The exact origins of the unit is slightly confusing, but it appears it came about from a combination of the 2/111th FA from Virginia and the 176th FA from Pittsburgh, PA. That, in and of itself was at times the highlight of the day. Approximately 2/3 of our II and IV supplies have been relocated to provide for engineer effort to improve site conditions. The report fails to recognize, that inTay Ninhan average of well over 50 short tons and upwards of 90 short tons of Class II & IV product were being handled. Ward and Captain Jerry D. White (AB Ranger), both fine, honest, fair minded officers and gentlemen, with both being a credit to the uniform they wore, there were a few details of factual data that were slightly incorrect as printed. Det. I have never met a crew of 2 who worked so hard as the two GIs assigned to make ice-cream. During the time period George arrived, I was in Long Binh, at 29th General Support Group, followed by 266th HQ and then on to Personnel Records Office Saigon. At the time, and throughout 1966 Route 15 was not routinely open for travel. Here again, if its any solace to George, I remember SP4 Dawson Gamble (my best friend) just like George and Ted Fife were best friends, told me that he had a terrific guy to train and take his place at Class I. We changed into our Class A uniforms and took the sheets and pillows back to the supply room. In Long Binh since 1 July 1966 resulting from a 3 week plus voyage aboard the USNS General Nelson M. Walker, which left the port of Tacoma, Washington 31 May 1966. I think it was just a matter of being proactive. In late 1969 it seems apparent that the Commanding General of the 1st ID ordered that the pool be refilled and opened for use by the troops. (speculation, as this is what appears to have taken place). of the 25th ID Medical facility on a daily basis. Such reporting runs counter to all known data and other as witnessed and known by personnel (officers and enlisted) of the 228th S&S Co (DS) its assigned and attached personnel of the time period.Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Class I, II, III, IV, Laundry and Bath, Graves Registration Officers in Charge, NCOICS, Company Clerk and all other assigned and attached personnel {total of nearly 700} who were physically in Tay Ninh, boots on the ground, and performing all preceding functions on a daily basis. Soon after that moment, I located a poster of Nathan Hale and posted it on the door leading to the prep room. The Bakery Section is a somewhat confusing situation regarding the 228th. He didnt like being bumped into by anyone, especially when he was drunk. For over two years (off and on) I have revisited this problem through reflection. ?67), and 2LT Tom Bourlier (?? As to actual vehicles and other equipment the 228th had very little it could call its own. Subcollection. On March 12, 1879, Governor Henry Hoyt signed General Order Number One appointing Maj. Gen. John Hartranft as the first division commander of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, and the most storied and renowned division in the history of the U.S. Army was born. (News of change of superior Command began circulating in 228th in mid to late October 1966). In other words (and the same applies to all sections and Platoons of the 228th), the unit was operating and performing its mission at between 55% to 80% of its authorized unit strength. Kema (Company Armorer, Long Binh, Tay Ninh, deceased 2010)- SP4 Spencer Nasboo. I would have noticed the PMOS of George once I returned from Saigon, and brought it to the attention of the 1st Shirt, i.e. Second:The 25th Supply and Transport Battalion we were attached to were a very decent Battalion of Officers and Enlisted, almost like night and day when compared to what I (we) had been used to for nearly a year at Fort Lewis. These attacks were not concentrated on or against any particular unit such as the 228th. ), G) Graves Registration Platoon 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) Tay Ninh 1966-1967. On occasion I would visit Cu Chi, or Quan Loi to insure L&B operations were functioning well. World War 2 (1941-1945) With war breaking out in Europe, the United States Army began to mobilize with Regular Army units as a priority. 25 December 1966the 228th enjoyed a repeat of Thanksgiving menu for Christmas. Perhaps the report of 31 October 1966 is referencing a new facility being built that was not operational, whereas the facility of the 25th ID was indeed operational, but not under the control of the 266th, or 29th Group. But the latter part of January was when we started hearing rumors and stories about offensive battle measures taking place in various locations throughout Vietnam. The Platoon was authorized (at reduced strength see TO&E section in Miscellaneous Data) a total of 57 personnel. What was also interesting was that all the Catholic guys knew what was going on, how to respond, when to respond and where to respond. As such, and with reference to in Company Equipment repair, the Company had a small motor pool, motor pool repair parts shed only. Without the proper fuel supplies, oil and lubricants a modern day military force grinds to a screeching halt. The 28th Field Artillery was again activated on 1 July {Of these four Artillary Pads, two were constructed directly across the roadway from the 228th cantonment area, a distance of some fifty to 100 feet}, 6 November 1966 588th mission to support 27th Engineer Battalion at Xuan Loc with four (4) D-&E Dozers and operators for 30 days for purposes of clearing dense jungle growth in preparation for Base Camp construction for 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment accomplished. Back to Katum:It seems that General Westmoreland mandated that every GI would have a turkey dinner for not only Thanksgiving, but Christmas as well. {Note:Georgesmemory is not faulty. Text. There were approximately 110 of us in the 228th who had started the journey in Fort Lewis as Company B, 266th and had remained together for nearly a year in Vietnam. (Note: the targeted 90-days supply was not actually in-stock, but a combination of in-stock and in the pipeline, because of the lead times between requisitioning and actual receipt.
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