A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry 25th ID - Veterans



What's New on the Web Site.

11/11/09 - Posted "Thank you Veterans" message to the Alpha Troop Blog.
10/26/09 - Added James Hardwick 1st Plt 69/70, George Sarrica HQ Plt 68/69, and LT William Guenley 68/69 to the Fiddler's Green Page.  Thanks Doug!
10/16/09 - Added photo of David Rasmussen (KIA 24 Aug, 1968) to the Memorial Page. Thanks Larry!
10/15/09 - Added photo of Richie Korth, John Mullady, & Andy Garnica to Photo Album Page 1 (1967) Thanks Richie!
10/15/09 - Added photo of Andy Garnica (KIA 20 Jan, 1968) to the Memorial Page. Thanks Richie!
10/15/09 - View the September 2009 3/4 Cav Association Newsletter. Thanks Ski!
10/13/09 - Added photo of Raymond Spinler (KIA 24 Aug, 1968) to the Memorial Page.
10/12/09 - We have found that a large number of phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses are invalid.  Members update your mailing address/email address at cox.a.34cav@gmail.com. Thanks Dave!
10/10/09 - Added photos of Monroe, Bradley, & Salas to Photo Album Page 1 (1967) Thanks Richard!
10/08/09 -  Added photos from Hawaii 1965 to Photo Album Page 3 (Pre1965). Thanks Dave!
10/02/09 -  Added new feature photo, "M114's in Hawaii" to Photo Album. Thanks Dave!
10/02/09 -  Added photos from Hawaii 1965 to Photo Album Page 2 (Pre1965). Thanks Dave!
09/28/09 - Ronald Bowen passed away on 09/21/09 in Alabama. Ronald served in the 2nd PLT on A20 & A28 in 66/67. View the obituary from the Gadsden Times or sign the memorial guestbook.
09/11/09 - Chester Freas, Hq Plt, 65/66 passed away on 09/10/09 at the VA in Phoenix, AZ. 
 08/10/09 -  Added photo of Richard Monroe to Photo Album Page 1 (1967) Thanks Ski!
08/09/09 - Added Richard Monroe, 64/67, to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Ski & Layton!
08/02/09 - Added photos of Gary Elia, KIA 01/20/68 to the Memorial Page.  Thanks to Jeffrey Bell, his nephew.
07/30/09 - Added Arthur James Ryan, 64/66, to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Arthur!
07/17/09 -  Added A Troop events from 25th Inf Div Summary of Action for Jan 69 to the Phase VI Time Line. Thanks Brian!
07/15/09 -  Added actions in support of 2d Bn 506th Inf on 5 & 6 Sep 68 to the Phase V Time Line. Thanks Brian!
07/05/09 -  Added a section for "1965 & Earlier" to Photo Album. Thanks Jim & Roger!
07/04/09 -  Added photo of troop from 1963 to Photo Album Main Page Thanks Jim!
07/02/09 - View a list of troopers attending the 2010 reunion. Your name will be added to this list upon receipt of your registration forms. Thanks!
06/30/09 - Updated photo of Ronald Neal (KIA 17 Jan, 1969) on the Memorial Page.
06/28/09 - Added Jim Goodwin, 62/63, to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Jim!
06/10/09 -  Added photos from fall 1968 to Photo Album Page 15 (1968) Thanks Richard!
06/10/09 - Added Richard Christy, 3rd PLT SGT 1968, to the Then and Now page. Thanks Richard!
06/06/09 - Added John Morrelli (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks George!
06/05/09 -  Added photos including PSG Christy from 1968 to Photo Album Page 15 (1968) Thanks OD!
05/26/09 - Added Robert Troxell (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks OD!
05/24/09 -  Added photos from 1968 to Photo Album Page 15 (1968) Thanks OD!
05/24/09 - Added Billy Disheroon and James Zimmerman (1968) to the Unassigned Roster. Thanks OD!
05/23/09 - Placed a Memorial Day Tribute on the Alpha Troop Blog.
05/12/09 - Mike Gauthier, A Troop Arty RTO 68/69, is participating in the Run for the Wall 2009. Go to the Alpha Troop Blog for more information and a link to photos of the trip. 
05/06/09 - View the June 2009 Association Newsletter.  Thanks Ski!
05/01/09 - Added James Skiff 1st PLT, James Hamilton 2nd PLT, & James Stroull 3rd PLT (all 1967) to the Officer's Roster. Thanks Richard!
04/29/09 - Added "Fear" by John G. Jerdon (1968) to the War Stories page. Thanks John!
04/22/09 - Added new feature photo, "Tucson Beer & Margarita Supply Depleted" to the Photo Album main page. Thanks Dave!
04/16/09 - Added Floyd Daniels, Joe Bargos, & Herman Madison all 1970 to the 1st PLT Roster.  Thanks Lauro
04/16/09 - Added photos from David Duhon (1970) to Photo Album Page 7 (1970). Provided by Lauro Rivera. Thanks!
04/14/09 -  Added photos from Sep/Oct 68 to Photo Album Page 14 (1968) Thanks OD!
04/14/09 - Added award of Bronze Stars for Valor to James Wymer & John Jones, Bronze Star for Merit to Donald Staton & Purple Heart to Sakaria Auela to the Individual Awards Page. From the Tropic Lightning News.
04/13/09 - Added award of Bronze Stars for Valor to Anthony Trifiletti & Konelio Sagiao & Purple Hearts to Marshall Goins, David Shields, William Alhinger, George Robacker, Jesse  Simmons, Richard Albert, Ronald Molden, Chalmers McElroy, Don Socia, Roger Gertken, Tommy Stefi, & Leon Black to the Individual Awards Page. From the Tropic Lightning News.
04/12/09 - Added photos of Ronald D McIlravy, KIA 07/29/67, and Francis Amoroso, KIA 09/03/67, to the Memorial Page.
04/10/09 - The newsletters for 98, 99, and 01 have been added to the newsletter archive.
04/08/09 - Added award of the Bronze Star for Valor to SP4 Ronald N. Belford to the Individual Awards Page. From the Tropic Lightning News.
04/05/09 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Dyane Holt, Joseph Labonte, Spreno Murkett, & Lorenzo Maulden to the Individual Awards Page. From the Tropic Lightning News.
04/05/09 - Added photo of Robert B. Sanders, KIA 08/22/68, to the Memorial Page.  Thanks OD!
04/02/09 - Added photos from David Duhon (1970) to Photo Album Page 6 (1970). Provided by Lauro Rivera. Thanks!
03/06/09 - The 3/4 Cav Reunion will be held in Tucson, Arizona from 28 April to 2 May 2010.  View or download registration forms. Visit the Reunion Page to add your name to our list of attendees. Thanks!
02/25/09 - Added photos from Charles Pierce (1966) to Photo Album Page 10 (1966). Thanks Charles!
02/24/09 - Added a Fiddler's Green page. This page honors our fellow Troopers who are no longer with us. They will be in our memories until we meet them again in Fiddler's Green.
02/23/09 - View the March 2009 Association Newsletter.  Thanks Ski!
02/22/09 - Updated the Tucson Attractions Page. This week the featured attraction is a listing of Free Tucson Attractions. A number of them are in walking distance of our hotel for the reunion.
02/09/09 - 41 members have not paid the 2009 association dues.  If you have not joined the 3/4 Cav Association, please do so!  Your dues pay the cost to publish our newsletter.  Please help us keep the 3/4 Cav Association viable and able to serve you and those who follow! You should send your dues ($10 Annual/$75 Life) payable to 3/4 CAV Chapter, P.O. Box 23678, Lexington KY 40523-3678.
02/05/09 - Added "Kane" by John G. Jerdon (1968) to the War Stories page. Thanks John!
02/02/09 - Ronald Strangfield (66/67) passed away on 12/07/08.  Added Ronald to the 1st PLT roster. Thanks Shane!
02/02/09 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Ronald Strangfield (66/67) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Shane!
01/31/09 - Added new feature photo, "PSG Smith and A25 Crew" to the Photo Album main page. Thanks Mel!
01/30/09 - Added PSG James Smith (68/69) to the Then and Now page. Thanks Mel!
01/30/09 - Added "Fecal Finger of Fate" by John G. Jerdon (1968) to the War Stories page. Thanks John!
01/28/09 - Added "Buffaloed" by John G. Jerdon (1968) to the War Stories page. Thanks John!
01/19/09 - Support the squadron's effort to equip Iraqi school children with school supplies.
01/18/09 - Updated the Tucson Attractions Page. This week the featured attraction is Trail Dust Town - Originally constructed as a movie set. Trail Dust Town hosts a variety of attractions including the Fiesta del Presidio carousel, C.P. Huntington miniature train, gold-panning, stunt shows, and the Museum of the Horse Soldier. This museum features an impressive collection of original United States Cavalry artifacts.
