1st Platoon

2nd Squad

Glyn Haynie

Richard Wellman

Kelly-McCoy

Mike Dankert

Jerry Ofstedahl

Robert Swindle

James Anderson

Mike Dankert

Tim "Dusty" Rhoades

Barry Suda

Ronald Owens

Ryan Okino

Chuck Council

Platoon

Danny Carey

Joseph Mitchell

John Baxter

Bill Davenport

Hamilton, Mike, Lanzer

John Meyer

Cpt Tyson

Mike Dankert

Jack Lanzer

Eldon Reynolds

Jack Jurgensen

Juan Ramos

Mike and Glyn

Terry Woolums

Woolums and Sivadge

Tommy Thompson

Mike and Bill

Danny Carey

Roger Kidwell

Richad Wellman

Robert Swindle

Joseph Mitchell

Robert Tufts

Gary Morris

Willmer Matson

Juan Ramos

Company A Officers

VanDyke and Ofstedahl

Dennis Stout

Mike Stout

Michael Stout

Mike and Dennis Stout

Mike Stout

Mitchell and M.Stout

Tim "Dusty" Rhoades

1st Sgt Malpica

Dennis Rowe

Jack Jurgensen

McVey and Tufts

Donald Ayres

Manuel Strauch

David Abernathy

Pressley, Baxter, Stout

Jerry Zwiesler

Paul Ponce

Ponce and Pressley

Donald Ayres

Lt. Baxter

Hardman and Conti

Fred Katz

Clif Sivadge

Charlie Deppen

Buff, Ayres, Woolums

Lt Wakeling and Zink

Pressley and Homer

John "Mississippi" Deloach

Plummer, Pressley, Daron, Tufts

Baxter, Pressley, Daron, Tufts

Pressley, Harrington, Shelton

Harrington, Mitchell, Stout

Reynolds wife Donita
receiving his awards

		Name	Stat	Date	Wall Links	Panel	Row
Command
	PL	Baxter, John
	PL	Williams,
	PL	Wakeling, Victor
	PL	Rowland, Harold
	RTO	Pressley, Leslie
	RTO	Daron, Terrance
	RTO	Meyer, John
	Medic	Windows, Michael			Died 2014 Obit
	PS	Sailors, Ron
	PS	Swindle, Robert	KIA	13-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	35
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
	RTO	Wellman, Richard	KIA	13-Aug-69	Vietnam-casualties	19W	36
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Owens, Ronald

1st Squad
		Mitchell, Joseph	KIA	15-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	46
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Ponce, Paul	KIA	15-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	47
					Virtual Wall
		Ramos, Juan	KIA	14-Jul-69	Vietnam-Casualties	21W	120
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Reynolds, Eldon	KIA	14-Jul-69	Vietnam-Casualties	21W	120
					Virtual Wall
					Find Grave
		Rhoades, Timothy	W	14-Jul-69
		Council, Chuck
		Okino, Ryan	W	15-Aug-69
		Suda, Barry
		Harrington, Maurice
		Lanzer, Jack			Died 2012 Cemetery
		Smith, Robert
		Stout, Michael			Died 1986 Obit
		Stout, Dennis
		McVey, Warren
		Plummer, Michael
		Sanchez, Amby
2nd Squad
		Tufts, Robert	KIA	14-Jun-69	Vietnam-Casualties	22W	50
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Ofstedahl, Jerry	KIA	13-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	33
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Carey, Danny	KIA	15-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	43
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Hamilton, Ray	W	15-Aug-69
		Dankert, Michael	W	14-Jun-69 15-Aug-69
		Haynie, Glyn	W	15-Aug-69
		Brown, Frank	W	13-Aug-69
		Cameron, Donald
		Buff, Allyn			Died July 2013 Obit
		Anderson, James	KIA	15-Aug-69	Vietnam-Casualties	19W	43
					Virtual Wall
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		Davenport, Bill	W	15-Aug-69 14-Jan-70	Died July 2011 Obit
		Deloach, John
		Zink, Pete	W	14-Jan-70	Died 1987
		Zwiesler, Jerry
		Thompson, Tommy	W	15-Aug-69
		Deppen, Charles	W	15-Aug-69
		Rowe, Dennis	W	14-Jun-69
		VanDyke, Nick	W	14-Jun-69
		Sivadge, Clifton
		Morris, Gary	KIA	14-Jan-70	Vietnam-Casualties	14W	34
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Kidwell, Roger	KIA	14-Jan-70	Vietnam-Casualties	14W	33
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave
		Jurgensen, Jack
		Woolums, Terry			Died 2013 Obit
		Oliver, Archie
		Kingsbury, David
		Conti, John
		Ayres, Donald
		Teaberry, Wilbert
		Strauch, Manuel
		Abernathy, David			Died Jun 1978 Obit
		Thorton, James
		Katz, Fred
		Matson, Willmer	KIA	15-Mar-70	Vietnam-Casualties	13W	151
					Virtual Wall
					Find a Grave

