liberty bridge vietnam
Hey Ronald ( Doc). I believe. Good for you! The Liberty Bridge . From left to right are Edmond Franio, Red Garcia, and Jorge Alonzo. 1st Marine Division Operations There was a visible sign of better times in Quang Nam province when, on 30 March, the 825-foot Seabee-constructed Liberty Bridge was opened across the Thu Bon river just south of Dai Loc. I recall referring to the lake where the German hospital was located as Spider lake. In An Hoa I do remember seeing the German Hospital from my area. I have a neighbor who fought with the Marines near An Hoa in 69. I remembered trying to talk to the solders but didnt do well. Captain Graham organized the Company and sent the three platoons in to the rice paddy in skirmishes. In the act of saving this Marines life Ray ultimately sacrificed his own. Does anyone recall 1st Lt Paul Bertolozzi of Echo 2/5 KIA 8/2/67 while on the road sweep and know any details of the incident? http://www.marzone.com/7thMarines/Vn5500.htmhttps://www.seabee-rvn.com/Bridges/Liberty-Bridge/http://dennislathamfiction.blogspot.com/2006/08/vietnam-liberty-bridge.html?m=1http://1-5vietnamveterans.org/15-combat-ops/https://books.google.com.vn/books?id=YN1RDwAAQBAJ\u0026pg=PA178\u0026lpg=PA178\u0026dq=liberty+bridge+Vietnam\u0026source=bl\u0026ots=rdUdHu273U\u0026sig=ACfU3U03Qy55U0spK0AjFgbZvRuMbTzAmA\u0026hl=vi\u0026sa=X\u0026ved=2ahUKEwjdpfygzb_lAhWFd94KHZnMA8o4ChDoATAHegQIAxAB#v=onepage\u0026q=liberty%20bridge%20Vietnam\u0026f=falsehttps://books.google.com.vn/books?id=NxAiZsLSrhoC\u0026pg=PA139\u0026lpg=PA139\u0026dq=liberty+bridge+Vietnam\u0026source=bl\u0026ots=YxuAb4JnDy\u0026sig=ACfU3U1VelKurAzqrOtpeY2JEJGVukMsFg\u0026hl=vi\u0026sa=X\u0026ved=2ahUKEwjdpfygzb_lAhWFd94KHZnMA8o4ChDoATAJegQIARAB#v=onepage\u0026q=liberty%20bridge%20Vietnam\u0026f=false Never saw a hospital. On September 19, 1970, we moved to Baldy. In all, as of mid-summer 1969, the Wing inventory totalled about 225 helicopters and 250 fixed wing aircraft. Most of these photos were taken while on patrol in the An Hoa Valley, which we called "Happy Valley", in Qung Nam Province. L knew the people i arrived with but he was the first to take us and show us around and draw M16 and other gear. I think we ran on raw youth. The Liberty Bridge was constructed over a period of 12 months by Taylor and Murphy Construction Co. of Asheville, N.C., designed by bridge architect Miquel Rosales of Boston, and engineered by Schlaich Bergermann. Yes, the German hospital was outside the gate on the way up to Liberty Bridge. I looked in one of your tanks,as you were in the road facing the Que son Mts. Done. This was just south of Da Nang, and was a "free fire" combat zone. my name is Richard Vesper I was in An Hoa 69 and 70 with lsu-1 2\5 untill we turned it over to the arvins in I believe Sept. of 70. Principal Address at USS David Ray Christening, 13 October 1975. BUMED Archives. Hi all. I left in Aug of 70 as a part of the initial move back to Danang. The Liberty Bridge was constructed over a period of 12 months by Taylor and Murphy Construction Co. of Asheville, N.C., designed by bridge architect Miquel Rosales of Boston, and engineered by Schlaich Bergermann. That area was known to us as Dodge City located about 10-12 miles South of Danang. LibertyBridge was not a boring place to be. 106mm RR View directly south from a 106mm mounted on a Mule guarding the approach to Liberty Bridge. Ive been back to Vietnam three times now, easy for me because after the war I worked as a journalist out of Hong Kong for most of 20 years. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and sent overseas, where he stayed for more than 15 months (earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart). The doctors and nurses would regularly eat in the 5th Marines mess hall. I was bleeding from the ears, nose, and mouth. Her bomb shelter, her livestock, her food stock was destroyed. He had been an NVA machine gun leader and had spoken about the number of Marines he had killed. With all those food stores, the rats were huge. I spent most of my time with India or Lima Companies but spent some time with Kilo, H&S and the CAP Co. HQ on Hill-37. Babb, W.A. The one Seabee Ican remember had handlebar mustache and was nicknamed Gunsmoke. BUMED Archives. years of 1970-71. Webster would come up to Mike 4/11 all the time to change the PTO pumps on your turrents. Additionally, Delta 1/5, which had been on our right flank, was also badly mauled. You dont step sideways when youre walking. I told him one more time, Put the can down. But he didnt. Battalion: 2d Battalion. On the morning of 4 May 1968 two Companies of the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines supported by tanks crossed the Liberty Bridge ( 15.841N 108.121E) onto the island meeting only light resistance for the first few days. The bridge opened on March 27, 1928, following a 5-mile (8.0 km) vehicle parade from the southern suburbs. Many thanks to all the veterans out there! The bridge had been sought by motorists for two decades and on opening day, March 27, 1928, a mile-long procession of cars were present to mark the event. Where is the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh? The base as such covers a large area, parts of it has developed in to an industrial zone today, but most of it is more or less untouched. We have helped, without cost, several veterans and history travelers to find their way around the country. I was at An Hoa for much of 1967. Sources: The base is abandoned and has reverted to jungle. I was there from Oct 76 to Mar 68 An Hoa and Phu Bai untill med evacked out of country. And thank you for sharing a piece of your story. I was in An Hoa from 12 /69 to9/70 when we left for LZ Baldy Was radioman for E 2/5 and one of last Marines to leave AnHoa We could hear B52s coming our way on our way out. We visit the remnants of a bridge formerly constructed by US Marines in an area of high conflict during the war between the US and Vietnam.These videos are possible thanks to all the servicemen who have posted information on the web about Liberty Bridge and places like this all over Vietnam, including detailed maps and personal accounts, photos and other information. Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions about the base and surrounding areas. I remember that like yesterday. I got to Vietnam in May 1969, to a little town called An Hoa, and went to the Liberty Bridge. But I can only say, it was more than enough for me. I was in W battery 2/11, FDC. The. I remember you ,Webster , Star ,Gunny Flanagan and the Lee Marvin fellow but not his name ,he was a kick. I was on Hill 300 in 1967. first of 1968 went to Hill 55 until pulled off for Hue. I guess I spoke to you. Hill 41 was the sister hill to Hill 10. I thought maybe I would escape the rest of the War, but that was wishful thinking. I had been wounded on 27 February at our outpost at My Loc 2. 704 791 2768. I saw them once in the mess hall. Was with MAG (Marine Air Group) 16 at AnHoa April of 70 til we abandoned the place in August/September of 70 It was an honor to be taken in by grunts like you ,dont regret one minute of our time together. Rupnik, E.J. I dont know how An Hoa compared to other places in Vietnam Thanks for your comment. I was a rifleman. Her bomb shelter, her livestock, her food stock was destroyed. We were near the BAS. If any one knows. Spent 9 mo. Then the entire hedgerow came alive with NVA fire. Thank you for your insightful comment. I was a radio relay operator at An Hoa in fall of 69,we were next to the air traffic control tower.I remember those 175mm guns.The mess hall served peanut butter,jelly, bread,and warm goofy grape kool aid every evening! According to some accounts it was here at the western perimeter, that PFC Dan Bullock was killed in 1969 during an attack on the base, making him the youngest American casualty of the war. For those of us in the Navy Medical Department these individuals are symbols of service and sacrifice in the most trying moments of our history and standard-bearers for what one Medal of Honor recipient later described as acts of true spirit [and] determination. 44 Mar67 to Apr68. I have good and bad memories of my service in the area. Back to Nam: Liberty Bridge - Blogger High school classmate was Mike 3/5. On June 9th ,1968 we caught the 90th NVA Regt off guard, as we had camouflaged so well & moved at night when the NVA lest expected Marines on the move & foufgt a successful battle at An Bang 3 village area killing 80 NVA by body count, & collecting 100s of enemy wpns. Bulkeley, John. A Portrait of HM2 Bobby Ray, Heroic "Doc" of Liberty Bridge 5 faves. Operation Pipestone Canyon was a US Marine Corps, Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) operation that took place on Go Noi Island, Qung Nam Province, lasting from 26 May to 7 November 1969. We would not have allowed this to happen if we had been there still. We left An Hoa for Phu Bai on 16 January 1968. Looking for the other guys any help would be appreciated. Only 25 kilometers west of Hoi An it is a half day trip for those who are interested in discovering a legendary US Marine Corps base. I was rations. Operation Taylor Common - Wikipedia [2]:209 It was decided that a bridge would be built to shorten the route. Beautiful country Laos. I do remember the monkey but he got mad and ran off to Amtracs across the road. [2]:20410, In August 1966 the Marines completed the construction of the MSR (main supply route) between Da Nang and An Ha, naming it the "Liberty Road". When Tet began we closed that area and pulled the perimeter back. I was assigned to H&S 2/5 in An Hoa from July 1967 to December. Ray performed his duties as his units life line with great pride earning their respect while on patrol and on each successive search and destroy operation. Ken Nielsen of the 2/5 (1st Division) recently passed. Always busy. Ray was awarded a scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1963, but this same sense of service weighed heavily on him. we shared the chow hall when it was in one piece ! Getting to the base is very easy. AN HOA, Vietnam - Liberty Bridge straddles a bend of the Phu Bon river where the flat, brown water ends at the edge of shoulder-high grass that stretches toward the distant horizon and the tall black mountains that run all the way to Laos. Never been so scared in all my life. Really looking for tower above HQ bunker. there. In his junior year he left school to join the Navy, enlisting on March 23, 1966. We were young, dumb and lived on borrowed time. Dont remember much about that year my mind must off blocked it off. There will be a few places you remember there as well. Wade. Posted by Dave at 6:38 PM. Concrete bunker built by the French during the 1950s. We were positioned at the far end of the airstrip from the ammo dump, that was blown by NVA sappers in Feb (?) Operation Allen Brook - Wikipedia For the general traveler there are certainly reasons to visit the area. Abby Weingarten may be contacted via email at Abby_Weingarten@Yahoo.com. My aid gunner in my squad. From Jon. When he started coming in, he had a Coca-Cola in his hand and was making like he was drinking it.