sometimes it seems it was just yesterday. Glad I fo
Name : CHARLES L. HICKMAN
Rank and unit(s) : SPEC 4 440 AMBULANCE DET
Years in the bay : NOV 1967
E-mail address : CLHBOAT@AOL.COM
Short comments: : I WAS ONE OF THE MEDICS ROTATED FROM THE 91ST EVAC. I WAS THERE DURING THE TYPOON. AMBULANCE WAS BOATED BACK TO MEDIC SHACK AFTER ROAD WAS WASHED OUT. HAD THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH YOU GUYS. MESS SGT REFUSED TO PROVIDE ICE FOR PENICILLIN SUPPLY SO WE PULL
Name : Dave Harmon
Rank and unit(s) : 854 Trans
Years in the bay : 8-69/11-70
E-mail address : EZHarmon@aol.com
Short comments: : It`s a good day be thankful & say a little pray for all are Brother`s....
Name : Pat LaPoint
Rank and unit(s) : SP/5
Years in the bay : April 69 to April 70
E-mail address : plapoint412@msn.com
Short comments: : I was in motorpool. Anyone remember mortar coming through roof May 69?
Name : Gary(LBJ)Johnson
Rank and unit(s) : SP/4 119th Trans.Co
Years in the bay : Oct1966-Oct1967
E-mail address : b_cool@sbcglobal.net
Short comments: : Miss you guys.Think about all the memories I had with a lot of you.We were the ones in tents when we first arrived from Cam Rahn Bay.It looked a Beach resort when I left in October of 67.Maybe someonecan help me find Dennis Cmelak from Milwaukee.i live in
Name : Joseph Seda
Rank and unit(s) : SP4 119th Trans Co.
Years in the bay : 66-67
E-mail address : jbrisee@comcast.net
Short comments: : just looking to get in touch with some buddies
Name : WALTER J. FALLICA
Rank and unit(s) : PFC 119 trans
Years in the bay : AUG 67-JULY68
E-mail address : wfallica@tamperbay.rr.com
Short comments: :
Name : James (jj) Robinson
Rank and unit(s) : E-4 854TH
Years in the bay : Jan.70-Nov.70
E-mail address : jjchevfreak@aol.com
Short comments: : Enjoyed the updated version of the site.
Name : tim sears
Rank and unit(s) :
Years in the bay :
E-mail address :
Short comments: : I am Ray Sears oldest son
Name : LARRY A. WOOD
Rank and unit(s) : EN-3
Years in the bay : 68-69
E-mail address : LAWOOD67@YAHOO.COM
Short comments: : SERVED WITH IUWG-I UNIT-5
Name : Ray Sears
Rank and unit(s) : CPL 119th trans
Years in the bay : March 67-March 68
E-mail address : misspontoon@aol.com
Short comments: : Steve it was great to meet you and your family. Thanks for the web site it will always be special to me. Too all the VRB vets welcome home.
Name : James P. Bonk
Rank and unit(s) : SP4 545th and 529th
Years in the bay : Mar. 68 to Mar. 69
E-mail address : jbmhs@socal.rr.com
Short comments: : 545th and 529th
Name : David L. Jenkins
Rank and unit(s) : SP/4 119th Trans Co
Years in the bay : 1/67 to 1/68
E-mail address : davidjenkins@thevillages.net
Short comments: : I was the first replacement to report to the 119th after the move to Vung Ro. I was a cargo checker and eventually Chief of Documentation for the port.
Name : G.R. Rogers
Rank and unit(s) : Ch/Engr.
Years in the bay : 1968-9
E-mail address : rogersdeltaforce@aol.com
Short comments: : Ammo ships. Delivering ammo. Picture of club facing the beach brings it home. Some civilian owned that club if I recall.
Name : Edward Bell
Rank and unit(s) : E5 344thand 458th Larc
Years in the bay : 1966 to 1967
E-mail address : Sarge1@woh.rr.com
Short comments: : Operated a LarcV, in Vung Ro Bay, lived on Charlie Beach.
Name : Dave
Rank and unit(s) : p.f.c. 854
Years in the bay : 69-70
E-mail address : ezharmon@aol.com
Short comments: : wondering how the m,p.`s (PBR) are that took a r.p.g. across the bay one morning.???
Name : Billy Givens
Rank and unit(s) : E4 261st signal company spt.
Years in the bay : april thru nov 1969
E-mail address : spaceman25@bellsouth.net
Short comments: : Vung Roe Bay VHF the phone co there were three of us the sgt and two sp4s ate lots of cs
Name : steve leuty
Rank and unit(s) : webmaster
Years in the bay :
E-mail address :
Short comments: : Gerald if you could give us your e-mail that would help. If you dont want to give it out u can get freebies at yahoo, hotmail thx bro
First Name : Billy Givens
URL : spaceman@bellsouth.net
Comments : I was in the 261st signal company the phone company i a was a radio operator Vung roe Bay VHF
First Name : Gerald Fosselman
URL :
Comments : I was there on 6/6/68.We were on red alert the whole week before the attack. We got hit 2 days after the alert was lifted. Im gald I found your site!
First Name : Dave
URL : ezharmon@aol.com
Comments : I can`t say it enough Job Well done Love it....
First Name : Steve Leuty
URL : 1st and Original VRB web site
Comments : Welcome home all vets of Vung Ro Bay