01/15/09 - Added Chet Dowling (70/71) to the list of reunion attendees.  The 2010 Reunion will be held in Tucson, Arizona from 28 April to 2 May 2010. Visit the Reunion Page to add your name to our list of attendees. Thanks!
01/05/09 - Added copy of DA GO 82, 69 awarding Presidential Unit Citation to 1st PLT A Trp for Aug/Sep 68 to the Awards Page.
12/31/08 - Former A Troop Cdr, Wayne Miller, passed away on Dec 26th.  He commanded A Trp in Hawaii (1964) prior to deployment to Vietnam. A link to the guestbook is located on the obituary page.  Please leave a comment for the family.  Thanks Roger!
12/29/08 - Added award of the Army Commendation Medal to Billy Guyton (1970) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Billy!
12/26/08 - Added Danny Van Galder (1970) to the HQ PLT Roster. Thanks Danny!
12/09/08 - Added comments by David Abblitt about 3 & 4 July to the Counteroffensive Phase II Timeline, Jul 66-May 67. If you served during this time and can add to the timeline please contact us.
12/09/08 - Added draft Counteroffensive Timeline, Feb 66- Jul 66, to the Timelines Page.  If you served during this time and can add to the timeline please contact us.
12/05/08 - Added draft Counteroffensive Phase II Timeline, Jul 66-May 67, to the Timelines Page.  If you served during this time and can add to the timeline please contact us.
11/30/08 - Added photo of PSG Chet Dowling to Photo Album Page 6 (1970). Thanks Chet!
11/29/08 - Added photos from 1966 to Photo Album Page 9 (1966). Thanks Richard & Charles!
11/29/08 - Added Added "A Tribute to Milford Homer Wensel, KIA 5 June 1969" by Denny Wensel, his brother to the War Stories page.
11/28/08 - Added photo of Pineapple from 1969 to Photo Album Page 8 (1969). Thanks John!
11/28/08 - Added photo of troop latrine from early 1969 to Photo Album Page 7 (1969). Thanks Doug!
11/21/08 - Added photos from early 1969 to Photo Album Page 7 (1969). Thanks Steve!
11/17/08 - Added photos from late 1968 to Photo Album Page 14 (1968). Thanks Steve!
11/13/08 - Added "The Big Red One" to the War Stories page by Reb Marthers (69/70). Thanks Reb!
11/11/08 - Added Daryl Severs (69/70) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Daryl!
10/31/08 - Added Grant Yee (1967) to the 1st PLT Roster & to the Officers Roster. Thanks Grant!
10/21/08 - For all 3/4 CAV members who are not yet aware, we've all recently lost a good friend. Craig Peterson from Delta Troop passed away recently due to complications after having knee replacement surgery. Go to the Alpha Troop Blog for more information. Sign the memorial guestbook for Craig.
10/19/08 - Added award of Bronze Star w/V, Bronze Star (service), Purple Heart, and CIB to John Jerdon (67/68) to the Individual Awards Page.
10/05/08 - Show your esprit and loyalty at the 2010 reunion. Get a personalized embroidered Alpha Troop 3/4 Cavalry polo shirt. Go to the Alpha Troop Blog for ordering information. Thanks Rod!
09/29/08 - Added Hall of Heroes for September to the Alpha Troop Blog.
09/28/08 - Added new feature photo, "Crew of A25, February 1969 to the Photo Album main page. Thanks Bob!.
09/27/08 - Added award of the Silver Star to Bill Coomer (1968) to the Individual Awards Page. Added Olli Sauls Jr. (KIA 27 May 1968) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Updated events for July 3, 1968 on the Phase V Timeline. Thanks Rod!
09/26/08 - Added award of Army Commendation Medal w/V to Lauro Rivera (1970) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Lauro!
08/27/08 - An anonymous donor has funded the final 14 memorial bricks for our fallen soldiers. All 87 of our fallen troopers have been honored with a brick. For an update check the Memorial Brick Page. A special thanks to the donor and to each of you who made this possible!
08/24/08 - A Memorial Brick has been purchased for Ronald Hack (DOW 9/10/68). For an update check the Memorial Brick Page.
08/16/08 - Added photos from Bob Schneider, Oren Albright, & Gene Yonke to Photo Album Page 13 - 1968. Thanks guys!
08/16/08 - Moved Charles Martin (68/69) and Ronald Gardner (68/69) from the Unassigned Roster to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks, Smitty!
08/13/08 - Added Donald Harris (68/69) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Bob!
08/13/08 - Added James (Mike) Mitchell (66/67) to the 1st PLT Roster and HQ PLT Roster. Thanks Mike!
08/13/08 - Added award of Bronze Star w/V to Lauro Rivera (1970) to the Individual Awards Page. Added Lauro Rivera (1970) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Lauro!
08/09/08 - Moved Donald Harris and Dennis Taylor from the Unassigned Roster to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks, Doug!
08/09/08 - Added award of Bronze Star w/V, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal w/V, & CIB to Steve Van Rie (68/69) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Steve!
08/04/08 - Added a Roster Unassigned Page with the names of all troopers listed on the July 68 and Oct 68 rosters that are not on the platoon rosters.
08/02/08 - Added link to video of the Schofield Barracks Memorial to the Memorial Brick Page. Thanks Brian!
07/31/08 - Added photos from the 2008 Ft. Mitchell, KY reunion to Photo Album Reunion Page 7. Thanks Bill!
07/31/08 - Added photo of Robert Swalley (KIA 20 Jan, 1968) to the Memorial Page.
07/26/08 - The reunion group photos for most of the reunions have been added to the Reunion Page.
07/26/08 - Added award of Bronze Star to Kenneth Shrum (KIA 15 Oct 1966) to the Individual Awards page. From inscription on gravestone.
07/26/08 - Added photo of James Joslyn (KIA 15 Oct, 1966) to the Memorial Page. Thanks, Bill Imrie!
07/25/08 - Added Kenny Kendall (68/69) to the 1st PLT Roster.
07/25/08 - Added photos from the 2008 Ft. Mitchell, KY reunion to Photo Album Reunion Page 6. Thanks Mel!
07/24/08 - Added photos of awards ceremony (1966) to Photo Album Page 9, 1966. Provided by Bill Imrie, Thanks!
07/24/08 - Added George Linkins & Wendall Shelton (68/69) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks, Bill!
07/24/08 - Added John Riccio (68/69) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Bill!
07/24/08 - Added Jerry Lutz, Steven Weaver, & Jerry Tancredi (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Bill!
07/23/08 - Added Thomas Gannon (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks OD!
07/23/08 - Added Stephen Turner (68/69) to the 1st PLT Roster. Provide by Steve Van Rie, Thanks!
07/22/08 - Updated the HQ PLT Roster with the names of all troopers listed on the July 1968 troop roster. Roster provided by Roger See, Thanks!
07/21/08 - Added award of Bronze Star for Valor to Joseph Monihan, James Joslyn, & John Barovetto to the Individual Awards page. From 26 Aug 66 Tropic Lightning News.
07/21/08 - Added photos from the 2008 Ft. Mitchell, KY reunion to Photo Album Reunion Page 5. Thanks Heather!
07/20/08 - Added a Reunion Attractions page. See what there is to do and visit while in Tucson.
07/20/08 - Added Tommy Brewington (deceased 1974) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Brian!
07/19/08 - Added photos from the 2008 Ft. Mitchell, KY reunion to Photo Album Reunion Page 4.
07/17/08 - Updated the 3rd PLT Roster with the names of all troopers listed on the July 1968 troop roster. Roster provided by Roger See, Thanks!
07/16/08 - Added Terry Amos (1970) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Terry!
07/16/08 - A Memorial Brick has been purchased for Donald White (KIA 3/5/67). For an update check the Memorial Brick Page. Thank you, Walter!
07/16/08 - Added Earl Hornung (1966) to the Then and Now page. Thanks Earl!
07/15/08 - I have ordered the Memorial Bricks with the donations collected at the reunion. We now have honored 72 of our 87 fallen with a brick. For an update check the Memorial Brick Page. Thank you all who donated money for the bricks!
07/12/08 - Updated the 2nd PLT Roster with the names of all troopers listed on the July 1968 troop roster. Roster provided by Roger See, Thanks!
07/12/08 - Updated the 1st PLT Roster with the names of all troopers listed on the July 1968 troop roster. Roster provided by Roger See, Thanks!
06/04/08 - A Memorial Brick has been purchased for Alvin Langford (KIA 19 Aug 1968). Also a photo of some of the installed bricks is on the Memorial Brick Page. Thank you, Gene!
