29th Field Artillery Regiment - Message Archives - July 5 - October 17, 1999
SFC Tad McConnell October 17, 1999
Clayton J. Claybourne October 15, 1999
Theresa Claybourne October 15, 1999
Tim Roop October 15, 1999
SPC Wayne A. Thompson October 9, 1999
Rita Cisneros October 8, 1999
Todd DeVore October 7, 1999
SSG Brandon K. Kallgren September 29, 1999
Jim Patterson September 26, 1999
Donald K. Cox September 23, 1999
Robert L. Pierce September 19, 1999
Gerald Herskowitz September 18, 1999
Jim Claeys September 7, 1999
Jason Rowe September 1, 1999
Bill Biggs August 30, 1999
COL John M. House August 28, 1999
Mike Timmons August 21, 1999
Randy Smith August 13, 1999
SPC Randy Houdashelt July 30, 1999
James P. Potter July 27, 1999
Randy Jackson July 25, 1999
Charles Gerlach July 24, 1999
V.F.W. Post 9486 July 24, 1999
Michael J Foukes July 21, 1999
Richard McClain July 18, 1999
Jerry Bradley, Command Sergeant Major, USA (Retired) July 13, 1999
SSG (RET) James Burrow July 13, 1999
John H. Daniels, Home Page July 13, 1999
BG Henry (Hank) Castillon July 13, 1999
Tom LaCombe July 10, 1999
Greetings! No war history, but I did serve with the Svc Bty 1-29 FA from 1978-1980 at
FT Carson,CO and had some fond memories. Don't know if anyone out there
served with me, but, feel free to drop me an email. I got out 16 Dec 80 as a SP4,
now I am a AGR Reserve soldier.
Your web is very informative. I never knew that there was a H Btry SLT or I Btry in Viet Nam. I made two tours
to Nam, Oct. 1965 - APR 67 B Btry SLT, 29th Arty and Aug 1969 to Aug 1970 G Btry. I retired 1980 with 22 years
in the Army. Will be in touch with you later.
To my surprise I surfed onto this page to see my fathers name listed here. Clayton Claybourne.
He was in the Army and I am very pleased to see his name mentioned.
A wonderful site! And I hope that everyone appreciates and knows what kind of work, that you put into it!
Tim - www.ww2dday.com - check this out: www.phillyburbs.com/intelligencerrecord/dday/dday1.shtml
My name is Wayne A. Thompson, I was assigned to Bravo BTRY 3-29 field artillery during 1990-1993. I was
on gun 2 under Sgt. Calvin Frenzly. I'm native american and living in Lawrence Kansas. I had a damn good unit, and I was very
proud to serve the 4thID. I was told I was the best number one man around at that time, but now I'm a little older and slower.
I'm now and still with the Kansas National Guard doing field artillery, I love it too much to leave it. While I was there, I made lots
of buddies that I have lost contact with. I always told them that I would always be in Kansas, and I'm still here. Please contact
me so that we can catch up. 785-842-8155, later.
I'm looking for those who served with my brother Jose Cisneros (Joe). He was 1st of the 14th Artillery, 198th
Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. He is one of eight children and we still miss him dearly. We would
like to find out what happened and what he did to receive his bronze star. If any of you know him, my family
will appreciate a response. Thank you to all who served, and Blessings to you and yours.
I'm just checking up on my old battery. Looks like it hasn't changed much. "SLEDGEHAMMER!"
4-29 FA, Baumholder, Germany
I appreciate being able to see information on the 29th Arty. All of you guys
associated with DQS are doing a fine job of informing or reinforming us of
what great units we were. Keep up the good work!
Great Web page!! All you guys that were in Tuy Hoa 66-67, contact me to to join this new, Great Chapter, the
Spotswood deWitt Chapter of the 6/29 FA. If you were in the 6/29 FA or in the Searchlight or Metro Sections of
4th Inf Div Artillery, you are included. Contact me at DKKCOX@aol.com and I will send you a application and info.
I was with C/6/29 as a Gun Chief.
