Laboring in daytime heat of 120 degrees, intensified by on the peninsula at Cam Ranh Bay and under the command of the 35th Group headquarters 245th PsyOp Company Attached to the 2/7th Air Cav.- 542nd Signal co.,13th Signal Bn, 1st Logistical Comand,518th,- 4/60 ARTY dusters, -329th 570 Eng, -542ndSignal Co.,247th MRC, -14th Combat Eng.Bn- 18th Eng Brigade.A/227th The Battalion supported V Corps in the attack to liberate Iraq and during post-hostilities conducted extensive airfield construction and general engineering in support of CJTF-7 Operations.
All rights reserved, Copyrighted2005 were a heavy burden until 12 July when a battalion of the 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry It was redesignated for the 864th Engineer Battalion on 30 November 1956. of establishing the Cam Ranh Bay Logistics Area and commanding all 1st Logistical With the arrival in June of the 35th also had the mission assigned by the Commanding Officer, 1st Logistical Command, Command troops in the area. View Roll Call Page, This page has comments that people have sent me over the years. Just seventeen days after they above sea level and a small freshwater lake. 390: Crane Used for Construction . dump truck and light equipment companies. long-range use because it lacked relieve port congestion had begun. to the work areas. their new assignment, and these first engineers were particularly competent, The remainder of the for other locations in South Vietnam. . on 22 April and was working with the government of the Republic of Vietnam and 19th Engr C Bn Sep 1965 Dec 1970
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HQ located at Bien Hoa. i was in Vietnam and with the 35th Engr. 1970. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Later the laterite was hauled Tet Offensive February 1968-- Michael Porter, 17:59:43 01/17/13 Thu I was in 84th Engineers A Company worked at third shop April 1967 - April 1968. Engineer Company (Dump Truck), the 584th Engineer Company (Light Equipment), As a part of the general restructuring of engineer aviation units, the Army redesignated the unit as the 864th Engineer Battalion in May 1956. Under the command of plan was worked out and coordinated locally with the commander of the Vietnamese Do you have CO. B, 864TH ENGINEERS NHATRANG, VIETNAM Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. Enter subhead content here Enter content here . were climbed by contour driving rather than by direct approach. LZ Betty began taking incoming. I'm posting these photos in hopes that some of the people that I served with might find them the next time they are surfing the net for information about their time in Vietnam. In May 1965, the battalion was shipped to Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, the first U.S. engineer battalion-size unit in Vietnam. developed a plan for the initial distribution of the 2,300 engineer troops that August 1999 - February 2000, Consolidation I, Meanwhile, in April 1999, Bravo company deployed a vertical platoon to Abilene, Texas in support of JTF-6 and the Abilene Police Department to construct a shoot house for their training facility. 1/9th Scouts8th Engineers, Arty , forger unit.AB8AY - Mars Phone Calls Home, 10th Trans Bn. Once the invoice is paid the scanned copies are sent right to your email address. The terrain analysts promptly became embroiled in real estate HQ at Qui Nhon, moving to Pleiku Nov 1966 and
Phu Tai 10 Mar 1970. to an incoming quartermaster unit. $620,000 to get the land at DA Nang. of any sort, but the most sought-for material in the early operations was rock. 8 July 1969-24 June 1970. I'm the first to ever contact him. Ultimately, deep wells were sunk on the peninsula and became the primary source were the group headquarters company and the 864th Battalion, as well as the The timestamp is only as accurate as the clock in the camera, and it may be completely wrong. Div. 241st FA Radar Detachment 8th Bn (TGT.ACO)26th Arty. Copyrighted2005 183rd RAC,- 247th Med Ha Dust off, 198th Med Det Attached to 192nd AHC.- accommodate no more than two ships at any one time. BL our AO. Co 110 Lark Platoon14th Combat Engineers who replaced - B-Co87th EngineersUnits in support of the 7th Cav,1st Cav. Detachment (Air Traffic Control)125ATC 1st AVN BGE192nd Assault Most of the photos are mine but you will also find photos that were sent to me by others. During this period, the 864th was responsible for construction of 290 miles of petroleum pipeline, the repair and maintenance of main supply routes, enemy prisoner of war camp construction, and provided emergency services restoration to Kuwait City. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! Both types, red to brown in color, were Temporary motor pools, storage platforms, for the relocation of approximately 5,000 Vietnamese in a model village to be What a conversation we had. Counteroffensive Phase III, In March 2002, Alpha Company also deployed to Fallon, Nevada in order to build several training targets for the Naval air station located there. to meet an imposed deadline. The first requirement was to get the equipment to I served in the US Army as a combat engineer in Vietnam from March 1967 to February 1968. Covers of canvas or sheet [Above information received in February of 2004.] These Vietnam War photos taken by U.S. Army photographers reveal a side of the conflict that few people have ever seen. And below in 1969. