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5TH BATTALION 12TH INFANTRY
199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE
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I have found many good leads to friends thru guestbook logs and entries. Please enter any info that you may have on the unit or friends or questions for other visitors. Bert Ovitt Please leave you email address or send message directly to bertovitt@minwest.com.
Please sign the guestbook and share your experiences with other Redcatchers and Warriors Bert Ovitt B/5/12 199th. I apologize for having the remote user turned on, but I am trying to report this Tom from hotmail who keeps posting garbage to this guest book, as soon as he backs off I will remove the remote user and edit out those that are friendly Test
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NAME: Albert W. Malone
EMAIL: aamalone49@aol.com
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Remote Name: 71.8.75.204
Date: Monday February 08, 2010
Time: 02:02:13 PM -0500
C.O. 5/12 - Nov '68-May '69 An outstanding group of fighters. My predecessor was Herb Ray and my successor was Dan Schilling. The Brigade CG was MGen (then BG) Frederick Davison who was succeeded by MGen (then BG)Warren Bennett. The first six months we were dealing with the "Rocket Belt" W of Cholon and then we moved NE to FB Blackhorse in Long Khanh Province in Jun '69. The Brigade was employed as an "Economy of Force" unit in 3d CTZ; fighting in such diverse places as "The Pineapple Plantation", "The Rung Sat"; and headquartered out of a forward fire base at "The Fishnet Factory". When we moved to Xuan Loc we were first at FB Blackhorse and then moved into the Province Capitol at Xuan Loc in Aug '69, I believe. Throughout the year I was there, the Battalions of the Brigade were deployed in the swamps, rice paddies, and the high jungle of the Delta Region. We operated on foot; airmobile; on various boats; and even on occassion in trucks. Light, Swift, and Accurate truly was descriptive of the Battalions and the Brigade. Albert W. Malone Col. Inf (Ret)
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NAME: Paul Whitlock
EMAIL: paul@eastpointe.tv
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Remote Name: 68.143.211.172
Date: Tuesday November 17, 2009
Time: 11:27:25 AM -0500
My name is Paul Whitlock and I served with 199th Light Infantry Bridge Co. E 5/12 Inft. Dec. 1968 - Dec. 1969 Just looking for others who may have served in the same unit and at the same time.
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NAME: Trevor Foreman
EMAIL: facesonthewall@yahoo.com
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Remote Name: 72.237.248.5
Date: Monday September 21, 2009
Time: 10:13:59 AM -0400
I am looking for information about Allen Oatney, E. Company, 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th LIB. I know Tobby Oatney, Allen's son, and he is wanting to learn more about his father. Please contact me at facesonthewall@yahoo.com. Thank you all for your service!
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NAME: Doug Fargo
EMAIL: dfargo2@gmail.com
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Remote Name: 67.61.205.121
Date: Thursday May 08, 2008
Time: 11:16:21 PM -0700
Welcome home guys! I served with Recon 5/12 from about April 1970 to june 1970. My rank was staff sargent and had come from the Red One. In Cambodia I served as the Captain's RTO. My DEROS date was June 28 so my give a ---- meter was on zero. I read RAIDING THE SANCTIONARY and vividly remember Mendenhalls account of going to get those two downed pilots. I was walking drag with a PRC 25 on the way back. A Gook patrol walked right up on us.--- Any of you guys out there?
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NAME: David B. Witte
EMAIL: bearcatex@aol.com
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Remote Name: 207.200.116.130
Date: Friday April 18, 2008
Time: 07:08:51 PM -0700
I was in co.D 5th. BN. 12th. inf. 199th. lib. I went over with the unit from Fort Lewis. I think I was in the 4th plt. I remember the faces but not a lot of names. I was wounded Sept. 19 1968 when we were working the Pineapple grove. I would really like to here from Lonnie Smith, Pappy, Brian, Bowser, Cpt. Thomas, and anyone else that might remember me. May God Bless all of you.
