We felt this was the berm because there were some fairly old I was just surfing the web when I saw your info about Bearcat. What Was It Like To Hump The Boonies in Vietnam? (LST) component deployed to Vietnam in 1967, and all that remained at Bearcat was a token force of 204 personnel. History Then they racked a 60 and scared the S out of me. 31 OctoberThe A Company Bearcat Detachment was still active. We had to take this picture from the van. On a scrounging mission, found a US unit living about 1,000 meters to give us a clear line of sight and fire. US Embassy, University instructor, primary staff of newly opening International hospital near Saigon in Binh Duong Province. was spread out, but most of the multi square mile base was evacuated to Use to have stories of his time there but the memory is starting to fade. You were there about a year after I left. They would attack the civilian defense forces. I served in Rach Kien from December 67 to December 1968. Good luck. If you're interested, I can send you a picture of Col. Meyer and the Thai commander. Hope this finds its way to you and that you are in good health. I looked at them and they all came alive again, he said. JOURNEY TO VIETNAM 31 May 68 Oakland, Ca. The vintage footage in this video has been uploaded for research purposes, and is presented in unedited form.. shot along highways just showing, 29) Bear Cat was the The manicurists were invariably Vietnamese and they invariably asked me the same question: "Did you leave any Vietnamese children behind?" It was incredible what the 709th troopers, 55) There is not a day that I dont think about my friends that I left over there KIA. sandbags took a. lot of sweat. The Division went through eight battles and was already a "veteran Division" by the time that D-Day started. After an hour or so he started playing with the safety, at which, I said, "don't touch the trigger." [Home] [Up] [SettinguptheTrip] [HoChiMinhCity(Saigon)andArea] [TheConsulateand"TheRoof"] [LongBinhandBearCat] [IntotheDelta] [CanThoRiverMarket] [CanThoCity] [TheBridgeatTanTru] [Miscellaneous] [FinalThoughts] [EMailsandBlogs]. harbor, 70) I was with the 229 self service supply company. the area we had cleared out 42 years ago. After opening the box, Gaynor began to investigate his own memories, digging out the letters he had sent home. The chopper arrived and Gene was still caring for him. But the world he encountered when he got back to the United States wasnt exactly ready to look at them, and neither was he. The Vietnamese make very low wages, Nike sells Does anyone have info regarding Agent Orange exposure to us at Bearcat/Long Thanh location? It is next to the HQ's for the RTAVF. The patrols are assigned to enforce traffic on Highway OL-15 and patrol inside the Bearcat Base Camp. I lived it. To develop each roll of film, he took it to the Post Exchange on the base camp, they, it to Kodak for processing, Kodak mailed it back to Vietnam and, finally, Gaynor, And it wasnt just a matter of remembering moments long buried. The U.S. MPs were praised by their Thai counterpart, LT Prasit, from Bangkok, Thailand, the MP Duty Officer. 69) Sense of humor there. I remember Bob Hope and others that came to entertain, both at Bear Cat and Camp Castle which was about a mile outside the gate. Oh, we had a visit within 5 minutes from the OIC and got an earful for probably a half an hour. He became a consultant on the Vietnam-reenactor documentary In Country, which is out on video on demand on April 28. 228th Company A from January 1970 to December 1970. The guys and I ran Bearcat Arty. Humor I basically was a one man aerial port supporting the 9th's airlift requirements of men and supplies at the Long Thanh airfield. A picture of my office is on your web page. that tell a specific units role in the overall picture. This article was originally written byLily Rothman @lilyrothmanand published on the TIME History website on April 27, 2015. 65 series for the 9th Infantry Division ; Cavalry Unit Records, ca. 590th maintenance group (LogOut/ Colby Nets 10 Tons of Rice, 14 VC Killed Colby Takes Place 40 Km From Saigon. Cuba I abstained which sometimes makes me wonder what the hell was wrong with me. I was in Bearcat for a couple of weeks when I was assigned to the Nha Be Detachment. (I think B company). Certainly, I've seen better times than those, but am not one to cry in his beer over history. The 104th was still operational right to the last days of the war and Australia's withdrawn. Nose art on air cavalry Huey chopper. The Australian and 720th MP Battalion Military Police have a long record of joint service together starting in WW-II in the southwest pacific theater, Occupied Japan and Vietnam. Before the jeep stopped rolling, Gene had his gun belt off and he was down the bank and into the water. Approximately 3,000 U.S. troops of various support units were still operating at the base. The General nurse had watched. The 9th Infantry Division ("Old Reliables") was created as the 9th Division during World War I, but never deployed overseas. Good luck locating your buddies. 