Memories

This page is dedicated to any stories that a platoon member wants to share. Disclaimer: Our memories are now 46 years later. Click on the platoon member name and read their stories.

Memories by William "Bill" Davenport

In Memoriam

Memories by John "Mississippi" DeLoach

stories to be submitted

Memories by Ray "Alabama" Hamilton

stories to be submitted

Memories by Maurice Harrington

stories to be submitted

Memories by Tim "Dusty" Rhoades

stories to be submitted

Memories by Michael "Doc" Windows

In Memoriam

Memorabilia

This page is dedicated to any documents or other items that a platoon member wants to share.

LZ Kelly McCoy Hat submitted by Glyn Haynie

This is the hat that Chuck Council had made
for John Baxter, Tim "Dusty" Rhodes, Mike Dankert
and Glyn Haynie. We wear this at the 4-11 reunions.

Peace Sign submitted by Glyn Haynie

My lucky peace sign worn during my tour.
Given by Paul Ponce some time in May.

Norelco Shaver submitted by Glyn Haynie

The Norelco battery operated shaver
was given to me from my mother for a
going away present. Perfect for my peach fuzz!

VC Serenade Story from Southern Cross submitted by Charlie Deppen

This is the story published in the division newspaper the Southern
Cross about the enemy playing music and telling us to come over
to their side. Click on the JPG to open in the browser. You may need
to zoom to a larger screen size.

Wrist Watch submitted by Glyn Haynie

The seiko watch was purchased in the Chu Lai PX
before I reported to Company A. This watch saw us through many
guard duty rotations.

Americal Zippo Lighter submitted by Glyn Haynie

This is not a lighter of mine.
I thought I would post this because most of us carried a zippo
during our time there.

Collection of Photo's submitted by Mike Dankert

A group of photographs that were taken
duing my time in the platoon.

Collection of Photo's and Articles about Hill 411 submitted by Glyn Haynie updated Feb 4, 2016

Articles that were copied from the internet
that pertained to our platoon going on Hill 411
and most of the photographs were taken Aug 13, 1969.

Collection of Photograph's submitted by Chuck Council updated July 18, 2016

Photographs of the hill and the area around 411
and some members of 1st platoon.

Video of LZ Cork submitted by Chuck Council

This is a video that was shot of LZ Cork
that some of the older members of 1st
platoon served on. It is an excellent example of
an American Fire Base.

Collection of Photograph's submitted by Barry Suda

Photographs of some members
of 1st platoon.

Bush Hat submitted by Mike Dankert

I purchased this hat while in Vietnam from
a coke girl. Wore it my entire tour.
A second hat I purchased at the same
I gave to my brother Jack.

Playing Card submitted by Mike Dankert

As we boarded the World Airlines flight to Vietnam from Travis AFB the
stewardesses gave each of us a playing card that they said was part of
a raffle to be held later in the flight. I've forgotten if there was actually a
raffle. It might have been a joke. The prize being an all-expenses paid trip to
Vietnam.

Awards submitted by Mike Dankert

Photographs of the awards
received as a member of 1st platoon.