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NAME: Greg Payne
EMAIL: teetee199thlib@usa.com
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Remote Name: 209.216.191.133
Date: Saturday April 05, 2008
Time: 10:05:11 PM -0800
Dear Bert, Hi, It's me Greg Payne the webmaster to the "HALL OF HONOR| US VETERANS NATIONAL HALL OF HONOR" I just wanted to let you know that my "199th LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE NATIONAL HALL OF HONOR" is now "Light, Swift, and is now "INDEPENDANT" as well as Accurate" What I'am saying is that I have recreated it into a now seperate website all of it's own no more attached to my HALL OF HONOR|US VETERANS NATIONAL HALL OF HONOR you can now find it on every major search engine just type in "199th LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE NATIONAL HALL OF HONOR" <http://www.freewbs.com/teetee199thlibvietnam69/> I have improuved our site tremendously and have alot more plans and goals for it;s future. There is alot more content on it than the other one and alot more yet to be added. Your membership has been transfered to the new address posted above. So please come and visit our new website, sign my guestbook you'll be the first one if you do, and please let me know what you think, Also now you can update your banner to read: <http://www.freewebs.com/teetee199thlibvietnam69/ everyone's membership was just transferred over to my new actual website So please come and check it it out! Thank you, Greg Payne D 4/12 199th L.I.B.
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NAME: Johnny Johnson
EMAIL: j1l2j3@comcast.net
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Remote Name: 66.41.98.98
Date: Wednesday January 30, 2008
Time: 11:50:32 AM -0800
B-5-12, 199th mortars rock!!!!
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NAME: r james leroy
EMAIL: rjamesleroy@comcast.net
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Remote Name: 76.24.97.105
Date: Wednesday January 23, 2008
Time: 07:32:52 AM -0800
Great site, wishing all well. Just noticed i posted wrong email address. I was sgt.in Bco 3rd plt from feb 69 pineapple,jenny,fishnet,hoa binh bridge,libby and god knows how many tiger alphas?untilsept 69. then I became soda and beer man until jan.1970 at libby. It was so long ago and we were all so young. Keep the faith leroy
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NAME: ray north
EMAIL: bnorth55@aol .com
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Remote Name: 205.188.117.133
Date: Sunday January 13, 2008
Time: 12:52:44 PM -0800
Hi All,I have been lazy ,just want to say Happy New Year to all Ray
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NAME: Charles R. McKee (SSG-ret)
EMAIL: mac2chaz@sbcglobal.net
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Remote Name: 76.212.101.182
Date: Friday December 21, 2007
Time: 07:03:43 PM -0800
I was with 152nd MP Platoon/199th lib,Redchatcher Headquarters Long Bein, 66-67, I arrived in country with the 199th and we set up our gp small squad tents in the field in the front of the bde we were small but in one year we did convoy escort and prisoner escorts and post enforcement at bein Hoa. as one of the troops of the 199th I have been on a self search for all the members of the 199th LIB, and I think and feel this web site is great and I thank you for the oppurtunity to say a few words. I remained in service for 15 more years after viet nam and retired however I will for ever be a 199th LIB trooper.... God Bless each and every one of you for telling your story.. It Helps.
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NAME: Ralph Reihart
EMAIL: citydesk175@cs.com
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Remote Name: 68.60.135.86
Date: Wednesday December 19, 2007
Time: 07:33:53 PM -0800
www.geocities.com/citydesk175/ has a few FJ pix in the gallery and lots of other Nam content Thanks for your due diligence in creating and maintaing this site. Merry Christmas 08 Ralph 856th / 175th RR but my heart belongs to the 547th Sig Trp of Australia and BG WR Bond
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NAME: phillip vigil
EMAIL: lilraven84@cox.net
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Remote Name: 72.197.208.98
Date: Saturday December 15, 2007
Time: 09:58:05 PM -0800
i served with the b 5/12 2nd platoon in 69 and 70 i remember most of those who i served with, iwish all of you the best merry christmas
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NAME: Bill Fowler
EMAIL: wrabbitboss@aol.com
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Remote Name: 207.200.116.130
Date: Saturday December 15, 2007
Time: 08:30:44 AM -0800
I was with the 1st platoon. Sgt Greewn was my platoon Sargent and I think Lt Jordan was my platoon Leader. I have a few pics I could send in
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NAME: Mike Keener
EMAIL: michaelkeener@hotmail.com
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Remote Name: 67.142.130.13
Date: Monday November 19, 2007
Time: 10:09:20 PM -0800
I was with B5/12 2nd plt. 69-70. I enjoyed the site. Welcome home all.
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NAME: Loyd Cates
EMAIL: lcates1@myxol.net
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Remote Name: 71.42.179.152
Date: Saturday November 17, 2007
Time: 11:39:01 PM -0800
Served in D 5/12 from July 1969 to July 1970. Was platoon sgt. of 3rd platoon for most of the time. Would like to hear from anyone from that time. Served with Captain Moon, Lieutenant Shearouse, Lieutenant Lauderdale and many other fine men. I saw Captain Moon last May for first time in 37 years.
