Roll Call

18th Brigade, 45th Group, 39th Engineers, Company D

 

 

 

 

I kept a diary while I was in Vietnam.  Most of the names listed below are names that appeared in my diary at least once.  Most of the information in the Notes column came from my diary.  Some of the information came from comments that guys have placed in my Guest Book.  Some of the names may not be spelled exactly right.  I sincerely apologize for that.  I probably just tried to spell the names the way they sounded to me.  Some of the names have links to other sites and to photos on this site.

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Alford, Chester  

D

In January of 2004 he was living in Waynesboro, VA.
Ankney, Randy     Supply Sgt. Company D 39th Eng.  I arrived in country Dec. 1967 after hitch hiking from Anchorage Alaska where I missed my plane which had been grounded by a snow storm.  I was originally supposed to be in Cam Rhan Bay, but the medevac I hopped in Japan, took me to Ben Hoa where my orders were changed and I wound up with the 39th.  I wish I had pictures but your site has brought back memories, some good and some bad.  One memorable moment some of you may recall was the trip by transport ship from somewhere south to just north of Da Nang.  It was about an eighteen hour ride, and most of us got sea sick.  I've lived in Alaska now going on twenty years.  I'd like to hear from anyone that served with me.

E-mail: rankney@gci.net (as of Jan 2005)

Arm, Leon Stiff  

B

LZ Dottie 71.

 

Badame, Captain Phillip  

D

I was the CO from January 68 to July 68 while Company D was located at LZ Baldy and Tam Key.  My call sign was Blue Bull Delta 6.
Bailey, Roger Kentucky   Roger was wounded on July 7, 1970 near Tam Key.  He was with the 39th Engineers and is not sure now which company he served with.

(See Randall Bauer comments below.)

Baisley, Mike California

C

I was in Vietnam from around June 1968 to Sept. 1969.  I was assigned to the 39th Combat Engineer Bn, 18th Engineer Brigade, Company C, squadleader of 3rd Platoon.  I remember being on LZ Snoopy, LZ Liz, south of Chu Li.  I remember Sniper Gap.  I now live in Morgan Hill, California. I am still not set up with my own e-mail, but could be reached by anyone that remembers me at Pager (650) 404-0482 or Home (408) 776-2895 (weekday evenings, after 6 P.M. onward).  I would really appreciate finding someone who remembers me and could guide me to finding more of the fellows with whom I served. I am writing this from my counselor's computer, as I do not have one.
Barden, John Texas

HHC

I served proudly with the 39th in HHC from Jan 1968 to Jan 1969.  I was in charge of the generator shop in the Engineer section of Bn. Maint.  I replaced Bob Hobert.  I am also secretary of the Alumni group that was elected at our first reunion.  We are also turning out a news letter several times a year thanks to Gale Helser.  If anyone served with the 39th Engineer Battalion or attached units in Vietnam and would like to receive a copy of the news letter please contact me.  The news letter goes out to those off line also.  We do need your help with stories, memories, photos ect. that will help build interest with-in our group.  I encourage you to help us.  Links to our Yahoo Group are here on Richard's web page.  Thanks to GW for starting and managing the Yahoo.com group. Please join the group and post on the message board. 

E-mail: jbflaco@yahoo.com
E-mail: jbflacolaredo@aol.com

Barnes, Larry  

HHC

In country in from December 1966 to December 1967.

I was at Tuy Hoa, Duc Pho, Chu Lai in HHC.

E-mail: larrybarnes39@bellsouth.net (as of Feb 2004)

Bauer, Randall  

D

I served as company medic in the Spring and Summer of 71.   I have trouble remembering names but never forgot the events.  I think I remember Baily.  He was the driver whose Proof truck hit a mine, the only other one I remember from Kentucky, he got his hand blown off when a VC threw a grenade in  his Road Grader on the road to LZ Young.  I remember that  casualty was from Island Kentucky, but like I said the names are all a blur and we had several men get seriously wounded from mines and other attacks.  The site brings back a lot of memories. Randall Bauer, SP5 Medic with D Co, 39th. Savonburg, Kansas.
Bealmer, Morris  

D

In Company D, 3rd platoon from April 1968 to ?. 

