83rd Reminiscences

 

 

 
Camp Everett

Recently I asked our Aussie and Kiwi members if they could fill us in on who moved into Camp Everett at Nui Dat after the 83rd went north to I Corps in Feb 1968. Click here to see the responses that I have received so far.

Chemical Spraying in Phouc Tuy and surrounding area

Recently I asked our Aussie and Kiwi members if they could fill us in on chemicals sprayed in the area of Nui Dat (Phouc Tuy province). Click here to see the responses that I have received so far.

FSB Arrow

Dan O'Brien sent this account of "A" Battery experiences at FSB Arrow in April 1969. Click here to view that account.

FSB Bastogne

Dan O'Brien sent this account of "A" Battery experiences at FSB Bastogne in 1969. Click here to view that account.

FSB Blaze

Dan O'Brien sent this account of "A" Battery experiences at FSB Blaze in July 1969. Click here to view that account.

FSB Cannon

Dan O'Brien sent this account of "A" Battery experiences at FSB Cannon in May 1969. Click here to view that account.

FSB Roy

Click here to see pictures (then and now) and recollections of FSB Roy.

Laos Incursion (Operations Dewey Canyon II and Lam Son 719)

There was a story in the February 2011 issue of the VFW magazine about the 1971 incursion into Laos (Operations Dewey Canyon II and Lam Son 719).  The 108th Artillery Group and XXIV Corp are mentioned in this story. 

This story prompted a dialog within our group. Click here to view that dialog.

Click here to read the actual article (Courtesy of the VFW).

Laundry List - 1970

Gary Keck (69-70) sent this example of a Laundry Receipt from the local Vietnamese laundry. Click here to view.

Lessons in Command

Neal Schwartz (68-69) sent along this account of some of his experiences with "B" Battery. Click here to view that account.

Menu for Christmas - 1969

Gary Keck (69-70) sent this Christmas Menu. Click here to view.

Menu for Thanksgiving - 1969

Gary Keck (69-70) sent this Thanksgiving Menu. Click here to view.

Nui Dat

Don Donaldson, Bill Taggart and Ken Skornia share some stories from Nui Dat in 1966-67. Click here to view.

Nui Dat & Luscombe Field

Paul Dickson, Ernie Newbold and Bill Taggart share this account of the Nui Dat area and Luscombe Field. Click here to view that account.

Ranger Team Bills

Bill Burke sent this account of an incident when he was an FDO. They had a memorable engagement with the NVA, firing in support of Ranger Team Bills from Co. L, 75th Rangers, 101st Abn Div. Click here to view that account.

Ross Wood at Nui Dat

Ross Wood (Co B, 5RAR) sent this account of his experiences at Nui Dat in 66-67. Click here to view that account.




 

Some of these files may be in Adobe PDF format.

To download a file, click on the link above, using the "right" mouse button, and selecting "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As...".

You must have an installed copy of the Adobe Reader in order to view some of these files. Download the Free Adobe Reader.