I was with Steve Lambert M-60 man when we were ambushed Feb 7th and he was KIA. [emailprotected], Frass,Richard Binh Phuoc HQ Section 12/66 9/67 E4, 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo 5/60, Rach Kien, Central Highlands, Firebase Shakey- Cambodia. [emailprotected]. Fancy Farm KY 42039 1st Lt. Jim Palmer was one of the Platoon Leaders and Lt. David Jones was another one. Noble LA 71462 318-645-2267 Now, half of them had been eliminated and the New City was considered secure. Major Lawrence K. Sepulveda. 586-329-1037, Greenwood, Jerry (Bunnykid)3rd Platoon 1/68 10/68 William L. ChifosJesse Mechem Bob Phillips, Randy Harris, Doug Russell, Tom Sakel, where are ya? Maple Grove, MN 55311 5th Engineer Battalion. Kujawa, Theodore Binh Phuoc 5/67 8/67 Generator operator, bar tender, and Jeep driver for the CO, Cpt. 2504 62nd Avenue NE Canton, OH 44708 Operation JACKSTAY was an amphibious operation, launched from the USS Princeton, that utilized surface borne and helicopter borne assault forces. ARVN forces held the NVA at bay inside the Citadel, and the Marines of Alpha 1/1 and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines went on the offensive against the NVA, who were there in force. 2030 Hazel Avenue Siegfried (master of the cork screw) and John R. Sweet (spider man of the Bien Luc bridge). During the monsoon months of October, November and December, 1967, a total of 23 Marines serving in 1/5 lost their lives; 12 of them were Charlie 1/5 Marines. Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines VIEW BIO. 845-855-1572 The battalion participated in action around Chu Lai, Danang, Quang Nam, Que Son Valley, Hoi An, Phu Loc, and An Hoa. 2/68 10//69 3rd Platoon, Pelphrey,Gary Rach Kien 3rd Plt 1970 138 Dallas Drive I was infused from the 4th Division. When I was in B Company, Sergeant Harold Board was the 1st Sergeant. I always liked Lee. They were supported by Alpha and Delta Companies of the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and a platoon from Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. 1201039011 1ST BN 3D MARINES - COMMAND DIARY Covering Jun-65 . 1835 Sagatoo Road 309-945-2131, Golupski,Thomas, L Rach Kien 08/69-08/70 Moore, Peyton T. Weapons Plt. 303-882-1924 God Bless. Nettles, Donald Ray2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc- 12/66 11/67 Eventually, late in the day on 1 February, the Marines of Bravo 1/5 reached the Phu Loc (6) District Headquarters and CAP H5, and reinforced those positions. 2008 Four Winds Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Nicknamed Geronimo, it falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. Six weeks later I moved from XO to CO where all my line platoon leaders were E-6s. Also if you have a friend that you are looking for, send his name and any orders you have to my e-mail address and we will try to find him for you. [emailprotected] Overall, the Marines of 1/5 had accomplished their mission with great success, while taking very few casualties. Lawrence, Larry A. 248-569-4416 1/5 lost another Battalion Commander; badly wounded and medevacced, Lt. Col. Whalen would not return. Shreveport, LA 71118 U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and U.S. During the month of October, a total of 11 Marines died and 36 sustained wounds serious enough to require medical evacuation. F-23, Operation Buffalo July 1967, North of the fire break . At 0335 that morning, the 1/5 Command Post received an urgent radio message from the 5th Marines Liaison Team based at Phu Loc (6) District Headquarters stating that their position was receiving mortar fire. 402-631-1295 Ground assaults hit the Combat Base on three occasions. Tom Russell and I have already started searching for more Bravo guy to attend these reunions. If you served in 1st Bn, 26th Marine Regiment (1/26), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. 