Click here to read Morris' comments in my Guest Book about Sgt Mike Male.  He made this entry on February 13, 2003.

Barker, ?   D  
Bedford, ?   D  
Bess, Dennis R St Louis, MO D Photo: 1
Blair, Harvey   D Richard, The 3 photos on the page listed as LZ-Baldy Mine Work happened after January 10 and before January 20, 1968.  I was at the sight when it happened.  The Sgt that was burned so bad was Ron Huffman from Bellefountaine, Ohio.  I was wounded at the same place on Jan 20 by a mine and lost my left leg.  I saw Ron Huffman later that year when I was home on leave from Valley Forge General Hospital in PA.  I am Sp/5 Harvey Blair of the 2nd plt of D CO.
Blanton, Claude Eddy Missouri C
He was with C company 3rd platoon 3rd squad. 1967 and 1968.

This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter.  Photo

Boston, Spc5   C This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter.  Photo
Bottomley, Douglas   D I'm Looking for anyone who was stationed at LZ Snoopy and LZ Dottie in 1970.  I was with the 39th engineer Battalion.   But do not know what Company .

E-mail address: wallawallaman1948@yahoo.com

Brennan, George Astoria, NY D  
Brown, Cecil     I was with the 630th Engineers in Vietnam in 1969-'70.  We were attached to the 39th at LZ Goldie for the first 6 months I was in country.  I'm a member of the 39th. Reunion organization and would like to attend a reunion after I retire. Take care
Bruman, David L.   D In D Company from May 1971 till September 1971.
Bryant, Staff Sgt Charles A.   D  
Buckley, Richard Hewitt, NJ D Photos: 1, 2
Buford, Major Harry Glenn US Army Ret   D On January 6, 2004 Major Buford left the following comment in my guest book:

My name is Harry Glenn Buford - I served as 2nd Plt Ldr in D Company 39th from February 1967 to January 1968. Many of the picture sites are familiar to me. In fact many of them were my projects. I remember well the beach, Montezuma and Baldy. I would be interested in hearing from anyone from the company. I will submit all I can remember about our year there. Please put me on your rollcall list. Maj Glenn Buford, USArmy Ret.

E-mail: buford1960@vallnet.com

Thank you Major Buford for your input to this site.

Burger, John Rosedale, NY D Left for home in December of 1967.

Photos: 1, 2, 3

Burnett, Roy   B In country during 1966 and 1967

Company B

Campbell, General Albert Nolan   D I was in D company 39th.from Nov.67 to Nov.68.  Your photos brought back some memories.  I remember the truck at the river hitting the mine and the body going through the air.  I was watching it back up when it hit the mine.  I was just getting ready to eat some peaches and pound cake, my favorite C rations.  The blast filled them full of dirt.  I did without dessert that day.   I now live in Rock Island, TN.  General was my name not my rank .

Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Photo Page

E-mail: ganc@blomand.net (as of March 2005)

Campos, ?   D  
Carlson, Lieutenant Peter John La Crosse, WI D KIA: May 11, 1967

Vietnam Memorial Wall Location:  Panel 19E--Line 89

Cavanaugh, ?   D  
Chapman, Robert   HHC Hq Company 39th Combat Eng Btn 45th Eng Group. Vietnam 1966-1967.  I Was the Btn Maint Sgt.  I'm now retired from the Army and living in AR.

