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   Received this email from William Willingham, Can anybody ID this CAP unit.. if so email me or William at:

    wtmarine65@hotmail.com 

 

 FELLOW CAP VETS I ONLY SERVED IN CAP UNIT FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS. I WAS CAP SGT I WAS ON MY

 2ND TOUR OF MY 3 TOURS.
 LOST MY HEARING ON 3RD. IN 1969. I WAS PULLED OUT OF CAP UNIT AND SENT BACK TO

 RIFLE & PISTOL RANGE AT LEJUNE.
 I AM 100% RETIRED NOW. I CAN NOT THINK OF ANYBODY'S NAME OR WHAT UNIT WAS CALLED.

 I KNOW WE WERE IN SAME PLACE ALL THE    TIME DID NOT MOVE AROUND.
   I READ ALL THE E-MAILS FROM CAP SITE, BUT SINCE I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING

 I DON'T SEND ANYTHING. I REALLY DON'T FELL LIKE I DID AS MUCH AS YOU ALL DID,

 ONLY SERVING IN CAP UNIT 3 OR 4 MONTHS.
 PLEASE SEND ME ALL THE INFO ABOUT THIS UNIT IF YOU CAN..
  I WAS 24YEARS OLD WHEN I SERVED IN UNIT, MY FIRST TOUR WAS 64-65 WITH 1ST BN 3RD MARINES.
  I WAS WITH 9T MARINES. ON SECOND BEFORE GOING TO CAP UNIT.
   THE THIRD TOUR WAS ON DANANG BASE WITH NAVY I WAS IN MIA/KIA BAGGAGE, I HAD TO

INVENTORY ALL BAGGAGE OF FELLOW MARINES/NAVY VETS.
                 W.T.WILLINGHAM JR  702 . NILTON ST. TUSCUMBIA,AL.35674  256-394-3072 CELL



 

Can anybody help this Marine out??


 my name is CLYDE W. LAWSON JR (doublel46@aol.com). I'm trying to find
 which unit i was with-i have some memory loss so it's hard to figure
 out. I was in Vietnam in 1966-67-- i went to a cap unit in 14jul67. My
  RECORD OF SERVICE shows===su#1==SerCo==HqBn==(rein)==1st Mar Div==(rein)
==FMF==0311 Cap rifleman. I want to get more info as to which unit i
 might have been to. If you have a address or anything that i can go to
 for more info i would be thankful. I was in the 1st bn==1stmarines==1st
 marine div==DELTA co.=====THANKS CPL. LAWSON
 

 


 

 

If anyone recognizes this CAC unit please email Doc at the address below.

 

Fred,
Not sure what you need in the way of documentation so here is a copy of my orders. My memory is really bad, but I think we the guys listed were some of the first Marines and FMF Corpsman to form a CAC unit. I remember something about it being a new program. We were in a vil near Hill 55 in the Danang area.  You might be able to figure out the name of the village from this photo.
 Semper Fi,
Rick "Doc" Gehrke

 
 

 

 

 

O'Brien, Mike    CAP 3-1-5  April 1970 until disbandment

I don't have a lot of recall but think think our village was Phu Loc...I know we were close to Hue City. My nickname was OB as in O'Brien. Hopefully I can find someone I served with. After our CAP disbanded and we were pulled from the village, I was assigned to Charley Co. 1st battalion 5th marine regiment, 1st Marine division. I served as a machine gun section leader and participated in operations Imperial Lake and Pickens Forest and various Kingfish assaults. Please, if anyone recognizes me call me toll free at 866-301-7870 and ask for me or e-mail me at michael_o'brien_sr@countrywide.com.
 


 

 Email from

George W. Mcguire   re:  CAP 4-1-1  , Click Here.     26Jan07


Hi, Fred:                                    29Dec

A few years ago I came across the Web site and – more specifically – some commentary by John Gillespie about CAP 113 and CAP 114 pictures.  I corresponded with John then, and I have recently renewed the contact both by email and phone.  At that time I also joined your fine association, sent in my $, and put my bio and email contact info into the hopper.  When I went back to look this year, though, all mention of me had disappeared.  I figured my membership must have run out, although I thought I remembered paying the lifetime fee.