6 October A squad + from A Company relieved the temporary four man C Company Detachment at the Bearcat base camp, 9th Infantry Division Provost Marshals Office. The armored vehicles within the battalion were divided between A and C Company. tent going up in HQ&A shop area, 33) I am not. English: Bear Cat cantonment of the 9th Infantry Division. I was at Bearcat from Nov.68 through Nov. 69 with the 1st CAV - Co. B, 228th (Chinook outfit). From what I could tell, Gene revived him. August The HQ and colors of the 9th Infantry Division relocated from Bearcat, to Dong Tam, IV Corps Tactical Zone, Mekong Delta, where they remained until the Division withdrew from Vietnam in August 1969. Overview. trees growing on it. find yourself in my pics in the 3 albums I have posted there. 1 talking about this. It was later the base camp for the 9th Infantry Division from January 1967 until the division moved to ng Tm Base Camp near M Tho in late 1967. I have two pics of being in the boonies. They would come out at night and croak "f**k you" The company streets, HQ & A Co. 31 is looking. I too was with the 5/42 Field Artillery. Infantry School And it wasnt just a matter of remembering moments long buried. Personal Reflection "I was transferred to Bearcat on 6 October 1968 as an original member of the A Company detachment who took over from the 9th Infantry Division MP's. It was one of 3 in country on its trial run. Before the year was up, he decided to leave the country. The long building with the red awning is the mess hall. (.308) N.Match ammo. one side of the perimeter berm. Elements of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division used it as a stopover after their arrival in-Vietnam. 248 brave 4th/47th Soldiers heeded our nation's call to fight the spread of communism and they gave the . Worse was when it rained. I was in a sapper attack while on guard duty and wrote an article for Vietnam Magazine: https://www.historynet.com/vietnam-sappers.htm Guard duty was quite dangerous, we just didn't realize how dangerous it was. We did have an incident of one of our daily sand bag fillers trying to sneak in one night. . Capitialism forces are strong and are being hugely successful. What I have found in North Vietnam and South Vietnam is that Vietnamese people are not only not Communist, but are just good folks. Parachute flares dropping from illumination artillery rounds (click to enlarge). How much do you know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and itsSentinels? Thank you for your service! At 2028 Hours, the escort unit finally made it to the safety of the base and its hospital. For some reason I heard this, 71) Thanks for the memories of Camp Bearcat. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The Viet Cong may only have three or four men out there, but fighting from the shadows, they could exact a terrible toll. 3/39th Inf. It was a long tour and many of those girls were very beautiful. Army 1969-70 11th ACR in Vietnam . AAORLL's 1970. Sitting on deck in the late evening I could watch airliners approaching LAX and their landing lights reminded me of those flares and the memory took me back to Vietnam. When the name changed back to Bearcat is unknown, but probably after it became the new home of the 3rd Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division Old Reliable's in December 1966. We did kill 2 monkeys found in the next day sweep. Military Working Dogs . tree. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Fort Carson, Colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an active-duty . Three nights I guarded the Water Point. Only about ten percent of us did guard duty. The transport convoy escorts for Operation CONDOR II were provided by C Company. Also an REMF, taking my turn on the perimeter and was thankful I wasn't out in the bushes. We disembarked at the port of Vung Tau and convoyed to Bear Cat Fire Base. Capt. As I review these photos, I cannot express adequately my feelings of gratitude for these brave and courageous soldiers. from 1969-70Sgt. Someone fell into hole in the middle of the airfield which is how they discovered it. Gypsy Bandits. The anti-war movement was strong and attitudes toward veterans were, he found, hostile. Early in the Vietnam War, the 1st Special Forces established a base there. Gen. Donald A. Stroh [Assumed command of 8th Infantry Division on 12 July 1944] Assistant Division Commander. Joe Ciacio and . The Unit conducted combat operations around Bearcat (9th Division Base Camp) through late 1967. A lone midfle aged woman sat on the front porch of her small home within the forest of rubber trees. Terrorism Of all the military assignments in Vietnam, perhaps none was more challenging than the defense of the Mekong River Delta region. Barbed wire and the beauty of blooming flowers on the berm, 63) 101st. I was with the 590th. Working on my memoir-as-epic, Spenserian poem over at WordPress. Convoys leaving or entering at the berm entrance. RECONNECTING = PRICELESS. Note how narrow they are. They add to my appreciation of what so many men of my generation went through, there in Nam and here at home. We just wanted to bring our hearts and minds back in one piece. When Christopher Gaynor returned home from the Vietnam War, on Feb. 6, 1968, he didnt leave with memories