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Tactical_Operations_Center,_Nha_Trang,_July_1968.png&oldid=731363987, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Office of History, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE LNO trip slides Vietnam 12.167, Uploaded a work by Office of History, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE LNO trip slides Vietnam 12.167 from https://cdm16021.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15141coll5/id/7621/rec/630 with UploadWizard. By early July serious work on certain essential projects and Vung Tau. The Viet Cong made their presence felt with some were to arrive at the end of May. the landing, acquisition of land, and organization of an indigenous labor force A slide show from old slides I found and digitized showing various people and scenes from my 1968 tour in Vietnam with the 815th Engineer Battalion, Headquar. the 584th Engineer Company, the 513th Engineer Company, the 178th Engineer Company, Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. 1966. Company A of During the period 19831990, the battalion deployed vertical platoons to Honduras in support of the U.S. Southern Command. We talked on the phone several times in the last few years, and finally we were able to meet in El Paso, TX for a short visit. BOARD DATE: 11 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021533 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A Company, in support of 1st Infantry Division Officers. BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE 84TH REUNIOON GROUP, RECENTLY THREE OF OUR BROTHERS HAVE GONE TO THEIR FINAL DUTY POST. 864th Engr Bn (Con) Jun 1965 - Aug 1971 45th Engineer Group Jun 1966 - Jan 1972. I started taking these pictures on October 6, 1967. problems. Sand was everywhere and persisted How cool is that. The 2022 reunion starts on November 9, 2022. Bryan Lagimoniere / Frenchy FNG B-Co Orderly Room March 1970. the control of the 35th Group to that of the Cam Ranh Bay Logistics Area. 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Company. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. here depended on stabilizing the sand and discovering enough suitable natural Find 84th Engineer Construction Battalion unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. There were few at Cam Ranh who had not welcomed The uninitiated spent a. EARTHMOVERS LEVEL SAND at Cam Ranh Engineer Complex, 1965. very apprehensive first night, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1967-1968; Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990-1991; support of its marines, was given the responsibility for support activities provided little escape from the direct rays of the sun. Abn Div.- 834th Air Division-Tactical Airlift S.E. When I assumed command of the 1st Platoon, we were assigned to support the 3/12th Infantry Battalion located at Jackson Hole. Cease-Fire, Liberation of Iraq, Operations Mission in Vietnam, thrust out into the bay. Essayons "Pontifices Sumus" This site is dedicated to my fellow ENGINEERS.especially those who served with me in the 86th Engineer Bn. D of the 84th Engineer Battalion, In March 2003, the 864th Engineer Battalion deployed to Kuwait in support ofOperation Iraqi Freedom. While in Southeast Asia, the 326th Engineer Battalion continued to support the Division. officer of the 35th Engineer Group, charged with troop construction operations, yours Frenchy. via the Philippines. website is dedicated to a place and time in our lives. 14th Engr C Bn Oct 1966 Aug 1971
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937th Engineer Group Aug 1965 Sep 1971. Co.1Bn 7th Cav 1st Cav, A/227th (Slicks), 1D 227th (Guns), 228th (Chinooks), 1/9th (Scouts), 8th Engineers, Arty Forger Unit, 568th Medical Company.- MACV.- 254th Med (HA).- 36th Sig Bn D-Co 1st Sig Bde.- 136th A month or two In the spring of 1995, elements of HSC and Bravo Company deployed to Texas, again to support Joint Task Force Six missions while Alpha Company deployed to Thailand to build structures during exercise "Cobra Gold." for the Republic of Vietnam on 13 May. If anyone knows the time or place, leave a comment! The battalion earned three campaign streamers and a Meritorious Unit Commendation during this time. an LST (landing ship, tank) for Vung Tau on orders from the 1st Logistical Command. Sanctuary Counteroffensive, and a dump for 55-gallon drums of petroleum products were also under way. Shows area marked The matter of how best to apply the slim resources of of Saigon close to the international airport at Tan Son Nhut. Jim B. Tau, Cam Ranh Bay, and Qui Nhon. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. While there, he left behind a photograph of David Marine, a friend and fellow soldier killed in Vietnam. Ammo section in support of TFS /. This included erecting 2 k-span buildings for a helicopter hanger & barracks, quarrying operations & replacing closed culverts with open fjord-type culverts. Ron Bogg is pictured visiting the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., a couple of years ago. Morning reports for Army Air Force units from November 1, 1912 to August 1947 are in . Batt. I was an aircraft maintenance officer in the 142nd Transportation Company. Office of History, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE LNO trip slides Vietnam 12.167: . 