Anyway, here it is again.  I arrived in-country during the Tet Offensive and was assigned to the CAG while Colonel Day was still the CO (Lt Col Pearson relieved him shortly thereafter).  After initially being assigned as S-2 and S-3 for about a week I talked myself into temporary command of CACO Lima in Bin Son, south of Chu Lai.  After a couple of weeks there, I was re-assigned to command CACO 1-1, replacing Bill Kent, who went back to CAG HQ.  Initially I worked off of India Hill (1-1-3) Just after I arrived we changed designators from letters (INDIA) to numbers (1-1, etc).  Jake Gibbs was the CAP leader at 1-1-1, a big moose of a Sergeant was 1-2 when I got there, but he rotated and was replaced by SGT Bines, a balding, quiet, professional guy.  1-1-3 was led by “Pappy” Kinkaid, and you, no doubt, know more than I do about him.  Pappy and I had our run-ins, and he was not the most aggressive guy in the Corps, but he was a reasonably savvy NCO.  His replacement, just before I left, was a nut-case that I had to relieve and send back to the rear (I cannot remember his name, but he spent his nights firing bloopers randomly over the wire and claiming you were about to be overrun).  I set in 1-1-4 with John Gillespie and worked out of there until he was all settled, then moved my CP to the airstrip with the Mobile Training Team, led by SGT Gandy.  My Company Gunny was the (legendary) SSGT John C Butler, a baby-faced killer who really enjoyed combat and was better at it than most.  In the summer I was re-assigned to 1st Marine Division, where I commanded India, 3/7.

Here’s a PS.  12 years later I was in San Antonio TX on business and I looked up Jim Jesse, who had been the Army Major advising the Tam Ky District Chief, Dai Wi Loc.  When I got to his house, there was Loc himself.  He and part of his family had E&E’d all the way from Tam Key to Saigon and then escaped as Boat People.   Jesse had searched all the refugee camps until he found him, and had set him up in San Antonio.  After just a few years, Loc and his family were running a successful business and going to college.

As I said the first time I submitted my info, I recognized then, and even more so since, that you guys were the most extraordinary of young men.  Stuck out in the middle of nowhere with very little training, support or guidance, you had to be commandos, diplomats, community activists, spies and cross-cultural specialists. And you were –  making the CAP program the single big success of the war.  It was an honor to know you and be a small part of your efforts.

I will be glad to join and pay-up again.  Please get in touch.

I wish you and all my former comrades-in-arms a very happy holiday season, and hope that our successors in Iraq will have the same. 

Semper Fi

Jim

James G. McDonough

1067 Via Impresso

Newbury Park CA 91320

jgmcdonough@adelphia.net

 

 

 


From:  Ditzler , James   Echo 1  66-67            4Dec06

Any help in remembering what villages we were near. some of the guys Iwas with, doc'gordon morse, tom landis, bob bailey, lee ramey, jim layne, pat henn,r obt.patrikioc. some of the ville's names were da phuoc, hoa kwanh
 


  Thanks Fred. I forgot to mention, but if those names in blue are available for e-mail, you can put mine in blue also. Also, concerning one date, I physically reported to CAP Charlie-1 in Ai Dong on April 7, 1967. I remember it was the 7th because when I was loading my gear into the jeep for the drive out, it was parked right in front of the entrance to the S-1 office at Sub Unit 1. I heard the call come in that Sgt. Michael Flynn had just been KIA. I never met him, but at the time he was quite a legend in CAP. It really affected everyone there, and one Marine named Troutman was in tears. He probably wasn't the only one. Kind of sobering how Marines keep track of some dates.
 
Once again, thanks. Semper Fi  Wyatt "Rip" McCord 
 ====================================================  

 

Hello Fred.

   Thanks for the "heads up" concerning the CAP websites and the Association.