06/05/08 - Added John Carmack, Raymond Gibbs, & Clarence Husk (KIAs 5/12/67) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Mark!
06/04/08 - Added George Webster, Dean Guynes, Guilford Ide, Bill Haskett, & John Bubriski (1967) to Officers Roster. Added 1SG "Wild Willie" Williams (1967) to the HQ PLT Roster. Thanks Lou!
06/04/08 - Added Jerry Klar (68/69) to the Then and Now page. Thanks Jerry!
06/04/08 - Memorial Bricks have been purchased for Adolph Hamm, Merrel Sarvela, & Richard Caputo (KIA Sep 22, 1968). Go to the Memorial Brick Page for more information. Thank you, OD!
06/03/08 - A Memorial Brick has been purchased for John Carmack (KIA May 12, 1967). Go to the Memorial Brick Page for more information. Thank you, Mark Thomson!
05/28/08 - Memorial Bricks are being purchased for Rafael Torres-Rivera (KIA 1965) and Steven Rugar, Frederick Taylor, &
Eugene Hilton (KIAs 1968). Go to the Memorial Brick Page for more information. Thank you to the donors who have remembered these heroes.
05/24/08 - Added Bill Baum (68/69) to the Then and Now page. Thanks Bill!
05/12/08 - Added Bob Schneider (1968) to the Then and Now page. Nice ride, Bob. Thanks!
05/17/08 - Added award of Purple Heart to Richard Korth (67/68) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Richard!
05/17/08 - Added award of Silver Star to Vinnie Iacono (67/68) to the Individual Awards Page. (Tropic Lightning News March 18, 1968.)
05/17/08 - Added Richard Korth (67/68) to the 2nd Plt Roster. Thanks Richard!
05/12/08 - Added Manny Montanez (68/69) to the Then and Now page. Manny sure is not commanding a tank these days. Thanks Manny!
05/12/08 - Added Mike Gauthier (68/Feb 69) to the HQ Plt Roster. Thanks Mike!
04/13/08 - Added Stephen Van Rie (Aug 68/Aug 69) to the 1st Platoon Roster.
04/13/08 - Added a remembrance to the Alpha Troop Blog for our April casualties.
03/30/08 - Added photo of James Feeney(KIA 2 Feb 1969) to the Memorial Page. Provided by Tom Feeney, Thanks!
03/29/08 - Added "Just Remembering, 29 July 1969" to the War Stories page by Reb Marthers (69/70).  Thanks Reb!
03/28/08 - Identified SGT Sandico in photo on Page 3 of 1966 Photo Album. Thanks Dave Cox!
03/23/08 - Added posthumous awards of Silver Star and Bronze Star to James Feeney (KIA 2 Feb, 1969) to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks to Thomas Feeney!
02/24/08 - Added Roy Davis (66/67) to the to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Roy!
02/23/08 - Added award of ARCOM for Service to Alfred Ray Coe (1970) to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Ray!
02/22/08 - Added award of the Bronze Star for Service to Billy Guyton (1970) to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Billy!
02/21/08 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Billy Guyton (1970) to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Billy!
02/11/08 - Added award of ARCOM w/V to Alfred Ray Coe (1970) to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Ray!
01/28/08- Added photos from Chet Dowling (1970) to Photo Album Page 6, 1970.  Added awards of Bronze Star w/V and Purple Heart to Chet Dowling to Individual Awards Page. Thanks Chet!
01/27/08 - Added photos from Jerry Johnson (spring 1968) to Photo Album Page 13, 1968.  Thanks Jerry!
01/25/08 - Added award of Purple Heart to Elacy Junious to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Gene!
01/25/08 - Added Walter Shinall (65/66) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Dave!
01/23/08 -  Placed new feature photo, "Elacy Junious & Gary LaBarge, 1968" on the Photo Album main page.  Also includes a link to a recent news photo of SSG Junious.  Thanks Gene!
01/22/08 - Added entry for May 8, Cordon of Cholon, to the Counteroffensive Phase IV, 2 Apr 68 to 30 Jun 68 Timeline. Thanks Bob!
01/21/08 - Added video of the current squadron's deployment in Iraq to the Announcements Page.
01/21/08 - Added Counteroffensive Phase IV, 2 Apr 68 to 30 Jun 68 to the Timelines Page. Please send us additions and corrections to this timeline.
01/20/08 - Added Chet Dowling (PSG 3rd Plt, 1970) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Chet!
01/12/08 - Added Lou Sturbois (Trp Cdr 67/68) to the Officer Roster. Thanks to Jim Hogan, HHT.
12/24/07 - Added Officer Roster to the website.  Please email us with corrections or additions.
12/23/07 - Added photos of David Layman Ray(KIA 6 March 1968) and Peter Kovach(KIA 24 August 1968) to the Memorial Page.
12/23/07 - Added photo of John Rick(KIA 23 March 1970) to the Memorial Page.
12/23/07 - Added Pete Wells, A20, (68/69) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Pete!
12/22/07 - Added photo of Michael Poggi (KIA 28 March 1969) to the Memorial Page.
12/15/07 - Added Bill Johnson (1968) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Bill.
12/14/07 - Added the awards of the Silver Star, Bronze Star w/V, & Purple Heart for Pete Wells (68/69) to the Awards page. Thanks Pete.
12/13/07 - Added Peter Wells, 2nd Plt Ldr (68/69) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Peter.
12/08/07 - Identified photo as Felipe Martinez (1968) on Photo Album Page 4, 1968. Thanks to Karl Mueller!
11/17/07 - Added "Welcome Home Dad" to the War Stories page.  Letter from Collette McGill to Roger McGill (65/66).  Thanks Roger!
11/11/07 - Added to the Announcements that Bob Schneider is scheduled to go in on Thursday, November 15, for prostate surgery. Diane says they suspect cancer. Everyone please keep him in your prayers this week. Thanks Dave!
11/10/07 - Added President's Veterans Day message to the Announcements.
10/20/07 - Added the awards of the Army Commendation Medal Valor for Don Appler (1966). Added awards of the Purple Heart for Sipunu McMoore Jr (1966) and Sgt. Walter Blalock (1967) to the Awards page. Thanks Richard.
09/30/07 - Added Roy Davis (Jun 66/Jun 67) to the 1st PLT Roster.   Thanks Roy.  Added William Tayor (Aug 70/Dec 70) to the 3rd PLT Roster.  Thanks William.
09/29/07 - Added William 'Bill' Mitchell (1967) to the 2nd PLT Roster.   Thanks Bill.
09/23/07 - Added photos from Mario Gabriele (2nd platoon 1968) to Photo Album Page 12, 1968.  Thanks Mario
09/22/07 -Added photos from William Marthers (69/70) to Photo Album Page 6, 1970. Thanks Reb!
09/19/07 - Added the awards of the Bronze Star for Valor, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, and Purple Heart for Harold Witherspoon to the Awards page. Thanks Harold.
09/15/07 - Added William 'Reb' Marthers (69/70) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks William!
09/14/07 - The url for the 25th ID Association has changed to http://www.25thida.org/. Change your bookmarks.  Thanks Paul!
09/11/07 - Ron McTaggart 1st platoon (68/69) has cancer which has gotten worse.  He has been told by his doctors that he has about 6 months.  He needs our prayers, encouragement and support.  His wife Mary also has cancer.  You can contact the website or Larry Heath to get Ron's phone number.
07/17/07 - New topic on the Alpha Troop Blog.  Add your comments to our current blog topic, 2008 Reunion Activities. Thanks!
07/14/07 - Added David Abblitt (66/67) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Thanks David.
07/05/07 - Added Mario Gabiele (68/69) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Thanks Jonathan.
06/09/07 - Added Charles Pierce (65/66) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Charles!
06/05/07 - Sam Jenkins, plt sgt 1st platoon (68/69) passed away on June 4th, 2007.  Sam had been fighting cancer for about a year. Go to the announcements page for more information. Condolences can be made online at Coffey & Chism Funeral Home memorial page or at the Louisville Courier-Journal memorial page.
06/04/07 - Added Bob Schneider (67/68), Cabell Martin (67/68), and Bill Imrie (65/66) to the list of reunion attendees.
06/03/07 - Added Charles Pierce (65/66), Manny Montanez (68/69)and Geoffrey Cushing-Murray (1968) to the list of reunion attendees.
05/27/07 - Added Lonnie Dotson (69/70) to the list of reunion attendees.

04/13/07 - Added a search tool to the web site.  Search our site with Google.  Go to the main page to use the search feature.
04/04/07 - Added Mel Moss (68/69), 'OD' Albright (68/69) and John Phelan (69/70) to the list of reunion attendees.
02/26/07 - Added award of the Army Commendation Medal to George Carter (69/70). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks George!
