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Ha tien ha tien is a border town close to cambodia of kien giang province. Army in vietnam during vietnam era, in that times it was the largest heliport in the world. Military memories guestbook archives 1998 2011 to be reprinted soon. The vietnam war is only one of the many aspects of the vwam website. Force logistic command, red beach, camp books, danang. Memories of a navy investigator createspace, 116 pp. After a short training period, the 196th aviation company deployed to camp lane in the republic of south vietnam in january. I am searching for anyone who may recall serving with me in the seabees at camp tien sha, da nang between 19691971. Unknown to me, our inhouse marine gunny was keeping track of all of our scores and i turned out to be one of the best shots with the m14 in the battalion, by march i was 60 miles south of north vietnam in a hell hole called phu bai. At the same time, the government and the vietnam communist party have sought to maintain a firm grip on political control. Mordern and elegant, the airconditioned rooms at becamex hotel new city all come with free wifi, and 24. Born in columbus, georgia july 31, 1944 and named after an. This video contains film footage shot by army combat camermen at long binh during the vietnam war.

The real china beach, vietnam war history site danang area photos 1968. Also includes scenes taken around the base of daytoday activities. A marine corps veteran of the vietnam war, peter brush was stationed at camp carroll in 1967 and 1968 and revisited the area in 1993. The camp was converted to 77th border ranger on 103170. I was on boat 59, but also 49, 61, 66, 67, maybe 47. Like many more camps, ha thanh was converted to vietnamese border ranger late august. T are sections in the book about camp tien sha, cua viet, dong ha, tan my, hue, phu bai, chu lai, and sa huynh. Navy headquarters, nsa danang, vietnam, nsa danang, vietnam.

Operation burlington trail was conducted in conjunction with the 6th arvn regt of the 2nd arvn div, elements of the cidg forces from tien phouc special forces camp, and the 3rd trp 4th arvn cav sqdrn. Van tien, head of the nflsv permanent representation in north vietnam. Vietnamese children were adopted, up until operation babylift in 1975, and examines. You have been here as a guest for a while, i guess we are doing something right. This crummy photo was taken from the bridge, looking north and shows a row of sovietsupplied osa ii and probably turya class missile patrol boats. We were part of the build up of 66, and the 1st infantry division artillery was setting up base camp here. Army kept the plantation buildings and even the swimming pool. Im in search of info on where to obtain a vietnam book from years 196769. He served in long binh 19691970, company a 46th he served in long binh 19691970, company a 46th engineering battalion. Back to essays by peter brush on grover furrs vietnam war. Dearest rita, i just finished a quick letter to my folks first one since ive been here. Camp tien sha, south viet the patriot files forums. From ha tien, you can get to phu quoc, combine travelling to many places in kien giang, rach gia city or nam du island. A new camp at tien phuoc tien phuoc districtquang tin province was opened by a24 a tdy team from okinawa and turned over to the survivors of a shau.

Camping in vietnam 9 best campsites in vietnam in 2020 holidify. Camp tien sha now attached to nsa da nang, covered. Thanh thuy is located in phuoc vinh an, cu chi district, 18 mi from tan son nhat international airport. Includes excellent aerial views approximately 15 minutes of the entire post. We also offer an extensive selection of photos of this beautiful country both past and present. Tien sha to da nang vietnam war home movies dvd freedom hill 1969. Peter brush, big guns of camp carroll, from vietnam. Blackhorse base camp, 11th acr, xuan loc, vietnam 1968.

We visited chu laiu, hue, and our specialty up the cua viet to dong ha, where we supported the marines and their 155 and 175 guns. Matron shaw from the crown street womens hospital in sydney. At 0200h one of the outposts was overrun but the cidg recaptured it at daybreak supported by the camps artillery. Our 12 man tents were erected between buddhist burial plots on the high ground between rice patties. I was researching data for a veteran of hhd 71st transportation bn that i represent and surfed your excellent website. Guestbook1 71st transportation battalion in vietnam 1966.

Comments welcome from vietnam veterans and thier families, or anyone who wants to make a comment about past or currents conflicts. Vietnam has entered an era of rapid economic and social transformation, heralded by the opening of its economy, its entry into asean and the resumption of diplomatic relations with the united states. The brownwater navy in vietnam guestbook sorted by topic. Photos of our members vietnam experiences vietnam veterans. Ha thanh is situated in the son ha district, quang ngai province in the highlands of south vietnam.

Americal units included the 1st bn 6th inf operating in ao kansas and the 1st sqdrn 1st cav operating on the north flank, and the 1st bn 46th. They are at no cost, you paid the price in vietnam. Camp tien sha now attached to nsa da nang, covered storage. Naval support activity at danang south vietnam dated 196667. Martin who established the companys motto of we haul it all and the call sign of flipper. Like many more camps, ha thanh was converted to vietnamese border ranger late august 1970. Within months we had rotating in and out 5 batteries of various types, from 105s to 175 guns. Ha thanh cidg camp, i ctz, south vietnam ha thanh was opened on the 28 april 1965 by cpt j. A visit to the con dao museum will teach you more about the islands dark past.

