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4. Vietnam Veteran reconnects with his radio operator after 44 years
VIETNAM VETERAN RECONNECTS WITH HIS RADIO OPERATOR AFTER 44 YEARS
October 29, 2024
James Volkmar
Army Veteran
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The following is an account from former lieutenant colonel and Marine Corps
Veteran James Volkmar who, with the help of Togetherweserved.com, reconnected
with his radio operator 44 years after they were both medevaced from the
battlefield in Vietnam. To find and reconnect with your own service buddies,
visit the TWS Buddy Finder.
Marines at Ga Noi Island, Vietnam in 1969.
I was leading my company, Hotel 2/26, in March 1969, along the river at Ga Noi
Island when we were attacked by NVA in a battle that raged for several hours. We
had Spooky (Douglas AC-47D,) often referred to as “Puff the Magic Dragon,”
sending down from the sky a wall of solid red tracers blowing the hell out of
banana trees. As Spooky finished firing in front of my platoon’s perimeter, Lt.
Tom Turner came up on the net requesting that he do the same for his platoon’s
perimeter. I remember when the first round in front of Tom’s position hit, I
said to my radio operator, Cpl. Arthur Phillips, “that was close.” Just then,
Turner came up in highly emotional tones shouting, “Check fire! Check fire!”
Seems Spooky had shot right down the line of Tom’s platoon, but the “Gods of
War” were watching out for those Marines as there was only one Marine with what
amounted to a flesh wound.
A moment later, my radio operator and I were suddenly felled by some explosive
device that picked me up and launched me nearly 10 feet in the air. I like to
think back that I was able to shield my radio operator with my body as I bore
the brunt of damage from the shrapnel. In any case, the left side of my body got
a healthy peppering of shrapnel and my face might have escaped, but when the
blast went off I turned to see what it was. My nose was almost sliced in two.
I struggled up and limped back to my radio operator, who was standing rather
rigidly upright clutching his neck with blood streaming between his fingers. I
laid him down before the corpsman arrived and took over the triage before a
medevac chopper came to take us out. This was the last time we saw each other. I
spent nine months in various military hospitals and was then reassigned to the
U.S.S. Hornet in Long Beach, California.
I joined Together We Served in January 2006 and quickly found two Marines who
were in the same boot camp platoon as me. Together We Served has a feature to
record my service memories in a self-interview they call Service Reflections,
and my service story was published in their monthly Reflections Newsletter in
February 2013. It was just by sheer coincidence that a certain Arthur Phillips
had just joined Together We Served and received a copy of this newsletter. He
saw my name and my mention of my radio operator injured in the Ga Noi incident,
and realized I was referring to him. He reached out to me by phone and I
immediately recognized his voice. We had a great conversation and made a promise
to meet as soon as we could.
Arthur Phillips (left) and James Volkmar reunite after 44 years.
It turned out ABC News had become aware of our story and arranged for us to
travel and meet each other in Washington D.C., which they filmed for a news
segment. It was a very special day for both of us and one we will never forget.
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My name is Johnny Ellington. In Vietnam 1966-1967. Would like to connect
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Looking for three guys: Richard Holbrook (From CA), Ben Gwyn (from TX) and
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* Walter Olsen November 1, 2024 at 17:01 - Reply
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Ben trying to find David LEE Abbott….He was a clerk at Court House
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21. Anthony Schmiege M/Sgt,USAF (retired) October 31, 2024 at 18:45 - Reply
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Also looking to communicate with those who were stationed on the USCG
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I would like to reconnect with Ronnie Eugene Richards
We served 1966 t0 1968
Last time I saw him was 1969 in Frederick, Maryland
Heard he had moved to Florida somewhere around Ft Myers
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Thanks GOD Bless you all!
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Would like to connect with two men I served with in Vietnam. 53rd Signal
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Mike Harley
Rich Czarnecki
We were together from April 1968 to May 1969
* LaVaine Lovelace October 31, 2024 at 17:19 - Reply
I would like to connect with any of the men I served with in Bamberg,
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I would like to reconnect with LT. Roberts. I was his Radio Operator when
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* Doug Hay October 31, 2024 at 23:00 - Reply
I’m looking yo connect with anyone who served USMC Bravo CO 2d Recon BN
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I’m looking for a friend that was in the Army 1991 . John Carlisle I think
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524 TFS Cannon AFB New Mexico 1968-1972
39. Ronald Cronholm October 31, 2024 at 14:41 - Reply
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40. Rick October 31, 2024 at 14:21 - Reply
Any Kirtland AFB people out there? 1984-1989
41. Ed Kittle (doc) October 31, 2024 at 13:57 - Reply
looking for anyone that was with Company D/26 platoon in 1969,1st. Air
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42. Roy Fry October 31, 2024 at 13:35 - Reply
Looking for Charles (Chuck) __ Witte from our days in the 86th Engr. Btn.,
1967-1968, at Bearcat Base, Vietnam.