405-899-7851 Beaufort, SC 29906 I went by the nickname of Boggs, and was always seen with Bill McGee, who had blonde hair and blue eyes. 608-758-1390 On 25 May 1917, the battalion was activated and deployed to France on 1 June 1917. Hope to see you at this years reunion!! Wounded Plain of Reeds 11/16/67. 5th Amphibious Corps Reconnaissance Company 5th AntiTank Battalion 5th Bulk Fuel Company 5th Communications Battalion 5th Counterintelligence Team. [emailprotected], Bailie,Wesley E. (Wes) 1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 4/67-3/68, Barsumian,Robert J. In April 1946, their mission accomplished, 1st Battalion was disbanded and most of the Pacific veterans returned to civilian life. 989-737-8248 [emailprotected] Joe Stanley Was at Fort Riley with Gino Vazquez, Mariano Miguel, George Parffit, Donnally, Miles, Lt Palmer, Sgt Holland, Wes Bailie, Sgt Quenga, Sgt Board and a lot of other great guys. Reiss, Ken1st Platoon 10/67-10/68 [emailprotected] 1689 Crystal Lake Road The truck driver accelerated to reach a safer position, but was killed by enemy fire causing the truck to run off a steep incline. Burlington, NC 27217 Bobbitt,Bruce Rach Kien 9/68 9/69 Company First Sergeant, Bravo Co. 3rd AA Bn Home History Contact Family Readiness Marine Family Life Counseling 3D AA BN UVA Chaplain SMP/OFF Duty Recreation Navigation to the following. 1201048051, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-70 - dated 4/1/1970 Document No. 61704 Still in contact with Don Kozak and Bruce Quagg. Phase Two operations would largely depend on the situation as it developed, the availability of helicopters and surface craft, and the time and space factors dictated by the terrain and weather. Anyone who had spent any time at all inside the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base knew to avoid the mess tent. [emailprotected] I hope to contact Sgt Gery (Joey) Ugarte (NYC), PFC James M. (Mike) Hart (Jackson MI), Sp4 Fred Doc Moore (Medic from Georgia), Dave Marquez, Ray Rex, Bill Fosky, Larry Halsrud, Dave Alabaster, Ponch Ruiz and others whose names escape me at this time. Cjilton, NJ 07013 1428 E. Oak Road Bridge Company B Binh Phuoc 2/68 2/69 On 13 July 1914, the battalion was formed at Vera Cruz, Mexico, and sailed for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for service in the Caribbean theatre. [emailprotected], Whitworth,Robert Bo 1st Lt. Commanding Officer Binh Phuoc 10/67-6/68 6101 Reseda Blvd. 716-354-4495. 608-534-6609 [emailprotected], Royal,Malcome V Binh Phuoc 1968-1969 [emailprotected] Hendersonville NC 28792 8701 Whiteville Road Tacoma, WA 98422-3328 330-452-7812, McCormick, Brian Mac F.O. 1201048053, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jun-70 - dated 6/1/1970 Document No. Andrew JohnsonJohnny QuengaOren Miller 1201048024, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Mar-68 - dated 3/1/1968 Document No. 608-254-7947, Zamzow,Steve Rach Kien 8/68 8/69 During October 1949, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines was reactivated in Camp Pendleton, California. We have found over 100 guys that way. Denver, CO 80212 I would take out Bravo 2 with Ed Torkelson. [emailprotected], Moore, Fred (Doc) 2nd Plt. Senior Medical Representative Bravo Company SWBM 1st Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Division Jan 8, 2022 #2 ACME A12 Plaid Sport Coat Wearing Moderator Staff member Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 13,650 Reaction score 783 Location New Port Richey, FL I think you are right to be highly suspicious. Binh Phuoc 12/66 9/67 812-246-5245, Bross, Floyd D. Binh Phuoc 12/66 10/67 They fall under the command of the 6th Marine Regiment, the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). 