228th field artillery battalion

Nobody screwed with Eady. There was no change of command ceremony that others have talked about. 1 May 1967 1 June 1967the bulk of personnel who had been in country and with the 228th from the beginning began the process of rotatingpacking up goods (allowed two foot-lockers of personnel goods inspected by officers prior to sealing), receiving a series of vaccination shots from 45th Surgical Hospital, basic physical examination and the lot, and prepping for an allowed 1 day of celebration beer and BBQ for all. The drive from Saigon to the 90th Replacement was nerve racking for two reasons; (1) We drove past the Cholon PX area which was one of the areas under major attack during TET, and (2) both Ted and I were unarmed as we had to turn our M14s into the 228th when we left Tay Ninh. B. So for each company or organization drawing rations, I had to figure out the quantity allowed per item based on that days particular menu. This had to have happened. As such, and being understrength repairs were limited to oil changes, engine repairs and basic vehicle maintenance. We had no action by any enemy forces. USAREUR Units - 558th USAAG - USArmyGermany.com That night about 0100 (1 AM) we were awakened and told to bring all our stuff as we were going to be flown to Cam Ranh Bay. On 20 July 1966 under COSTAR directive, inactivation of Company B and activation of the 228th, the entire Bakery Section (excluding two Bakers) was not allocated to a Direct Support Company. They were semi bunkers, which were not the above ground type. While returning from a coordination visit with the 1st PHILCAGV, I went by the airfield, where I couldnt help but notice a very large number of combat troops assembling near the airfield pagoda. They were not assigned or attached to the 228th. Jerry D. White of Homestead, Fla. is the basic unit. The next day we handed out turkeys to anyone who wanted one. The platoon arrived on 12 November 1966 and project was assigned with a competion date of 1 January 1967, 15 November 1966 The Battalion deployed ten (10) 5 ton dump trucks, two TD24 dozers with scoopers and one scooploader to Company B, 588th Engineer Battalion at Tay Ninh for continued operational support mission. However, soon after the Mortar attack of 4 November 1966 SP4 E4 Terry R. Shipp was sent to Tay Ninh for a period of three to four weeks, while the other assigned Baker TDY with 266th (PFC Douglas S. Kenyon) was stationed TDY in Cu Chi instead of with the 266th in Long Binh. In a reduced strength Direct Support Company consisting of 233 individuals in combat and non-combat conditions, the POL Platoon was allotted a mere 24 individuals per TO&E 10-107D, dated 19 October 1960. Still glad it wasnt my job. Kuster was re-assigned from 624th Commanding Officer TDY in Tay Ninh Command and Control Center to Commanding Officer of the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) still in Long Binh. We flew to Tokyo where we re-fueled and then we were off once again headed for McCord AFB. Chief Warrant Officer Second Class John R. Henn 79th Artillery Battalion 05/24/1972 Specialist 4 Jerry A. Hiemer 7th Cavalry Regiment 11/17/1965 Sergeant First Class Anthony F. Housh 228th Aviation Battalion 04/19/1968 Chief Warrant Officer Second Class John F. Hummel 7th Squadron 03/06/1971 Sometimes referred to as General Supplies, II&IV included almost countless thousands of items worn or used by GIs on their persons (uniforms, web gear, etc. The other 1 KIA and 2 WIA although KIA and WIA in Tay Ninh while with the 228th were not attached or TDY to 228th by any orders from superior command, and could not be shown on Morning Report of 228th by Army Regulations covering Morning Reports. Each morning the two would drive to Bien Hoa and each evening return. Maj. The following enlisted personnel rotating and separating from service were eligible, earned, and should have been awarded a Good Conduct Medal w/Ribbon: SP4 John P. Kema, SP4 Fernando Abad Jr., SP4 Dennis K. Burton, SP4 Nicholas Catania, SP4 Steven Goolie, SP4 Willie C. Harris, SP4 Jesse Heard, SP4 Robert M. Lenzi, SP4 Julius Logan, SP4 Patrick J. Mellon, SP4 Floyd E. Moore, SP4 Spencer L. Nashboo, SP4 Arthur B. In writing this missive, I had another small flashback. The various submissions and written data of below are a reflection of first hand knowledge, and or consolidated knowledge, by personnel (officers and enlisted) who served in the unit directly, and were eye witness to various events and or actions described in narrative form, as seen