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NAME: Carl VonDielingen
EMAIL: cvondielingen@webtv.net
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Remote Name: 165.138.115.164
Date: Wednesday October 24, 2007
Time: 08:59:47 AM -0700
I am looking for anyone who served at Ft Lewis before going to Nam with the 5th/12th. I was in a recon group that wore a blue LRRP patch. I have located Larry Burton who was also in the group. I remember some last names: Norris, Allen, Anderson, Huckaby,Fitch, and Gibson. Thanks for any help.
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NAME: Carl VonDielingen
EMAIL: cvondielingen@webtv.net
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Remote Name: 165.138.115.164
Date: Wednesday October 24, 2007
Time: 08:59:45 AM -0700
I am looking for anyone who served at Ft Lewis before going to Nam with the 5th/12th. I was in a recon group that wore a blue LRRP patch. I have located Larry Burton who was also in the group. I remember some last names: Norris, Allen, Anderson, Huckaby,Fitch, and Gibson. Thanks for any help.
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NAME: Carl VonDielingen
EMAIL: cvondielingen@webtv.net
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Remote Name: 165.138.115.164
Date: Wednesday October 24, 2007
Time: 08:59:41 AM -0700
I am looking for anyone who served at Ft Lewis before going to Nam with the 5th/12th. I was in a recon group that wore a blue LRRP patch. I have located Larry Burton who was also in the group. I remember some last names: Norris, Allen, Anderson, Huckaby,Fitch, and Gibson. Thanks for any help.
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NAME: teresa
EMAIL: raytisa6@sbcglobal.net
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Remote Name: 75.37.129.188
Date: Saturday June 30, 2007
Time: 05:44:32 PM -0700
i am looking for anyone who knew raymond bombugar from new york. he was in company b 5th battalion 12th infantry. i think. please any info would help...
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NAME: Theron Clough E 5/12 4deuce
EMAIL: clough@megalink .net
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Remote Name: 72.12.78.146
Date: Sunday June 03, 2007
Time: 11:42:53 AM -0700
Here's hopeing that everyone had a safe and healthy Memorial weekend! Does anyone know if the 199th has an outside Quartemaster where I might be able to purchase unit pins and patches. After 35years,participation in parades has more meaning if you can wear a unit patch. Stay safe and welcome brothers. clough@megalink.net
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NAME: Dale Mohr
EMAIL: dale_mohr@hotmail.com
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Remote Name: 71.160.127.251
Date: Thursday May 24, 2007
Time: 03:31:39 PM -0700
H Co 5/12, 4/68 - 4/69. Looking for some fellow brothers.
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NAME: John W. Hart
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Saturday May 19, 2007
Time: 01:10:50 PM -0700
Where in the "Sam Hell" is everyone these days? I see where one guy besides myself has taken the time to post. I live in Lake Orion, Mich.--what about the rest of you? I was with D/5/12 199th 3rd PLT. and then the first CAV. until I went home in Dec., 05. Commo Check--talk to me. John W. Hart
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NAME: John W. Hart
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Saturday May 19, 2007
Time: 01:10:46 PM -0700
Where in the "Sam Hell" is everyone these days? I see where one guy besides myself has taken the time to post. I live in Lake Orion, Mich.--what about the rest of you? I was with D/5/12 199th 3rd PLT. and then the first CAV. until I went home in Dec., 05. Commo Check--talk to me. John W. Hart
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NAME: OLAN R.WILLIAMS
EMAIL: bluefieldbaseball@yahoo.com
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Remote Name: 71.51.11.238
Date: Wednesday March 21, 2007
Time: 04:17:52 PM -0800
i'm one of the orignals66/67 paved the way for therest hhc 2/3199lib 66/67 went tp the va today got the run around guess its because i'm a 60 year old vietnam vet great sight carry on fellow redcatcher,s seems like yesterday benning camp shelby the ship gen d.i. sultan thank.s
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NAME: John W. Hart
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Thursday March 15, 2007
Time: 08:38:22 AM -0800
Hello Redcatchers, D/5/12 1970. I am 57 now and cherish the time God allowed me to spend with you then and 'now.' I read the Redcatchers emails all the time. Hello Kammy. JWH
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NAME: John W. Hart
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Thursday March 15, 2007
Time: 08:38:07 AM -0800
Hello Redcatchers, D/5/12 1970. I am 57 now and cherish the time God allowed me to spend with you then and 'now.' I read the Redcatchers emails all the time. Hello Kammy. JWN