I was glad to find a site that had information about my old unit. I knew
Calvin Gunther and had heard that he was killed a couple months after I left
country. When ever I tried to find his name at the Wall web site, it said he
wasn't on it. This disturbed me a lot, so I was glad to find him remembered
at your site. He was a really nice guy, clean cut, never drank or smoked,
just an all around nice guy trying to do his tour and go home. Thanks again
for the site. SP/5 Robert Pierce, September 1970 - April 1971, Arty Hill, Pleiku
PS. One of your pictures depictes a 23" jeep mounted light as a 30" light.
Served in the ETO with 564th FA, 71st Div. during WWII. Also was stationed at Fort
Sill and Camp Carson and Fort Bragg. Enjoyed your web site a lot. Brought back lots of
memories! Shell HE, Charge 5, Fuse Quick. Fire Mission over. I was a radio operator with the
FO.
WHO out there remembers where the HSB, 6-29 FA location was in Camp Enari?
A grid would be great, but ANY general info would be nice. I DO have our
grid location at Camp Radcliff if anyone (with the maps) is interested.
Appreciate the site. I was assigned to SVC Btry and C Btry from 89-91
(SGT Rowe). Worked for SSG Long in Ammo (SVC), then as gunner for SSG
Nevil for Gun 2 - 2d to None in Charlie Battery during Desert Storm.
Would like to hear from you. I still see many of the people of 2/29
from that period - mostly in happenchance meetings. CPT Jason M. Rowe
I was with METRO 1/27 Arty at Dau Tieng 68-69. Looking for other "balloon Blowers".
Great web page! My time with 6-29 in Germany was a great experience. I also commanded
F/29 (TA) until it inactivated so that 6-29 could be stood up in Apr 84. It certainly
seemed interesting to me to have commanded the same unit (with regard to lineage and honors)
twice - first as a TAB and then as a MLRS battalion.
I was a artillery officer Viet Nam 1968-69 A Btry 5 BN 42 ARTY. Love your web site. Brings back memories.
I was contacted by "Doc" Petersen concerning anyone who had a pitcure of Mitch Stout.
It just so happened that I had taken that one at Rach Keim (excuse the spelling).
You have done a great job on this web site. I know Mitch would have been honored.
Thanks for the recognition for the picture.
I served in the Gulf with the 2nd Bn, 29th FA. I was assigned to the BN S4 section, Svc Bty, from 1989 to 1982.
I served with the 6th of the 29th Artillery from January, 1969 to March, 1970. I was trained as a cannon cocker
at Ft. Sill, OK, but when I arrived at the 6th of the 29th, I was assigned to the battery office. I started out as an awards clerk
and eventually ended up being the PSNCO in charge of the battery office. One of our highlights was moving from Pleiku,
central highlands, to An Khe, nearer the coast. In moving the 6th of the 29th office, we had to go through Mang Yhang Pass
several times. That was always exciting to see if we where going to make it each time, because Charlie control the pass.
Grafenwohr: Best duty assignment in Germany! I am looking for F TAB 29
buddies who were stationed there when I was, 81-83. We had a lot of
good times. I was also the Cooler at the Metro Pol Bar just
outside main gate. I gave you guys a lot of free drinks. Hope to
hear from you.
You have a very nice site. It is a place that the NCOs and military can
find a lot of answers. You have a very nicely laid out site with a lot
of information. I have read a lot this evening and must return for
more. It is also dedicated to our veterans which makes it that much
more interesting to visit. I have a web site that not too many people
want to talk about, but someone has to bring it out. It goes back to
1775 to present. All the wars, casualties that were suffered, the
establishment of procedures and carried on today yet, my personal
experiences in Vietnam (3x), and many other areas. Drop by my site if
you get a chance. Take Care and God Bless You. Keep up the Great Work.
Charles' Web Site: Graves Registration
Outstanding website, I really enjoyed my visit. William F. Taylor V.F.W. Post 9486
Served in Viet Nam 1969/1970. Base Camp was at PhuCat. We stayed in Pleiku/AnKhe area, in fire base
support for 4th Division artillery, and also provided road security for combat engineers. LZ Action and FB Schueller. 2d
Platoon, 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery "DUSTERS'... I just joined DQS Vets!