12/30/06 - Added award of the Combat Medic Badge to Robert Wagner (1967). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Robert!
12/28/06 - Added award of the Bronze Star w/V, to Robert Wagner (1967). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Robert!
12/01/06 - Updated the Memorial Paver page. Bricks have been purchased for Milford Wensel and Alton Phillips. Thanks Doug! Honor Our Fallen Comrades. Their memory can become a permanent part of the Schofield Memorial Monument by purchasing a commemorative brick paver to be displayed on courtyard adjacent to the Monument. Our goal is to have a paver for all 85 KIA's from A Troop.  For more information go to the Memorial Paver page.
12/10/06 - Posted email from Doug Clapp about Milford Wensel, KIA in 1969, to the Announcements page.
12/10/06 - Added OD Albright (68/69) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks OD!
12/10/06 - Added awards of the Bronze Star w/V, Bronze Star for Service, and Army Commendation Medal for Service to  William Marthers (69/70). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Walter.
11/18/06 - Added awards of the Bronze Star to Art Melton, Kirkland Alford, Philip McMahon, Terry Amos, Freddie Wood, William Marthers, Chester Dowling, Aloysius Lavelle, William Marthers, Fredrick Rzempalla, Bruce Tindall, George Bullard, Richard Denison, Charles Grayson, Roger Johnson, Frank Apollo, David Maloney, Elmer Letcher, James Parker, Melvin Wink, Lester Beaty, Floyd Childress, Billie Colburn, Paul Crug, Andrew Zwalesky, & Terrance Huettner (1970). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Provided by Richard Bradley. Thanks.
11/17/06 - Added awards of the Air Medal w/V to Don Appler (1966). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Provided by Richard Bradley.
11/13/06 - Homer Louya (1966) passed away on November 2nd. A graveside service, with full military honors, was conducted for Homer on November 5th.  Go to the Announcements Page for more information.
11/04/06 - Updated the Memorial Paver page. Bricks have been purchased for Melvin Wink and Jerry Carver. Honor Our Fallen Comrades. Their memory can become a permanent part of the Schofield Memorial Monument by purchasing a commemorative brick paver to be displayed on courtyard adjacent to the Monument. Our goal is to have a paver for all 85 KIA's from A Troop.  For more information go to the Memorial Paver page.
10/21/06 - Added awards of the Bronze Star w/V to Leon Black, Harold Kinabrew, Ronald Klonowski, Charles Vanover, Grant Yee, & Donald Statun (66/67), & Purple Heart to Mikel Rhodes & Richard Ellsworth (66/67). Go to the Individual Awards Page.  Provided by Richard Bradley.
10/15/06 - Added photo of James Wymer, KIA 1966, to Photo Album Page 1, 1966. Thanks Richard!
09/16/06 - Added photos from the 2006 reunion to Photo Album Page 3 (reunions). More photos will follow. Provided by Bill Baum, Roger McGill, & John Moore.
09/09/06 - Added photo of Mel Moss (68/69) to the Then & Now page.  Thanks Mel!
08/28/06 - Added Gernot Bender, KIA 25 Mar 1969, to the 2nd PLT Roster.
08/22/06 - Added awards of the Silver Star to Chalmers McElroy (1966), & Purple Heart to Michael Hunter (67/68). Go to the Individual Awards Page.
08/05/06 - Added photo of Charles 'Doc' Jones (68/69) to the Then & Now page.
08/04/06 - Joe Bracone (1st platoon, 68/69) died on March 25, 2006. Go to the Announcements page for more information.
08/04/06 - Added Roger Gertken and Gary Pittman (1966) to the 2nd PLT Roster.   Thanks Linda & Gary.
07/16/06 - Added photo of Charles Salas (1966) to the Then & Now page.  Thanks Charles.
07/15/06 - Added photos of William Conley (KIA 21 Feb 1968), Frederick Taylor (KIA 15 May 1968), Dwayne Kever (KIA 19 Aug 1968) & John Veara (KIA 19 Aug 1968) to the Memorial Page.
07/15/06 - Added photo of Walter Blalock (KIA 6 Mar 1967) to the Memorial Page.
07/15/06 - Added photo of James Wymer (KIA 15 Dec 1966) to the Memorial Page. Thanks Richard.
07/15/06 - Added photos of Gernot Bender (KIA 25 Mar 1969), & George Browning (KIA 28 Mar 1969) to the Memorial Page.
07/15/06 - Added Richard Bradley as point of contact for 65/66 Timelines.  If you information for these timelines email Richard.
07/15/06 - Added "A Troop arrives at Cu Chi, Feb 22, 1966" to "War Stories" page. Account by Dave Cox about 1st day at Cu Chi.
07/14/06 - Added Tom Bailey (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. From guestbook.
07/13/06 - Added Joe Cowthran (67/68) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Added Luther Page KIA 14 Feb 1968 to 1st PLT Roster. Provided by John Jerdon.
07/11/06 - Added pictures of various  members of 1st PlT (1966) to new Photo Album Page 8 (1966). Provided by Dave Rivard.
06/23/06 - Added pictures of various troop members (1966) to Photo Album Page 7 (1966). Provided by Steve Huff, Richard Bradley, & Roger McGill.
06/19/06 - Added "3/4 Cav Duty on Hwy #1 South of Cu Chi, 66" to "War Stories" page. Great story about Rusty Albright and Hwy 1 security duty by Roger McGill.
06/06/06 - Added picture of 3rd plt (Crawford, Escobar, Cushing-Murray, Peters, Phillips, & Hatfield) to Photo Album Page 12 (1968). Provided by Gene Peters.
06/05/06 - Added Roger McGill (65/66) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Roger!
05/23/06 - Added Marvin Thomson (Dec 66/May 67) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Added award of the Purple Heart to Marvin Thomson. Go to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Mark (Marvin)!
05/20/06 - Added awards of the Bronze Star to Charles Salas (1966), CIB to Charles Salas, & CIB to Steve Huff (1966). Go to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks Richard!
05/08/06 - Added award of Bronze Star and Purple Heart to Jerry Carver (KIA 1970). Go to the Individual Awards Page.
05/07/06 - Added photos of troop's last road march on Nov 15, 1970 to Photo Album Page 5 (1970). Provided by John Brady.
05/07/06 - Added new photo of Tunnel Rats Richard Bradley & Chambers McElroy to Photo Album Page 1 (1966). Provided by Richard Bradley.
05/07/06 - Added new photos of A14 crew to Photo Album Page 7 (1966). Provided by Steve Huff.
04/23/06 - Art Melton, A Troop Commander, May 1970 to December 1970, has died. Arthur died April 15, 2006.  Arthur had been ill and was living in San Antonio, TX. Provided by Guy Melton.
04/09/06 - Added pictures of Alf Martin (Mar 69/Mar 70) to Photo Album Page 5 (1970). Provided by Cheri Martin.
04/07/06 - Added Alfred Martin (Mar 69/Mar 70) to the 3rd PLT Roster.
04/06/06 - Added Steve Huff (1966) and Charles Salas (1966) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Steve!
04/05/06 - Alfred Martin (11D20, Mar 69/Mar 70) passed away on July 4, 2005. If you knew Alfred, his wife is looking for information about his time in Vietnam. You can contact her through the guestbook.
03/24/06 - Added Stephen 'Bob' South, Jul 67/Jul68, to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Bob!
03/23/06 - Added Rafeal Torres-Rivera, KIA 04/23/65, and Lorenzo Maulden, KIA 07/26/06 - to the Memorial Page. Provided by Roger McGill. Thanks Roger!
03/20/06 - Added award of the Bronze Star Medal (Merit) and the CIB to Bob South (67/68)to the Individual Awards Page.  Thanks Bob!
03/18/06 - Our website has been selected for an Outstanding Veteran Website Award for websites that honor America's military. Presented by 1st Bn 5th Infantry Cu Chi 1966.
03/02/06 - Added Michael Hunter (67/68) and Donald Lloyd (KIA 14 Feb 1968) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Michael!
02/25/06 - Placed photos of Ronnie Giles (1966) on Photo Album page 3, 1966.  Provided by Ronnie Giles.
02/24/06 - Art Melton, A Troop Commander May 1970 to December 1970, is in very bad health.  If you knew Art you can contact him through his cousin Guy. Email Guy here.
02/23/06 - Placed photos of Ronnie Giles & Ken Witt (Jan 67) on Photo Album page 1, 1967.  Provided by Ronnie Giles.
02/20/06 - Added award of the Bronze Star Medal for Merit and the Purple Heart to Homer B. Louya (1966) to the Individual Awards Page.  Provided by his son Homer Jr.
02/19/06 - Added Charles Pierce (65/66) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Charles!
02/18/06 - Added Ronald Giles (1966) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Ronald!