E-mail: b19mag3gie7@artelco.com (as of February 2006)

Clippinger, Henry H. (Clip)   HHC/D I served with the 39TH from  May 5, 67/May 5, 68.  I was with HHC CO.,  but did TDY time with D Co. Dec 67/ March 68.  At Tam  KeyY and Baldy.  Drove 5 Ton  dump.
Collmeyer, Captain Michael   D As of January 2004 Michael was living in Lake Oswego, OR.
Costillo, Sergeant ?   D  
Cristopher, ?   D  
Cunningham, Sean Rhode Island   Photo and information provided by General Albert Nolan Campbell

The following information was provided by General Albert Nolan Campbell:

I  just wanted to let everyone know that we lost another 39th. member on November 8, 2006.  And I lost a best friend.  Sean and I became good friends while we were in D Co.  We were in D Co. from Nov. 67 until Nov. 68.  I lost touch with him when we left but I finally found him about two years ago.  He lived in Rhode Island.  I'd been to see him twice.  We kept in touch with each other and I would talk to him about twice a week.  I'm really going to miss him.  When you pray remember his wife Ginny and his daughters.  Here is his wifes email address if any one wants to send her a E-mail:  Ginnyac6@aol.com
He had a heart attack on Monday, November 6, 2006 and passed away Wednesday, November 8.  Good bye Sean Cunningham
.

Address is:  149 S. Clarendon
                       St. Cranston,  R.I.
                                                    02910

Phone number is:   401-941-6375.

E-mail: Ginnyac6@aol.com

Dafney, Sergeant ?   D  
Damron, Spc5 Gums   HHC 39th hqco motor pool chu lai 67 68
Daniel, Bob   HHC/D Medic -  HHC/D, Feb 1967 to Jan 1968.  As of January 2004 he was living in Virginia, IL.

Photo taken while in Vietnam.

Other photos: 1, 2, 3

E-mail: daniel@casscomm.com (as of Oct 2003)

Dedmond, Staff Sergeant Charles   D Possible Photo: 1

I heard in February of 2004 that SSgt Dedmond  passed away on January 21, 1991.

Dixon, Cecil F Trenton, NJ D KIA: July 4, 1967

Vietnam Memorial Wall Location:  Panel 23E--Line 1

Dizon, Sergeant ?   D  
Dooley, Joe "Dool"   C
Hello, my name is Joe Dooley but was known as "Dool".  I was with C Co 39th from 6/6/67 to 4/27/68.  I served on a hill (can't remember the name ) for a short time and then moved to LZ Dragon for the rest of my time.  My main job was mine sweeping and my weapon of choice was an M-79.  I was Ben Brothers replacement and the day I got there he was killed by a mine about 1 hour before I arrived.  He was set to leave country in a few hours but some dumb ass Lt. sent him out to remove a mine).  I would love to know who gave that order.  I was a member of the 3 platoon /3rd squad.  In my squad was Scotty Smith, Don Hasting, Bill Ray, John Moretti, Dodson, Boston and few I just can't think of their names.  Our sergeant was a guy by the name of Rinney(could be the wrong spelling) and our Lt. Gorthardt.  Our captain in my early time was Kelley followed by Scholl.  I still can smell the odors of Mo Duc and the surrounding area. ( I think that is sometime you will never forget).  I remember missing a mine and our jeep driver Billy Smith was killed along with 2 other soldiers and the only survivor was a Chaplin .  They were on the way
to Duc Pho to conduct services.  If any one can  help me get in touch with any of the soldiers I served with it would be greatly appreciated.  Though the internet I have made a new friend and his name is Butch Schwoyer who was on LZ Snoppy where he won a Bronze Star with a "V" for valor in connection with the large battle.  Thank you for your site and the opportunity with the possibility to get in touch with some of our soldiers.  If you need any pictures I have a very nice collection.

Warmest regards,
 
Joe Dooley
 Ephrata, PA
 
Driscoll, Tim   HHC S2HHC March 1968 to November 1968

E-mail: TBD619@aol.com (as of October 2003)

Dunham, Arron West Virginia    
Elsbury, Randy     I served with the 39th Engineers from 1970 -1971.  I was at Phu-Bai, Hoi-an, Tam Ky, and LZ Dotty for a while.

Lucien Townsell who lives outside of Paducah, KY was also with the 39th.  He was a friend of mine.

Embry, Sgt John   D  
Emery, James   D I served with D Co 39th Eng Bn from Jan 1971 until Feb 72.   I was the company medic.  I am currently living in Canon City, Colorado.  I got out of the Army in Dec 1983 and went to work for the federal prison system.  I retired in 1995.

