Unit Reunions, Homecomings, Gatherings, Newsletters, Etc.

Unit Reunions, newsletters, and points-of-contacts for military and other units which served in Vietnam during the war years.

Updated - 11 Apr '99

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Unit Reunions

Listings added 11 April, 1999

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 240th AHC and all units associated with them
Reunion will be held in: St. Louis, MO
Reunion dates are: Aug 10 - 15, 2000
Point of contact: Bill Tippett
Mailing address: 934 Blackburn Street
City, State, Zip: Gurnee, IL 60031
Or send email to Bill Tippett using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: This once in a life time reunion will be for any service member that associated with the 240th AHC in Vietnam and their families. This is a time to remember and to renew old friendships that we had while on many missions together.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: Delta Troop 1st of the 1st Cav, 123rd Aviation Battallion, Americal Division, Chu Lai Dragoons.
Reunion will be held in: Hartford, Ct
Reunion dates are: Sept., 1999
Point of contact: Steve Bayek
Mailing address: 219 Oakland Street, unit E
City, State, Zip: Manchester, Connecticut 06040
Or send email to Steve Bayek using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: Dragoon Unit
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: gunner on Nighthawk with "F"troop 8th CAV.
Additional Information: Please contact me A>S>A>P> so I can coordinate this with 20 other brothers.

Branch of Service: Marine
Unit holding reunion is:
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact: forrest elmer magee serial # 2918630
Mailing address: p o box 195
City, State, Zip: port royal. south caeolina
Or send email to forrest elmer magee serial # 2918630 using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information:

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 213th Aslt Hel. Co.
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are: 99
Point of contact: Mike Brown
Mailing address: 950 Irish Rd.
City, State, Zip: Kent Ohio 44240
Or send email to Mike Brown using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: BLACK CATS from PHU-LOI 213th ASLT. HEL. CO. we are trying to find 213th men. If you are a 213th (BLACK CAT) please get back with me> If you know of a 213th man please give info. Thank you Mike Brown SP/5 Flight Engineer 1967 PHU-LOI Vietnam

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 7th Division, Company K ,17th Infantry Okinawa ,1946
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact:
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
Or send email to r.lh using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: I am trying to find anyone who served with my Uncle " Leander D Hoelscher. His Nickname was "Dickie." I have a letter from one of his buddies from New York. His friend called him SLIM. My uncle was killed in action on the island of Okinawa on June 8th, 1946. My uncle was from a small town named "WEST,TEXAS."

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: Det A-503/B-55, 5th SFG,ABN, 1st SF
Reunion will be held in: Boston
Reunion dates are: June-July 2000
Point of contact: B Gilstrap
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
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Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information:

Branch of Service: Other Military Services
Unit holding reunion is: all
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact: Rich Palmeri
Mailing address: [email protected]
City, State, Zip: Bayside, NY 11361
Or send email to Rich Palmeri using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: American Veteran Search
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: President
Additional Information: American Veteran Search, @ www.VETERANSEARCH.com , is a new web-site for locating your service buddies. We have one of the Largest Data Bases on the internet today ! Find your Buddies Today ! Data base is updated daily and growing fast. Also many interesting, and useful Veteran Related links for your enjoyment. "If we're All here, We will All find each other"... "WELCOME HOME TO ALL VETERANS"... "Walk in Peace"... Rich, AVS

Branch of Service: Air Force
Unit holding reunion is: COMBAT EVALUATION GROUP
Reunion will be held in: BOSSIER CITY, LA
Reunion dates are: SEPTEMBER 26TH THRU 30TH 1999
Point of contact: CECIL THOMSON
Mailing address: P O BOX 184
City, State, Zip: BARKSDALE AFB, LA 71110-0184
Or send email to CECIL THOMSON using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: EMAIL CONTACTS FOR THE REUNION ARE [email protected] and [email protected] CHECK THE HOME PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://cust2iamerica.net/jseanor/ceg.html