Dog Tags submitted by Mike Dankert

The dog tags that I was
issued and wore in Vietnam.

11th Brigade Lighter submitted by Charlie Deppen

This is a lighter I received from the Brigade Commander
while in hospital before my Golden Dust-off.

Chieu Hoi submitted by Charlie Deppen

This is a Chieu Hoi Pass
(front and back).

Collection of Articles about Hill 411 and photo's submitted by Charlie Deppen updated July 18, 2016

Articles from the unit newspaper
that pertained to our platoon going on Hill 411
and several photos of me and other Memorabilia.

Letter by Charlie Zewe submitted by Thommy Thompson

A letter I received in October of 1969 from Charlie Zewe. Charlie and I
became good friends during our training at Polk. Both of us went to Nam as 11B10. Charlie
had a degree in Journalism from LSU. When he was assigned to the 4th Division they handed him a camera,
a pen, and a note pad and put him in the field doing stories for the Poison Ivy News of the 4th.
Charlie went on to work for CNN working the news desk.

Dog Tag, Ditty Bag, Glasses submitted by Tommy Thompson

My original dog tags with the turquoise bag is the "Ditty Bag" the Red Cross
gave me when I got to 106th General Hospital in Kishine, Japan. The prescription
crazy looking glasses were issued to me for my gas mask.

Collection of Photo's submitted by John Baxter updated Jan 18, 2016

A group of photographs that were taken
duing my time in the platoon.

Army Vietnam Terms with Photo's submitted by Glyn Haynie

This site belongs to another Vietnam Vetern and has nothing
to do with 1st Platoon. However I thought he did an excellent job
illustrating the terms we used. I believe this will bring back some
memories. If anyone feels it does not belong here let me know.

Video Filmed from Hill 411 submitted by Glyn Haynie

This video is located on YouTube and filmed by the artillary unit on the hill.
Video of F-4 Phantoms Air Strikes. This Video was taken on Hill 4-11, July and August 1969.
I thought this was interesting because it does show footage of the Hill and the surrounding area.

Google Maps Locations submitted by Glyn Haynie

I have always been curious how the locations we worked 46 years ago looked today.
I used this military map and got the grid coord from the journal
on the 411 site and then visually matched to the google maps:
Location of Hill 411
Location of Aug 13 Ambush
Location of Aug 15 Ambush This location does not look like it has changed much; just as I remembered.

Boots and Dog Tags submitted by Dusty Rhoades

The only two things I recieved back from Nam were my Airborne Boots
and Dog Tags still in the plastic or silicone holders to keep them from
making noise, on the original boot lace, that was still tied. The key was
to my duffle bag lock.

Collection of Photo's submitted by Dennis Stout updated Apr 1, 2016

A group of photographs that were taken
duing my time in the platoon.

Collection of Photograph's submitted by John DeLoach

Photographs of me while in
Vietnam.

Collection of Photograph's for Memorial submitted by Mike Dankert

The first 11 pictures is what the Kentucky's VN memorial looks like. It is a sundial
that highlights the name of the soldier killed in Vietnam (James Anderson) at noon on the
anniversary of his death. The last five pictures are of the Daniel Carey Memorial Park.

Painting submitted by Mike Dankert

This is a "mural" done by Wilbert Teaberry for Mike Dankert.
It is painted on the door to his room at Duc Pho.

Orders submitted by Donald Ayres

This is the orders that changed our assignment from Company B
to company A because of the losses on 13 and 15 Aug. Five of us were
assigned to 1st platoon.

Americal Jungle Wallet submitted by Donald Ayres

This is my "Americal Jungle Wallet" that was issued to us at the replacement depot in Chu Lai.
I'm surprised that I still have that after all these years. It held up pretty good considering
what it went thru.

Collection of Photograph's submitted by Leslie Pressley updated July 18, 2016

Photographs of some members
of 1st platoon and FB Charlie Brown.

Collection of Photograph's submitted by Donald Ayres updated July 18, 2016

Photographs of some members
of 1st platoon.