 

Estrada, Danny (company clerk) California D On January 12, 2004 I heard from Oly Guerra that Danny died of cancer many years ago.
Faler, Chuck (White Rabbit)   C I was in 39th, C Company, 8/67- 8/68.  I was known as Rabbit.  The White Rabbit.   I was on LZ Snoopy outside of Mo Duc.  We used to hook up with D Company on QL1 mine sweep.  Remember Sniper's Gap?  We swept through it everyday.  
Fisk, Lt   C This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter. Photo1, Photo2
Fitts, ?   D  
Fitzgerald, Glenn R. Georgia HHC VietNam Jan 67 / Dec 67.  39th Eng Battalion Headquarters Co S-4.  Enjoyed looking at the site, pics and comments. 

I was in HHC S-4 under Cpt Wheeler.  Would like to find where some of the guys are I served with.

Address: 164 Raby Road Covington, Ga.

E-mail: grfitzgerald@worldnet.att.net

Foster, ? Chicago, IL D  
Fowler, ?   D  
Gannon, Dan     As of February 2004 living in Sandy Point, ID.
Gianesini, Pete   C,HHC I am one of the "old Men" from the 39th during its Vietnam Service.  Left from Fort Campbell in Dec. '65.  Served from August '64 till July '66.  Started with C Co. as a platoon leader.  Upon arrival at Cam Ranh Bay I was XO of Hq.Co.  Became CO for a while when Richard Hill rotated back, then Recon Officer in S-2.  Was with Lt. Col. Lane when he was fatally wounded during helicopter near Vung Ro Bay, south of Tuy Hoa in Phu Yen Province.

E-mail: pgianesinisr@aol.com

Gillemback, ?   D  
Gordon, ?   D  
Goth, Dick   C, HHC My tour with the 39th was from Feb thru Sep in charge of 1st and 2nd Platoon of C Company building the road over the top of Hai Van Pass - then moved to 45th Group Hdqtrs, as the S2 / S5 officer - spent some short but wonderful time in Chu Lai.
 
Grey, ?   D  
Griffin, ? Detroit, MI C This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter.  Photo
Guerra, Oscar "Oly" California D In country from Jan 1967 to Jan 1968.

On January 12, 2004 Oly left the following comments in  my Guestbook:

Thanks for all your efforts, and hope a reunion is in the making.  Thanks, Oly.  My address is 2424 Swallow Lane, Palmdale,Ca  93550.  Home 661-510-8852,  Fax 661-274-7816.  E-mail:  pam-n-oly@juno.com

Thanks Oly and thanks for correcting my poor spelling of your name. 

Gregory, James W. Ohio   I served in the 18th Brigade, 553rd Eng. Co., 577 Eng. Bat, 586 Eng. Co. and 39th Engineers.  I drove the truck over the bridge at the attack on Tuy Hoa in Aug. 1967.  I was Vietnam from 1967-1968.  If anyone remembers me, please email me.

E-mail :carolyngregory838@msn.com

Grube, Mark     I was an air traffic controller at Duc Pho from 69 to 71. Your photos bring back many memories.

E-mail:  mgrube@comcast.net

Gruber, Jim   HHC In country during 1969 and 1970

HHC, Surveyor, Phu Bai

Gruber, Bob W     I was Spec 5.  Chu Lai was base but spent most of time on LZ Goldie after building it.  Was heavy equipment operator but was the minesweeper/prober daily on QL1also.  Went to LZ Snoopy for awhile and pulled guard duty after they were attacked and penetrated.
Hall, Jim California    
Hall, ?   D,A Transferred to Company D to Company A in August of 1967
Hampton, William Lee   D My name is William Lee Hampton (Bill).   I served in the 39th, Company D, 1st Platoon.   Sgt. South was the squad leader.  Was in Vietnam January 1967 to January 1968.  Currently lives in Rutherfordton, NC.  Phone:  828-287-2368   

E-mail: sweetpea@rfic.net

 [Above information received in February of 2004.]