1st Platoon Binh Phuoc 2/68 2/69 Their mission was to protect this bridge at all costs. Lawton, OK 73505 3407 Snead St God Bless all of you. [emailprotected] Enfield CT 06082 Watkins, Ernie Sp/44th Platoon Binh Phuoc 4/1/66-11/22/67 Fenton, MO 63026 They were caught in a U-shaped ambush, receiving fire from the front and both flanks. Bravo Company Bravo Company XO: 757-887-4457 Bravo Company 1stSgt:. Eugene OR 97401 bravo co 1/3: 0311: 03/66 04/67 09/67 01/68: corpus christi: tx : Marlin: Steve: M: Lima 3/3: 0351: 01/01/1966 : Steve.Marlin@usa.com : malone: ken: A FLSG-B Dong-Ha: 3516: 9/68 11/69: meriden : CT: canibkam@aol.com: Martinez: Eddie: F: Hotel Co 2nd Batt 26th Marines: 0351: 12/67 02/69: West Valley City: UT: hcge@msn.com: masters: mack : h&s Co . 405-681-4073. Id be happy to hear from the men of the Battalion and Company B in particular. 954-433-4578 Wilber,Ken L. 1st Platoon Dong Tam / Rach Kien 07/68 06/69 [emailprotected] To all my friends and comrades God Bless America. This artillery base became critical, because the Marines who currently protected the Lang Co Bridge and the Hai Van Pass operated too far away to receive support from the artillery units based at Phu Loc (6) or Da Nang to the south. Didnt know the site existed. 404-579-8267 407-876-8206 In March 2004, the battalion, this time attached to the 1st Marine Regiment along with several other units, participated in Operation Vigilant Resolve in the restive city of Fallujah. Anyone that served with me please call me. Smith,Dennis L. Binh Phuoc 6/68 10/68 2056 Chub Road On 15 January a mine sweep team took a barrage of thirty rounds of 82mm mortar fire over a 2 hour period at a different stretch of The Bowling Alley; four more Marines died and five were wounded and evacuated.During the rest of January, 1968, the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base took hundreds of rounds of enemy mortar and rocket fire a day. Evenson, Dennis D. 3rd Platoon 12/69 8/70 The major set-piece battles with large NVA units that had defined the summer of 1967 would not occur in the Hoi An TAOR. The remaining Marines regrouped and fought off the enemy attack, and battalion dispatched a reaction force of 2 more squads of Delta 1/5 Marines and two Ontoss. Inwood IA 51240 For the next six years, they aided the Nicaraguan government until peace was finally restored. [emailprotected] It would be appreciated to hear from any of the guys I served with, and be able to share the history we made together, Storti, Michael A. Greenlawn NY 11740-2121 218-827-2649. Sellersburg, IN 47172 In March 1967 I was infused into the 196th Light Infantry, Lopez, Fred R.4th Platoon Binh Phuoc- 4/68 10/68 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc & Lai Khe 02/68-02/69 [emailprotected] 843-774-4858. Woonsocket RI 02895 Sergeant Dougherty Memorial Sporting Clays Championship, 26 March 6 April 1966 - Operation JACKSTAY. The battalion played a major role in the Battle of Hue City during February 1968. PO Box 157 Binh Phuoc 4/67-4/68 aprox, Beato,Joseph A. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. M60 Than RTO 1st platoon, Evans, Thomas W. Tan An 2/68-3/68 801-546-0530 2nd Battalion 10th Marines)) 3109 Country Road B/1/16 10/68-04/69. Newbrough, Joseph Ron Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 10/67 The 1 st Battalion, 5 th Marines arrived in Southeast Asia in 1965, conducting many short but difficult amphibious or heli-borne assaults ashore against suspected Viet Cong strongholds. 1201048045, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-69 - dated 10/1/1969 Document No. The battalion formed the left half of the mechanized Task Force Ripper, along with 1st Battalion 7th Marines, Alpha Company 1st Tank Battalion, Alpha Company 3rd Tank Battalion, HQ 7th Marines and Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion. 479-236-0566 Wirth,James P. Rach Kien 11/68-01/70 Kearns, Lt. Ralph Brick (Palo Alto, Ca.) 715-273-5553. From their base at the Chu Lai airfield, 1/5 conducted defensive operations for the security of the critically important airbase, as well as many squad, platoon and company-sized offensive operations. Elyria, OH 44035 732-477-1221 Weller,Lawrence E. 1st Platoon Rach Kien 5/69 4/70 65742-9404 253-486-2909 Auger, Kim 4th Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 9/67 Everyone we talked to had a great time and voted to hold another one in the summer of 2011. Leaders Lieutenant. 