Collection of Photo's submitted by Bill Davenport

Bill Davenport left these pictures with Chuck Council.
Chuck sent them to Glyn Haynie to be scanned and posted.
Most of the photo's were taken at the Combat Center.

Eldon Reynolds Wife Receives Award submitted by Glyn Haynie

I found this newpaper article on line and wanted to share with the platoon. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. "The Bronze Star Medal with 'V' device for valor, which was awarded posthumously to Pfc. Eldon L. Reynolds, is presented to his widow, Donita, of Weatherford, in a ceremony at F. Sill. Reynolds was killed in action, Vietnam, July 14. (medal presented by Maj. Gen. Charles P. Brown) . Reynolds also received The Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal."

Collection of Photograph's by Cliff Sivadge updated June 26, 2016

Photographs that I took
while assigned to 1st platoon.

David F. Winder Dog Tags submitted by Donald Ayres

This site has a story about David F. Winder, Medal of Honor Recipient, that
was in Company A not with 1st Platoon. However I thought this was
interesting and wanted to share with the platoon.
Click here to read David Winder citation

Collection of Photograph's by Doc Nugent

Photographs that he took
while with 1st platoon.

Joke submitted by Charlie Deppen

This is a joke from the Division newspaper.
If you had jungle rot you can relate.

Zippo Lighter submitted by Leslie Pressley

This is a zippo lighter
given to me from First Sergeant Malpica.
The hat I purchased online from the Hill
411 association.

Collection of Photographs submitted by Gloria "Ramos" Alejandro

The photographs are of the mounument built
in Uvalde Texas for those killed in Vietnam.
Juan, my brother, is on this wall.

Collection of Photographs submitted by Fred Katz

Photographs of some members
of 1st platoon.

AFRN Radio submitted by John Baxter

This site is the Armed Forces Vietnam Radio site.
The music will bring back memories. Not to sure of
the disc jockey chatter .

Reunion T-Shirt submitted by Leslie Pressley

T-shirt from the First Platoon Reunion.
that Leslie added our names and sent to.
Lieutenant Baxter.

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Americal Division 11th Bde 3/1 Bn Company A 1st Platoon

2nd Squad

Glyn Haynie

Richard Wellman

Kelly-McCoy

Mike Dankert

Jerry Ofstedahl

Robert Swindle

James Anderson

Mike Dankert

Tim "Dusty" Rhoades

Barry Suda

Ronald Owens

Ryan Okino

Chuck Council

Platoon

Danny Carey

Joseph Mitchell

John Baxter

Bill Davenport

Hamilton, Mike, Lanzer

John Meyer

Cpt Tyson

Mike Dankert

Jack Lanzer

Eldon Reynolds

Jack Jurgensen

Juan Ramos

Juan Ramos

Mike and Glyn

Terry Woolums

Woolums and Sivadge

Tommy Thompson

Mike and Bill

Danny Carey

Roger Kidwell

Richad Wellman

Robert Swindle

Joseph Mitchell

Robert Tufts

Gary Morris

Willmer Matson

Juan Ramos

Company A Officers

VanDyke and Ofstedahl

Dennis Stout

Mike Stout

Michael Stout

Mike and Dennis Stout

Mike Stout

Mitchell and M.Stout

Tim "Dusty" Rhoades

1st Sgt Malpica

Dennis Rowe

Jack Jurgensen

McVey and Tufts

Donald Ayres

Manuel Strauch

David Abernathy

Pressley, Baxter, Stout

Jerry Zwiesler

Paul Ponce

Ponce and Pressley

Donald Ayres

Lt. Baxter

Hardman and Conti

Fred Katz

Clif Sivadge

Charlie Deppen

Charlie Deppen

Buff, Ayres, Woolums

Lt Wakeling and Zink

Pressley and Homer

John "Mississippi" Deloach

Plummer, Pressley, Daron, Tufts

Baxter, Pressley, Daron, Tufts

Pressley, Harrington, Shelton

Harrington, Mitchell, Stout

Reynolds wife Donitareceiving his awards

Memories

In Memoriam

Reynolds wife Donita
receiving his awards