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NAME: JOHN W. HART
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Sunday March 04, 2007
Time: 11:17:07 AM -0800
NAME: JOHN W. HART EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com Date: 04/03/2007 Comments REDCATCHERS RED CATCHER WARRIORS 5TH BATTALION 12TH INFANTRY 199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE REDCATCHERS I SERVED WITH THIS OUTFIT FROM JAN., 1970 UNTIL THE END OF JUNE 1970 AND THE CAMBODIAN OFFENSIVE IN THE PARROTS BEAK. I WAS WITH DELTA, 3rd PLATOON. MY BEST FRIEND WAS KIA ON JUNE 19, 1970; HIS NAME WAS JOHNNY MACK WATSON. AFTER THE 199th WAS SENT HOME I WENT TO THE 1st CAV. AIRMOBILE IN PHOUC VINH, AND WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON NOV., 09, 1970, AND SENT HOME ON DEC., 05, 1970. I WAS SENT TO FSB GLADYS ON THE SONG DONG NAI RIVER TO START MY WONDERFUL ONE YEAR VACATION. WE WOULD GO OUT FOR 3 DAYS AND POST GUARD FOR 10 DAYS. NOT TOO BAD FOR A NEWBY. ANY INFO FROM ANYONE AND WHAT ANY REUNIONS. I AM 57 NOW, WITH FOUR SONS AND A WIFE OF 34 YRS. TALK TO ME: I LIVE IN LAKE ORION, MICH. JOHN W. HART RED CATCHER WARRIORS 5TH BATTALION 12TH INFANTRY 199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE.
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NAME: John W. Hart
EMAIL: jhart54446@aol.com
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Remote Name: 68.61.193.86
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2007
Time: 10:07:32 AM -0800
I was in D/5/12/199th 3rd plt Jan-1970 thru Dec 1970. I am in a book called called "Raiding the Sanctuary." I was also in Cambodia. John W. Hart Lake Orion, Mi 248-693-8002
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NAME: william a mills
EMAIL: birdman31@hotmail.com
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Remote Name: 196.40.33.73
Date: Tuesday October 03, 2006
Time: 06:38:44 PM -0700
i was at ft.benning 3 july 1969 d company 7th battalion 2d brigade. also with coe 5th bn 12th inf 199th vet-nam 1969 and with coa,5thbn,7th cav from nov. 1969 to 1970 vet-nam.hope some one rembers me and e mails me. been looking for old friends for a long time.
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NAME: ron rushia
EMAIL: grunt6869@hotmail.com
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Remote Name: 24.29.36.70
Date: Monday June 05, 2006
Time: 12:40:55 PM -0700
Hi
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NAME: Doug Allen
EMAIL: dsallen@att.net
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Remote Name: 148.177.1.212
Date: Thursday June 01, 2006
Time: 05:16:29 AM -0700
Just stopping by - B/3/7, 1966-67. http://dsallen.home.att.net/199th
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NAME: Malcolm Smith B/5/12, 9/69-9/70
EMAIL: smith199512@earthlink.net
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Remote Name: 207.69.139.9
Date: Wednesday May 17, 2006
Time: 08:48:40 PM -0700
FYI: Just wanted to pass on that story of the 199th's participation in the May-June 1970 Cambodian Incursion by Robert J Gouge is now completed and can be purchased at www.authorhouse.com It is appropriately titled 'Raiding the Sanctuary'. See you all at Ft Benning for the reunion.
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NAME: Bert Ovitt
EMAIL: bertovitt@minwest.com
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Remote Name: 12.206.33.64
Date: Saturday May 06, 2006
Time: 03:29:26 PM -0700
I think I have the book working again. I think this setup will keep the simple spammers off the site. If you see any spam or junk, please email me at the above email address and I will clean it up right away.. Bert
I am going to post the etched names of our four comrades who gave their all on 2 June 1968, my younger brother visited the Vietnam Memorial this past week and did asked me if he could look any one up for me and I requested that he etch these names if he would. It was an honor to serve with them and the rest of you. Bert
Ready to post to guest book!
I really enjoy this website! I was a boat jockey with the 1099th. Sometime in Febuary, we made a run to just outside of Tay Ninh. Two of us walked into Tay Ninh to report our arrival, and were walking back to our boat, when two Deuce and halfs full of Infantry stopped to pick us up. One guy asked, Where you going?", and I replied "back to our boats." He then asked where we were coming from, and I replied "Tay Ninh." He just said, "you crazy bastards, get in, we'll take you there". That night, these same grunts called in an artillery strike on a NVA company size unit, moving down the opposite bank from us. I just want to thank whoever you guys were. You saved our bacon. Jim
I was in Nam 11/68 to 11/69. I was in A Co. 3rd Battalion 187 Infantry 101st Airborne. I was wounded on Hamburger Hill 5/69. I would like to say welcome back to all of you.
c/5/12 68/69 1st and weapons platoon.