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: USS Plunger SSN-595
Reunion will be held in: Nevada
Reunion dates are: summer 2001
Point of contact: Dave Patrick
Mailing address: P.O. Box 241
City, State, Zip: Gibraltar, MI 48173-0241
Or send email to Dave Patrick using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information:

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: USS Whetstone LSD-27
Reunion will be held in: San Diego, CA
Reunion dates are: September 2000
Point of contact: Don Hulen
Mailing address: 302 South Oak
City, State, Zip: LaPorte, TX 77571
Or send email to Don Hulen using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: USS Whetstone LSD-27 Association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: Newsletter Editor
Additional Information: The USS Whetstone Association is actively searching for all former shipmates. The Whetstone Association officially came into existence in October 1996 at our first reunion in Las Vegas Nevada. Officers were selected and a charter was approved. We had about 200 members at that time and are currently 600+. All former shipmates are entitled to receive our free 10 page newsletter "The Rolling Stone" every quarter. The next Reunion is in the planning stage for San Diego in September 2000. The last reunion was Biloxi, MS in Sept.98. Even if you do not plan to attend, please let us know where you are and we will start you on the newsletter list. We spend hundreds of dollars every year looking for lost shipmates and by letting us know where you are will save us both time and money. May you always have fair winds and following seas Don Hulen [email protected]

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 74th supply co
Reunion will be held in: TBA
Reunion dates are: TBA
Point of contact: Rich Casteel
Mailing address: 14032 S. 284 E. Avenue
City, State, Zip: Coweta, OK 74429
Or send email to Rich Casteel using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information:

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is:
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact: Margaret Brennan
Mailing address: 1601 Suzi Street
City, State, Zip: Punta Gorda Isles FL 33950
Or send email to Margaret Brennan using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: I'm looking for anyone who can help me learn about the experiences my brother had while serving in the Army especially during his Viet Nam hitch. His name was Frank Harucki. He lived in Brooklyn until his marriage which brought him to Bowie Maryland in 1967. Frank served his tour in Viet Nam during 1968. He was involved in the Tet Offensive. If there is anyone who used to know him, I would appreciate it if you could contact me. My brother has passed away, and all I have of his are a few awards and his DD-214. I'd like to know more. Please help! Margaret (he always called me "Donnie")

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: USS McMorris DE-1036
Reunion will be held in: San Diego, CA
Reunion dates are: October 2000
Point of contact: Skip Reynolds
Mailing address: 1020 Pross Road
City, State, Zip: Lansdale, PA 19446
Or send email to Skip Reynolds using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: USS McMorris DE-1036
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: National Reunion Coordinator
Additional Information: Reunion of USS McMorris DE-1036 is open to all crewmembers serving from 1960-1974. The McMorris spent time in Vietnam (1965 & 1973) with distinguished service. We are proud to recognize those crewmembers who served during those time periods.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 1st Bn 40th artillery
Reunion will be held in: Web Reunion
Reunion dates are: Ongoing
Point of contact: Will Myers
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
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Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: http://www.willpete.com/1stbn40tharty.htm

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: Psychological Operations regardless of service branch
Reunion will be held in: Estes Park, Colorado
Reunion dates are: Weekend closest to July 4, 2000
Point of contact: Chad Spawr, President, PSYOP Veterans' Association
Mailing address: 1326 Kingspath Drive
City, State, Zip: Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Or send email to Chad Spawr, President, PSYOP Veterans' Association using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: Psychological Operations Veterans' Association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: Co-Founder and President
Additional Information: Our Year 2000 Biennial Reunion is the 10th Anniversary of the founding of our Association. If you served either directly or indirectly in military psychological operations, in a military or civilian capacity, active duty or reserve, regardless of the period in which you served, you are eligible for membership in our Association and to attend our Reunion. All ranks, both officer and NCO, are valued members and participate.

