Locator

Send your Locator and Reunion notices to Locator, The VVA Veteran, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Alternately, send an email to veteranlocator@gmail.com or mkeating@vva.org The Locator and Reunion services are provided without charge.

Searching for Jim Hughes (from Wichita, Kans.), a Marine veteran who did two tours in Vietnam in 1966-68. He came home in August 1968. Contact: Jo Lynn Seibel, jolynnseibel@aol.com 

Looking for Vernon Moore, who is a Vietnam veteran. Contact: Gary Iacuone, 860-866-6734. 

Seeking anyone who served with 11th Engineer Bn. (Vietnam, 1966-69: DMZ; I Corps Area; WESTPAC Ground Forces). We would like you to join us at future reunions. Contact: Gene Spanos, 847-770-9049; genethemarine@gmail.com 

Would like to hear from anyone who served with 772nd Medical Detachment, 197th Medical, 1st Aviation Bde., Long Thanh (III Corps), November-December 1971. Contact: Gordon Ritchie #236306, Martin C.I. C-4/108L, 1150 SW Allapattah Rd., Indiantown, FL 34956.

Trying to locate anyone who went TDY with me from Ft. Lewis to Vietnam with the 1st Engineers, attached to the 1st Cav., February-July 1969. Need buddy statements or a copy of blanket orders to verify boots on the ground in Vietnam. Contact: Fred McCracken, 1530 S. 30th St., Escanaba, MI 49829; 906-333-0113.

Would like to locate Paul H. Fisher for 25th Inf. Reunion. We were in Vietnam in 1967-68. Contact: Mike Hauser, 4850 W 4835 S, Salt Lake, UT 84118; 801-967-2134; or John Folden, 5030 County Rd. 81, Florence, AL 35633.

Looking for anyone who knew, or has photos of, Harry Garrigus, who was KIA in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, on August 8, 1969, while serving with B Co., 1st Inf., 3rd Bn., 11th Lt. Inf. Bde. His parents lost all but one of their photos of him in a house fire. Contact: Shirley Fee, shirleygen@yahoo.com 

Looking for Gratto, Eldridge, Rice, La Heea, Esposito, L. Miller, Wall, Russell, Dixon, Bumgardner, King, Behe, Looney, Morgan, Earl, Huchison, Green, Cunningham, Moss, or any of the other AF 3rd Tran. SQ, Bien Hoa, 1967-68 motorpool guys. Looking to have a reunion. Contact: Pete Petrosky, 420 Forrest Hill Rd., Industry, PA 15052; 724-643-8999; papqcrh@verizon.net 

Seeking anyone with knowledge of my service with A Btry., 1st Bn., 27th Arty. at and around the province of Tay Ninh at the U.S. military installation at Dau Tieng base camp. I was wounded in action and awarded a Purple Heart and medals for valor, but the records got mixed up and I never received them. Also would like to contact my partners, SP4 Thomas F. Latin and SP4 Monroe V. Claytor.  Contact: Melvin R. Kerchee, Jr. #521197, JCCC Unit 1, Rt. 1, Box 8, Helena, OK 73741-9606.

Looking for Eugene Johnson or anyone who was in the HHC 561st Supply and Service Bn., Ft. Campbell, 1969-70. Contact: Bob Arth, norto3n@aol.com 

Looking for information about Robert Clinton Rader, a Navy Vietnam veteran who was born on July 24, 1948. Contact: Robert Rader, Jr., 956-346-8704; robertrader13@yahoo.com 

Trying to locate Mike Gabriel, a pilot who supported our operations in Phu Bon Province, 1969-70. His unit was the 185th Avn. Co. (Pterodactyls) out of Ban Me Thuot. Contact: Tom Polston, 214-929-8516; tpolston@mac.com 

Need help for a claim. I was in the 101st Airborne, 319th Arty. (Ambl.) in Northern Vietnam from Phu Bai to Alpha 1, mainly on firebases, February 1970-November 1971. I have had an Agent Orange-related seizure disorder ever since my discharge.