I was with CAP "Charlie-1" from April 1967 to November 8, 1967. On that date we took a pretty hard hit. We lost two Marines, Jim Allen and Al Springfield. The "Doc", Don Hiser, and I were medevaced. He replaced Hm3 Daniel Overholtzer, who was there for most of the time I was with the Unit. Our CAP Commander was Sgt. Fred "Bear" Woods. Before him was Sgt. Grant. It was Woods who started calling me  "Rip".  

     After I was returned to full duty in April 1968, I was sent to Camp Pendleton. I really missed my old TAOR. So I requested reassignment to Viet Nam, and they were fast. I was back in country by August 1968. I went to Monkey Mountain for almost six weeks with MACG-18 (Lee Harvey Oswald's old outfit), then requested and surprisingly received a transfer to 2nd CAG. I worked at 2nd CAG HQ from September 1968 to the end of April, 1969. I was assigned to the S-4, CO was Lt. Burton, NCOIC Gy/Sgt. Denton. My NCOIC was S/Sgt. Freddy J. Starks. I was also 4th squad leader with the security platoon they decided we should have. I remember our XO at the time was Major Robert O. Broad. I believe our S-2 was Maj. Marcel Jacques Dubie, and S-1 was Lt. Nagai. 2nd CAG Sgt. Maj. was a Hawaiian named Jones. I remember his claim to fame was having to get rabies shots for strafing a mad dog with an M-16 on the helo pad. I pulled duty as Cpl of the Guard often with a Sgt. of the Guard named Bill Oxley. We were quartered in four man rooms, and one of the Marines I remember was Gary Harloff. I've noticed these names on the website roster, and it's good to see them.

   I returned to CONUS at the end of April, and was separated from active duty at Treasure Island Naval Station on May 5, 1969.

     Fred, I would be very proud to have my name posted as a CAP Marine and a member of CAP "Charlie 1". As I have mentioned, my dates were CAP "Charlie-1" April, 1967 to Nov. 8, 1967. Also 2nd CAG Sept. 1968 to April, 1969.

 Thanks again,

 Wyatt "Rip" McCord 
 

 


 

I received this roster from  John Piearson, he would like anyone out there that was part of this CAP to contact him  at:  twomihi2000@yahoo.com            16 Nov

The Roster:    for  CAP 2-2-3         70/71

                        Doc                Jim Wilson
                        Fox                Lillard C. Hart
                        Lucky             James R. Stallman
                        Tiny                Art Albrecht
                        Shorty            Ray Branch
                        Rabbit             Richard Ellsworth
                        Bushman        John R. Piearson
                        Sugar Bear      Donald H. Jillson
                        Hoffman           Dustin Hoffman
                        Beatle              Les Neach
                        Rat                  Rick Frantz
                        Sgt. Mitchell
                        I did e-mail the "RAT" as we served together for less than a month.
                       
                        He ADDED a couple of replacements:
                                          Spider             Eric Web
                                          Killer Kev         Kevin Keenoy

 


 

Received from Tim Duffie:

From: Pate, Alfred [mailto:AlPate@uic.edu]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 6:32 PM
To: tduffie@cinci.rr.com
Subject:

I am writing in hopes of locating a CAP Marine who was with Delta Co. HQ in Dien Bahn in April 1968. His name was Marshall and he was a truck driver. I was wounded on April 4, 1968 and Marshall was driving the truck. We were the only two in the truck that afternoon. We had just dropped off supplies and mail to Delta 1 and 2 and were headed back. We were ambushed just north of the bridge that was on the edge of Dien Bahn. Marshall is an African American and, at the time, was probably in his early 20’s. Any information that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Al Pate

Delta 5

alpate@uic.edu

 

 


 

Hi Fred,                                            22 Nov
 
I am writing to provide additional information regarding Dave Lummis. Dave was assigned to 2nd CAG and was wounded in late 1969 I believe. From the rumors that I heard at the time, he tripped a booby trapped 105 round. He lost both legs and part of his left arm. I saw him in the Philadelphia VA hospital in late 1970. We spoke briefly however, at the time was recovering from an operation and was sediated. That was the last time I saw Dave as I went to work in Alaska.
 