43. Joseph Alan Brisson October 31, 2024 at 13:31 - Reply
I’m still alive
44. Jose Lopez October 31, 2024 at 13:10 - Reply
Anyone out there in 459th SIG DET Between April 67 and April 68.
45. Larry (Lyn) Kindred October 31, 2024 at 12:56 - Reply
Never had a chance to say goodbye to my brothers in the 25th infantry 1/8
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Alpa co. As F.O. Like to hook up with my R.T.O. Paul Gullen.
46. Billy D Richardson October 31, 2024 at 12:48 - Reply
My name is Billy D Richardson, SGT USMC. I was in Vietnam (Quang Tri
Province) with 3/9/3 in 1966-1967. I have been looking for anyone from
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Redlands, California or Dwight Meilke from Wisconsin, please let them know
I’m looking for them. If you know anything about either of these men
please let me know.
47. Mike Thomas October 31, 2024 at 12:40 - Reply
317th Engineer Battalion 63’ 64
48. Paul Amos October 31, 2024 at 12:38 - Reply
The buddy finder does not ever pick up 12th Combat engineer unit. Why
* Brian Foster October 31, 2024 at 18:51 - Reply
The 12th Combat Engineer Bn is also known as 12th Engineer Bn. We have
renamed it as 12th Combat Engineer Battalion for your selection. Enter
‘Combat Engineer’ in the window and then select your unit.
49. George Matousek October 31, 2024 at 12:20 - Reply
Sorry in my previous message the year was suppose to read 1969
* tom bair October 31, 2024 at 14:28 - Reply
Looking for anyone from 2/3 Golf Company. Years 68 .to 69. I joined
right after Tet but in Time for Khesan
50. George Matousek October 31, 2024 at 12:18 - Reply
I reconnected with friends from Vietnam after 56 years, served with them
in Vietnam in 19768. Semper Fi
51. Brent Erickson October 31, 2024 at 12:16 - Reply
I am looking for the marine I saved from drowning in 1969. Location was in
the South China Sea near Hong Ha and Quang Tri. The wind was blowing from
the shore and pushing him and his inter tube further out to sea. I grabbed
a tire inter tube and swam out to him. I encouraged him to kick with his
legs with me to get to shore. We were both so exhausted and I forgot to
get his name.
* Tommy Allen Lockhart October 31, 2024 at 14:36 - Reply
Greetings, would like to locate Sgt. Boyd a great friend and guitar
player and fellow company members.
We were stationed in Idar Oberstein, Germany from 1971 to 1972
supporting our troops in Vietnam and around the world with much needed
supplies. We were assigned to the 85th Quartermaster Company .
52. Chuck Gardner October 31, 2024 at 11:57 - Reply
Would love to locate my buddy Richard L. Vaughn. Stationed at CCK AB
Taiwan June67-July68. TDY to Tuy Hoa RVN, Udorn RTAFB, and Da Nang!
53. Spec-4 Oscar Esquivel October 31, 2024 at 11:56 - Reply
I served at Fort Hood from 1993-1995 2nd Armored Division, 502nd FSB,
Alpha and Bravo company. Love to hear from ya!
54. Dave Adamson October 31, 2024 at 11:55 - Reply
Was stationed at Fort Clayton in the Canal Zone in 1965-66. 74th
Quartermaster Detachment. Co was Lt. Clifford.
55. David Carew October 31, 2024 at 11:43 - Reply
I am looking for a young Air Force A1C in those days, now Sgt, stationed
at Kirknewton Scotland from 1959 to 1963. His name was O. Glen
McCowan(McGowan) and he was from TN. Loved them Vols!, Married a Scottish
lass named, appropriately, Lorna.
56. Maximus Gringo October 31, 2024 at 11:41 - Reply
I’m a 20 year Navy vet but there is no one I wish to reconnect with. Sad I
guess but true. Have a good day.
57. Buck Holloway October 31, 2024 at 11:41 - Reply
Looking for Michael Moore USN. My roommate from the Language Institute in
Monterey. 1969&70.