and known from their individual assignments and perspectives. The 175th were consistently were amenable to loaning us heavy equipment (graders, dozers, etc!) It is also noted, as on 4 October (referenced above) Capt. ; any Specialist in a position of authority (Company Clerk, Supply Clerk, Class I, Class II & IV, Class III, Graves Registration, Laundry and Bath, Bakery or other should be wearing stripes rather than Specialist insignia in rank.in particular if they are a Direct Support entity in a forward or rearward area of a combat zone, and working daily with Infantry units in particular. Mamma-sans then jumped into the empty choppers and quickly washed the blood and debris out of the craft. Despite sometimes different methods of paperwork, creative requisitioning, liberation, etc., I dont believe we were ever out or short of anything important (except one instance noted below) in the time I was there. 258th Field Artillery Regiment - Wikipedia At the same time approximately 30 personnel from Company B Laundry and Bath Platoon and its assigned Officer (1st Lt. W. I. EcKhart) were assigned TDY to the 25th Supply and Transport Battalion in Cu Chi to provide Laundry services to 25th Medical Hospital.in effect leaving approximately 80 to 85 personnel of B Company assigned and physically in Long Binh. Attached are the 507th Engr.,551st Ord. For some personnel their individual tour of duty (in some cases separation from service being concurrent) rotated earlyin general approximately 2 to 3 weeks on average, but not always. This despite the fact, that there had been no Article 15s or Court Martial within the Company since inception. The 175s were really something. There had to be an answer. CPL Grayham first took me back to a reefer unit, pulled out a drawer, which held the remains of one SFC Jones. So for this segment, I'd like to focus on Casablanca late 1942 to end of the the Tunisia campaign. We arrived back at the 228th in early March 1967. Note:It is believed (pending notification) by 228th personnel of the time period, that this MUC most likely appears on individual DD214s. Gamble rotated around the 2nd or 3rd week of May 1967{22 May 1967}. I do not know what unit or who replaced our Laundry operations in Cu Chi. Opened its perimeter to greet Major Wards command in late November (1966), But rice paddies and anthills in the area destined to be the home of the supply base stood in the way of progress. They pulled KP, rode shotgun on convoys, transported equipment, set up shower points in numerous locations, and were simply put, magnificent individuals. To be brief, my introduction to Graves Registration, which I had not been schooled in for even one day, came at the hands of one CPL Kenneth Grayham who had been with the 228th since its inception and activation on 20 July 1966 in Long Binh. As such, the 228th L&B Platoon attached to the 25th S&T Battalion were also awarded the citation. And, the 2nd Battalion (155mmSP), 35th Artillery, also debarked on 23JUN66 (same day) from the USS Walker (same ship . higher rank and a good deal of longer time in service. This action did not take place as such an order was in direct contravention of standing orders, Army Regulations Captain Kuster returned 23 December and the matter became moot. By JUN 66, much of the 2nd BDE, 1st Infantry DIV had occupied Bearcat base (aka Long Thanh North) about 10 miles south of Route 15s juncture with Route 1A at the top of the triangle at Long Binh. Under SGT Potts were other 228th GIs; Olive, Brown, Black, Green and Johnson to name a few. Were they unknowing guinea pigs of some kind? PDF Lineage of the 28th Field Artillery Note:As a general rule of thumb, and even though all units (paperwork wise) used the designation Direct Support or (DS) in all paperwork, Orders, Morning Reports, etc!, other entities and higher authority beyond the 29th General Support Group seemed to always drop the Direct Support or (DS) designation. Kuster advised Company Clerk and Assistant Company Clerk, of definite re-assignment and that 1st. We got up and each of us went looking for our respective companies. Three of the 15 were determined fit for further duty. 22 February 1967Major Jerry B. Although difficult, the GR unit far exceeded all expectations in its performance. However, it is now known that personnel assigned to the 228th and bakery section were indeed transferred to control of HHC 266th on or about September 1966. Like, lets get this ___ thing rolling and get the H out of here. Opened its perimeter to greet Major Wards command in late November (1966), But rice paddies and anthills in the area destined to be the home of the supply base stood in the way of progress. One of the bad parts was trying to get to sleep afterwards. 