02/18/06 - Added Harold Stuart (1966) and Ronald Giles 1966) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Ronald!
02/18/06 - Placed new feature photo, "Art Bonevich's award for support of A Troop in Afghanistan", on the Photo Album main page.  Thanks Art.
02/18/06 - Placed photo of Gernot Bender (KIA 25 March, 1969), on Photo Album page 7, 1969.  Provided by Bob O'Rourke.
02/17/06 - Added 3 photos to photo album page 3 (1966) to the Photo Album.  Photos from Art Bonevich.
02/7/06 - Added photo album page 5 (1970) to the Photo Album.  Photos from John Doyle.
12/30/05 - Added Donald White (KIA 5 Mar 1967) and Francis Amorosa (KIA 3 Sep 67) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks Bob!
12/29/05 - Added SGT Walter Blalock (KIA 6 Mar 1967) and Bob Murray (Apr 66/Apr 67) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Bob!
12/26/05 - Added award of the Bronze Star Medal for Merit to William Beatty(1968) to the Individual Awards Page.  Source is Tropic Lightning News Jan. 15, 1968.
12/23/05 - Added Kermit Wayne Garret (1969/1970) to the 1st PLT Roster.
11/24/05 - Added awards of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation Medals to David Duhon (1970) to the Individual Awards Page. Thanks David!
11/17/05 - Added Edward Burns (1965/1966) to the 1st PLT Roster.
10/20/05 - Added awards of the Bronze Star Medal (Merit) to Edgar Campbell & Carroll Hawkins (1967) to the Individual Awards Page. From Tropic Lightning News, Dec. 11, 1967.
09/26/05 - Added picture of Ben Edwards TC A30 late 1969 to Photo Album Page 7 (1969). Provided by John Doyle.
09/24/05 - Added Harold Dollar (67) to the 1st PLT Roster.  From the guestbook.
09/01/05 - Added Joseph Senia (65/66) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  From the guestbook.
08/05/05 - Added daily journal entries for Oct 24 & 25, 1969 to the "Summer/Fall 69 Timeline".
07/21/05 - Added award of the Purple Heart to George Kumpe (68/69) to the Individual Awards page.  Thanks George!
07/20/05 - Added Terry J. Walker (64/66) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Provided by Dave Cox.
07/19/05 - Added Harrison Charles Allen (1968) to the Memorial Page.  Died Feb 1, 1991 from wounds received Feb 14, 1968. Added to the Vietnam Memorial in 1997.Provided by the Coffelt Database Team.
07/11/05 - Added Marvin Kerley (69/70) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Provided by John Doyle.
07/10/05 - Added photo of Burt Lehman, Marvin Kerley, & Doc Johnson to Photo Album Page 4 (1970). Provided by John Doyle.
07/09/05 - Added photos of members of 1st platoon from the 1966 Yearbook to Photo Album Page 6 (1966). Provided by Art Bonevich.
07/08/05 - Added photos of members of 2nd platoon from the 1966 Yearbook to Photo Album Page 5 (1966). Provided by Art Bonevich.
07/07/05 - Added award of Bronze Star & Purple Heart to SGT Howard Phillips (66/67) to the Individual Awards page.  Thanks Howard!
07/03/05 - Added name and photo of SSG Leonel Buentello (KIA Feb 14, 1968) to the Memorial Page (1968).  Provided by nephew Mike Aleman.
07/03/05 - Added photo of LT. Lawrence, A30, to Photo Album Page 7 (1969).  Provided by John Brady.
07/02/05 - Added 5 photos from 1970 to Photo Album Page 4 (1970).  Provided by John Brady.
07/02/05 - Added Billie Guyton (1970) to the 1st PLT Roster. Thanks Billie!
06/19/05 - Added photos from late 1969 to Photo Album Page 7 (1969).Photos provided by John Doyle.  Added photos from 1970 to Photo Album Page 4 (1970).  Provided by John Brady.
06/14/05 - Added photos from late 1969 toPhoto Album Page 7 (1969). Photos provided by John Doyle.
06/13/05 - Placed new featured photo, "Track 22 near Cambodian Border (1970)& added Photo Album Page 4 (1970) on the Photos Page.  Photos provided by John Brady.
06/07/05 - Added John Doyle (69/70) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Thanks John!.
05/31/05 -  Added award of Silver Star & Purple Heart to SGT William Minchew (1966) to the Individual Awards page. Provided by his daughter Jody. Placed new featured photo, "Rod Nishimua & Sam"(Spring 1968) on the Photos Page.  Provided by Gene Yonke.  Added Photo Album for 1967.  Added photo of Trent "Butch" Lingafelter (1969) to page 7, 1969 of the photo album.
05/30/05 - Added recollections of June 15, 1969 firefight to the "Summer/Fall 69 Timeline". Provided by Brian O'Keefe and from 1/5 Mech website.
05/24/05 - Added William Minchew (1966) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Provided by his daughter Jody.
05/15/05 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Earl Hornung (1966) to the Individual Awards page. Thanks Earl!
05/08/05 - Added photo of Jerry Carver (KIA June 1970) to to the Memorial Page.  Provided by John Brady. Added Charles Monta (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Provided by George Kumpe. Added photos from Apr/Jun 1970 to Photo Album Page 3 (1970). Added Jerry Carver and SP4 Brattz (1970) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Provided by John Brady.
05/07/05 - Added John Brady (1970) to the 2nd PLT Roster. From the guestbook. Added photo of Melvin Wink (KIA June 1970) to to the Memorial Page.  Provided by John Brady.
05/05/05 - Added Ray Phillips and Charles Leedy (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster.  Provided by George Kumpe and Geoffrey Cushing-Murray.
05/01/05 - Added Photo Page 12 (1968) to the Photo Album.  Photos of members of the 3rd platoon. Provided by George Kumpe. Thanks George!
04/29/05 - Added information about the Nov. 2005 Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication to the Announcements page. Provided by Roger Mc Gill.
04/13/05 - Added George Kumpe (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster.  Thanks George!
03/27/05 - Added award of the Silver Star to James Weller to the Individual Awards page.  Source is Tropic Lightning News Dec. 8, 1969.  Added James Weller to the HQ PLT Roster.
03/26/05 - In the process of reorganizing the Photo Album for easier navigation.  Photo album pages will contain photos from one year. 
03/24/05 - Added award of the Bronze Star Medal (Heroism) to Lawrence Hayes and Daniel Paschal (1970) to the Individual Awards page. Source is Tropic Lightning News Apr. 6, 1970.
03/24/05 - We have added an Announcements page for long term announcements.  The current What's New page will be used to highlight additions to the website.
03/22/05 - Support for our 25th Infantry Division soldiers who have fought in the past and are still fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please honor these true American heroes and their families by making a donation so the 25th Infantry Division Memorial can be completed and dedicated to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
03/06/05 - Our web site has been added to the World Wide Veterans Topsites web page.  Our site is currently listed on page 2. You can increase our ranking by visiting  through the link above. Thanks to Bill Baum for the link.
03/02/05 - Added home of record and serial number to SGT Walter Blalock's entry on the Memorial Page (1967).  Provided by Bill Brown.
02/22/05 - Added links to Agent Orange websites on the Veterans Resource page. Thanks Gene!
02/21/05 - Added a link for the The Vietnam Project - Texas Tech's online archive of Vietnam War documents to the Veterans Resource page.  Thanks OD.
02/19/05 - Added song "Tribute to Veterans" to the Personal Experience Narratives page. Composed by songwriter Jerry Calow".  Thanks Jerry!
12/29/04 - Added a Veterans Resources page.  Thanks to Gene Yonke for the idea!
12/26/04 - Added 3 photos from spring 1968 to Photo Page 21.  Provided by Geoffrey Cushing-Murray and Gene Yonke.
12/24/04 - Added a troop organizational chart to the web site.
12/23/04 - Added 3 photos of 3rd PLT in Aug 1968 to Photo Page 20.  Provided by Gene Peters. Added 3 photos of 3rd PLT in June 1968 to Photo Page 19.  Provided by Gene Peters.
12/22/04 - Added John MacMillan (65/66) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Provided by Dave Cox. Added 3 photos of 3rd PLT in May 1968 to Photo Page 18.  Provided by Geoffrey Cushing-Murray.
12/21/04 - Added 3 photos of 3rd PLT in May 1968 to Photo Page 17.  Provided by Gene Peters. Added Eldon Giberson (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster.  Provided by Gene Peters. Added awards of the Army Commendation Medal (valor), Bronze Star (service), Army Commendation Medal (achievement), & Purple Heart to Trent (Butch) Lingafelterto the Individual Awards page. Thanks Butch! Added 3 photos of troop in Cholon (May 1968) to Photo Page 16.  Provided by Gene Yonke. Added Fred Lambert (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster.  Provided by Gene Peters.