631-692-5161 [emailprotected] Standish MI 48658 [emailprotected] 801-489-7604 1401 Milton Street Dacula GA 30019 Enka, NC 28728 3714 Sandbridge Drive Hamilton Twp, New jersey 08610 231-894-2053 Bowlus, MN 56314 Schueren when he was KIA at Firebase Jaeger. [emailprotected] Bearcat Binh Phuoc- 7/66 11/67 till 7/69. Would like to hear from R.S. Remember well the medic who was there for me Tim Randall, Barton, Larry D. Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 In November, 1967, Charlie Company made its home in a small outpost about 5 clicks east of the 1/5 Battalion combat base. [emailprotected] 6/68-5/69 1/5 landed and spent almost two weeks in the swamps of the Rung Sat Special Zone, a swampy area intersected by waterways, during Operation JACKSTAY. During the Vietnam War, 1/9 sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. Formed during World War I, it served until the mid-2000s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions. That date would be remembered as one of the deadliest single days for Charlie Company, 1 st Battalion, 5 th Marines during the entire Vietnam War. [emailprotected], Sienicki, Peter Binh Phuoc 12/66 6/67 Dong Tam 1/69 1/70 [emailprotected] Stories; How to Submit a Story; News. Bjorgaard, George - Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon - 4/67 - 9/67. 1201048057, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Oct-70 - dated 10/1/1970 Document No. [emailprotected] The 1/5 is a battalion-level infantry unit composed of infantry Marines and support personnel. [emailprotected] 916-768-1040 208 762-2666 Houston, TX 77046 A PICTORIAL SLIDESHOW OF THE WAR IN VIET NAM COMMEMORATING OUR FALLEN BROTHERS, AND SHOWING THE HORRORS OF WARFARE.1ST. Rogersville, Mo. 303-798-8716 Sakal, Thomas Rach Kien 7/69 3/70 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,22 MAY-DEC 1965 - dated 5/22/1965 Document No. Burn, Robert (Bob) Rach Kien 8/69 1/70 [emailprotected] Dr. Henry W. Dorr, Doswell,Robert A.- Binh Phuoc 1967 [emailprotected], Eggleston, Wayne Morris 2nd Platoon 8/68 530-257-3255 Im still in touch with Barsumian (survived bomb blast on the track) and Wes Bailie. St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 401 St. Joe Rd. 86 Chandler Creek Road Richmond, IN 47374 203 Sandy Lane Rach Kien Binh Phuoc 3/70 10/70 Wisconsin Dales, WI 53965 The WTI course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor. 608-242-0039, Marquez, Art F.O. 4210 Amelia Plantation CT 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 12/66 3/67 1201048046, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Nov-69 - dated 11/1/1969 Document No. Edon, OH 43518-9700 956-968-8376 [emailprotected], Parfitt,George Binh Phuoc 12/66 11/67 In Memory of their Beloved Son, Benjamin Thomas Siegfried Jr. 3rd Platoon 10/68-69 1/5 deployed to Afghanistan from May to December 2009 as part of Task Force Leatherneck and conducted combat operations in the Nawa-I-Barakzayi District of Helmand province.[1][2]. DavidMiddlekauff 1/5 assumed the responsibility for this large and challenging chunk of real estate on 2 October upon the arrival of the 1/5 Command Group and the Marines of Alpha and Bravo Companies. 