Dave died 10yrs. after returning home after numerous operations. Dave had his basic training in early 1969 (Jan. or Feb.) at Paris Island. Because he showed up at Paris Island with shoulder length hair, he earned the nick name of "Hippie" As you can guess, the DI's rode his butt the whole time that he was at Paris Island. He left Paris Island as a PFC and was a Corporal when he got injured. After he arrived at Philadelphia VA hospital he was promoted to Sargeant. I have attached two news paper articles regarding his death. I hope that some one out there can remember his CAP Unit.
 
Sincerely,
 
Cliff Boone                        Link to 2 articles about Dave Lummis.

 

 

I received this from Perry Melvin today..... If anyone has any info on this Marine please let me know............    31Oct

From: Cliff & Val Boone [mailto:harley.jockey@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 8:42 PM
To: Melvin, Perry D
Subject: Re: Reunion
 
Hi Perry,
 I am sorry to say that I will not be attending. I am not able to leave my business for that length of time. I hope next years reunion will be closer to the west coast. I would so love to see old friends and other CAP Marines. If you would do me one huge favor Perry. If you talk to any CAP Marines that were in 2nd CAP Units could you ask them if they remember a Marine by the name of David Lumis? Dave stepped on a booby trap and had his legs and half of his left arm blown off. He later died at the VA hospital in Philadelphia. I would like to find out what unit he was in so that he can be added to the CAP roster. He was a good friend and we went to Paris Island together. Before that we played high school football against each other. It would mean the world to me to see him added to the rooster on our web site. If you have time, send me a picture of you and your family. I will do the same if you send me your address. Semper Fi Perry.....
 
Cliff Boone
757 Chardonnay Place
Hemet, CA 92544

 


 

Just wanted to update you on my new e-mail address and home information.  30Oct
2nd. CAG  MTT II  68-69
 
Lane " Frenchie " Boudreaux
12442 Deer Field Drive
Walker, Louisiana    70785
 
Home: 225-667-4402
 EMail:  boudreaux1969@bellsouth.net
 Also wanted to let you know of two members of my old team who passed away.
 Bill Oxley & Marvin Beighler  I'm still in touch with the rest of us.
 Steve O'Conner,David carpenter, Gary Cote` , John Shriber , H T Berryhill.

Semper FI..........Lane Boudreaux    

 


If anyone know LCpl Wright please contact Time Duffie or Myself.       29May06

 

Dear Mr. Duffie,
  In the course of doing online research on the USMC CAP units in Vietnam, I came across your Web site,
which has proved immeasureably helpful.   Recently, I acquired a Purple Heart and related
paperwork issued to a L/Cpl. Claude Frank Wright Jr., who served with the III Marine Amphibious Force, 3rd
Combined Action Group.   The paperwork, which was issued with the medal, said
he was wounded on 19 April 1969, but no other details are provided.
  Also included in the group were Anchor, Globe and Shield lid and collar devices and Wright's lance
corporal lid and collar insignia.   I'm trying to find out who this man was, and the
circumstances surrounding his being wounded. Although the fact that this medal grouping wound up at auction,
where I purchased it, may indicate that Mr. Wright doesn't want to be associated with these reminders of
the war, I'll glady return them to him with my compliments, should he want them.
  I'm keenly aware that Mr. Wright may resent someone trying to find out about his Vietnam War service,
especially a complete stranger. I'm also well aware that my inquiry, however well-intentioned, could
reopen wounds and scare up ghosts that he would just as soon like to forget.
  If you don't think I'm being too prying, I'd like to ask if you knew him, or might know someone who did. As
for where to go from this point in my research, I would be obliged for any suggestions you can make --
including the suggestion that it might be best to let sleeping dogs lie, if that's how you feel.
  In any case, I'm enjoying learning about this aspect of the Vietnam War and the contributions that all who
served in CAP made in the effort to serve as a bridge between cultures during a very, very difficult time.