alone. I normally guarded the southern portion. Bearcat was originally a French airfield, later used by the Japanese during World War II. If anyone hasn't seen the video on you tube of the barrett, from 1966 check it out. The Mama & Papasans were letting us know that there was someone in the water caught in the truck. On 26 July 1969, the 3rd Bde, 9ID was OPCON to the 25th . Make sure you set aside a considerable amount of time for this project as you may run into tough spots and problem areas that will eat up a lot of time. The next is part of a huge rubber plantation. On the way downvthe steps leaving the building, she offered me a job as English Instructor at the military university. Two shifts a night. The path of the tracer rounds make us think they were under air attack. He started to talk about his experiences and began to get more involved in the VFW and the American Legion. According to Signalman Quigley it was almost a forgone conclusion that the alert status at any time was always yellow or red. These are examples of battle-damaged vehicles. These are examples of battle-damaged vehicles, 56) How they can make money with so many In the midst of these low temperatures, some "hot news" kindled the interior of Alaska: The "Manchus" were being . To say that hes glad he did would be an understatement. Early in the Vietnam War, the 1st Special Forces established a base there. I, an American, served with the Thai's, 11.5 months. I served in bearcat July 69 through July 70. I remember pulling guard duty way to often in those bunkers.,usually near the drainage ditch at the end of the helipad and near the fuel blisters. He spent the following years in England and Spain, and didnt return until the year the war ended, which happened 40 years ago this month on April 30, 1975.I put [the photos] in a box, a box from Lavoris mouthwash. We never found out his name, but it hurt. I hope you enjoyed my brief reflections back in time to when I was a bit younger than I am today at 80 years of age. Thank you. US Navy supply and maintenance ship, Da Nang I assume it was at Bearcat but I could be mistaken. Well, by the first picture, you know you are at Long Binh. I was on guard duty 65 times. In the first edition of Ninth Division News, (a likely forerunner of the Octofoil) dated 13 June 1945, the first article was entitled "Ninth Division Association Boasts 4000". Assumed, command in Ft Riley about a month before 101--Roots of a War--Despite cordial relations between American intelligence . We flew the 02 Bird Dogs and usually put in strikes for the Thai's and the 9th. water. 4 - 8 December During convoy Operations CANARY, DUCK & IOLA the 720th MP Battalion was tasked with traffic control and security in support of elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 5th & 6th Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment, in support of elements of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade (LIB) and 9th Infantry Divisions move from debarkation at the Port of Vung Tau to their new base camps at Long Binh and Bearcat, respectively. Probably just tales told us by those who were short. 22 August Discipline, law and order patrol and convoy escort activities were curtailed at the detachment due to the assignment of forty Battalion enlisted men and one officer in support of the Drug Abuse Treatment/Holding Center (DAHC) on Long Binh Post. I'd guess 66 & 67? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The company had portable generators but they were seldom used because the base had a central generator by that time. Attacks 1967-68 by Fire 4th Infantry Division . 11 May CPT Rafael Cortes-Dapena was reassigned from his position of Deputy Provost Marshal at the Bearcat Detachment. I truly enjoyed working with you guys for my entire year. The 3/5 Cav was organized as a Divisional reconnaissance unit for the 9th Infantry Division and arrived in Vietnam with the Division in late 1966. Well, no. And, I suppose that my wife's advice will work for you just about as well as it did for me. When the American withdrawal began, the 4/31 Infantry was one of the last combat units to leave Vietnam, departing Southeast Asia in October 1971. The first was at a bridge checkpoint and the second at the intersection of Highway QL-15 and the entrance road to the base. Do not remember any fan but in the short time I was there I noticed some weird stuff. I'm always happy when another member of the 9th wanders by and leaves a message. I never saw anything or fired but it was nerve racking. Just seeing those clouds again brought me back to III Corps 1969. On one night we had a red alert that was later called off. Every one of those Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I wish I were exaggerating, but In 1966 she was sent in Vietnam with the 7th fleet, alternating between direct support on the fire line and screening the carriers. Coverage includes . John "Larry" McCall graduated from high school in 1967 and was drafted into the Army in 1968 at age nineteen. I always found them. Thanks for your service and thanks for writing about your experiences. Local kids Note the corrugated metal for roofing Thanks for the blog. They handle any vehicle crashes, traffic enforcement, transportation of illegal contraband, thefts, etc. at, Long Thaun North, I have a picture of him by a Bearcat sign which got me to your site. The photos on your site are going to be helpful in recreating Bearcat in . Long Binh is now a small Vietnamese army installation and a large Industrial Oh, yeah, almost forgot. 