Camp tien sha in da nang, the former south vietnamese naval base used by the us navy ptf boats during the war. After checking in, i was assigned to yfu54 car 54 where are you. C on 10 may 1968 the kham duc special forces camp and the nearby ngok tavak. Danang was handling more tonnage than the port of baltimore at the time. Remembers sfc vazquez and convoy operations grambo. Nippon koei company ltd 1966 design report on ngan ro barrage project, oct 1966. Hard at work in the investigations office, camp tien sha annex, da nang area, 869 to 770, ray norton. Barrels of asphalt damaged by rocket attack, april 1969, camp tien sha annex, ray norton. Got some lunch and beer and its decent, nothing fantastic but i think 4star hotel shall do better.

Marines in vietnam, 1966, by jack shulimson headquarters, u. Located right in the center of binh duong new city, becamex hotel new city offers accomodation service for guests with 4star standard. Phu an camp is only one of the prisons located in this intriguing place. At 0200h one of the outposts was overrun but the cidg recaptured it at daybreak supported by the camp s artillery. You have been here as a guest for a while, i guess. A history is a monster of a book, a dense 700pluspage comprehensive history of the region that offers an overview of some 175 years of vietnamese history before focusing in meticulous detail on the period from 1945 to 1975 when the communist revolution began against the french and culminated in the defeat of the. Both men fought with valor in a war that seemed to have no end, exemplifying arvn bravery and. Volume iii, exhibits, book 5 miscellaneous documents, overlays. The quan loi base camp was established in 1966 for the 1st infantry division, in the general area were also other large bases such as lai khe base camp and phuoc vinh base camp. Camping in vietnam means a lot of forestry, lakes and scenic beauty. I have written two books your group may wish to use.

Quang tin province, i corps, south vietnam location, tien phuoc sf camp description. Tien sha to da nang vietnam war home movies dvd freedom. Marines in vietnam fighting the north vietnamese 1967 pcn. The navy unit commendation may be awarded by the secretary of the navy to any unit of the navy or marine corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy but not suff. Americal units included the 1st bn 6th inf operating in ao kansas. The real china beach photo gallery, camp tien sha photos 1968 we are the real dogs of war. The real china beach photo gallery, camp tien sha photos 1968. Follow him along this oneofakind journey when something clicked a strange and true story about the black market during the vietnam war.

Vietnam history vietnam war photos north vietnam saigon vietnam vietnam veterans american war american history american soldiers korean war be082214 17 oct 1969, saigon, vietnam 10171969saigon, vietnam members of the 11th armored cavalry in the rubber plantation area at loc ninh and quan loi oct. A history of naval support activityfacility danang. Heroism and betrayal in the arvn chronicles the lives of pham van dinh and tran ngoc hue, two of the brightest young stars in the army of the republic of vietnam arvn. U s naval support activity danang vietnam 1969 yearbook. My tour of duty vietnam 1965 66 tien sha camp security 19651966 camp tien sha the first year 1965 1966 an old abandoned french camp taken over by the usn by darwin mckee, aka mac the first year on tien sha was 16 to 20 hour days, 7 days a week. Camping in vietnam 9 best campsites for the perfect adventure. Testing the guestbook finally have it back up and alive. Vietnam shortimer calendar, da nang area, 869 to 770, ray norton. Ha tien is famous for mui nai beach and historical stories about khai tran quoc cong mac cuu, who explored ha tien land 400 years ago. Entry gate of the camp radcliff main heliport of the u. In early 1966, the 22nd nva regiment deployed south. Tuy hoa ab, 31st tfw f100 jet fighters and rescue cs. The rota tion system permitted units to withdraw from south vietnam and.

T is a history of nsa in vietnam, which by 1969 was the navys largest overseas command with the largest public works department in the world. Barrels of asphalt damaged by rocket attack, april 1969, camp. Navy headquarters, nsa danang, vietnam, nsa danang. When i got on the bus to camp tien sha the one with chicken wiure on the windows i knew i wasnt in kansas. Naval support activity at danang south vietnam dated. The author s goal was to capture its atmosphere before inevitable modernization occurred. Young vietnamese overseas taking part in the vietnam summer camp 2018 offered incense and flowers at the dong loc tjunction monument in the central province of ha tinh on july 15. The company was activated as a ch47a unit on 3 july 1966 at fort sill, oklahoma under the command of major james e. Im sorry my last letter to you was so abruptly ended, but i figured id best get it sent, otherwise youd still be waiting. Unitship yfus 54 1498, yrs 6667 base location danang. With no chance at restful sleep, we existed in a state of near collapse and mental fog. Includes guestbook pages for yrbms, bases, vessels, boats, cities, atsbs, i corp, support ships, combat ships, the bassac river, the vinh te canal, tinh bien, rach soi, and sea float. Firs t time author reese ward, weaves a magnificentand sometimes unbelievabletale of this firsthand experiences as a georgia boy a world away in vietnam.