23rd Indian Mountain Regiment . This action resulted in a direct hit to one of the Cook Field Tents, whereby SP4-E4 Robert Benjamin Nasser (Clerk Typist/Cook) with 228th,but assigned to 624th S&S Co (DS) was KIA and died in the arms of SP4 Spencer Nashboo who was in process of comforting Robert while awaiting urgent medical aid. The 500 all purpose troops attached to the 228th, and their function is explained in Miscellaneous Data, as well as mention in other portions of this History..(see TO&E in Miscellaneous Data). No known briefing of any sort had been given to enlisted or officers as to what to expect upon landing. To solve this problem in three areas, the 228th issued orders whereby the NCOIC of L&B operations in Cu Chi was made an Acting Corporal thus obviating the dilemma encountered when dealing with Infantry. This report is in error. While assigned TDY to Tay Ninh from the 624th Supply and Service Company (DS) in early September 1966 in the capacity of representing the 266th Supply and Service Battalion (DS), 29th General Support Group, United States Army Support Command, and 1st Logistics Command to facilitate the arrival of some 3,000 troops of the 1st PHILCAGV to Tay Ninh Base Camp, I also became associated with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade who had arrived in Tay Ninh a few weeks prior, in August 1966. Note 1:To elucidate somewhat, the following is offered as a perspective regarding the magnificent and remarkable job performed by GR unit Officer and enlisted of the 228th. A second bakery is being erected at Cu Chi, but is not operational at the present., Note:This cannot be correct. One of the recovered parts had a WO ring on, so we were at least able to separate the two, as to whom was who. We finished eating and then went to get some sleep. However, it should be noted, that personnel were rotated between Cu Chi to Tay Ninh, Trai Bi, Quon Loi and other forward and Base Camp areas, to set up, run and operate varied laundry and or hot and cold shower points for troops in the field of battle, or otherwise. That hour was the longest hour of our lifetimes, and we were forevermore grateful, that we were never requested to volunteer or repeat the performance. Part of this was due to orders generated by USASUPCOM, another portion by 29th General Support Group, and finally the 266th itself. In July of 1944, two additional guns were added to the battery. 74th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, 1944-1946; partly disbound; associated with World War Two, Air Operations (1939-1945), British Army of the Rhine (1945- ), D-Day,World War Two, North . One would suppose, that these 6 Officers and 2 Enlisted of the 29th General Support Group somehow performed all selection, loading and transport of all supply necessary to support well over 28,000 35,000 troops in and about Tay Ninh, not to mention offloading, storage, distribution and record keepinga true miracle..ABN, 7)Services:Problems revolved around deadlined laundry, bakery, and bath equipment. Of interest also, is that photographs and independent knowledge substantiate, that a good number of vehicles and other equipment have 29th Group, 266th, 548th, 567th and other markings.none of which belonged (technically) to the 228th. (see links)a terrific Website. was being supplied by both air and ground forces (convoy) from a number of locations and by other entities from Saigon, Long Binh, and Cu Chi, as well as various aviation units out of Bien Hoa, and Saigon.The key point, is that the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) was the only Supply unit physically assigned and representing the 266th Supply and Service Battallion (DS), United States Army Support Command and 1st Logistics Command as well as Command and Control Center, with actual boots on the ground within Tay Ninh Base Camp and its environs. A quick review of George, his PMOS, record to date, and request by the NCOIC of Class I would have generated instant approval and transfer of duty assignment. I dont know if Weaver was with the 228th or some other outfit, but Weaver had joined the Army at age 17, possibly before finishing High School. Thus, all laundry services were soon cut short and contracted out to the locals of Tay Ninh City. The bus trip lasted about an hour and a half (although it seemed much shorter) where the Company offloaded at Tent City A, Saigon, the three (3) bullets collected by the initial issuers. A review of their records would clearly show that these personnel were at one time assigned to Company B, 266th QM BN (DS) a unit that had been inactivated 20 July 1966. Upon arrival in Long Binh one week later the preceding number of individuals left from the 43 personnel totaled approximately 3 light and heavy duty mechanics. (3) As late as October 1966, RAR and 6th Trans BN material refers to Route 15 (or portions of it) as being previously uncleared or unsecured. 