WE REMEMBER OUR 22 RW BROTHERS KILLED DURING NOVEMBER 1966-70
Donald Campbell 11/07/67 B Co Dennis Anderson 11/12/66 42 Arty Leslie Dedman 11/12/66 LaVern Tegtmeier 11/6/69, A Co. Robert Scharon III 11/9/67, 42nd Arty Francis Bunk 11/11/70, HHC Ernest Mora 11/11/68, Charlie Co. Charles Anderson Jr. 11/12/66, CCo.
Kenneth Blackwell 11/12/66, C Co. Ronald Bocook 11/12/66, Charlie Co. Nicholas Fulmer 11/12/66, C Co. Cecil Walker 11/12/66, Charlie Co. Richard Klug 11/14/67, Bravo Co. Michael Pastorina 11/17/69, A Co. Clarence Goss 11/22/68, HHC Dennis Weinberg 11/24/66, Alpha Co.
John Sexton 11/24/69, 4th Engineers Dale Berthoux 11/26/67, Alpha Co. James Hickey 11/26/67, Delta Co. Charles Pitts 11/29/67, Alpha Co. Edward Higgins III 11/26/67, Bravo, Co. Richard Stampler Jr. 11/29/67, A Co.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
VETERANS DAY MESSAGE - 2024
Fellow Veterans, both active and retired. Enjoy YOUR VETERANS DAY tomorrow, suspect That you and your families have earned it!.
Attached is a picture of OUR 12th Infantry Regiment Monument, located along the Walk of Honor at the NIM, Ft Moore, Ga. ( dedicate 31 May 2017). The wreath and 12 American Flags were placed yesterday by my friend and past CO of 1/12IN.LTC Tim Palmer, currently assigned to Ft Moore with his family. He graciously agreed to help me with doing this, as he lives there.
We all know and understand the sacrifies we each made, as did our FAMILIES, in the service of our GREAT COUNTRY, the United States of America. WE each did what we had to do at that moment in history, as we were called to do. My respect for EACH of you is endless.
May God continue to Bless each of you, your Families and All members of the military.
I remain deeply respectful and honored to each and every soldier with whom I served, especially in Combat. Our BOND is Forever. Warriors Forever, both Red, Lethal and Brave.
"We were Soldiers Once and Young.."
Ed Northrop
"Having Been Led By Love of Country"
BILL MASEL PAS c- WOUNDED MAY 27, 1969 CHARLIE CO.
We are saddened to learn that Bill Masel of Quarryville, PA passed away on October 31, 2024. Bill served in Charlie Company, 1st Platoon and was seriously wounded during the May 27, 1969 battle. (See battle report and story of his survival and rescue.
http://www.redwarriors.us/QuarryvillNews.htm
Through the years the his wounds worsened and resulted in the amputation of his leg.
BOAT PERSON RALPH PRICE PASSES - B COMPANY 1966/67
Ralph Edward Price, 79, of rural Eddyville, Iowa died October 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 19, 1945 in Ottumwa to Elmer Clarence and Mary Agnes Johnston Price. He married Diana Lynn McDowell May 21, 1988.A 1963 graduate of Eddyville High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967.
Price was an o triginal Red Warrior Boat Person having travlled to VIetnam on the USNS Walker in 1966. He was assigned to 3rd Platoon and later became squad leader in the 2nd platoon
C Company, 1st Platoon 69/70 MEMBERS GATHER IN SAN ANTONIO - CO Attends
L to R: Don Scherpe, John Burke," Doc" Charles L.Cummons, Jerry Rayala, Jim Daniels a (2nd PLT guest) Luke DeFabio, Don May, Rick Rhoads (in back) Larry "Grany" Granfor, Greg Steele.
Sept. 19-28: After 54 years, Members of 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, `1969/70 era, met in San Antonio, Texas to reconnect. A special goal of finding the platoon's Medic, "Doc" Cummons. from Vancouver, WA was successful after months and months of searching. Emotional Tributes to the man were abound with this tight knit group. A real special time was reached when Rick Rhoades, their Company Commander, also attended.