With respect,

Michael Thaler
Teaneck, New Jersey

P.S. I would be more than happy to furnish jpg scans of Mr. Wright's items for inclusion on your Web site,
if there aren't any confidentiality concerns in doing so.
 


Channing Prothro, aka Blinky if your out there answer up.   Please email Mike Smith (Deduke@kc.rr.com)

What do you know about Channing Prothro, aka Blinky ? There is a new guy in my PTSD group who was a CAP Marine, and is trying to remember everything for the forms he has to fill out. He remembers serving in a CAP with Channing, he thinks it was probably CAP 2-7-4. Do you have a current email addy for him? The guy's name is Leland Williams and he could use some help from Channing if he is willing.
Semper Fi
Mike

 


 

My dad was a CAP in 1969. He was medivac'd out of the country due to almost
dying from wounds from being shot up. My dad died nov.5th.2005 at the age of
55. He told me on his death bed about this website he found and asked me to
try to get in touch with his unit. His name was Jerry Lamer. My dad was a true
Marine and proud of his unit and to serve his country and had a lot of
respect for the Vietnamese people. He kept his Marine experiences with him in
his heart and never told anyone what he had been through, even though we as
his kids knew he had been through a lot as a Marine. He was a very proud
private man and for that I am honored he was my father. If anyone knew him
please get in contact with me my name is Angela my e-mail is
akddld@hotmail.com                    22Apr06
 


 

PASSED TO ME FROM Lenny:   Sad News, another Marine has died.

To: lenny.pugliese@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:58 PM
Subject: Reunion
Hello,
I just wanted to inform you that my husband, Leonard F. Nixon, died this past June9th, 2005.
Thank You,
Mary Nixon

I'VE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE OUR RADIOMAN (GRANT E. LARSON) NAM 1967(PAPA 2/40

BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN FROM JOLIET ILLINOIS ////AGE NOW 56/58

Brian J. Haddock

 


From  Doyle Clark  Hqs 2nd CAG  68

Volunteered for CAP duty but because I had a brother in country  was stuck in 2nd CAG mailroom .  Hell of a change from an 0331 machine gunner, was there tet 68.  Listened to HQ radio of all units over ran , remember Capt. Joselyn's last word's "tell my wife that I love her", then he died.


Name: (Hill) Severhill, Terry A.
cap & years: HQ 4TH CAG, various caps
email = Ph number by request.

 4th CAG
Comments   I served as the unit diary clerk until I told the Admin Capt
to  (to go have sex with himself).  Soooo I was given every shitbird duty they could find, including being sent to any Cap that was low on manpower, as a result I was sent to various Caps for short periods of time. A day (usually nights) or a week a couple of times several weeks. I need any one who can remember me and can place me in the field and in a firefight ( March thru June of l970). I was incountry Jul 69 to Jul 70. I'M 100% for PTSD and the VA is investigating for more info. Thanks! Terry
 


My name is Bob Tyler USMC, I was stationed at CAC-7, north of Cac 6&9, I helped build Cac 6&9. Before moving to 6&9, I was living in a tent at the hospital on Road 546 or 542. Camp Eagle was north of the hospital. I was in CAC from May 66 to June of 67. Anyone at Gia Le Compound after June 67 ,please Email me. Thanks, Bob Tyler
 