424th Field Artillery Battalion (8-Inch Towed) - Korean War Captured Russian weapon and military equipment in Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 verified via photo Operation Cedar Falls had come to a close and Operation Junction City had begun. We finally arrived in Long Binh and reported in to the 90th Replacement. The particular inhabitants of each field tent (when lumber was available} performed all carpentry themselves, and without guidance or planssuch that, if one looks closely at photographs of the time, one would note variations of detail from structure to structure when completed. They should have let me go to Vegas. Aside from the war, I found the countryside to be pretty. ?67), LT James Talley (?? He goes on and on, and Im feeling pretty low, because I know we are doing the best that we can with what we get. 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) Laundry and Bath Section Bakery Section 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). The POL Class III Platoon (at 50% allocation) was part of the 85 individuals on convoy. As an aside, a Direct Support Supply and Service Company Table of Organization did not allow for SP4 E4 to wear Stripes in that pay grade, whereas in the Infantry the same PMOS would. Tobias, his Chief of Staff; Fidel Valdez Ramos, and other forward senior officers of 1st PHILCAGV. The preceding did in fact take place until January 1967. It was located across the street from the Company EM Club, and near the Company wooden structured cold shower point, as well as the only Tree for quite a distance in any direction. ), in their hootches (beds, linens, typewriters, paper, field phones, commo wire, toilet paper, and equipment and consumable supplies of all kinds), while performing their combat or support duties. There were 4 men to a bunker and tower, with 2 men per ammo pad. Instead, there seemed to be a situation of constant flux, with various attached personnel assigned for all types of all purpose duty both within and outside the confines of Tay Ninh Base Camp. At the time, Tay Ninh Base Camp consisted of large open fields covered with abundant shrubbery, elephant grass, rock hard six foot high termite mounds and many deadly snakes. It took six of us to finally grab and somewhat subdue him. It was also a clear indication, that the 266th did not follow through on their own generated orders or keep up with Morning Reports of the 228th, which simply reflected orders received from the 266th. The one thing I did learn early on, was; figures never lie, but liars figure. B.A.Kuster AB Ranger (re-assigned from TDY 624th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) of Long Binh (4 October 1966) signed into the 228th as Commanding Officer per orders issued and dated 4 October 1966. As such, and with reference to in Company Equipment repair, the Company had a small motor pool, motor pool repair parts shed only. Kuster re-assigned from HHC 266th to 29th General Support Group Long Binh as Intelligence Officer.all three Special Orders entered upon Morning Report of 228th for dates provided..but rejiggered on retyped MRs of newer DA Form 1 which took place at some point in time July, August September 1967 throughout RVNdo not reflect such matters. Information after February 1967 was provided by (then) LT Dan Hillard. Turkeys were not deemed combat essential at Long Binh or Saigon. Generally it is to provide supply, service, and maintenance support to US Forces and Third Country Forces Class III, Engineer Class IV,TC Aviation, and medical as directed by CO USASUPCOM, Saigon. I do suspect the afore mentioned in some shape, manner or form took place. Problem solved. Not that it was initially essential, as nearly all the allocated vehicles belonging to the Company had been parceled out by the 266th to other units in Long Binh. SP4 Ronald Fischer who rotated in early June 1967, also states that he rotated from Long Binh and flew out of Bien Hoa. 15 assigned in the 228th were wounded