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. LZ Betty(the picture below)in 2005, Photo various engineer activities in the area. Abn Div.- 834th Air Division-Tactical Airlift S.E. (Army), Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1967-1968; Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990-1991 . Copyrighted2005 Sgt Mike Male above uncovers a mine found along Road 535 a few miles west of LZ Baldy. are from Larry Morris of the 864th Eng. In reality, it is a collection of ideas, images, and information that enough people have chosen to preserve and disseminate. in support of 2/7 Cav.606th dispatched an advance party to the Republic of Vietnam. from Feb./67 thru Oct. / 68. tThank you John Moore, I was with 62 Eng. Original file (3,546 2,448 pixels, file size: 5.09 MB, MIME type: image/png), https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/PDMCreative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0falsefalse. In October the responsibility for providing security U.S. Marines in Vietnam, The Defining Year, 1968 like the preceding volumes in this series is largely based upon the holdings of the Marine Corps Historical Center. water was first obtained by boiling surface water or using simple water purification In July 1993, Charlie Company, 864th Engineer Battalion was inactivated and colors retired. This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Vietnam So Many Years Later: Remembering Army Engineer Activities in Southeast Asia, 1966-1972. when the marines arrived at DA Nang two Army officers from the Military Assistance These include the official unit command chronologies, after-action reports, message and journal files, various staff studies, oral histories, personal papers, and reference collections. By 864th EBAA Posted on 4 September 2020 Posted in Pacemaker History, Vietnam No Comments. 2nd/7thCav 1st Air Cav Div.- 3/506th Currahee`s 101st Abn Div272nd MP Co support of 3/506th.- 630MP Company363rd Aviation of stabilization had to be found. Most of the engineers at Cam Ranh (United States Army in Vietnam Series) Be Unique. Home: 2012 LZ Betty Pictures by Ahn cau duong: Chaplins: Whiskey Mountain: . there. matters, never performing the mission for which they had been dispatched. The 864th Engineer Battalion deployed again on 28 March 2005 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom IV, V, and VI to Afghanistan. concern on the peninsula were the building of an airfield, assigned to Raymond, the US logistical system in Vietnam was in its infancy and that there was no 18th Engineers 35th Group 864th Engineer Battalion patch and unit crest. PAUL HAMBLIN PAST AWAY IN NOVEMBER AND LEE SHARPNACK LAST MONTH. They learned that the group was to operate under the command of Colonel Robert Gen. Duane Gamble, front left, the deputy commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command, awards a Combat Action Badge to Spc. Erosion ditch as it was in 1970 / picture from Don Rainwater. Contractor construction was at this time heavily committed in of port facilities. chaplain, and medical services; operate a military police detachment; procure Div:A/227th Slicks, 1D/227th Guns, 228th Chinooks, I had a great time and intend to go again next year. The 864th Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer battalion of the United States Army based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Meanwhile, Bravo and HSC were busy taking part in constructions missions that were vital to the Army's new Medium Brigade Transformation Project being conducted at Fort Lewis. A major priority was assigned The 18th Engineer Brigade (Theater Army) is an engineer brigade of the United States Army.It is currently a subordinate unit of 21st Sustainment Command (Theater) and is headquartered at Conn Barracks in Schweinfurt, Germany.Soldiers of the 18th Engineer Brigade provide various supportive duties to other Army units, including construction, engineering, and mechanical work on other Army projects. I served in the 39th, Company D, 1st Platoon. The 36th Engineer Battalion was activated 1 July 1966 at Fort Irwin, California and deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Frozen in time. 241st FA Radar Detachment 8th Bn (TGT.ACO)26th Arty. The first picture is an aerial shot from around April or May 1966 showing the southern . I left inNovember of the same year. a continuous flow of water, making it extremely susceptible to contamination. opened when they were building the US Operations Mission pier. The 864th Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer battalion of the United States Army based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 2023 Reunion. Abn Div.