Branch of Service: Air Force
Unit holding reunion is: c-7a CARIBOU
Reunion will be held in: TUCSON, AZ
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact: JAMES COLLIER L/C RETIRED
Mailing address: 5607JOLLY CT
City, State, Zip: FAIR OAKS.CA 95628-2707
Or send email to JAMES COLLIER, L/C RETIRED using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: caribou association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: boarddmember/wm avon msgt retired
Additional Information: USAF VETERANS WHO SERVED WITH ANY Caribou unit . Both officers/enlisted.between 1966 t0 1972.most were station at CAM-RANH,PHU-CAT,VUNG TAU. NEXT REUNION WILL BE THE 10TH AND THE BEST.WRITE/E-MAIL L/C JAMES COLLIER FOR MORE INFO.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is:
Reunion will be held in:
Reunion dates are:
Point of contact:
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
Or send email to using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: I'm sorry to have to use this service, but I cannot find another that can be of help to me. I'm looking for anyone who served in Viet Nam with my brother, Francis W. Harucki during 1968 1969. Frank was stationed in Nha Trang and with with the USAECAV. He also was a survivor of the Tet Offensive. My brother is now deceased and all we have left are a few awards, his DD214 which doesn't match his awards and a lot of unanswered questions. DC is no help to us. Please, if anyone knew him (he was from Brooklyn NY) contact me by e-mail: [email protected] Thank you so much. My name is Margaret.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 13th. Engineer [C] Bn.
Reunion will be held in: Springfield, MO.
Reunion dates are: Oct.11-15, 2000
Point of contact: Levi O. Haire
Mailing address: 6078 Danbury Ct.
City, State, Zip: Morrow,GA. 30260-1421
Or send email to Levi O. Haire using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: 13tth. Engineer [C] Bn. Assoc.
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: President & Co founder
Additional Information: Join us, see some old buddies, make some new ones.

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: Uss Manley DD-940
Reunion will be held in: To be announced
Reunion dates are: Fall 1999
Point of contact: Dan Brewster
Mailing address: 584 Samples Chapel Road SE
City, State, Zip: Cleveland, TN 37323
Or send email to Dan Brewster using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: I am hoping many of us can get together this fall. I served aboard the Manley from 1966-1968, including the Tet Offensive off the coast of Hue. Please contact me if you are interested.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: The 8th Evacuation Hospital (Landstuhl, Germany)
Reunion will be held in: None Scheduled at this time.
Reunion dates are: None Scheduled at this time
Point of contact: Jay Franklin Mould
Mailing address: 4977 Sparkling Pines Circle,
City, State, Zip: Fort Pierce, Florida 34951-3515
Or send email to Jay Franklin Mould using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: Just wondering if there anyone around who was in the 8th Evac. when I was in Germany between June 1965 and May 1967.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 35th Infantry Regt. (Cacti)
Reunion will be held in: Las Vegas, NV
Reunion dates are: Sept. 26-30th, 1999
Point of contact: Ben Youmans
Mailing address: 39042 6th ave.
City, State, Zip: Zephyrhills, FL 33540
Or send email to Ben Youmans using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: This reunion is for all Cacti vets, the organizators are Vietnam Era Vets. The hotel still has to be determined. If you were with the 35th Infantry with the 4th or 25th Infantry Divisions you are invited. We'll have a banquet, a great get together and a whole lot of fun.

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: U.S.S. Cogswell DD651
Reunion will be held in: Hanalei Hotel, San Diego, CA
Reunion dates are: October 13-15, 1999
Point of contact: George H. Overman
Mailing address: 15 Trinity Street
City, State, Zip: Oceanside, CA 92057
Or send email to George H. Overman using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: USS Cogswell DD651 Association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: Reunion Coordinator
Additional Information: Looking for all former Cogswell shipmates. Please contact: Don Miller President Cogswell Association 110 Twisted Pine Dr. Grants Pass, OR 97527 Tel: (541) 474-0113 E-mail: [email protected]

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 1st Logistics Command
Reunion will be held in: TBA
Reunion dates are: TBA
Point of contact: Rich Casteel
Mailing address: 14032 S. 284 E. Avenue
City, State, Zip: Coweta, OK 74429
Or send email to Rich Casteel using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was:
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is:
Additional Information: We are looking for anyone who served with the 1st Log Command in Vietnam, any time, for a reunion. You may contact Rich Casteel by phone at (918) 486-3758 OR you may contact SGT A.C. Dunn, Rt. 2, Box 14, Tahlequah, OK, (918)456-1902.