58. Ricky William Hallert “ aka Remo “ October 31, 2024 at 11:30 - Reply
Looking for friends with
C co 311 MI bn 101st ABN DIV .
1988 to 1993
59. Mary McClatchey October 31, 2024 at 10:19 - Reply
LT Ella deployed in Bosnia Herzegovina as MI.
60. larry espA donaldson October 31, 2024 at 10:04 - Reply
I was in vietnam from august 69 to august 70 i was with 1/10 cav 4th inf
div tank commander i was in pleku and an-khe
61. Pat Flynn October 31, 2024 at 10:03 - Reply
Looking for sailors assigned to the USS Piedmont during 19680-1971
* Gerard October 31, 2024 at 12:55 - Reply
Stationed at ,6917th SCTY. GP. San Vito Dei Normanni byJune 1969
-Dec.1971.
* John Zindler October 31, 2024 at 19:50 - Reply
Phu Cat Vietnam
1970. Air Freight Sq.
Nickname – ziggy
62. Ted Snyder October 31, 2024 at 09:45 - Reply
I think someone can’t subtract. The war has been over for more than 49
years. If they just found each other it’s more than 50 years ago they were
in Vietnam.
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 18:53 - Reply
Ted, they found each other in 2013. The article states this.
Togetherweserved.com has been in operation since 2003. TWS Admin
63. Steve Wiley October 31, 2024 at 09:37 - Reply
I served as a Radioman aboard the USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 from 1973-75.
Looking for any other shipmates that I might have served with. A lot of my
buddies have passed away. In memory of Pat McHale, Kevin O’Reilly, Danny
Potestio, and Randy “Kelly” Kelahar. RIP. ?
* Everett Ellis October 31, 2024 at 11:36 - Reply
blueridge 75/78 Boiler Tech lot of memorys
64. Tracy October 31, 2024 at 08:57 - Reply
He was a US Marine, not Army.
* Mike Thomas October 31, 2024 at 12:39 - Reply
Who is it you’re referring to?
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 19:08 - Reply
Tracy – Oops the VetResources Newsletter post didn’t get this quite
right. James Volkmar is a Marine Veteran as the article clearly states.
TWS Admin.
65. THOMAS Halsey October 31, 2024 at 08:46 - Reply
I was in Viet Nam from Nov. 2nd, 1969 to Oct. 21, 1970. I was with 2nd and
17th field artillery. We ended up in Bamnethuot. I was in Service battery
that hauled ammo to two of our firing batteries. I would love to meet up
with anyone from that unit at that time.
66. John Richey October 31, 2024 at 08:37 - Reply
Looking for my old friend Jim Heck
* lou johnson October 31, 2024 at 11:02 - Reply
there is a jim heck in grass valley ca
* steve leahy November 1, 2024 at 13:19 - Reply
Was he from Massachusetts?
67. J.K. Sherwood October 31, 2024 at 08:31 - Reply
Great story., thank you
68. Msgt. Frank G. Acuna Retired October 31, 2024 at 08:18 - Reply
Awsome story of incredible leadership and courage by all under fire.
Semper Fi
69. Mary L. Roberson October 31, 2024 at 08:14 - Reply
This is so AWESOME. I want to sincerely thank you both for your SERVICE!
70. B.renee1060@gmail.com October 31, 2024 at 07:41 - Reply
Thanks for standing up men. God bless your families.
71. Dan Elmendorf October 31, 2024 at 07:36 - Reply
Beautiful story.
72. john lott October 31, 2024 at 07:28 - Reply
kagnew station asmara ethiopia 1966-1967
73. James Long October 31, 2024 at 07:21 - Reply
I have two buddies I would like to connect with if you can help. The first
is Michael Black who was my Ranger buddy at Ft. Benning in 1969. We were
in the Ranger 5 class of October and November. The other vet is Donald
Goff of the same class.
74. George d teece October 31, 2024 at 04:38 - Reply
Us army 1966-1968. 291tc company 519 Battalion
75. Roland (RJ) Pinder 1973 - 1978 USAF October 31, 2024 at 04:37 - Reply
I didn’t know at the time that would look back on my service years with
such joy and pride.
76. William Monge October 31, 2024 at 03:23 - Reply
buddy finder doesn’t work.