Hanson, Merlin   HQ  

Merlin was in HQ platoon.  Read Merlin's comment about the truck outside the motor pool at LZ Bronco (Duc Pho).

 

Harley, Thomas     In January of 2004 he was living in Palmdale, FL.
Harrell, Charles     In February 2004 living in Fayetteville, NC.
Harris, James (Jim) A.   C I was with the 39TH,  Charlie Company in 1968 -69.  I arrived on February 28th at  LZ Dragon.

E-mail:  jharris@cityofclemson.org

Helser, Gale      
Hernandez, Jose   D  
Hickock, Bill New Jersey D Photo: 1
Hilbelink, Orlan     As of February 2004 living in Sheboygan, WI.
Hill, David West Liberty, KY A In Company A.
Hitton, ?      
Hohn, Robert   D,A Transferred from Company D to Company A in August of 1967.

In January of 2004 he was living in Denver, CO.

Holbert, Robert   HHC? Here is a note from Monica who is looking for Robert Holbert-

Hello My name is Monica.

My Husband just learned who is Father is and now we are looking for him.  His name is Robert Holbert and we know he was in the Army.  He met my husband's Mom while he was in the army.  It had to be Jan. 1966.  If You are here Mr. Holbert, I would like to tell you your son just learned who you are and is looking for you and hoping to one day meet you and let you meet his family.  His name is Jeff .  We have 3 kids.  Two boys ages 6 and 3 and one girl.  She is 7 months old.

If anyone knows him and knows how to get in touch with him please let him know about this message.

Thank You,
Monica

Monica's e-mail: valdez5@bellsouth.net

Huffman, Ron Sgt Bellefontaine, Ohio D See Harvey Blair's comments above about Ron.
Hylton, Lewis Greenville, OH D Photo: 1.  That's Lewis operating the dozer the photo.

Operated front-end loader, Cat D-6 and drove dump trucks. 

Jenkins, Leroy   D,A Transferred from Company D to Company A in August of 1967.

In January of 2004 he was living in Beaufort, SC.

Jernigan, Bill Miami, FL C I was with C Co from Oct 68 to Oct 69.  I was from Miami Florida and played guitar and sang all the Bob Dylan tunes.  I taught a few guys how to play guitar. Arrived in country at Snoopy and was there during the siege.  I kept the 50 cal and was a demo man.  I was slightly wounded in an ambush on QL1 where several guys were hit bad and one or two were killed.  I have some great photos that I will send along.  Remember Red Hill?  You could see the burned up APC that had been left behind. Christmas 68 in Snipers gap.  The arch that Charlie built across the road with goldfish in plastic bags and the NVA in their new uniforms standing in the rice paddy waving at us on their way to Red Hill?

 

Johnson, Wade   D I was fortunate enough,  to have served,  with the Thirty-Ninth , from Jan. 1967 to Jan of 1968 ( Co. " D " ) . I was one of those from the 36th. Engineer Battalion,  from Ft. Bliss, Texas that shipped over as a battalion.  To relieve and replace, some of those,  that may have still been around.  And came to be , in country , from Ft. Campbell , Ky.

Operated front-end loader, Cat D-6 and drove dump trucks. 

Wade was living in Hamilton, OH as of January 2004.

Kavinsky, T.   HHC 39th Engr HHC LCT Chu Lai.

 

Kimbrough, ?   D  
King, ?   D  
Knot, Lieutenant ?   D  
Lamfier, Sergeant Arlin   D Deceased - stroke
Lanham, James Robert South Carolina D  
Larson, Stan W (medic)     I was a medic stationed at LZ Bronco from Mar 68 to Mar 69 with the 11 LIB.  I spent my entire tour serving as a medic at the Clearing Aid Station.

E-mail: docstanwlarson@aol.com)

Lehman, Bob   A I was with Company A, 39th. in Tuy Hoa ,Tuy An, Duc Pho and finally Mo Muc.   From Sept. 66 to Sept. 67.  Sorry to say I can not recall one mans name in that unit.  Does anyone remember the aqua-duc on highway 7 we made into a bridge?
Lewis, John R.   D,C I was 3rd platoon leader D Company 39th Engineer Battalion January to July of 1971.  Improved road from Tam Ky to Thien Phuoc.   I also was the field XO or platoon leader for all three platoons of C company Aug to Oct 1971.   At My Lai we built a road around the Batangan Peninsula which was just north of Quang Nai.