I was in 2/94 arty In Nam from May 70 to July 71. We were a 4
heavy gun unit with 2 eight inchers and 2 175's. We were in I
corp the entire time from Camp Barbara, Bastone, Charlie, to the
attempt to cut the trail in Laos in early 1971. I rotated home
in 71. I have not been able to contact any of the buddies left
behind when I left. From news reports, I fear they were
completely overran after I left. Can anyone out there help me?
Thanks for your attention in this matter.
I served in Vietnam in 68 - 69 with the 5th Battlion 2nd Air Defense Artillery "Dusters," the ADA battery
assigned to the "Big Red One." We worked often with the searchlight battery with the motto "Hurry Sundown" Great bunch of
guys. Worked "Thunder Road." from Lai Khe to Quan Loi. When we were not doing night ambushes, RIF's and convoy
escort, We were at Thunder II... Sure would like to hear from any of the old Duster guys from A Battery "Nickel Deuce"
ADA, and any of the searchlight guys who might have served in that AO.. Outstanding web site
.....Jerry Bradley
Website: St. John's Military School
Good site. I was a surveyor, 82C. With K Bty (TA), 29th in 1979; 1st BN, 10th, 79-82; 1st BN, 29th, 82-85; H Btry
(TA), 85; E Bty (TA), 333rd and 9th DIVARTY, 87-88; A Bty and HHS, 3rd BN, 32nd, 89-92; and 5th BN, 29th, 92-93.
Very impressive site! I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit and plan to
return soon to finish viewing your pages. Your site is a wonderful
tribute to your unit, the Army, POW/MIA/KIA's and veterans from all
services. It is sites like your that serves as a reminder that what we
do really matters and really makes a difference. The sacrifices of those
you have specifically honored is proof that we are still a nation of
great people in the dim light of our lacking government leadership. I
pray that more of them would visit sites like yours so that, just maybe,
some of the rich patriotic spirit will rub off on them. Thank you for
all of your hard work and efforts in making this site available for all
of us to view. I invite you to visit my site, which is farely new as I
am still learning this web page stuff. God Bless You All!
Served with the C Battery, 6th Bn, 29th FA, RVN. Was FO with D Co. 3rd 8th Inf. 1968-69
Have recently been in touch with your webmaster in regards to an
officer with 6/29 who was KIA on 3/5/69. We can all be proud of the way
Dan is honoring those who didn't make it home. Another comment I'd like
to make is in regards to a message sent by Pat Dudney a few months ago.
Pat was with D Company 3/12 and told of a problem they had with B Battery.
Pat is a great guy and the story was very sad. I was with B Company 3/12
and we had problems in June while at LZ Ruth, where B battery was with us.
These were the same kinds of problems we had when we went on stand-down
and tried to go to the Transportation EM club at Camp Radcliff. Each outfit
tries to protect its own turf, not always pretty, but not always a bad trait.
If any of you were at LZ Ruth you might remember how 2nd platoon of B company
retaliated. A shower was built in front of one of our positions. We asked the
Redlegs if we could use it. The answer was, "We didn't build it for grunts!".
That night we had a mad minute. We all shifted over to the squad's hole
that faced the shower. When morning came there was quite a commotion.
The shower was in splinters. Yes, we had some problems with the guys in
art'y, but there were also problems between squads between platoons.
There were very few who were real happy about being out in the boonies.
As I think back what I remember most is how guys came to each others
assistance when there was contact. When we called for the Redlegs the
fire missions were there and on target, that is if we called them in
right. I felt good knowing the "Ball Buster", was right behind me ready
to fire some pleshettes if the Gooks hit the wire.
Note: Your Webmaster experienced similar rivalry while with the 3rd Surgical Hospital,
Can Tho/Binh Thuy, 71-72! The hospital enlisted club permitted other units to use the
facility. When a units' personnel got too rowdy and started rivalry fights, that unit
would be banished to "off limit's" status. After this happened with an engineer unit,
the enlisted club was "fragged", injuring serveral medics (including yours truly). None
of the injuries was serious, but the facility was damaged heavily. Inter-unit rivalry did
sometimes get out of hand! A regretable, but factual matter of service in the 'Nam.
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