Comments on: The Bloodiest Day: December 6, 1967

By: Bob Leone

Bob Leone — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:37:15 +0000

I was an E-4 in Sergeant Pruitt’s squad during that battle on December 6. Sgt. Pruitt was a brave and dedicated soldier. During the entire battle he encouraged us and directed us forward under horrific conditions. His loss saddened us deeply.

By: Bob Cooley, ret.Army 1995

Bob Cooley, ret.Army 1995 — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:31:59 +0000

I recently told about the book and appreciate CPT Tonsetic for taking the time to write it. My brother Doc Harvey Cooley is in the book and was killed May 6th, 1968. For 30 years or so, my family never knew how my brother was killed. My parents never got the chance to hear how, probable for the best. Thanks to all veterans, redcatchers especially, everywhere (living or deceased)for the sacrifice. Love to hear from you, please email me at betbobcool@aol.com

By: Robert B. Himrod

Robert B. Himrod — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:26:13 +0000

Hello Mike Moon Mullins. On 24 April 1968, I was the Scout Dog Handler for that contact up around Tay Ninh with 3/7 Infantry. I’ve located Capt South’s RTO, Glen Pagano. He was with Capt. South when he was killed. That was one hell of a day. The LZ you guys cleared got out all our wounded. We also got out six of the eight of our KIA bodies. The last lift got shot up and the pilots said they would not come back for our last two KIA bodies. In the dark,we carried them back to that nights CP. Contact me if you can for further details/discussion. Good luck!

By: alberto m. gallegos

alberto m. gallegos — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:21:53 +0000

I along with hilio gurule from taos nm served with a-412 at the time you describe. how can we obtain a copy of this book my adress is albert gallegos hcr 74 box 22206 el prado n.m. 87529 thank you

By: Maggie Langley (maiden name Limbacher)

Maggie Langley (maiden name Limbacher) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:09:54 +0000

My father’s brother was Durwood Limbacher. He passed away before I was born. My father and grandmother have also now passed away.

I really appreciate being able to read about Durwood’s bravery and the bravery of all the soldiers. I don’t know much about Durwood, and if anyone reading this knew him or remembers him, could you please leave a post?

Thank you again for sharing your writing and ensuring that these brave Americans are remembered and honoured.

By: Stanley J Cwiklinski III

Stanley J Cwiklinski III — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:54:19 +0000

It will be forty-one years ago this year. We were young individuals from all walks of life back then. That became soldiers in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade and served in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966-1970 with devotion, fortitude, honor and pride. We went to Vietnam when duty and country called. We are a brotherhood that will be pass down from one generation to next that will remain in the harts of or family history books as to who we were. My God Bless Us All. Stanley J Cwiklinski III HHC 4/12 199th LIB 1967-68.

By: tauna bogle

tauna bogle — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:57:38 +0000

I HAVE PICTURES OF MY UNCLE EVERETT McELROY. IF YOU NEED ANY, EMAIL ME.

By: tauna bogle

tauna bogle — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:01:25 +0000

thank you so much for mentioning my uncle’s name in this war history. his name is everett mcelroy and he is now deceased but is very honored in this family.

By: thomas clark

thomas clark — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:33:06 +0000

I am cadet staff sargent Thomas Clark beloit high school JROTC only 17 so i never saw vietnam but i have read many books about the war (chickenhawk, ringed in steel, brige at dong ha,…) and have herd of many a sights of war and honor the men who gave all and all who gave some I know this has nothing to do with what yall are talking about here but i wanted to let as many vets know that i respect what they did for the freedom of america I had a grandpa who was in vietnam i just got many of his letters and tapes that he recorded in country near sigon i think but when i heard the tapes it chilled me tho thing what it must haven been like to have shellings at random times of the night i salute all who have ever served and all who put their life on the line so all could live free

By: Mike Moon Mullins

Mike Moon Mullins — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:59:52 +0000

Sir, I recently received your book as a gift. It is treasured. I am confused however. In your April 1968 chapter you revert to writing about Feb. 24. Is that supposed to be April 24? I was there that day. I was in D-3/7 and we walked into the middle of a Sapper battalion. It was one hell of a fight. We had 4 KIA as I recall. We went into the day with something like 154 upright men. At the end of the day our operations continued with approx. 98 able men, myself included. I had been in country about a month. I spent the dusk hours with three others blowing down trees and making room for the dust-offs. We volunteered to give up our weapons. We also could not find our platoon sgt until two hours after things calmed. He was short at the time. We heard we were going to be put in for Bronze Stars. After a month or so we heard an embarassed nco made the paperwork disappear. That did not matter. That we did something to help those in pain is all that mattered. I too have written and recently released some poetry about Nam. I love what you have done and really appreciate the book. I went to the dedication at Benning in 1998. Now I have a son who went to Afghanistan right after 9/11. He did 10 years as reg Army. He came home and went in the Guard. He and his wife went to Afghanistan in ‘04. He is now a third generation C.I.B. wearer. He is also slated for Iraq later this year. He just submitted his First Sgt packet. He is a soldier.
Thank you for telling our story.

By: Dennis Castaldo

Dennis Castaldo — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:58:39 +0000

Bob,
Great job on your description of that famous battle. I appreciate
you mentioning, more than once, how
brave all the soldiers were that day.
It was a day to remember.

Dennis Castaldo

By: Norm Reeves

Norm Reeves — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:57:39 +0000

Well done and thanks for the accurate descriptions. The book will be here tomorrow!

Norm Reeves

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:56:48 +0000

Bob: I see you finished your book. Good for you. I finished my tour in Czech and am back in TN. I will, of course, be buying your book. Good luck, be well, and thanks for the good words for our troops. Wayne