My E mail is:  johnlewis@gibsoncounty.net
E-mail address updated Nov 5, 2004.

I am now the chief of a volunteer fire dept and I am using the departments address.

Logan, Dale   D I was in Vietnam from 4-1967 TO 1-1968 with D CO 39TH ENGR BN.

In May of 2004 Dale was living in Ottawa, OH. at 308 Hidden Timbers Drive.

Home phone: 419-523-3020.

E-mail is: dalejanlogan@aol.com

Long, Jim   D, HHC I served with 39th from Jan1967 to Jan1968.   I came over with the 31ST Engineer Battalion from Ft.Bliss.  I was in D Co then was transferred to HHC.  I live at 2210 W. Front St. Berwick Pa. 18603

Home phone: 570-759-0409

Lopez, Jose Detroit, MI D Photo: 1.  That's Jose riding shotgun on the dozer in the photo.
Male, Sergeant Mike  Canada D Photo: 1

In January of 2004 he was living in Calgary, Alberta Canada

Click here to read Morris Bealmer's comments in my Guest Book about Mike.  He made this entry on February 13, 2003.

Manring, Harry   D In February living in Hamden, OH.
Marini, Lou   HHC In country during 1969 and 1970

HHC, Unit photographer, Phu Bai

Martinez, Sergeant ?   D  
Matthews, Ronald   D In February of 2004 he was living in Round Lake Beach, IL.
May, Jeff  Jr   D,A In D Company from February to August of 1967 and then transferred to A Company.  While in D Company Jeff was in 1st platoon, Sgt South's squad.

Jeff now lives in Dingess, WV.  Photo

E-mail: KarM973@aol.com (as of November 2006)

Mayer, Sgt Wolfgang (James)   D Photo
Mayes, Richard B Louisville, KY D In country from March 1967 till February 1968

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4

Richard now lives in Collinsville, Illinois

McBride, Mac   HHC Was in HHC Chu Lai May 1971 until the end of year then on to Long Binh.  I remember Mike Corbett, John Maino, Marshall Watchinski (Ski), Pat Cronin, that's about all.  Ski and I still keep in touch. That was some time wasn't it.

E-mail: z9t4mac@yhhoo

McCurry, James   D Left for home in April of 1967.  As of February 2004 living in Green Mountain, NC.
McNamara      
Menninhall, ?   D  
Merrill, ?   D  
Metzler, Dwight California D  
Michelson   C Terry Rossiter provided this name and company information.  Photo
Miller, Mike   C  
Miola, Pat   D I was with D Company from January 69 to March70.  Lz Baldy, Lz Goldie, Chu Lai.  I am originally from Jersey but now from northeast Pa.  Served with Greg LaMonda,  Tony Mays,  Joey Moyer,  Bob Stokes.  Anybody still out there that remembers me?

E-mail: fritzer@hotmail.com (as of Nov 2004)

Moody, Julius C. Rockmart, GA D In country from March 1, 1967 till Feb 13, 1968

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

E-mail: faye.moody@lmco.com (as of Aug 2004)

Moore, Booker T.   D  
Murphy, ?   D  
Murr, ?   D Transferred from Company D to Company A in August of 1967
Musik, Gary Dodge City, KS D As of January 2004 he was still living in Dodge City, KS.
Nagy, ?   D  
Nelson, Henry     As of February 2004 living in Milwaukee, WI.
Newman, Doc L   C&A I was the medic assigned to C and A companies from Dec 1967 to Dec 1968.  Was at Baldy, Ross, Snoopy, Hue and others I can't remember at this moment.