I was the platoon sgt. (E-6) with Platoon No. 1 of Bravo/5th/12th from 9/11/69 to 6/11/70. I got an early out to start law school leaving me with a 9 month tour. I was at the attack on Fire Support Base Brown when it was hit on May 12-13, 1970. I'd love to hear from anyone else in our company or platoon at that time. I'm retiring at the end of this year and may yet write a book on my experience in Nam.
This is 37 years today we got too Nam from Fort Lewis, WA D 5/12 199th. Was in 3rd. plt. Thanks, Bert for the site, and a way too keep in look up the Vietnam Vets. Thanks so much. Earl Bates
Vietnam -- 1966-1967 E. Company, 3/7/199th So far we have found 56 brothers from Echo Company, always looking for more.
Thanks for checking in, I was over to FSB Nancy from Libby once or twice in early '70 Bert
I enjoyed the sight very much. I remember Sgt Lowery. He was our supply rep at FSB Libby and he was simply outstanding at his job. I remember often times getting little extras on his resupply missions, especially when it was a "kick out" rather than a "set down" resupply mission. I always figured he had a "special formula" factored in in for breakage on "kick out" missions. A belated but well deserved thank you for all you did in taking care of us. Malcolm Smith B/5/12 Plt Sgt, 9/69-9/70
If anyone spots spam on this site please notify me so I can get it cleaned up immediately. Thank you, Bert
Co C 5/12 6869 Welcome home brothers
Nice site Bert, and are you still living in Minne (so-cold)? I have moved to paradise, and now live in Florida on the gulf side, and do not miss Eden Praire, MN during the fall and winter one bit. I have some pictures you might be interested in posting. Contact me if you want to take a look at them. Skip
Hi all hope the new year has been good to you all.keep hoping more of the gang find Berts great site,and joins us. Ray
hope to find some buddies i was in nam with hope to find some with pictures that would share with me sence i lost all of mine thanks
I hope everyone had a good holiday and has a super 2005. When will there be another 5/12 reunion as I would like to attend one sometime. Thanks Bob Meredith
NAME: KAY M. MOON EMAIL: V870@AOL.COM Date: 04 May 2004 Comments C.O. D/5-12 INF. TOUR FROM 4/69-4/70. ATTENDED A REUNION OF THE 2/D/5-12TH SPRING OF '03. HAD A GREAT TIME AND REUNITED WITH LONG LOST COMRADES IN ARMS. ATTENDED A ARIZONA CHAPTER OF 199TH LIB IN PHOENIX IN APRIL '04. ATTENDING WAS KEITH JONES, D/5-12 AND DAVE ASWORTH, HHC 5-12TH. HAD A GREAT TIME WITH PEOPLE FROM VARIOUS UNITS OF THE BRIGADE. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME. MOON
Kay, I was in D/5/12/199th 3rd. PLT. I was sent to FSB LIBBY after I landed in Vietnam Jan., 1970. I went home 12/05/70 after being wounded while with the 1st Cav. ON 11-12-70. TALK TO ME, JOHN W. HART
NAME: Barbara Reeves EMAIL: honey48@cox-internet.com Date: 14 Dec 2004 Comments: This is exactly what is on the telegram we received about my brothers death in Vietnam Co. A 12th BN 199 LIB, I typed it in search and found this website, was hoping someone knew him. SP 4 Harold Ray Reeves killed in Lon Bing on Dec. 18th, 1968, Thanks a sister who misses him. BARBARA, I DID NOT KNOW HIM; I ARRIVED IN VIETNAM IN JAN., 1970. I WAS IN D/5/12/199th, DELTA CO. 3RD Plt. I SAW YOU PLEA AND THOUGHT I WOULD AT LEAST RESPOND TO YOU WITH SOMETHING. YOUR BROTHER WAS AND STILL A COMRADE IN ARMS TO ALL OF US VETS; WHETHER WE KNEW HIM PERSONALLY OR NOT. FROM MY EXPIERENCE IN VIETNAM, HE WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER. YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR BROTHER. HE FOUGHT TO HELP THE WORLD BE A BETTER PLACE FOR YOU AND ME. HE IS MY MENTOR. SO LONG FOR NOW, GO IN PEACE. JOHN W. HART
I was D/5/12/199th 3rd Plt5. 01/10/70--12/05/70 infantry. I was WIA on 11/12/70 after being sent to the 1st CAV in PHOUCH VINH. CHA-CHING. REMEMBER CAMBODIA ON JUNE 18-19 1970? JOHN W. HART
I was with Charlie Company 5-12 2nd platoon M60 gunner Jan. 1970 to July 1970. Thanks to my TOP who I can not remember his name and LT Mosby who became XO after being wounded. I was very lucky to get a rear job Security Det. Special Troops (SG). I am looking to find LT Mosby my First Sgt and Capt.Thursam or anyone that was at LZ Brown May 12 1970.