24 February As part of the USARV Intensified Vietnamization Program, the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Task Force II was being redeployed from the Cu Chi area in Tay Ninh Province to be part of the defensive ring around Saigon 4/39th Inf. My wife an I enjoy watching House Hunters International and I was flabbergasted when I saw Ho Chi Minh City today compared to Saigon of my time. 40 years ago. had a name change after i got out of the army when i was in Viet Nam i was Robert L Hanson, it brings back memories.landed in viet nam jan 1 1968 and was sent to Dau Tieng around jan 11 to 2nd bn 22 inf mech and left on dec 23 1968 those pictures sure triggered some memories. Shop area Bearcat -- smoke plume indistance is Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Do you remember how horrible our food (?) 90% were exempt. Besides the base itself, I was with 1st Aviation Brigade at LTN which was more or less next door to Bearcat. Good Reads Additionally, includes a substantial number from the French War as well. Don't remember much about the great food or accommodations other than always smelled like something was rotting and it was way too hot for me. Let us know in the comment section below. She was only plrson in view within deeply forest. Widely considered the definitive resource on the Vietnam War, Where We Were identifies the name, location and provides a brief historical synopsis of every military installation, firebase, landing zone, airfield, port, signal site, vessel and significant terrain feature of the American war in Vietnam. The First Home of the 9th Inf. 46) This was my initial and final home. 48) Somehow I was able to convince them I was an ally. Thanks "Mate". Thanks for stopping by and commenting. (having health issues on my end) thanks! No chain of command issues there. He established, with the families of his friends who had died in Vietnam. CARR-ORLL. 17 May 45 Brig. Vietnam War Photos. We spelt on the ground always concerned about the stories of your buddies falling asleep on their watch and having your throat slashed by charlie sneaking past the wire. When it was in full fire mode the ground litterally trembled. To say the least, Gene was exhausted and we didnt talk about it for the remainder of that day. 19 Aug 44 Maj. Gen. Louis A Craig. 5) I arrived at the camp in early December 1966, we deployed from Fort Riley by troop train to Oakland then by ship to Vung Tau. Mainly did guard duty & convoys during my tour. When we were watching the bridge, the engineers also left a task. 36) Note, dust raised. Bat. Operating deep within the Viet Cong-controlled Delta, the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army was charged with protecting the area and its population against Communist insurgents and ensuring the success of the South Vietnamese government's pacification . But life on eagle was easy compared to the grunts out in the bush. It sounded like the whole place was under attack. Got The primary allied units stationed at Bearcat in 1969 were elements of the Royal Thailand Army Vietnam Forces, 173rd Airborne Division, and a varied collection of assorted helicopter transport and assault units, artillery, armor, transportation, logistics and communications elements. Convoy truck driver. Shot a full belt in my M-60. 52) I'd love to post photos and commentary of someone like yourself to allow others to see what has happened since we fought there. Long Binh was the home of the largest supply and administrative post in the But now stuff keeps popping up. Us Armor. Command of these bunkers was divided into four sectors, each with a Command Post (CP) manned by sergeants and company grade officers, also REMF. My 16 year old granddaughter is fascinated with pics. According to unverified information, the Bearcat base was renamed on 4 July 1966 to Camp Martin Cox for SFC Martin Cox who was killed in action on 7 April 1966. Buy 9th infantry division Vietnam veteran T-Shirt: Shop top fashion brands T-Shirts at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Oh yes, we learned to not wear our MP covers on QL-15 patrol, we found out they were pretty big targets. Oh Dark Thirty The division operated primarily in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, operating in conjunction with Mobile Riverine Force and Brown Water Navy. Great stories and memories, Jack. competing was beyond me. Park, including a High Tech Park. Having health problems now and all he remembers is Harry Whiteside, Doug Kalora, and 1st Lt Malone. I was with the 82nd engineers ans attached to the 3/39 to operated the water supply point. Worked with 4/47th and E-50th. I would love to see the photo and, with your permission, add it to the blog. Took the water right out of the river below and kept it up pretty much all day long. I recall Bearcat as a GREAT PLACE as compared to my first tour in VN, Aug 1965-July1966, with the 1st Cav. Vietnam Hello Mr Heckman, the communist troops of North Vietnam finally seized Saigon, and at that time many Americans regarded that singular event as the personification of a senseless war; i.e., the Vietnamese won . I could not see ten feet into the rubber. The 9th is based in III Corps near Saigon, completing a ring of U.S. divisions that are assigned to protect the heavily populated capital . I wonder if you might be able to tell me anything you may know about him and/or the Bear Cat base. The 3/60th was one of the three battalions (2/60, 3/60 . 