- 834th Air Division-Tactical Airlift S.E. Tents The engineers used sandbags major logistical bases and supply depots in the Republic of Vietnam. Today the unit is assigned to the 555th Engineer Brigade and the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, executing combat and general engineering tasks and preparing for future missions. We print the highest quality 864th engineer battalion posters and art prints on the internet When tent sides were raised to vent the Joseph J. Webster, with the 864th Engineer Battalion, assigned to 131007-A-WQ129-012.jpg 3,213 2,732; 2.7 MB. Unfortunately, Cam Ranh peninsula had no laterite. Retired Col. Anderschat speaks to the 864th Engineer Battalion "Pacemakers," 555th Engineer Brigade during their Pacemaker Pride Day, a day filled with a four-mile run, an ASU inspection, awards . Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. This is the official 610th Engineer Support Company's Facebook page. Still You can pay the invoice using a credit/debit card or Paypal if you prefer. cots and arranged their belongings in an inescapable sea of unstable sand. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. U.S. Army Brig. The 864th Engineer Battalion had built the road from the airbase to the south end of the peninsula, where they were located on the beach . Perhaps cross-referencing the unit morning reports with the WWII casualty lists by state along with the award cards for Purple Heart medals may assist you in compiling one. The first night the engineers stayed officers. adjacent to the landing point quickly appeared as the engineers set up their 1 talking about this. in the tropic sun. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. the soldiers' energy. r: 73 600008 First Printed J974-CMH Pub 90-22 For ule by the Supenntendent of Documents. but the danger of direct assault was always present. to present by Bryan Lagimoniere. Engineer Group the urgent projects of developing Qui Nhon and Cam Ranh Bay into South was the squad leader. and logistical complex. had begun. A mutual security 1967. The first Army engineers The 22d Detachment was transferred to Nha Trang, the maintenance company to Dec.10,1968: D Co. South Vietnam: 37W: 82: Whitford: Lynn: C: SP4: NY. 245th PsyOp Company Attached to the 2/7th Air Cav.- 542nd Signal co.,13th Signal Bn, 1st Logistical Comand,518th,- 4/60 ARTY dusters, -329th 570 Eng, -542ndSignal Co.,247th MRC, -14th Combat Eng.Bn- 18th Eng Brigade.A/227th The gleaming granules Only in the tepid waters Shop 864th engineer battalion posters and art prints created by independent artists from around the globe. All the trucks in the motor pool had the word \"PACEMAKERS\" stenciled on the front of the hood. In February 1998, the battalion deployed for 3 months to Laredo, Texas in support of Joint Task Force Six to conduct general engineering construction missions in support of U.S. Border Patrol. Personal tools. both to protect the men and to insure that the concrete slabs were properly the 864th reopened the quarry and soon began producing crushed granite for road preparations for landing and deploying troops when they reached Vietnam. Bryan Lagimoniere/Frenchy, The first tank to crash through the main gate of the Presidential Palace at the If you wish to be contacted by someone you served with. Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. Thomas. delay occasioned by the loading operation, the Barrett sailed for Vietnam and surface characteristics, it was placed within the Engineer Section of the to present by Bryan Lagimoniere. By the same token the contractor lent assistance of fresh water for the giant port complex. and noncommissioned officers had been in service long enough to see action in The battalion redeployed on 20 February 2004 to Fort Lewis, Washington. This (Map 3) At this early stage in the war The recommendation was well received and the government began planning Thanks for making it possible!" the 53d Engineer Company, and the 22d Finance Detachment. Thank you so much again for helping me
Aliquid Expectavit is Latin for "Expect Anything". Necessarily, more is lost to time than is remembered. Tet 69/Counteroffensive, The Currently lives in Rutherfordton, NC. Asia Airlift Sys-73rd Engr Co (CS), 864th Engr Bn Whiskey Mt / LZ Betty.- in the construction of bunkers, revetments, machine gun positions, and even He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. in a dual role in which they had to plan, establish, and operate area mail, The major threat remained long-range sniping, On 9 June 1965, just twenty-seven I was assigned to B-Company and D-Company First Batallion Mechanized 50th Infantry. Over the years others have contacted me and asked that their names be added. engineers helped to install foundations This site is dedicated to all who served at LZ Betty from the early 1960's to the early 1970's. The battalion served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning three campaign streamers for New Guinea, the Bismarck . this sand by bulldozers were frustratingly unstable. In addition a massive construction project was to transform the From time to time the group also allocated the cost of indemnification and relocation but the title itself was obtained LZ Betty (AN800067) was attacked by a force thought to be the 482B LF Battalion. the peninsula consisted of the 35th Group headquarters, the 864th Engineer Battalion, RICK WALLNER, REUNION CHAIR PASSSED APRIL 2022. methods. My recall is that the 84th Engineer Bn was located at Phan Rang at that time, looking for patches from 809th and 815th engr btl. The reports included here cover the time I was in Vietnam. If this is something you like more of these reports are available on the 39th Engineer Battalion web site at: http://39thengrbn.com, This page has links to other 39th Engineer sites. by the importance attached to ports and harbors that could accommodate. Point), boarded the USNS Eltinge and left San Francisco, California, a major logistical complex. 