I am Chief of Mississippi CHEROKEE People your page is great , keep up the good work;
Thanks for the alert on the smut John, I cleaned it up and as long as we keep a close check on it, I will keep it clean if anyone notifies me. I will have to get it straight how they are bypassing me without me being alerted when an entry is made. Thanks again Bert
REDCATCHERS RED CATCHER WARRIORS 5TH BATTALION 12TH INFANTRY 199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE REDCATCHERS I SERVED WITH THIS OUTFIT FROM JAN., 1970 UNTIL THE END OF JUNE 1970 AND THE CAMBODIAN OFFENSIVE IN THE PARROTS BEAK. I WAS WITH CHARLIE, 3rd PLATOON. MY BEST FRIEND WAS KIA ON JUNE 19, 1970; HIS NAME WAS JOHNNY MACK WATSON. AFTER THE 199th WAS SENT HOME I WENT TO THE 1st CAV. AIRMOBILE IN PHOUC VINH, AND WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON NOV., 12, 1970, AND SENT HOME ON DEC., 05, 1970. I WAS SENT TO FSB LIBBY ON THE SONG DONG NAI RIVER TO START MY WONDERFUL ONE YEAR VACATION. WE WOULD GO OUT FOR 3 DAYS AND POST GUARD FOR 10 DAYS. NOT TOO BAD FOR A NEWBY. ANY INFO FROM ANYONE AND WHAT ANY RENUNIONS. I AM 55 NOW, WITH FOUR SONS AND A WIFE OF 32 YRS. TALK TO ME: I LIVE IN LAKE ORION, MICH. BERT, THERE IS MORE SMUT ON THIS SITE. YOU ASKED FOR ANY SITINGS. JOHN W. HART RED CATCHER WARRIORS 5TH BATTALION 12TH INFANTRY 199TH LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE
This is exactly what is on the telegram we recieved about my brothers death in Vietnam Co. A 12th BN 199 LIB, i typed it in search and found this website, was hoping someone knew him..SP 4 Harold Ray Reeves killed in Lon Bing on Dec. 18th, 1968, Thanks a sister who misses him.
Hey guys sorry for the smut that someone put on the guest page,I cleaned it up, and if you notice it again, send me an email or just make an entry to inform me that it is there and I will try to keep it cleaned up so that we may share our thoughts and memories. Merry Christmas - Bert I am so glad I don't have to sing the old Christmas poem Jingle bells and mortar shells VC in the grass Take your Merry Christmas and shove it ........
Hi all ,it is a sad day when friends can no longer talk without all this bullshit.we fought, others died to give these people the right to intrude into our space.I read this page each day hoping to find someone from our past.As much of a blessing as it was to find all of you great people,it is blight to see all of these parisites trying to worm thier way in to our world.I suppose this is just part of what we and others fought and died for.May all of my friends and commrades have very Merry Christmas And a Happy New year! Once again thank you Bert for giveing me this site>You can never know how much this has meant to me. Ray North 3rd sq.3rd. plt.B co. 5/12/199th God Bless And Protect Us All
Hello all. Great site. I was with HHC from Ft. Lewis, to the Nam (4/68-4/69) I worked mostly forward S4 and ammo. Met alot of great guys in all the companies. Like my pals Bill Mahon, Dale Mohr, Joseph Brown, Lt Fritzgerald. so many more. Iam amazed by the number of sites for the 199th. I spent 18 years in the Guard later on, and only met one other person with the unit patch. Lost my close friend Dennis Iniguez on 5 Nov. 68. I actually dropped him off for that eagle flight, and neve saw him again. Boy the shit could happen in the Nam. Glad you all made it back to the world.
Was a squad leader with D 5/12 2nd plt. mar.68 to aug68. Was wounded and sent home. Great site I'll visit often. Looking for old buddys. Found Joe Wood. Looking for Britton,Barta,Russo,Anderson, and (CO) Cpt. Thomas.
I like this site.
Would like to hear from anyone from our unit. A Company First Platoon. with air opperation Pineapple reagion South of Siagon.