     Hey Fred; Just a few lines to let you guy's know that on August 16th, two "Marines" that I fought with 38 years ago (most of us had been wounded) in CAC # 3, later called CAP Alpha #3,arrived for our small reunion in the Northwest.. We spent two day's in Glacier National Park, Montana, and  then traveled 485 miles South East to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and had a great time plus one "Hell of a drunken Party" as you can imagine after all these years to catch up!!
     Two things I want to mention here Fred, I returned to "The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam" last February 2005. As I speak Vietnamese Fluently I had absolutely no problems with the Communist Government while in country. I took a flight via Seattle with one stop in Nationalist China, and then the 4 hour flight via "Vietnam Airlines" to Hanoi. The flight south from Hanoi was aboard a Russian Aircraft (Prop) to Hue/Phu Bai.
       Spending several days in Hue, before renting a car privately to return to the village of "Thu Phu", 15 kilometer's south of Phu Bai, I was concerned. No, I wasn't on a tour, I just went and did it unarmed...!! For those who were in the CAC'S back then, or the CAP Program later if you want more information on my Journey please e-mail me at: 2montana@adelphia.net. I interviewed the V.C. there whom I once fought against and made a 60 minute documentary.
      Now Hear This...I served back then as William D. Saupe, you guys remember me as "Soupy".  I had been adopted so, in the late 70's I changed my name back to Lafrance. In the CAC, CAP Program I'll be found under two last names; SAUPE, or LAFRANCE. Anyway its me... Srl. Number #2106133, U.S.M.C.
    Listen, The 1st Air Cav. Mobile, have asked me to return with them in the spring of 2006, they need an American interpreter;: I'll certainly go as they want an American linguist to confirm their causalities, and though I know nothing about the U.S. Army,....................
 
Semper Fi,
 
Bill

 


 

Fred! I survived with cap 2-3-2 N.of Dien ban city from dec 68 to Sept 69.

I have not been able to locate anyone. I would like to talk with anyone that

survived with cap 2-3-2 during that period. Some names that I remember!

James A. Dodson

Doc. Hendrix

Montey

Lasel

Eply

Would like to hear from all these guys

Any and all help appreciated

Ron Montague   (sgt usmc) 

 


Thanks Fred, I was in India company 3/7 from February 1968 until April 1968 at which time I volunteered for CAP and was transferred to CAP 2-7-3 which was located on Tuy Tu Island north of Danang at the base of Hai Van pass, excuse the spelling. The closest village was Namo and from there we were about 4 or 5 miles up river. We were a fixed compound and really acted as a block against the VC coming across the river to rocket Danang.

   We were on the island until October and the island was totally flooded we were then sent into Namo as a mobile CAP and re designated as CAP 2-8-4. By the way Jon Rumble who show to be KIA was a close friend and was in our unit and was killed a few days after being transferred to another unit and I am sorry I can't remember the unit number.

     I rotated in March of 1969 there are two other 2-8-4 members that I served with and am in contact with Fred Perkins and Bob Tolfree and two more that I know that came after we left Ken Jones and Mike Gorman.

    We have gotten together the last couple years and plan on attending the Las Vegas Reunion there may be about 10 of us from 2-8. I live in Dana Point California but have a house in Las Vegas as well and sort of go back and forth.

 

I hope this helps if not feel free to contact me any time.

 

Dark, Don 

 


John  Saucier, a veteran of CAP 123 (1969-1970) passed away Saturday evening Aug 6th, of a sudden and massive heart attack. He lived and was buried, in Opelousas, La.......He was a good friend and a good Marine......
 
S/F
Scott Kruse

 



 

From: Mccloud MSgt Jeffery S [mailto: jeffery.mccloud@usmc.mil ]
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 5:58 PM
Subject: Carl M. McCloud Sr.
Sir,
I am looking to contact anyone who may have known my father who was a GySgt
with 2nd CAG during his second tour in VietNam sometime between 1966 and
1970?  I was born in 68 and I know he went back shortly after I was born.
Although his name was Carl, all of his friends and family called him Dickie
for some reason.  He passed away in Jan. 2000 and I would like to contact
anyone who may have known him.  I am returning to Iraq next month for my
second tour there and hope to find someone prior to leaving.  Thanks for the
help in this endeavor and thank you for what you did for our country.