12/18/04 - Added Jim Baiocchi (1967) to the HQ PLT Roster. Thanks Jim! Added Ed Bagdonis, James Strickland, & Earle Drake (Trp Cdrs 1967) to the HQ PLT Roster. Provided by Richard Bradley.
12/17/04 - Added John Farley (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster. Added Herman Escobar(68) & Roger Crawford (68/69) to the 3rd PLT Roster.
12/16/04 - Added Jerry Peterson (1966) to the 3rd Platoon Roster.  Thanks Jerry!
11/29/04 - Added award of the Purple Heart & CIB to Gene Peters (1968)to the Individual Awards page. Added Gene Peters(68) to the 3rd PLT Roster. If you were there in Aug 68 checkout Gene's guestbook entry. Thanks Gene!
11/28/04 - Added award of the CIB to Milford H Wensel (KIA 5 Jun 1969)to the Individual Awards page. Provided by Laura Wensel. Added the A Troop pages from the 3/4 Cav 1970 yearbook to Photo Page 26.  If you can place these troopers on to one of the rosters, please let us know.  Thanks to Brian Trum for the scans of the yearbook!
10/11/04 - Added Jim Beller (67/68) to the 1st Platoon Roster.  Thanks Jim!
10/10/04 - Our web site has been selected as a Patriot Website Award winner for websites that honor America's military history.
10/09/04 - Here is a news article about the current A Troopers in Afghanistan. Added William "Bill" Marthers (69/70) to the 2nd Platoon Roster.
10/08/04 - Added award of the Bronze Star "V" and Purple Heart to Louis Castillo (67/68) to the Individual Awards page.  Thanks Louis! Added Louis Castillo (67/68) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Thanks Louis!
10/07/04 - Added Joe Reynoso Arty FO Jun 69 to Dec 69 to the HQ PLT Roster.  Thanks Joe! Added "Fiddler's Green", traditional cavalry poem to the War Stories Page. Author unknown.
10/06/04 - The 56th annual 25th Infantry Division Asociation Reunion will be held  September, 2005 in Pittsburg, PA.
10/05/04 - Added SGT Walter Blalock (died of wounds Mar 6, 1967) to the Memorial Page.  Identified as a troop member by the Coffelt casualty unit identification team.
10/02/04 - Added award of the ACM for Valor and the CIB to Brian Trum to the Individual Awards page. Thanks Brian!
09/25/04 - Added a wallpaper of A Troop group reunion photo to Wallpaper Page.Photo by John Phelan.
09/24/04 - Placed the A Troop group photograph from the 2004 Reunion on the Reunion Page. Photograph by John Phelan.
09/18/04 - Added Joe O'Rourke (1969) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy. Thanks Joe!
09/06/04 - Added recollections from Doug Clapp to the Vietnam Summer Fall 1969 timeline on the "Timeline Page".  Thanks Doug!
09/05/04 - Placed photo of A36 crew (late 1969), Sgt Alton Phillips' grave (KIA 15 Jun 1969), & photo of Larry Heath & 3rd PLT medic (1968) on Photo Page 15.  Provided by Lonnie Dotson, Doug Clapp, & Larry Heath.  Thanks!
08/31/04 - Added the Vietnam Summer Fall 1969 timeline to the "Timeline Page".  If you can add to this timeline contact us.
08/30/04 - Added Combat After Action Report (2nd Bde) related to 3/4 Cav for late Feb. and late Mar. to the "Tet 69 Timeline". Provided by Doug Clapp.
08/28/04 - Posted S3 staff journal entries related to A Trp for Jun 4th & 5th, 1969 to the "Tet 69 Timeline". Provided by Doug Clapp.
08/22/04 - Added M551 training (Feb 69) to the "Tet 69 Timeline". Provided by Doug Clapp. Added Sapper attack on Cu Chi (26 Feb 69) to the "Tet 69 Timeline". Provided by John Moore. Added "My Story, A Belated Notification to Parents" to "War Stories" page. Very moving story about meeting the next of kin of a best buddy. Submitted by Bob Schneider.
08/21/04 - Placed new featured photo, "Grave Site of Alton Phillips"on the Photos Page. Provided by Doug Clapp.
08/08/04 - Placed 3 photos from 1970 on Photo Page 14.  Provided by Brian Trum.  Thanks!
08/06/04 - Placed 3 photos from 1970 on Photo Page 13.  Provided by Brian Trum.  Thanks!
07/31/04 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Leslie Abrams, David Hensley, & Wilbur Selsor to the Individual Awards page. Source is GO 7927, HQ 25th ID 18 Jun 1969.  Provided by Brian O'Keeffe. Thanks! Added George Webster, Harold Witherspoon, and Clinton Cartwright (1966/67) to the 2nd Plt Roster.  Provided by Howard Phillips.
07/28/04 - Moved Elias Campos and Tony Barrera (1966) to the 2nd Plt Roster. Provided by Howard Phillips.
07/27/04 - Placed 3 photos from 1970 on Photo Page 12.  Provided by Brian Trum.
07/26/04 - Placed 3 photos from 1970 on Photo Page 11.  Provided by Brian Trum. Placed 3 photos from 1970 on Photo Page 10.  Provided by Brian Trum.
07/24/04 - Added Photo Page 25. Two 2004 reunion photos and 10 photos from 1966. Provided by Harry Watson and Dave Cox.
07/23/04 - Moved William Imrie (1966) to 3rd Plt Roster & Kenneth Shrum (1966) to Hq Plt Roster.  Provided by Dave Cox.
07/22/04 - Added Virgil White, James Wymer, Leon Black, George Padilla, Marshall Goins, Randal Manley, William Minchew Jr., Edward Dobbs, Terrain Honaker, William Imrie, James Deary, Evert Lefevers, Dennis Tillman, Jerry Suggs, David Rivard, Gary Kinser, Rosco Johnson, Raymond Hargrove, Ronald Giles, R. Diaz Maldonando,  Nolan Shank, Kenneth Shrum, Tony Barrera, Rick Beardsley, & Elias B. Campos (1966) to the 1st Plt Roster.  Provided by Richard Bradley.
07/19/04  - AddedCharles Vanover (1966) to the Memorial Page.  Died May 6, 1989 from wounds received May 19, 1966. Added to the Vietnam Memorial in 1998.
07/18/04 - Added photos of Doc Miller (1969), Harry Watson's Corvette, & Larry Skaggs' bike to Photo Page 9.  Provided by Doug Clapp, Harry Watson, & Larry Skaggs.
07/17/04 - Added Dave Cox (1966) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy.
07/15/04 - Added award of the CIB to David Abblitt, Richard Albert,Sam Baison,Tony Barrera,Leon Black,Richard Bradley,Elias Campos,Danny Carlisle,David Cypert,David Eidson,Harvey Feldtman,Ronald Giles,Raymond Hargrove,Jose Herrera,Earl Hornung,Charles Ivery,Robert Jensen,Rosco Johnson,William Allinger,Victor LaChance, &John Lepope(66/67) to the Individual Awards page. Source is S0 16 HQ 25th ID dated  16 Jan 1967. Provided by Richard Bradley. Added award of the Purple Heart to Billy Johnson (1966) to the Individual Awards page. Source is G0 355 HQ 25th ID dated 24 Apr 1966. Provided by Richard Bradley.
07/14/04 - Added Photo Album Page 24.  Photos from the 2004 reunion.
07/11/04 - Added Photo Album Page 23.   Photos from 1966 (includes scan of 1966 Roster) provided by Richard Bradley and Art Bonevich.
07/10/04 - Added Richard Bradley (66/67) & Oleh Koropey (1966) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy.
07/07/04 - Added James N. Wymer (KIA 1966) to the Memorial Page.  Provided by Richard Bradley.
07/05/04 - Added John Regul (67/68) to the 2nd Plt Roster.  Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added Ted Delage (1968) to the 1st Plt Roster.  Thanks Ted!
07/04/04 - Added award of the CIB and Purple Heart to John Regul (67/68) on the Individual Awards page. Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added Wayne Finke (69/70) to the 1st Plt Roster.
05/18/04 - Added Arthur Melton (Trp Cdr 1970) to the HQ PLT Roster.
05/16/04 - Added award of Bronze Stars (Heroism) to Hobart Matcalfe and Robert O'Kelly to the Individual Awards page. Source is Tropic Lightning News 21 Apr & 26 May, 1969.  Provided by Doug Clapp.
05/15/04 - Added award of Bronze Star (Heroism) to Phillip Hicks to the Individual Awards page. Source is Tropic Lightning News Jan 20, 1969.  Provided by Doug Clapp. Added Vincent Iacono (1967) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  May not be correct spelling on name.  Provided by Bob Dandridge.