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 18:55 - Reply
William – let us know the Unit you are wanting to find your buddies in
and we’ll let you know how to enter this into the Buddy Finder. Email us
at admin@togetherweserved.com. TWS Admin
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 19:07 - Reply
William – it all depends how you enter your Unit – you are prompted to
enter a keyword and a listing appears to select from. Let us know your
unit by sending us an email to admin@togetherweserved.com and we’ll
assist you. TWS Admin
77. Alan W Burnham October 31, 2024 at 00:51 - Reply
USS America, around the world cruise 1971-1972
* Robert October 31, 2024 at 10:38 - Reply
Looking for Jim Graham from Waylon Mi., Served in 381 SMW, WICHITA Ks
’75-’76.
78. John Lovato October 31, 2024 at 00:09 - Reply
USAF K-9, Kunsan Korea, Soesterberg Ab Holland, Kwang Ju Korea, Torrejon A
B Spain, Davis Monthan AFB Tucson Az, Dyess AFB Abilene Tex.
looking for any buddies
* Nevin Stolte October 31, 2024 at 12:11 - Reply
I’m sorry but I can’t help you with your question. But maybe you can
help with mine. 1974 the first female dog handler started school at
Lackland AFB . Shelia Dugan (Married during training)!She was in the
class ahead of us. The second female was in our class Rickie Tompson .
The names are right but the spelling may be wrong. Any one know for sure
what happened to either one? Please I’ve only heard rumors and neither
one was a good outcome. I saw Rickie while walking through the terminal
at Anderson in 75. Neither one of us could believe it. Just a chance
meeting for sure. I was stationed there and she was “passing through”.
* Ken Kemper October 31, 2024 at 19:57 - Reply
I am certainly happy for these two that they have been able to regain
contact.as for me–ZILCH
79. Michael Phillips October 30, 2024 at 23:53 - Reply
Out of the many years I’ve been on TWS, I’ve never found any guys on it
from ‘back in the day’. I sure wish the Army had a way of getting in touch
instead of a private sector ‘subscription’ ?
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 19:00 - Reply
Michael – the way the Buddy Finder works is that you enter the Units you
were in and your years and all other TWS Members who served in the same
unit at the same time are presented. Have you entered all your Units and
viewed these lists? With 2.3 million members there is a good chance to
find someone. You don’t need a subscription to do this and there is no
other resource available that can do this to this level. Private sector
resources often work better as they are more heavily invested in. TWS
Admin
80. william kokell October 30, 2024 at 23:43 - Reply
U>S> Army-1960-1963. 16 Mo. in Korea All above Seoul. Ten Mo. on DMZ.
I’m 83, I really don’t know if any of the men are still alive! Its 64
years ago, most of the Guys had nick-
names so I sure remember Faces not to many names.
William Kokell
81. Alfred Baumann October 30, 2024 at 23:37 - Reply
Steve steel seabe
82. Jamie S Sledge October 30, 2024 at 23:25 - Reply
In Can Tho MACV in 70 with a driver, a Native American, and a Corporal
drafted from college Both wonderful comrades. I was removed from Delta
with no advance notice. I did not get to say goodbye to anyone.
83. Michael October 30, 2024 at 23:15 - Reply
I guess the VA doesn’t realize a Marine vet is not an Army vet.
* Al Zale October 31, 2024 at 14:53 - Reply
Typical isn’t it? But inexcusable! Just like the VA said they had no
record of me when i was still wearing my Army dog tags at the time!!
84. Richard Bobel October 30, 2024 at 23:11 - Reply
You describe Col Volmar as: James Volkmar – Army Veteran. He is a MARINE –
you have a picture of him in his dress blues! What is the matter with you?
* Jim "Gil" Gilchrist October 31, 2024 at 16:29 - Reply
Give ’em hell, DevilDog! Ooh-Rah!
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 19:04 - Reply
Richard – Oops the VetResources Newsletter post didn’t get this quite
right. James Volkmar is a Marine Veteran as the article clearly states.
TWS Admin.
85. Joe Smart October 30, 2024 at 22:53 - Reply
Have been trying for over 50 years to reconnect with soldiers I served
with in Vietnam with the 571st Engineer Co. (CBT) 3rd Brigade 9th Infantry
Division, from February 8, 1970, to September 1970, when we were
deactivated and sent to different units. If anyone who served in that unit
when I was assigned there, I would sincerely appreciate hearing from you.
Sp 5 Joseph Smart
86. Michael. Beaumaster October 30, 2024 at 22:41 - Reply
282 nd Black cats, 1967
183rd bird dog , 1970
Diamond head 25th 1967
87. Michael Drzewiecki October 30, 2024 at 22:20 - Reply
Wanting to connect with Army Personnel who served in Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam
with 588th TC Depot Company from 1966 to 1967.