Seeking anyone who witnessed my seizure on Firebase Rakkasan. I was helping guys carry 105 rounds to the guns when I collapsed. I was treated by a medic from a different unit who said I had heat exhaustion. Contact: Gary Aicon, Garyaicon@aol.com 

Would like to get in touch with Rosemarie Morales. I dated her brother, Tommy, in high school. He was killed in Vietnam. I would like to catch up and also invite her to the Bell High School (Bell, Calif.) class of 1962 50th reunion on October 5 in Downy, Calif., at the Rio Hondo Country Club. Contact: Nancy (Williams) Chiarenza, 828-891-7109.

Seeking Denny Callahan, Jonesy, and anyone else who served with me in LRRPs and then in Co. E, 2nd/12th of the 25th, Trang Bang, until October 1969. It was an active area, often rocketed. The unit was called the “White Warriors.” Contact: Dan Nate, dannate1@verizon.net   

Trying to locate James Monroe Harrison, a Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy in 1969-70. I believe he was born in 1946. Contact: Teresa Lampkin, jtlampkin@msn.com 

Need help for a hearing loss and tinnitus claim. Trying to find anyone who was in Qui Nhon in November 1968-May 1969. I was with the 1st Log. Command. I drove heavy trucks and often pulled guard duty at the radio station at the base of Vung Chua Mountain. I had a ventriloquist doll with me and did a talent contest on Red Beach. Contact: Ronald Hill, RMHCOWBOY@aol.com   

Would like to hear from Tony Reyes, whom I met while stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, 1993-95. Contact: Samuel H. Watts 168199, Lake Correctional Institution, 19225 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, FL 34715-9025; 256-864-4180.

Xuan Mai is trying to locate John G. Barron, a Vietnam veteran. She has a letter that Barron wrote to her mother, Tran Hai, while he was living in Juliette, Ga., in 1978. Contact: Daniel Pham, famcaliusa@yahoo.com 

Need help for a claim. Trying to locate Dr. Daniel G. Doyle, former director of the (Bunker) Vietnam Veterans Outreach Center in Richmond, Va. Doyle opened the center in 1981 and was the leader of Team 217. His main focus was PTSD in Vietnam veterans. I attended several sessions at the center in 1983-85. Also looking for anyone who attended the sessions with me. I lived in Hopewell, Va., at the time. Contact: James Riley, James.Riley@nnsa.doe.gov 

Trying to locate anyone who served with me in the 12th Civil Engineering Sqdrn., Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, December 1966-67. Contact: Donald Cicconi, 14323 Rabson Ct., Dale City, VA 22193; gopa2ps@verizon.net 

Trying to locate 1st Lt. Wilbur M. “Tooey” Steward (Engr.), who served as Team Leader, Team 14, 41st Civil Affairs Co., attached to 1st Cav. Div. at LZ Two Bits near Bong Son, 1967-68. Lt. Steward was an architect from the Washington, D.C., area. Contact: Earl Palmer, 770-532-3848; ecp62@msn.com 

Seeking anyone who served aboard U.S.S. Long Beach (CGN-9). We would like you to join us at future reunions. Contact: Don Shade, 299 Kiantone Rd. Lot 73, Jamestown, NY 14701-9150; 716-569-2314; 866-352-2469; 863-632-5470; lbcgn9@aol.com or visit www.usslongbeach-assoc.org 

Would like to contact Ed Wehee (unsure of spelling), an American Army captain. I was an Australian infantry officer in Vietnam in 1967 and 1969-70. I met him during the second period, while commanding a battalion group that included 3/52 ARVN Bn. for about six weeks. Also would like to contact the CO of 3/52 ARVN Bn., Daiwi (unsure of spelling) or Capt. Thang. Contact: R. Michael Gill, plato25@bigpond.com

Trying to locate Harry Savage (from N.M.) or anyone else who served with my brother, Lance Cpl. Lance Larenz, aboard the Newport News in 1968-69. My brother was a Marine detached to the ship. He died of lung cancer in 2010. I know he and others he served with spent time on the ground in Vietnam, but I received a letter stating the Newport News never docked there. Contact: Nancy Larenz, 1710 State Ave., Coraopolis, PA 15108; 412-269-0535.  