I tried sending an email to the address you posted, but no results so here is what I found http://home.att.net/~dsallen/199th/ Dedicated to: Ronald Bass, George Cook, Angel Fragosa-Garcia, Leroy Guild, William Hogan and Angel Sanchez Hope this helps: Bert Ovitt B 5/12th Inf 199th LIB 4/68 to 5/70
HI. MY NAME IS SKY GUILD AND MY GRANDFATHER WAS IN THE VITENAM WAR. HE DIED MARCH 17 1969, AND I WAS WONDERDING IF ANY BODY HAD ANY INFO. OR IF ANY ONE KNEW HIM? IF SO PLEASE!! LET ME KNOW ALL YOU CAN. THANKS, SKY GUILD P.S. HIS NAME WAS LEROY GUILD
Bert ,you there ray
I recently moved to Phoenix and have heard that there are or have been several reunionions. I have never been to a reunionion but would love to be on a list of upcoming events. I would also like to visit with any one who was with B 5/12 from April 68 through April 69. Thanks and Welcome Home everyone! Bob Meredith
Peter, Nice to hear your okay.I have been bye Cranberry and have thought of you. All is fine up here in Mass. My children are raised and now I have time to deal with things I should have dealt with years ago> Many phone calls and contacts to reestablish. Often I think you might be on cnn or something,I just started on the computer so every successful communication is a marvel< Hope to hear from you> J.LeRoy
Good job Bert, and sorry I didn't have the chance to visit you before I moved from Eden Prairie, Minn to Nokomis Fl. (We couldn't totally get away from Minne(so cold). I was done working Jan. 5, 2004, and officially retired Feb 23rd. Keep up the great web site. Skip
Bill; yes I do remember the bullet in the helmet, I did not remember who it was, but I do remember that day very clearly. Glad you are home and hope all is well with you. I'm sorry I don't remember many of the guys but some I do remember and the incident "bullet in the helmet"
For Jim LeRoy, could not e-mail at your listed address. Try mine. Great to hear from you, its been a long time since Libby.
Please add my name to Email list and send me info to any brigade reunions> Lorenzo V. Senato, D Co 5/12, Dec 68 to Dec 69. 11B20
C.O. D/5-12 INF. TOUR FROM 4/69-4/70. ATTENDED A REUNION OF THE 2/D/5-12TH SPRING OF '03. HAD A GREAT TIME AND REUNITED WITH LONG LOST COMRADES IN ARMS. ATTENDED A ARIZONA CHAPTER OF 199TH LIB IN PHOENIX IN APRIL '04. ATTENDING WAS KEITH JONES, D/5-12 AND DAVE ASWORTH, HHC 5-12TH. HAD A GREAT TIME WITH PEOPLE FROM VARIOUS UNITS OF THE BRIGADE. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME. MOON
Wow! Nice site and lots of work here. Thanks for keeping the memories alive. I served with D/4/12 69/70. Visit my site at: www.geocities.com/lilracoon_30/index.html and please sign the guestbook. Thanks, Bogie. This is my first visit but it won't be my last. Let's all be proud of and back our troops that are doing what we once did. God bless them. Rick
Hi, looking for information on Lawrence Butler. Information lists him as B Co, 5/12, KIA 4/4/1969. I am his cousin, I was born after he passed(1969). We are from the same reservation in Wisconsin. Any information would be helpful. I was able to find his MOS, his unit, and where he was killed (Gia Dinh) but nothing more than that. If anybody can send me some recollections or any information, that would be great. I will pass them on to his family. Great site...Jim
GREAT WEBSITE...THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK, BERT. OLD GRUNTS LIKE TO STAY IN TOUCH. I CAME INTO COUNTRY AT FSB CHRIS....MARCH '69. SURVIVED AND LEFT COUNTRY IN MAY '70. AFTER VIETNAM...."IT'S ALL GRAVY"...WELL, ALMOST.
Earl Bates. Saw the photos. Yes a life time ago. Hard to remember all that happened to us. One thing though. The year in Viet Nam will always be burned into my mind. Can never forget.
Today 36 years ago was the first day of the trip of a life time. Co. D 5/12 form Fort Lewis. The vacation to South East Asia. Not all the names are still with me, but faces of the teenagers and early twentys, and some of the names that are now on the WALL IN DC. Didn't remember REDCATCHER tell did a surch on D 5/12 about 6 mo. ago. The longest year and a life time ago. Bert, will be puting photos so if you see yourself some time let me know. CPL Earl Bates 3:30 AM Have a good life all REDCHERS.