E-mail: maeloni@aol.com (as of March 2004)

O'Brien, ?   D  
Olesksa, Christopher James Port Huron, MI D KIA: May 11, 1967

Vietnam Memorial Wall Location:  Panel 19E--Line 91

Oquinn, Herbert South Carolina D  
Parker, ?   D  
Patrick, Stanley South Carolina D  
Patterson, ?   D Company clerk
Petterson, Dennis   D As of February 2004 living in Norway, MI.
Petty, ?   D  
Philbee, ?   D  
Phillips Jr, John H. Wheeling, WV D As of January 2004 John  was living in Wheeling, WV.

Phone: (304) 242-5165 (as of Sept 2004)

Pifer, Ronald   D As of January 2004 Ron was living in Remington, VA.
Pickett, Austin (CSM Ret)   B,A 1SG, Company B, Aug to Dec 1970

1SG, Company A, Jan to Aug 1971

Powers, Donald Kentucky   Your pictures brought back things I had forgotten.  I think I went over with you in Feb.  I drove a dump for a while.  Then I drove the gun-jeep in a couple of your pictures.  I left New Years Day of 1968.  Thanks again.  Donald Powers, 1295 Adair Rd., Lewisport,  Ky, 42351

E-mail: djpowers@tds.net

[Above information was received in February of 2004.]

Powell Jr., Clarence Lima, OH D Clarence passed  away on January 30th, 2006.  He was 59 years of age and was in Co. D.,  39th Engineer Battalion 1967-1968.  He was living in Lima, Ohio.   Funeral was at Jones-Clark Funeral home.   
Ray, William L. (Bill)   C
39th CBT Engr, Charlie Co., 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad/1967-1968.

See Bill's comments on the Guest Book Page, dated November 29, 2005.

E-mail: rayca@sbcglobal.net (as of Dec 2005)

Riley, Sergeant ?   D  
Robey, Richard N. Spencerville, OH D KIA: July 4, 1967

Vietnam Memorial Wall Location: 23E--Line 7

Photo

Read Lt. Shamblen's comments about Richard on the day he died in Vietnam: Read

Rossiter, Terry Detroit, MI C I was with 39th Engineers C Company, 3rd platoon, 3rd squad, from Nov. 67 to Nov. 68.  Served at LZ Dragon,LZ Snoopy, and Duc Pho "wile we resurfaced the runway".  Sp5 Boston, and Sgt Butch Sayer, were squad leaders.  Started out as a line guy sweeping in the morning and working on roads in afternoon, also drove 5-ton dump truck and jeep for a while.

Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3

Rowland, Vaughn   D As of February 2004 was living in Brunswick, GA.

Photo

I went over from Fort Bliss.   I wound up as commo chief working with Booker T. Moore, Phillips, McNamara.  I left country in January of 1968.

Rushton, ?   D  
Ruttman, John   A Company A, Dec 1967 to Dec 1968
Santoro, Louis New York D  
Sapp, Sergeant ?   D  
Schmitz, Richard Chicago, IL D Photos: 1, 2
Shuler, Steve   HHC I was assigned to HHC 39th Engineer Battalion from Feb 69 to Sep 70.  I was assigned to the Heavy Equipment Platoon (Heavy Junk) and spent a lot of time assigned with B and C companies south of Chu Lai.  Is there any type of personnel roster and current names of guys that were assigned to the unit during that time period?

email: schuler1063@bbtel.com (as of Feb 2005)

Severson, Will   D Curiosity had me surfing the net as kids at school were asking me about being in Viet Nam.  I was with Company D during 1970 and 1971.  I was at Tam Ky, keeping the road open to Tien Phuoc.
Shaky, ?   D  
Shamblen, 1st Lieutenant Jim

Company D XO till Nov 1967

  D,HHC

Read Lt. Shamblen's comments about Richard N. Robey on the day Richard died in Vietnam: Read

In January of 2004 Jim was living in Hampton, VA

Sharpe, ? New Jersey D  
Silvernale, Hugh   B,HQ 2Lt,2/B/39EB(Cbt), Tuy Hoa, Nov66; XO B/39 Feb67; 39Bn Mtr Off, Chu Lai Sep67; DEROS Dec67. Second verse: Cpt, HQ18En Bde, Cam Rhan Dec70, LOC Off; S3, HQ/39EB, Apr71; DEROS Dec71.