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 519th / 525 Military Intelligence
Reunion will be held in: Ft Bragg, NC
Reunion dates are: 1999
Point of contact: Jim Turner
Mailing address: 372 Florin Road, Ste 299
City, State, Zip: Sacramento, CA 95831
Or send email to Jim Turner using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: 519th MI BN Association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: Newsletter Editor
Additional Information: 519th MI BN Association Homepage: http://members.aol.com/TurnerPI/519.html

Branch of Service: Army
Unit holding reunion is: 1/50th Infantry (Mechanized)
Reunion will be held in: Kansas City Missouri
Reunion dates are: September 1999
Point of contact: Kenneth G Riley
Mailing address: 200 Georgetown Court
City, State, Zip: Hanover PA 17331
Or send email to Kenneth G Riley using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: 1/50th Infantry Association
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: Secretary/Treasurer
Additional Information: This will be the second of many to come. First one held 26th, 27th and 28th September 1997 at Alexandria VA was attended by 84 people, including 48 of the original Play the Game troopers. If interested in reunion or association, contact kenneth G Riley at 200 Georgetown Court, Hanover PA 17331; 717-632-7604; or e-mail at [email protected]

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: USS Durham LKA-114
Reunion will be held in: Trying to locate former crewmembers for reunion.
Reunion dates are: 30th anniversity of commissioning of ship 1999.
Point of contact: Joe McCulley
Mailing address: Post Office Box 41
City, State, Zip: Rockford, TN 37853
Or send email to Joe McCulley using this automatic email form"
Additional Information: We are trying to locate former crewmembers of the USS Durham LKA-114 for a possible reunion in 1999. This will be the 30th anniversity of the ship commissioning.

Branch of Service: Navy
Unit holding reunion is: USS GLACIER AGB-4 ASSOCIATION
Reunion will be held in: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Reunion dates are: SEPT. 1999
Point of contact: James A. Tinch
Mailing address: 901 Chestnut St.
City, State, Zip: Livingston, Tenn 38570-1606
Or send email to James A. Tinch using this automatic email form"
Point of contact's organization was: USS GLACIER AGB-4 ASSOCIATION
Point of contact's relationship in the organization is: PRESIDENT
Additional Information: We would like to invite all Military, Scientist, CB's and Aviation Groups that served aboard the GLACIER during Deep Freeze Operations in the Antarctic to meet us in ST. LOUIS MISSOURI in 1999 for a great reunion. Phone 1-800-483-7938 PIN 80

Other Reunion Resources

For a very complete and up-to-date list of U.S. Navy Ship and all-service reunions compiled by Jon A Griffin (USN retired), click Here
Gil Gilstrap runs the National Reunion Registry . This registry provides over 6400 reunions for WW-II, Korean, and Vietnam era organizations. This material is provided via a link to Hal Barker's Korean War Project Home Page.
The U.S. Army has a list of Army Unit Alumni Associations on their excellent Home Page
Reunions Magazine provides a wide variety of information and services on reunions of all types. Military reunions are just one of their specialities.

Visit the Reunions Magazine Homepage to learn more about their services.

LtCol Richard (Dick) Johnson is the nation's foremost authority on locating people with military connections. For assistance searching, contact Dick at The Nationwide Locator , PO Box 39903, San Antonio, TX 78218.

Dick Johnson can be reached on email at: [email protected] . He also has a WWW Home Page

ReuNet - offers free reunion listings on their homepage.
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