I think often of our year in Vietnam. I served with B company 5/12 from April 1968-April 1969. Hope you are all well. I am proud to have served with you. I don't remember many people as it seems a lifetime ago that we were there.
I want to thank everyone that has contributed photos and comments to the site and the guest book. If anyone has photos that they want me to post or wish to post a statement/quip/quote on a company page let me know. Bert
Bert like the new color. We need more of the 5/12 to come on. Looking Good THANKS Earl
I LIKE THE SITE
thank you for the help. trying to figure out if it was all real.
Jim, send me an email so I can get your email address, I found Dave Johnson's email address on the Redcatcher site posted on the Blackfoot page. dmjohns99@yahoo.com dave johnson He is the only one I found up there.
looking for bill vavricka jon genens bill kalner dave twiiley sidney rodgers dave johnsonlarry kidman peter nagony tim walden
Just stopped by to say Hi the all the Redcathcers and wish them a great New Years. Bert Keep up the good work, and all the good things in live to you and yours. Yours in brotherhood Roger
I would like to hear from anyone from the second platoon, B Co SFC Green was there Lt Jordan to and Sgt Kelly. Im the one who got the bullet hole in the helmut and no wound June 2nd 68
I am looking fot anyone from the 5/12 that rmembers me from Ft Lewis through Nam. We all went to Nam in April 1968. I have only located Larry Burton. I wore a blue LRRP patch while at Ft Lewis. Thanks for any help.
Been looking for this sight for awhile. Great sight. I was the Arty RTO, then Arty Recon Sgt. from D 2/40 Arty for D 5/12. Started at the Cement Factoy South of Siagon and end in the Jungle North East of BMB. What a trip you guys took me on. I would do it again with a great bunch of warriors as you. THANKS! WELCOME HOME.
Thanks Bert Ovitt Had some one e-mail me because of you THANKS Earl
Bagie hope this will help you. D 5/12 3rd.pl. Earl
I served with company A 4th battalion 12th infantry please e-mail me if you served with me, I would really enjoy hearing from you. E-Mail rebecca.zavala@sbcglobal.net
Just come this site. So glad to find it, will go see the guys I know. I was in Co. D 5/12 3rd. Platoon. from March 68 to November 68 my ETS. Earl
Co C 5/12 68/69
Happy New Year to all the Blackfoot "warriors", and may 2004 be prosperous, joyous, and above all, healthful for you and your loved ones. Skip (b/5/12-mortar (4th) platoon) Apr 68 - July 68
Joined B co on or about 15 Nov. 67, assigned 2nd plt volunteered to be Co's driver, RTO incountry.
Great site Burt,thanks you're doing all the good. Sure like the pictures.Hope others send more in ,I have none .Thanks again Ray North 3rd sqd.3rd plt. B 5/12 199th
Served with 3/7 1966-67 Looking for information about Chaplain James Craig
Served Co C 5th 12th 199 apr 68-69
Was in HHC, 5/12th from 3/68 until 2/69. Nice to see you made it back, Bert. Always wondered what happened to you as you were such a wild and crazy guy.
i was with 3rd plt D company form fort lewis washington jan 68 till wounded in march 69.
I will leave the tribute up for Memorial day until the 1st of June. Let me know if you wnat anything added to the site or changes made. Bert
Thanks Roger, I am proud to have served with you and appreciate you patching up my ass on the 25th of May 33 years ago over Cambodia. I also manned the radios at Song Be and heard all of the transmission where you flew in to do kick-outs to the companies that were in hot zones, and transferred from shot up craft to others to go back in. I am glad you were there that day to take care of the Artillery guy, hope he is still with us. Warriors
Just stopped by to say Hi to fellow Redcatchers. Heres hoping you and your are doing good, and continue to do well. Yours...Roger
Bert, just so if anybody remembers me that might be signing in will know where I am. I was pleased to see that Rion Moran signed in and I have been in touch with him for a long time. You are doing a great job as you always did, keep up the good work and stay in touch...JGR
Thanks for keeping such a great web site. I was with the 5th of the 12th, Company C 1st Platoon.
SERVED IN C 5-12 INF 68-69
SGT with C company 5/12 199th Mar 68 to Mar 69... Interested in researching operation data if there is any around.....wonder if true troop number participation is revealed....ie. 6 grunts to a platoon.....also didn't have a true perspective of were I was except some place in then weeds,,,ha ha Glad as hell I came back....
Tanks Bert for doing this Web-site for all of us Redcatchers, I'm sure you don't know how much good you are doing to all of us. I'll keep in touch with you, Tanks again, Danny "A"