ALPHA BROTHERS MEET IN WISCONSIN
Aug. 10: L-R: Doug Abel, Jack Rhinehart, Jim Deming, Larry Lambrecht, Adam Mekschun, Mike Merz, Henry O'Neal
A band of Alpha members from the 68-70 era gathered to gather at the invitation of Red Warrior Adam Mekschun and his wife of Madison, Wisconsin. All met at Mekschun's summer home on Silver Lake, Neshkoro, WI Members travelled as far away as Georgia to attend. It was a great gathering and while the winds kept activities away from the lake, the Red Warriors and spouses had a fantastic time. Thanks Adam for the invitation! See our Facebook page for more photos.
RED WARRIOR BABCOCK WRITES BOOK
Written by our own Bob Babcock!
The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) was the Utah Beach assault division at H-Hour, D-Day, June 6, 1944; a liberator of the port city of Cherbourg on June 25, 1944; part of the St. Lo breakout on July 25, 1944; and a liberator of Paris on August 25, 1944. On September 11, 1944, 4ID troops were the first to breach the “impenetrable” Siegfried Line. In November 1944, they slugged it out with the Germans in the Hurtgen Forest, their toughest fight of the war. December found them holding the southern shoulder of the Battle of the Bulge. January through early May 1945 saw their second penetration of the Siegfried Line, the battle of Prum, and a constant pursuit of the retreating German army into their homeland.
The 4ID was a key unit in winning the European theater of World War II, as were many other units. Included are their training days, their fighting days, and their return home to become the “Greatest Generation.”
Told from the daily after action reports, excerpts from books written by 4ID Soldiers and historians, personal stories written by 4ID veterans, and other sources make this the all-inclusive history of the 4th Infantry Division in World War II – from June 1940 to March 1946.
DENNIS WITT PUBLISHES HIS FIRST BOOK - STORIES FROM THE FIELD
Red Warrior (C/1/12 & HHC/1/12 – 66-67) Dennis Witt has just published a book about life in the infantry in Vietnam. The book is titled ‘Infantry Life: Vietnam’s Central Highlands 1966 – 1967’.
The book is a collection of short stories and pictures describing experiences he had as an infantryman in Vietnam. Following is a blurb about the book:
Dennis began writing the stories simply as a legacy for his family and friends. After he finished the 70th story, he decided the collection of short stories, taken as a whole, generally described what life was like for him and his Red Warrior brothers over that year they shared together. After much encouragement, he decided to put them into book form.
All the men that served in the Red Warriors and in the 4th Infantry Division have memories of similar events that were part of their daily lives in the jungles of the Central Highlands. Most of the stories in the book describe events that filled 95 percent of the time infantry men in the 4ID spent in Vietnam.
If you are interested, the book is available through Amazon – both hard copy and Kindle (Search ‘Infantry Life + Witt).
NEW RED WARRIOR CAPS HAVE ARRIVED - PRICE INCREASE - SEE PX
What is likely to be the very last shirts made, are now on our Post Reunion Sale. For $20 your get the official Red Warriors Vietnam Association black shirt, and that includes postage. There likely will be no future shirts mad, so if you want one, now is the time.
Current inventory, as of AUG 12, 2024:
Small @ 12
Medium @ (Sold out)
Large @ 3
Extra Large @ 15
Two Extra Large @ 22
Three Extra Large @ 3
Checks only - made payable to Herb Taylor.
Order directly from:
Herb Taylor
12317 West 74th Terrace
Shawnee, KS 66216-365
CHALLENGE COINS ON SALE - ORDER NOW FROM JIM DANIELS
RED WARRIOR CHALLENGE COINS NOW AVAILABLE
Absent for a while, OUR Joe Yazzie designed Red Warrior challenge coins are once again available for purchase.
$15 (including shipping) gets you one of most prized possessions for a Red Warrior.
RED WARRIORS DIARY PAGES LINK TO MAPS WHERE EVENTS OCCURRED
Our Red Warrior 1967-70 Diary Pages (see menu button to the left) now has links to the military maps where events occurred. Check it out. Find the year, date, description. If a coordinated is mentioned there should be a link to the map on our map pages.
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