909-626-5220, Higginbotham,Arley W.. Binh Phuoc 1/68 3/68 Greensboro, NC 27410 [emailprotected]lsouth.net, Papp, John Binh Phuoc HQ Platoon 12/66 11/67 [emailprotected], Henderson, John L. 3rd Platoon 1/68-8/68, Hertzler, Jim Rach Kein 8/69 2/70 251-602-0414, Gowing,Danny Binh Phuoc Rach Kien 10/68 5/69 [emailprotected] Bravo Company Marines Sites Resources Unit Home Photos Units Contact Us Leaders Skip to main content (Press Enter). In December 1965, 1/5 landed and stayed ashore for awhile, this time at Chu Lai. Leppert, Gerald (Doc)4th Platoon Medic-Binh Phuoc 11/66-11/67 989-826-1257 Went home Sgt. I left two of my men back for safety reasons. 1st Platoon thump gun. The enemy having finally bypassed it, the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base became less and less strategically important to both sides in the overall scheme of things. BATTALION 1ST. Marines with 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted wilderness survival training during a Deployment for Training (DFT) trip to Fort Greely, Alaska, August 5-17. Additional casualties were sustained in the crash at the bottom of the hill. 2077 Saline Road 4th Battalion 12 Marines Lima Battery: 0811: 1967 1969: Independence: MO: conniedullin@hotmail.com: Duncan: . I was transferred from the 1/16th 1st Inf. 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. 5708 Jefferson River Road [emailprotected] 1201048025, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Apr-68 - dated 4/1/1968 Document No. 623 Co. Rd. Mercrod were killed. 320-654-8833 Oren MillerRaymond RhamyRobert Raetz This is a great site. 411 Fordham Pl. 751 Kirkwood McVeytown, PA 17051 530-432-2576 Interestingly, the battalion presented several General Walt Scholarships to needy students living in the area in a ceremony at Cam Ha School on 27 October 1967. Boggs SP/4 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 9/67 8/68, Brown, Allen, R. Tan An 01/70 11/70, Conkle,Dennis Binh Phuoc 1/67 1/68, Cunningham,,Ron E5 Binh Phuoc 3/68-7/68. Watertown, NY 13601 Branford, CT 06405 PO Box 703 B/5/60 04/68-10/68 1201048010, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jan-67 - dated 1/1/1967 Document No. Upon completing this rotation they were awarded with the Navy Meritorious Unit Citation award. I came to the 9th Infantry during the infusion between it and the llth Cav. Largo, FL 33770 Maybe someone will write a book about him. I was in the same squad as Jenkins and Donald Hawksworth. Jacksonville, IL 62650 I was wounded on Sept.27 in the Plain Of the Reeds. [emailprotected], Bailey, Jack B. 541-484-3187 1035 Van Houten Avenue Download Image of Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team,. 7035 Rosebrook Drive The 1/5 Combat Base at Hoi An was made up entirely of sand. 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, abbreviated as (3/3), was an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, based out of Kaneohe, Hawaii.Known as either "Trinity" or "America's Battalion", the unit falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. Bear Cat 5/66 12/67 In addition to these combat operations, they conducted programs designed to win the hearts and minds of the local populace, including the Med Cap programs which treated a total of 821 Vietnamese civilians, mostly children, for a variety of maladies. 931-455-3609, Hodges, Royce S. Binh Phuoc- Morrow after coming off line. [emailprotected], Kasarda, John 1st Plt Binh Phuoc 10/67 3/68 There are some really good men listed and shown here. 2307 Oxford Way Shipley, C. Russell Binh Phuoc 10/67 10/68 714-968-5518 1201048041, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Jun-69 - dated 6/1/1969 Document No. Nicknamed Geronimo, it falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. Tomball,TX77377 Rach Kien1/70 8/70 Salem, OR 97301 1st Battalion, 5th Marines deploys as a Battalion Landing Team to any operating environment and defeats our enemies across the entire spectrum of warfare. Over the next two weeks, with their supporting arms, 1/5 advanced despite being seriously outnumbered, due to their superior firepower and the incredible courage and bravery of the Marines fighting in Hue City. In fact, the entire Hoi An TAOR seemed to be one vast rice paddy, with a few meandering rivers and streams and scattered villages strewn randomly around the countryside. Until this day I remember 1st Sgt Board and his crazy tirades. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) "Make Peace or Die!" 1st Marine Division ~ 5th Marine Regiment Infantry Units: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment . Welcome Home ! If anyone has information on these guys please contact me.. Sano,Steven, M (Curly) E4 3rd Platoon Rach Kien 11/69-6/70 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-0743 1201048059, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Dec-70 - dated 12/1/1970 Document No. 1201048032, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, COMMAND CHRONOLOGY,1-Sep-68 - dated 9/1/1968 Document No. At the same time, the Marines of Charlie Company heli-lifted into LZ Sparrow and established blocking positions; Alpha Company lands in LZ Rob in to secure the LZ and provide a defensive perimeter for subsequent landings, and Bravo, Delta and H & S Companies and other combat support and service support elements follow Alpha Company into LZ Rob in. [emailprotected] 503-623-4148 13021 Fourth Drive SE Anyone who remembers me, please contact me, Strickland, John W.- Rach Kien 8/68 10/69 111 Dawson Drive U.S. troops were grouped in two Regimental Combat Teams: Regimental Combat Team 1 comprised 3rd Battalion/1st Marines, 3rd Battalion/5th Marines, and U.S. Army 2d Battalion/7th Cavalry. God Bless All My Brothers, Brown, Orlando Rach Kien 11/68 12/69 Everyone we talked to had a great time and voted to hold another one in the summer of 2011. Port Chester, NY 10573 Staff Sergeant Quenga was Acting Platoon Leaders when he was killed by a VC booby trap. 105 Royal Oaks Drive Southfield, MI 48076 Rogers, AR 72758 The 1/5 Command Group began to understand that our stay in the Phu Loc (6) area was not going to be a picnic. 281-859-4732 22602 Cardinal Lane 11362 College St. As with many of the better things that happened during the Vietnam War, these peaceful days proved too good to last. West Jefferson OH 43162 Toledo, Ohio 43612 Angola IN 46703-9404 U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in an obstacle during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023. . 253-460-9623 As always, the Marines got very creative with methods to win the local populace over. 10 Sprague Turn 712-753-2236, Dorr, Henry W. Binh Phuoc 1/68 1/69 Would love to hear from anyone from Bravo Company. Kemp, William N. (Willie) 2nd Platoon Binh Phuoc 9/67 9/68 I hope to get to see a lot of you at the reunion in Denver.Mike, Anderson,Hollis Binh Phuoc 8/68 10/69 1st Platoon Bearcat Tan Heip Airstrip Binh Phuoc 6/66 9/67 Blackshear GA 31516 Completed my tour with the 9th in Binh Phuoc. 916-453-0899 Greenwood, SC29646 PO Box 1303 Kingston, AR 72742 2608 Crescent Lake Court Sgt Delases and Pvt. Dallas TX 75227 831-818-1067 Was with Capt. Names such as the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, Seoul and Chosin Reservoir were added to the Battalion's battle vocabulary. U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the "Seabees", Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel board a U.S. Air Force C-130 in Rota, Spain, April 15, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise . 716-434-0734 RTO with Metz and Arab also FO for second squad. 12 February 5 March 1968 Operation HUE CITY. Citadel Fortress of Hue. Bloomington, IL. 507-724-2422 On 31 January 1968, the Marines of 1/5 were spread out over a large area of I Corps. 219 Church Street At 0340 the enemy hit the 1/5 Assembly Area (the Phu Loc (6) Combat Base) hard with an initial volley of at least 60 rounds of enemy mortar fire, a dozen or so rounds of 57mm recoilless rifle fire, along with sporadic enemy small arms fire. 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