88. Joel Peterson October 30, 2024 at 21:47 - Reply
Seeking Sammy Waxman mortarman with Charlie Company, 1st Bn, 11th
Infantry, 1st Bde, 5th Infantry Division, Viet Nam ’68-’69, I Corps. I was
his Lieutenant and he claims I saved his life. Lost contact with him 3
years ago I want to reconnect.
89. Randy Grifford October 30, 2024 at 21:44 - Reply
I’d love to vreconnect with some old buddies. Especially Bill Smith from
Ohio My name is
Randy Grifford called (Shorty). 7th infantry division co. A Fort Ord
California Please contact me, Bill I have a lot to say God bless
90. Randy Grifford (Shorty) October 30, 2024 at 21:31 - Reply
I love to reconnect with my old buddies, especially Bill Smith from Ohio
91. Bravo October 30, 2024 at 20:55 - Reply
Why did news.va.gov refer to their news subject as someone from the Army?
How could you miss that he was a Marine Officer? Look at his Uniform,
literally look at the jpg attached to the headline.
“Read how Army Veteran James Volkmar reconnected with his radio operator
44 years after they were both medevaced from the battlefield in Vietnam.”
is the headline-
LOOK AT HIS UNIFORM. This needs to be corrected, blood was shed that day.
* TWS Admin October 31, 2024 at 19:04 - Reply
Bravo – Oops the Newsletter post didn’t get this quite right. James
Volkmar is a Marine Veteran as the article clearly states. TWS Admin.
92. G.Logan Wilkins October 30, 2024 at 20:13 - Reply
It’s amazing how the most important person in our lives can disappear one
day after leaving Viet Nam.
93. Paul Campbell October 30, 2024 at 20:06 - Reply
Hey, Robert Anderson, formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, and Radioman on USS
Summit County in 1958.
We’re old vets, and I’d like to talk to you!
Paul Campbell
94. Ann Ingram October 30, 2024 at 19:50 - Reply
Ii would like to get in touch with Roberta Fedderof – Federoff is the name
which I knew her in 1976-1979. We were stationed in Karlsruhe Germany. We
were BEST friends, and I’ve lost contact with her over the yeas.
Thank you for your help!
Ann Ingram
95. Joshua Lang October 30, 2024 at 19:47 - Reply
SEMPER FIDDELIS?????????
96. Lee RAINER October 30, 2024 at 19:36 - Reply
Outstanding reflection and rejoining of a team.
97. Charles Martinez October 30, 2024 at 19:20 - Reply
Looking for Joe Barrera and Robert Hernandez
98. Matthews October 30, 2024 at 19:13 - Reply
Army 1971 to 1973 in Germany A battery 2/3 Artillery
99. JOSE LOPEZ October 30, 2024 at 19:12 - Reply
IT’S GREAT BEEN ABLE TO RE-CONNECT, AND THAT MOST OF US MADE IT BACK,
THANK GOD.
100. Steven McKinzie October 30, 2024 at 18:57 - Reply
Looking for mcb7 Seabees 1965 thru 1968
101. Michael Mccullough October 30, 2024 at 18:51 - Reply
I myself just connected with a buddy of mine.At the forty four years we
were m sixty machine gunners with the hunter first airborne division first
battalion 327 infantry
102. Kenrick Morrissey October 30, 2024 at 18:08 - Reply
Looking for anyone who served in Alpha Company 13th Signal Battalion when
1st Sergent Grisset was in charge.
* Walter E. Horn October 31, 2024 at 13:26 - Reply
I was in Aco, 37th sig Bn, From 5 September 1968 to 27 April 1972, of
course, it was 14th Sig Co at the end. I was mostly in the Hoi An East
and West. But had all Generators in the back 40 the last 6 months.
103. Seán Dillon October 30, 2024 at 18:06 - Reply
So where can veterans go to try to find men they were stationed with, to
try to locate them?
* Michael Phillips October 31, 2024 at 13:06 - Reply
TWS (link above ☝?) has a “Buddy Finder”, but speaking from experience,
it hasn’t helped me find any with just a ‘free’ level ‘membership’. I
sincerely hope you have better luck finding long lost buds ?️
* TWS Admin November 1, 2024 at 01:00 - Reply
Michael – when you complete your service history on your profile page,
you are provided a complete list of all other TWS Members who served
with you in those units at the same time. Let us know your service
branch, rank and years of service at admin@togetherweserved.com and we
will be happy to assist you . TWS Admin
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