 E-mail: snale4315@yahoo.com (as of Jan 2004)

Singletary, Neely James Philadelphia, PA D KIA: May 11, 1967

Vietnam Memorial Wall Location:  Panel 19E--Line 91

Skok, ?   D  
South, Sgt Max   D 1st platoon leader, D Company
Spellman, Michael Louisville, KY D In February of 2004 he was still living in Louisville, KY.
Stecklein, ?   D  
Stentain, ?   D  
Stentzen, ?   D  
Stewart, ?   D Wounded July 4, 1967
Stubblefield, David   D In January of 2004 he was living in Morristown, TN.
Stutler, W. D.   HHC,D,A I was with the 39th from  8/68 to 8/69.  HHC at Chu Lai and at LZ Goldie, which was south of Quang Nai and north of Snoopy.   Units at Goldie, D Co 39, A Co 39, Heavy Equip Plt, HHC.
Swander,  Allen   D,A Transferred  from Company D to Company A in August of 1967

In January of 2004 Allen was living in Greensprings, OH.

Schwede, John   B Company B, 1970 and 1971.
Sheperd, Dale (Doc)      
Taylor, Butch Sgt   C This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter.  Photo
Taylor, Clarence   D As of January of 2004 he was living in Kingsport, TN.

E-mail: crt2@chartertn.net   (As of July 2004)

Teague, Benny Texas, Waco D  
Thomas, George W. (Grub Worm)   B In Country from May 1967 to May 1968.

I Have a site at YAHOO Groups listed as 39THENGINEERBATTALION:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/39THENGINEERBATTALION/ 

Passed away on March 4, 2006

Thorp, Gary   A Hi,  I was in Company A 39th Eng. from 68-69.  I live in Homewood, IL (by Chicago).   I was in Chi Lai, LZ Young and LZ Goldie.  I Have been looking for a map that shows the LZ's on them.  The one you had was a start.  Thank You.  If you have other maps of LZ I would be interested.  My home address is 1021 W. 187th St. in Homewood,60430 or I have a Fax 312-322-6592.  Thanks again nice talking to you.
Tovar, Alfredo   C This name and company information provided by Terry Rossiter.  Photo
Townsell, Lucien   D Lucien's friend Randy Elsbury said that Lucien now lives outside of Paducah, KY.
Thompson, ?   D,A Transferred Company D to Company A in August of 1967
Turner, Don Union, KY D 5 ton driver in Company D's 1st Platoon. Phone: 859-384-3813.
Vern, Rumple     In February 2004 he was living in Swayzee, IN.
Vickers, ?     Left for home in October of 1967
Walsh, Captain Marty   D I retired in 1987 as a Colonel.  As you probably know, my favorite rank was Captain.  Commanding B/31st and D/39th were my hardest and best tasks ever.  Photo

"It was my honor and privilege to be our great men's Company Commander when we formed B Co, 31st Engineer Bn (Combat) getting ready at Ft Bliss from June 1966 onward, then as Packet B crossing the Pacific on the Barrett, and, until August 1967, in the tough missions of Viet Nam where we were the best - D/39th EBC.  Never, before or after, have I served with or even seen such a fine, capable, cohesive and brave group of men, such proven veteran NCOs and our many humbling, astounding brand new NCOs, led by our terrific XO and platoon leaders.  Thank you all.  Hoping to see each and all of you soon."

For contact info, let me give you a list: I'd welcome any calls at my home #s, please first: use 800.201.7388, code 8438; then, if necessary, fall back to 410.461.4624. My home address is 3217 Woodstream Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042. My office # is 301.670.3303, e-mail is marty_walsh@urscorp.com. I'm working for URS Corporation in the Gaithersburg, MD office.

Home e-mail address is:  mwwalshjr@aol.com
Warren, Ray   A
In  A Co, 39th Eng Oct 68-69.  I got information from Robert Gruber.  We were in Nam same time.