Looking for all CCNY ROTC graduates. We have formed an alumni group at the college to help returning veterans and ROTC cadets. Contact: Richard Ventola, rventola99@yahoo.com 

Would like to hear from anyone who served with 6th Bn., 32nd Fld. Arty. HQ Btry., 1969-70, especially those who served with us at the Provincial TOC in Tuy Hoa City. Also would like to hear from any of the Marine or Air Force personnel who served with us at the TOC. We all lived in the MACV compound. Contact: David Whitaker, dwhitaker416@gmail.com or Stan Dzielak, dzielaks@hotmail.com 

Ric Sasse and I are looking for CPT William Roberts, former company commander of Main Support Co., 5th Maintenance Bn., Phu Tai, 1966-67. Contact: Glenn “Case” Nelson, 209-295-6777; casenelson1@volcano.net   

Need to substantiate a medal claim. Seeking anyone who was involved with medic Mark Tietjen in the firefight near LZ Bronco on March 8, 1969. I was with Co. D, 1st Bn., 20th Inf. Contact: Jim Donahue, 609-412-7769; JDonahue@catchinc.com or Anna Pittman, apittman@catchinc.com 

Trying to locate Sgt. Traveiso (unsure of spelling), who was the platoon sergeant of Blackfoot (2nd) Plt. and DEROSed in June or July 1967. I also need an official company roster for Co. B, 2nd Bn., 8th Cav. during April 1967. Contact: Steve Gordon, barbaragordon8654@att.net 

Need proof of boots on the ground for an Agent Orange claim. Looking for Will Imprito, Lt. Landion, Sgt. Goodwin, Will Greece, Doc, Comie, Bird, Milles, Sassie, Sam “Smokey” Okain, Sgt. Lucio, Will Evern, Carter, Terry Blaylock, Stine, or anyone else who remembers my late father, Edward King, who served as a Marine mortarman in June 1968-July 1971. His DD214 lists him as part of the 1st Bn., 8th Marines, who were not in Vietnam during this time, but his record of service lists several different units. I believe he may have been affiliated with the 2nd and 8th, 3rd and 6th, 1st and 9th, and the 2nd and 9th. Contact: Karen King, karenking51482@yahoo.com   

All who served in the 2nd Civil Affairs Co. (III Corps, HHQ, just off Long Binh) from 1966-71 are encouraged to check out our website, www.2ndcivilaffairs.com Contact: Ed Thompson, ext@quarles.com 

Would like to hear from DI SSgt. R.S. Smith, ADI Sgt. R.F. Pornovets, ADI B.W. Alexander, or any other members of Plt. 341, 3rd Bn., MCRD, Parris Island, S.C., 1969. Would also like to hear from members of Co. M, 3rd Bn., 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Div., Vietnam, 1969. Contact: Morris Jackson, 224 CR 7040, Booneville, MS 38829. Trying to locate members of E Btry., 82nd Arty., 1st Air Cav. Div., Phouc Vinh, 1969-70. Contact: Richard Jordan, 606 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445.

Trying to locate this man. I believe his name is Simon Coleman, but I am not certain. He was stationed near Saigon sometime in the late ’60s or early ’70s. Contact: Linda Moreau, 480-208-8576; lindamoreau619@yahoo.com

Carlos Santiago Perez needs help for a claim. He is looking for anyone who served with him in the 1st Bn., 46th Inf. Regt., 1st Armored Div., Germany, 1974-76. Perez spent one year in Charlie Co. and four months in Bravo Co. He was also stationed at Co. C, 2nd Bn., 3rd Tng. Bde., Ft. Polk, for Basic Training, May-July 1974. Contact: Michael P. Pohorylo, Day Pitney, 242 Trumbull St., Hartford, CT 06103; 860-275-0619; mpohorylo@daypitney.com 