05/10/04 - Added Herberito De Leon (1967) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added Wulde Schurring, Raymond Michael, Bob Sosenko, "Doc Stanke", & Don Lammers (67/68) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Provided by Bob Dandridge.
05/09/04 - Added Gene Kosel, Robert Swalley, James Parham, Gary Elia, John Esten, Joe Michaud, John J. Moore, Andy Garnica, & David Klippel (KIA 20 Jan 68) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added Charles Roland & Francis Amoroso (KIA 1967) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Added Freddie Keeley (KIA 1967) to the HQ PLT Roster.  Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added Frank Kistler (67/68) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Provided by Bob Dandridge. Added award of the Purple Heart to Frank Kistler (67/68) to the Individual Awards page. Provided by Bob Dandridge.
05/04/04 - Added award of the CIB to Bill Johnson to the Individual Awards page.
04/24/04 - Added photos of Gerald Gunning, James Cahill, Art Henson, and Jerry Fangman (1969) to Photo Page 8.  Provided by Doug Clapp.
for squadron members who did not serve in A Troop.
04/21/04 - Added Lonnie Dotson (69/70) to the Then & Now page.  Send us your "Then & Now" photos for all of us to enjoy.
04/19/04 - Added Ron McTaggart (68/69) to the Then & Now page. Added award of the Purple Heart to Carroll Hawley (68/69) to the Individual Awards Page.
04/18/04 - Added Carroll Hawley (68/69) to the Then & Now page.
04/15/04 - Added photo of Alton Phillips (KIA June 15, 1969) to the Memorial Page. Provided by Doug Clapp.
04/15/04 - Added "A Son Was There" to "War Stories" page.This is a poem by Verlie Moore, about the feelings of a mother waiting for a son to return home. Submitted by John Moore.
04/14/04 - Added Gerald Gunning (1969) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Provided by Doug Clapp.Added Tom Tabaka (68/69) to the 2nd PLT Roster. Provided by Doug Clapp.
04/10/04 - Added photos of 1st PLT Tankers, Cav Sign at FSB Hampton, & A15 crew to Photo Page 7. Provided by Doug Clapp.
04/09/04 - Added photos of James Joslyn & Kenneth Shrum (KIA Oct 15, 1966) to the Memorial Page. Provided by Art Bonevich.
04/09/04 - Added Doug Clapp (69/70) to the Then & Now page. Thanks Doug! 04/08/04 - Added photo of Cu Chi Marketplace (1968); Gen Otis, Harry Watson, & Col Troy (2002); & A15 in Donut (1969) to Photo Page 6. Provided by Gene Yonke, Harry Watson, & Doug Clapp.
04/08/04 - Added photos of Doug Clapp, LT Cal Riley, PSG Bishop, Wil Selsor, & Bill Frickey (1969) to Photo Page 5.  PVT E-2 Jim Beam happened to get into a couple of the photos. Provided by Doug Clapp!
04/06/04 - Added photo of Clarence McKinnon (KIA Feb 2, 1969) to the Memorial Page. Provided by Doug Clapp!
03/24/04 Added photo of Shojiro Yamashita (KIA June 10, 1970) to the Memorial Page.
03/23/04 - Added award of the CIB to Lonnie Dotson (69/70) to the Individual Awards Page.
03/20/04 - Added Phillip Glinka (69/70) & Lester Pruit (68/69) to the 1st PLT Roster. Provided by Wil Selsor!
03/08/04 - Added award of the CIB to Larry Heath (68/69) to the Individual Awards Page.
03/07/04 - Added George Browning and Michael Poggi (KIA 28 Mar 1969) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Provided by Mike McDole!
03/03/04 - Added Joseph Mulligan Jr. (67/69) to the HQ PLT Roster.
02/28/04 - Added award of the Purple Heart and CIB to Ronald Bowen (66/67) to the "Individual Awards Page". Added Ronald Bowen (66/67) to the 2d PLT Roster.  Thanks Ronald!
02/23/04 - Added squadron staff journal excerpts for Mar 28, 1969 to the "Tet 69 Timeline".  Provided by Doug Clapp.
02/22/04 - Added Ron Brown, Terry Snodgrass, Jim Cahill, Arthur Henson, David Olsen, Will Selsor, Jim Sullivan, Alan Slocum, and Harold Blanton (1969) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Provided by Doug Clapp.
02/21/04 - Added squadron staff journal excerpts for Mar 7, 1969 and Mar 25, 1969 to the "Tet 69 Timeline". Provided by Doug Clapp. Added link to Mar 3, 1969 Tropic Lightning News article about 2 Feb 69 action to the "Phase VI Timeline". Provided by Brian O'Keeffe.
02/20/04 - Added PFC Clarence McKinnon (KIA 2 Feb, 1969) and Roger Haake (1969) to the 3d PLT Roster.
02/17/04 - Added Donald King (65/66) to the HQ PLT Roster.  Thanks Donald.
02/16/04 - Added squadron staff journal excerpts for Feb 2, 1969 to the "Phase VI Timeline".  Provided by Doug Clapp.
02/14/04 - Added award of the Combat Medic Badge to Larry "Doc" Lick.  See the Awards Page.  Provided by Gene Yonke.
02/10/04 - Added award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Ronald P. McTaggart (68/69). See the Awards Page. Added award of the Bronze Star for Heroism and the Purple Heart to Karl C. Mueller (68/69). See the Awards Page.
02/09/04 - Added award of the Silver Star to William Frickey (69/70). See the Awards Page.  Provided by Doug Clapp. Added William Frickey, James Hardwick, Lawrence Yaworski, & Robert Zareski to the 1st Platoon Roster.  Provided by Doug Clapp.
02/08/04 - Added James Brian O'Keeffe (68/69) to the Then & Now page.
02/07/04 - Added  awards of the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service to Edward English, Frederick Hallman, David Montogmery, Frederick Richardson, Benton Edwards, William Maruca, Lawrence Yaworski, Issac Smith, Albert Hicks, Arthur Bartlett, James McEnaney & James Hardwick (1969). See the Awards Page. Source is GO 9908 2 Aug 1969 HQ 25th ID. Provided by Doug Clapp.
Added awards of the Purple Heart to David Cohn, Herbert Manley, William Donnelly,  George Sarrica, & Robert Zareski (1969). See the Awards Page. Source is GO 3003 10 Mar 1969 HQ 25th ID. Provided by Doug Clapp.
02/06/04 - Added award of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Army Commendation Medal to Doug Clapp (Jan 69/Oct 69). See the Awards Page.
01/27/04 - Added Larry Smith (67/68) to the Then & Now page.
01/22/04 - Added award of the Bronze Star (Heroism) to Geoffrey Cushing-Murray (May 68). See the Awards Page. Thanks Geoff!
01/20/04 - Added L. Kirkland Alford (69/70) to the HQ Platoon Roster.
01/19/04 - Added award of the Army Commendation Medal to John Morrelli (68/69). See the Awards Page. Source is GO 8988 Hq 25th Inf Div. Added award of the CIB to Bob Dandridge (67/68). See the Awards Page.
01/18/04 - Added award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to 83 members of the Troop from 1966 to the Individual Awards Page. Source is Special Order 46 HQ 2d Bde, 25th Div provided by Art Bonevich.
01/16/04 - Added award of the Bronze Star to Larry J. Davenport (1969) to the Individual Awards Page. Added Larry J. Davenport to the 1st Platoon Roster.
01/14/04 - Added award of the Purple Heart to Larry J. Davenport (Jan 69) to the Individual Awards Page.
01/07/04 - Added Edward F. English (69/70) to the 2nd Platoon Roster.
12/31/03 - Added award of Combat Medic Badge to Jerry Fangman, Alvin Langford, Charles "Doc" Jones, & James Brian O'Keefe to the Individual Awards Page. Added Lewis Perry, John McNeal, Sipunu McMoore, Ronald Molden, & Larry Seagraves (1966) to the 2nd Platoon Roster.  Provided by Art Bonevich.
12/30/03 - Added Jesse Auttonberry, Jose Cruz-Colon, John Elliott Jr., Roy Jones, Ralph Apo, Roger Caltrider, Vancitio Jennings, Edward Burns, Robert Dent, Gary Dugan, Larry Grider, Guss Andrews, Anthony Giorduno, Herbert England, Howard Johnson, & Herman Kamai (1966) to the 3rd Plt Roster. Provided by Art Bonevich.
12/17/03 - Added Bob Dandridge (67/68) to the 2nd Platoon Roster.  Added award of Purple Heart for Bob Dandridge to the Individual Awards Page.
12/14/03 -  Add photos of Squadron HQ Christmas 1969, village girl, Lynn, 1966, & RVN outpost 1966 to Photo Album Page 4. Provided by Art Bonevich.