1973 for 3/5th Cavalry in Boxes 169-193 I didnt look at them, I put them in the box, sealed it up, and they stayed in that box until 2007, Gaynor, now 70, recalled. InThe 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam: Unparalleled and Unequaled,Ira A. bunker. CAMP BEARCAT, HEADQUARTERS for the 9th Infantry Division, was about one mile in length by one half mile in width, surrounded by a berm of dirt pierced by two main entrances on the western side. June A Company was tasked with assigning an eleven man detachment to assist the Thai Military Police with combined patrols to enforce discipline, law, and order for 3,000 man Royal Thai Army Vietnam Forces, Black Panther Regiment that was due to arrive. Glad you made it back. Thus we were probably there at same time. 9th Infantry Division. Apparently this goes on for a while and the toy starts getting closer to a navy boat. Since then we have travelled 6 times by bus and car to Vung Thau on that same Long Thanh hiway. One bag I located in a hollowed out hard cover book by the name "Ordeal by Fire" ho ho ho! She is putting them in to collages. One night I was run over by three AWOL's who escaped. contact team sites in bad guy country, 38) I was there when TET of 68 broke out and all hell broke loose. It is the nurses who served in Nam. 15 July With the constant incoming enemy harassment fire, overhead protection during the frequent attacks was paramount. I know of many folks at the Capital who The 1st Special Forces established a base here and it was later the base camp for the 9th Infantry Division from January 1967 . of Army's issues. Assigned to 9th Sig Btn, 9th Infantry Div. This site has been very informative, great reading! Sge also became a test platform for the new Phalanx CIWS hyperfast minigun in 1977, installed aft of the aft radar gun director. By early February 1968, at the first sign of the Tet Offensive, the unit was on the move with A Troop . I arrived in Vietnam the afternoon before the first day (evening) of the '68 Tet Offensive. The worst thing beside the snakes was the rats. The 9th Infantry Division was also known as "The Old Reliables" or "Notorious Ninth". Early in the Vietnam War, the 1st Special Forces established a base there. Veterans I was at Bearcat May 68 till June of 69 with the 39th/36th Signal, we were generator mechanics. Have Great Christmas!! A visitor in the outdoor showers, 51) We turned onto the dirt road from the hiway and headed for the edge of the rubber plantation and the area our Signal Company had existed 30 years before. Dear Mr. Sanders, Thank you for posting your request on History Hub! At time it was unbelievably loud.One night the side of our bunker just fell way! My dad arrived at Bearcat during the Tet Offensive. I was with the SLS (Special Liaison Section) out of II Field Force to the RTAVV. 18 May The battalion realigned the combat support and combat service support missions within CTZ/MR III previously accomplished by A and C Company. In 20 August 1967 the Royal Thailand Army Volunteer Forces Queens Cobra Regiment arrived in Vietnam and moved their headquarters into the Bearcat base camp. Do you have 9TH INFANTRY Reunion information you'd like to share. We have so man memories and we have forgotten much. The 9th Infantry Division, the only U.S. Army division activated and trained in the United States for active duty in South Vietnam, was specifically designated to operate from a base deep within the Communist-controlled Delta with the mission to improve the security of the area so that the Government of South Vietnam's (GVN) pacification . HI to all My Name is Harry Ingram arrived RVN Aug 1967 with the 548th Maint Co out os Ft Benning our heavy equipment didnt arrive as scheduled was sent to 11th ACR at Black Horse got back to the 549th in Jan 1968 then transfered to the 590th at Bearcat trying to contact anyone that was there guys on my contact team that went to the Mekong Delta are you out there Blair, Nueman or Newland Edward went over to gunships in the Bounty Hunter platoon My best Friend Sorry to tell you Ed died of cancer at the age of 49 went back to Vermont to see him before he passed Great Trooper Best t all Harry. This Face Book Page is dedicated to the men who served and died with the 4th/47th Infantry Regiment of the 9th Infantry Division. For additional information on Nick Quigley's service Click Here. 27 Nov 43 Maj. Gen. Manton S. Eddy. How did it feel to be aCherry inVietnam? All reflected back to Bearcat! for $1 million USD in Saigon. 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