Looking for Chief Harry Wheaton from Alliance, Ohio, who served in UDT and then Navy SEAL Team in Vietnam, 1967-69. He was assigned to Special Ops Swift Boat Command, Cat Lo, 1968, and also served in Special Ops in Thailand and Korea. His last-known location was Detroit. Also trying to find Warrant Officer Phil McBride. Contact: Jeremy Strong, CatLoSealTeam@aol.com 

Trying to find Walter Sylvester Boatright, who served in the Army for three years, part of which may have been in a hospital due to the loss of his arm. He is originally from Nevada, but moved to coastal Oregon. He may have moved to Seattle. Contact: Verlene Cooper, verlenecooper@gmail.com 

I am an Australian Vietnam veteran who served in 1968-69. Trying locate Capt. Al Ash from New Orleans, who served with the U.S. Air Force at Phan Rang AFB. Also looking for Capt. Wendel Cook, who served as a pilot with an F100 super sabre squadron at Phan Rang, 1968-70. Contact: Kevin “Rick” Neilsen, moho8@bigpond.com   

Looking for classmates who graduated from USMC Officer Basic School Class 6-68 on May 1, 1968. Contact: Tony Joseph, 778-813-9901; abj3@sbcglobal.net 

Looking for B Btry., 4/42 Arty. soldiers who survived “Brillo Pad” in May-June 1968 and can verify my right arm injury from an 82mm mortar round. Contact: Manuel R. Román, Jr., 916-203-0211; docrjr@sbcglobal.net

I have come across the following dog tag: Cole / V.L.JR / 2486998 A / USMC S / Catholic. I would like to return the tag to its owner or his family. Contact: Victoria Westerby, vickiwxm1@yahoo.co.uk 

Trying to locate my uncle, John Jerry Martens, a retired Navy Judge Advocate Gen. He enlisted in the Navy in 1971 and served aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk, where he served as negotiator of a racial riot. He discharged in 1991. I was told he was living in Los Angeles and teaching military law at a college. Contact: David Friesen 97284, Joseph Harp Correctional Center, Box 548, Segregated Housing Unit, Lexington, OK 73051-0548.

Need help for PTSD claim. Looking for unit records and daily journals for the following units: 101st Abn. Div., A Co., 2nd Bn., 501st Sig. Bn., October 1967-June 1968; Advisory Group 100-581st, M.I. Det. (CMAC), June-August 1968; A Co., 9th Sig. Bn., 9th Inf. Div., August-December 1968. Contact: James Everett III, AS-0363; State Correctional Institution at Dallas, 1000 Follies Rd., Dallas, PA 18612.

Would like to hear from James Finn. I was transferred from Ft. Bragg in 1973 to Ft. McClellan to the 365th Trans. Co., and we became friends. Finn showed me where everything was and helped get me settled. I was from Cherryville, N.C., and he rode home with me one weekend. We wrecked his AMC Hornet and were lucky we weren’t hurt. Contact: John V. Beal #0024543, P.O. Box 222, Tillery, NC 27887.

Would like to hear from Robert, who arrived in Vietnam with me on January 15, 1969. On the 16th a mortar came into our area and blew through the hutches and into our tent. We were both hit, but Robert was badly hurt. Contact: Rich, 715-459-4932; jmbudzin@tznet.com 

Searching for my Basic Training unit photograph. I had Basic at Ft. Campbell with Co. E, 2nd Bde., 7th Bn., graduation in April 1968. I was the 1st squad leader, and the platoon leader was George Heatherly (KIA 1969). Our DIs were SSG Brown and SSG Cahoon, and the training officer was 2nd Lt. Mason. I am looking for the group photo. Contact: Mike Berzinsky, 1712 Crystal Spring Rd., Two Rivers, WI 54241; 920-794-8142; lerch@charter.net

Seeking anyone who served on YRBM 20 and Vung Tau Naval Ord. Depot, Vietnam, January-November 1971. I was awarded 70 percent for PTSD and 10 percent for tinnitus, and could possibly help others with their claims. Contact: Monte D. Gluck, Sr., riverrat116@q.com 