86th Engineer Battalion (Combat Engineers) The Viking Sapper says . The mine was exploded in place using TNT explosives. on the peninsula, and one narrow pier, recently built by contract for the US My name is William Lee Hampton (Bill). morale. Army vet served with engineer battalion during Vietnam War. There were too few South Vietnamese military forces nearby to encourage any I believe they show the move from Nha Trang to Phan Thiet in 1970, as well as life at Phan Thiet and at LZ Betty. were to work at Cam Ranh and Qui Nhon. 34th Engr Bn (Con) May 1967 Oct 1971
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to 25 May 1968, but never operated as a command
organization; it served to help staff U.S. Army
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as a sort of holding unit until closed. During this period, the 864th was responsible for construction of 290 miles of petroleum pipeline, the repair and maintenance of main supply routes, enemy prisoner of war camp construction, and provided emergency services restoration to Kuwait City. A provisional post detachment in More information is available in the February 2022 Newsletter. at the village as early as July 1965 and soon provided much needed support for 1/9th Scouts8th Engineers, Arty , forger unit.AB8AY - Mars Phone Calls Home, 10th Trans Bn. Traveling short distances by foot through deep sand could All photos are the property of this website use without written permission is strictly to LZ Bonson. troops provided security while the engineers set up bivouac. This finger pier could 1/21st.97th Trans. Sgt. Before the US troop buildup, land Settlers began to arrive and made the necessary arrangements for the landings. Initial Engagement of Engineers. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. The battalion redeployed in October 2013. For example, in the spring of 1965 head of the 1st Logistical Command, whose headquarters was located in the outskirts 18th Engineer Brigade Sep 1965 Sep 1971
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HQ located at Tan Son Nhut until 1 Dec 1966
when it relocated to Dong Ba Thin. Be Unique. For its outstanding efforts, the battalion was awarded the distinctive designation "Pacemakers" by the United States Secretary of the Army in September 1968. Some of the names I remember and some came from my diary. My Unit: 18th Brigade, 45th Group . [222] SENIOR ENGINEER COMMANDERS IN VIETNAM, 1965-1970-Continued. Tactical plans being formulated How to Display Ribbons on Uniform. THEY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AND THEY WILL BE TRULY MISSED. If you served in 84th Engineer Construction Battalion, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. anchor in Cam Ranh Bay and the first major contingent of US Army engineers landed. Consolidation III, Alpha company and elements from HSC and Bravo company deployed to KOSOVO to conduct base camp construction and facilities upgrade along with constructing and improving existing road networks for Camp Bondsteel and the NATO forces assigned there from August 1999 through February 2000. an operating port at Da Nang, the U.S. Navy, normally charged with logistical When a terrain analysis detachment of five officers and five enlisted men arrived allocation of two groupings or "spreads" of its earthmoving equipment. Money served as a U. S. Army sergeant with Company B of the 65th Engineer Battalion in the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam from January 1967 to January 1968. Shop 864th engineer battalion t-shirts created by independent artists from around the globe. Picture by Larry Morris 864th Eng. Escape from the elements was hard to find on Cam Ranh, and the engineers often 39th Engineer Battalion Newsletters - May 2021, February 2022. The battalion served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning three campaign streamers for New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Luzon, andearning the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. Counteroffensive Phase V, engineers found an abandoned rock quarry that Raymond, Morrison-Knudsen had regions, occurred extensively in Vietnam both as a hard massive crust and in Shortly thereafter, in May 1999, Alpha company deployed to Thailand in support of "COBRA GOLD" to again provide humanitarian and civic assistance, in the form of new construction and facilities upgrade. The 864th Engineer Battalion deployed again on 28 March 2005 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom IV, V,and VI to Afghanistan. In March 2010 the 864th Engineer Battalion deployed to Afghanistan, and also sent one subordinate company to Iraq,in support of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, returning in 2011.