by said incoming mortar fire. Not much happened on the way up to Trai Bi, other than seeing a lot of Infantry and Armor doing their thing. The OIC was responsible for both the Laundry and Bath (shower) functions. We (the staff) usually worked the perishable line, which included milk, fresh vegetables and frozen meat. On 20 July 1966 there was a COSTAR {Combat Service Support to the Army} directive throughout all RVN and CONUS {Continental United States} whereby a good number (if not all) existing Quartermaster (Direct Support) Supply units were inactivated and/or re-constituted as Supply and Service (Direct Support) units with some remaining whole in terms of personnel, whereby the unit simply had a name change. At the same time on or about September 1966 an advance forward staff contingent of the 1st PHILCAGV (1st Philippines Civic Action Group) commanded by then Brigader General G.V. During Operation Attleboro from its beginning (late September 1966) to the the time it began to wind down (early November 1966), the 110 personnel physically in Tay Ninh wore many hats, performed many jobs outside their primary PMOS (Primary Military Occupational Specialty) and were working 12 to 15 hour shifts 24/7 on a daily basis. Going to see a movie was an escape from the normal cycle of work and Guard Duty. OperationCedar Falls: same wording, excepting an FSA was established by 29th GS Group at Phu Loi and an ASP at Lai Khe for the duration of the operation. No mention is made of 228th supporting Operation Cedar Falls from Tay Ninh, which it did. 6 January 1967 - By field phone 228th Company Clerk informed by verbal command of Captain Kuster from Long Binh (returned from R&R - Hong Kong early) of his re-assignment to 266th and that XO (executive officer) 1st. (ret. It was an efficient setup and I saw nothing wrong with it. 14 January 1967revoking previous orders dated 9 January 1967 and effective 15 January 1967;re: Cpt. The following information is provided by 1LT Paul Walker, 228th Stock Control and II&IV Officer DEC66 FEB67. Had I been in Tay Ninh, I would have noted, that George had a PMOS of 76Q20 (Special Purpose Material Supply Specialist). They just showed up and were there. Jones Jr. 1st Logistics Command Commanding as of July 1967, who had replaced Major General, Stanley Lollis.ABN). The petroleum platoon leader must therefore make certain that the supply point(s) is/are equipped at least with the following: Note:There was a third function performed by the 228th, not alluded to in the preceding, that being the Haulingand Delivery of product not only from rearward storage facilities, but delivery to forward supply areas.although the term distribution could be considered as an expanded word to describe this particular function.ABN. The most glaring issue, relates to the signatory. The Commanding Officer of the 228th was approached for the 3rd time since February 1967 regarding two matters. This was done because being in the reefer or inside one of the refrigerated trucks were the two positions that were the most physically demanding. I believe there wasnt a one of us who could have passed a sobriety test by mid afternoon. It was the first instance of non-award of The Good Conduct Medal to a deserving enlisted person of the 228th, but it was not the last. 48th Transportation Group.separate entity consisting of 11 Companies, 2 Detachments -Light and Medium Truck, with detachments handling (TTPO) and (TTPB)a subordinate of 29th General Support Group. Some donated books containing valuable information regarding individuals and unit histories may also be part of this collection. General G.V. He was promoted to full Col. on or about Christmas 1966 and a party of congratulations was thrown to celebrate the event. 558th U.S. Army Artillery Group The 558th U.S. Army Artillery Group was originally constituted in the Army of the United States in February 1943 as the 558th Field Artillery Battalion. (1) The RAR did not begin significant efforts to control Route 15 until July 1966. At reduced strength (45) the platoon was designed to support 16,000 troops under non-combat conditions. The problem was, they were both Officers. I dont recall a single one of us in our group who would soon be rotating taking time off or sloughing work. I was a Corporal in the Sound Section of the 288 th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. This instantly created a problem for my most trusted and competent SP4 E4s in relations between the Infantry and our unit.

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