Seeking anyone who knew my father, SSG Ronald A. Welch, a Vietnam veteran who served with the Marines. His last station was Barstow, Calif. The Marines retired him in June 1966, probably due to his war injuries. He died of cancer in June 1980. Contact: Connie Scott, hummerscott50@hotmail.com 

Looking for Larry Odham, A Co., 18th Bn., 720th MP USARV MPC, 1968-70, night convoys, Long Binh, etc. Contact: Charles Wolff 70079, South Division, 281 North State St., Concord, NH 03301; or South Division, P.O. Box 14, Concord, NH 03302-0014.

Looking for Steve Emery, Ron Parmenter, Ben Tackett, or anyone else from the commo section from HHC 520th Trans. Bn., November 1967-68. Contact: Bruce Carbone, 863-258-3042; rvn68@tampabay.rr.com 

Seeking anyone who remembers the assault on one of the bases near Chu Lai on the night of October 15-16, 1965. I was on a Navy ship in the harbor. Contact: Michael W. Stasiak, 105 Hines Dr., Bonneau, SC 29431; 843-825-3842; swaz@tds.net 

Need help to verify boots-on-the-ground status for Vietnam, 1968-69. I served with the 463 FMS hydraulic shop out of Clarke Air Base, Philippines, C-130 aircraft, 1968-70. I went TDY to Tan Son Nhut Air Base in December 1968 and to Cam Ranh Bay Air Base for C-130 aircraft support in 1969. Searching for Robert Brock (from Ill.), Lance Ertman (Mich.), Gordy Petersen (Wisc.), Eric Miller (Wisc.), Mark Roth, Goe Gannon, Dick Groot (Ill.), Eugene Dogget (Texas), the NCOs at Tan Son Nhut or Cam Ranh Bay or in charge of the hydraulic shop at Clarke Air Base, or anyone else who remembers me. I was from Wisc. Contact: Richard Pankoff, 6521 Rosemary Ln., Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406; flbazook@gmail.com 

Looking for Lt. John David Williams, who lived in Graham, Texas, and graduated from Graham High School in 1963. My husband and I ran into him in Corpus Christi after his discharge. He had been wounded, and he came to our house for a visit. We’ve been trying to locate him for the GHS 50th class reunion next year. Contact: Suzy Stewart Brazeel, sbrazeel1@verizon.net 

Looking for anyone who can substantiate a rocket and mortar attack on LZ Jamie during the early morning hours of January 21, 1970. LZ Jamie was north of Tay Ninh and was occupied by an ARVN Airborne unit during this attack. Contact: Steve Cook, 306-636-7240; currahee67@hotmail.com 

Looking for classmates who graduated from USMC The Basic School, Class 6-68 on May 1, 1968. Contact: Tony Joseph, 775-813-9901; abj3@sbcglobal.net 

Trying to find my family member, Edward Bailey, an Air Force veteran who served with the military police. His last-known location was Ft. Dix, N.J. His mother’s name is Barbara Dianne Bailey and he has a son named Sean Patrick Bailey. Contact: Hans C. Andersen 925481, C1116S, Zephyrhills C.I., 2739 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541-9701.

Would like to hear from Tony Reyes, whom I met while stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, 1993-95. Contact: Samuel H. Watts 168199, Lake Correctional Institution, 19225 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, FL 34715-9025; 256-864-4180.

Looking for Dave Wallace, Swift Boats, Cat Lo, 1968, and Anthony Arnold, NSA Hosp., Da Nang. My novel is published, and I want to send you a copy. Contact: Jack McPherson, P.O. Box 235, Coupeville, WA 98239-0235; 360-929-1776; jakmak@whidbey.net 

Want to find the young G.I. whom I crushed between two trucks while backing up in the motor pool in Bien Hoa in 1967-68. Contact: John Glazier, P.O. Box 231, Merrill, MI 48637-0231; 989-842-5413.