12/13/03 - Added photos (1966) of LT Koropey, A24 crew members, & road to Saigon to Photo Album Page 2.  Added photos (1966) of 2nd PLT scouts, A27, and 2nd PLT tanks to Photo Album Page 3. Provided by Art Bonevich.
12/12/03 - Added Howard Phillips (66/67) to the 2nd PLT Roster.
12/05/03 - Added Harold Kinabrew (1966) to the 1st PLT Roster.  From the guestbook.
11/30/03 - Added Geoffrey Cushing-Murray (1968) to the Then & Now page. Added Edward Apodaca, Sakaria Auelue, James Burnom, Robert Clemens, Robert Clasper, Jerry Lee, Charles Avery, Wilbert Benjamin, Rex Clevenger, Charles Hoffman, Dyane Holt, Charles Johnson, Harold Kinabrew, Joseph LaBonte, John Martin, Robert Daniels, Clifford Detweiler, Richard Gramigna, Robert Kandra, & Larry Lampson (1966) to the 2nd PLT Roster.  Submitted by Art Bonevich.
11/29/03 - Added Posthumous award of Bronze Star for Milford Wensel (5 Jun 69) to Individual Awards Page.  Provided by Laura Wensel.
11/29/03 - Added Robert O'Kelly - 68/69 to the 1st PLT Roster. Provided by Ron Moore.
11/28/03 - Added photo of memorial service for PFC Hugh Merrill, 1st A Trp and Squadron casualty, (Mar. 6, 1966) to Memorial Page.  Provided by Art Bonevich.
Added William Bazemore, Charles Belvin, Roberto Diaz-Maldonado, Hal Eatchel, Lloyd Edgett, Alexander Elkins, James Cleveland, Hector Escarzega, Dallas Dake, Billy Johnson, Ronald Klonowski, Victor LaChance, Nathaniel Malone, Thomas Brito, James Clement, Albert Digacomo, Larry Francis, Coneley Hash, Roger Hatch, & James Huey (1966) to the 1st PLT Roster.  Provided by Art Bonevich.
11/27/03 - Added 2nd PLT Scouts, signed Troop guidon, and Lt Trifiletti to Photo Album Page 1.  Provided by Art Bonevich. Placed new Then & Now page on web site.
11/25/03 - Added Purple Heart for Robert G. Schneider to the Individual Awards Page.  Added John E. Ford - 67/68 to the 1st Plt Roster. Added Larry Mark Johnson - 1970 to 2nd Plt Roster and 3rd Plt Roster.
11/24/03 - Added Purple Hearts for Layton K. Pfost, John M. Ruiz, Gary J. Messmer, Felipe O. Martinez, Heriberto R. De Leon, & Richard L. Avant to the Individual Awards Page.  Source is GO4772 HQ 25ID 2 July 1968 provided by Ron Leonard. Added photo album page 22. Photos provided by Lonnie Dotson & Art Bonevich. Photos from Laura Wensel in memory of Milford Wensel.
11/23/03 - Added Milford Wensel, KIA June 5, 1969, to 1st Plt Roster. Added Silver Stars for Bobby Weldon & Charles Roland; added Bronze Stars (Heroism) for Geofrey Landerkin, Floyd Choate, Clifton Gosser, Felix Moreno, Willie Lee, & Marvin Thomson; added Bronze Star (Merit) for John Carmack, James Baiocchi, Raymond Gibbs, Bobby Weldon, & William Blessman; added Army Commendation Medals (Heroism) for Heriberto De Leon, Walter Christy, Richard Hawk, Gary La Barge, Dale Julian, Wulde Schiurring, Mikel Rhodes, Edward Johnson, John Regul, Dennis Steinke, & Robert Swalley to the Individual Awards Page.  Source Tropic Lightning News.
11/22/03- Added Art Bonevich - 1966, to the 2nd Plt Roster.
11/21/03 - Added Bronze Stars (Heroism) for Estevan Alvarado, James Austin, Lloyd Coombs, Vito Davis, Jose Fejeran, Charles Harbold, Leroy Hoemeyer, Rodney Nishimura, James Smith, Samuel Turner, John Veara, and James Webb to the Individual Awards Page.  Source Tropic Lightning News. Added Silver Stars for Elacy Junious, Frank Kistler, James Mason Jr., and Ruben C. Puphal to the Individual Awards Page.  Source Tropic Lightning News.
11/10/03 - Added photo album page 21. Photos provided by Geoffrey Cushing-Murray & Lonnie Dotson.
10/17/03 - Added Edward Bates, 69/70, to the Individual wards Page.
10/08/03 - Added Chester Freas, 65/66, to the HQ Plt Roster.
10/06/03 - Added Edward Bates, 69/70, to the 3rd Plt Roster.
08/29/03 - Added The Hoc Mon 500, a story about the sometimes humorous side of war to the "War Stories" page. This is a must read.  It is superb! Submitted by John G. Jerdon.
08/22/03 - Added Miller Time, a story about the sometimes humorous side of war  to the War Stories page.  Submitted by John G. Jerdon.
08/12/03 - Added letter from Rachel Heath to her Dad, Larry Heath, to the War Stories page.
07/29/03 - Added a War Stories page.  Contains personal experience narratives provided by members of A Troop. Added a link to Ron Leonard's 25th Aviation Bn Association web site.  Contains a number of Division/Brigade AARs and other documents.
O7/07/03 - We have added a new Individual Awards page.  If you received an award while in the Troop and desire to be listed on the page please email us.  Thanks!
04/22/03 - Added SP4 Eugene "Preacher" Hilton(died of wounds on 3 Jun, 1968) to the Memorial Page. Provided by Geoffrey Cushing-Murray.
04/14/03 - Added a narrative by Bob Schneider about the Aug. 19, 1968 battle in the Ben Cui Rubber to the "Phase V" timeline page.
04/05/03 - Added Tet 69 Counteroffensive (Feb 69 - Jun 69) timeline page. Timeline constructed by John Moore and Brian O'Keeffe.
03/24/03 - Added the names of all headquarters personnel from the Oct 68 & Oct 69 morning reports to the HQ Plt Roster.  Morning reports provided by Brian O'Keeffe and Len Cernohous.
03/19/03 - Added events from Dec 5, 1968 to Dec 20, 1968 to the Phase VI CounterOffensive timeline page. Provided by Brian O'Keeffe.
03/16/03 - Added 2002 reunion photo to the Reunion" page.  Photo provided by Larry Heath.
03/12/03 - Added July/Aug 68 to the Counteroffensive Phase V timeline. Provided by John Moore.
03/08/03 - Added SP4 Alvin Langford a casualty on Aug. 19, 68 to the Memorial Page.  Submitted by Gene Yonke.
03/03/03 - Added SP4 Eugene Hilton Jr a casualty on Jun. 3, 1968 to the Memorial page. Provided by Ronnie Walker.
03/02/03 - Photo album page 3 online.  Photos provided by Mel Moss, John Moore, Robert Rahnefeld, & Oren Albright.
03/02/03 - Added Counteroffensive Phase VI (Dec 68 - Feb 69) timeline. Timeline constructed by Mel Moss and John Moore.
03/01/03 - Added "1st platoon roster" page and "HQ Roster" Page. Added 3rd platoon roster page.  
02/28/03 - Added  Reunion page.  Photo provided by Oren "OD" Albright. Added Timeline" page and the Counteroffensive Phase V (July 68 - Nov 68) timeline. Timeline constructed by Mel Moss and John Moore.
02/27/03 - Added the casualty lists for 1966, 1967, & 1970 to the "Memorial" page. Casualty lists provided by Stan Homiski of B Trp.
02/25/03 - Added 2nd platoon roster page.
02/23/03 - Added streamer citations to the "Unit Awards" page. Provided by John Moore. Added a What's new page which lists the latest additions to the site.
02/22/03 - Added an "About Us" page to explain the purpose and goal of the web site.
02/21/03 - Added a Photo Album.  Photo album page 1 & page 2 are online.
02/20/03 - Added Sgt Thomas "Mortician" Robertson, a casualty onApril 12, 1969 to the Memorial Page.  Provided by John Moore.
02/17/03 - Added a Memorial page to honor our Troopers who did not return. Casualty lists provided by Stan Homiski of B Trp.
02/16/03 - Added a Unit Insignia page to explain our Distinctive Unit Insignia. From the Army Lineage Series, Armor-Cavalry Part 1, 1969.
02/15/03 - Added a Unit Awards page that describes the unit awards the Troop earned in Vietnam.  From DA Pam 672-3.
02/14/03 - Added a Guestbook to the web site.
02/13/03 - Added a visitor counter to the web site.
02/12/03 - "Main Page" of web site goes online.

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