MSgt Scott McCloud
2/7 Bn Op's Chief
DSN 230-5026
Comm (760) 830-5026
"we dont rent pigs"
 


 

Great site.  Served in 3rd CAG III MAF from April 1969 to August 1969 with 3-3-2 outside of Hue and when it was changed to 3-3-5 when we left the island. Wounded on August 30, 1969 by booby trap in Thua Thien provence.  Would like to be added to my unit rosters.  Thanks. 
Wester, Richard  


I served with 2-7-4 and 2-7-2 69/70.On 06Feb70 I was transferred from 2-7-2 to 2-7-4 along with Steve Watczak to replace Chapman and another Marine that was killed while removing an NVA flag. Looking at the roster I recognize a number of guys names. Sgt. Smith relived me in May of 70. I can provide more information if you require me to do so. Pls. confirm if you have received this. Looking forward to hearing from you and others. I will join the Association at a later date.
Best regards James Kirk


From: Julson, Adam Jon [mailto: julson6401@mstc.edu]
Sent:
Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:21 PM
To: groulx@easystreet.com
Subject: help

Hi Rick, I was told that you would be able to help me out. I am trying to locate a friend of my fathers that was in a CAP unit in Vietnam. My fathers name is Chuck Julson.  The person we are trying to locate was a naval corpsman in cap 233 2nd cag. his name was Gary green (DOC). We think he lives in California but we aren't sure. if you can help at all you would make our family and a couple others very very happy. thanks a lot

If you need anymore information just let me know and ill see what I can do.

Adam Julson

 


 

Received this email from Doc Groulx 02/20/05

37 years ago I served with a group of Marines in CAP 1-2-7 and have since 1990 been trying to locate them and get us together again.  They are my brothers and we shared the worst and best of times together.  In 1968 the CAP 1-2-7 roster was…

Hm3 Richard W. Groulx

L/Cp. Paul M. Good

PFC Charles H. Allen (Sugar Bear)

PFC Harry A. Green

L/Cp\. Richard Vasquez

Cpl. John W. Hickey

L/Cpl. M.P. Baker

PFC Richard J. Taute      (deceased 2/9/2005)

PFC William Shippie

PFC Frank L. Jackson Jr.

When we had our reunion in Norfolk, VA, I had just found Bill Shippie and we met again.  Two years ago I found Rick Taute and we were reunited last November at the reunion in New Orleans.  Unfortunately, he was not in the best of health.  Rick had been hospitalized recently and had one leg amputated below the knee.  On Wednesday last week, I received a call from Susan Taute that Rick had suffered a heart attack.  Yesterday, 2/19/04, at 1230 hrs, Rick was reassigned and joined other good Marines at the Pearly Gates.  The irony is I had just talked to Frank Jackson for the first time in 37 years the day before.

Rick was very happy to have met everyone in New Orleans and it meant a great deal to him to have reunited with some of the members of his CAP.  So in this bitter sweet moment please raise a glass today for a good Marine and wish him well in him new assignment.  He will be in good company.  SEMPER FI MARINE!

Semper Fi,
Rick "Doc" Groulx   
Vietnam 1968-69
1st, 3rd Bridge & B Companies 7th Engineer Bn. 1st MARDIV
& CAP 1-2-7 III MAF
groulx@easystreet.com

 


 

2nd CAG III MAF was down in the area close to China Beach.
I need some help on these,  There was a CAP out very close to Marble Mountain in the village of (spelling is way off) but anyway, (newy kim son) then on out thru that village then off to the right down the road a few clicks was (ben key) Anyone know of these Units or can help me out here.  I have pictures of both units but no number designations.  I think it could have been 2-5-3 and 2-5-4 but not sure.  Oh by the way I was Navy Corpsman and did 26 years of active service, mostly FMF in Okinawa, LeJeune, and Pendleton.    Don Bundy    1968 - 1969


I was in a Cap that had a Taoist crematorium 100ft tall dab smack in the middle of the compound. I think the village was Dien Ban, The corpsman's name was Doc Howard, although, I was in 2 other Caps that I can't remember One Was a Golf Cap 2-5-2 I think .2-7-2 rings a bell, Also, Lots of volleyball with the PF's in the eveining, combined patrols w/the R.O.K, and a PF everyone called "Frenchie", He had jumped w/the Legion @ Dien Ben Phu.
Anyone remember any of that?
H.Caldwell O'Keefe   2nd CAG  67-68