The compound itself consisted of of a small rubber tree grove, a looped roadway and several dirt hardened roadways of compacted laterite (a semi orange red clay like substance), that when wet stuck easily to combat boots.when dry put out a very fine dust that blanketed freshly shined boots within several steps. Army Sgt. Michael Kovalik prepares to load a round in his M105 Howitzer The enlisted remained quartered at Bien Hoa AFB in field tents until 5 October 1966, at which time all but 5 of the 24 returned to Long Binh in preparation for move to Tay Ninh which took place 7 October 1966 by convoy. On arrival in Vietnam, as stated in History 100 personnel of the 234 {235 authorized} assigned to Company B, 266th QM BN (DS) were stripped from the Company by USASUPCOM, Saigon. General Orders # 38, Department of the Army, dated 20 July 1970is a listing of confirmed MUC award as amended. 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. Twelve were evacuated. Thus, and within the first week of July 1966 the Platoon sent TDY to Cu Chi was understrength to begin with. 55th Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Regiment, RA . Everyone agreed that it was the best and most welcomed show they had seen. It is the sixth element that is quite critical, that being various fuel products needed for transportation, mobility, and delivery of goods via vehicles and aircraft. Note:Especial thanks is due the 175th Combat Engineers Company of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade who helped the 228th in grading and setting up supply point areas. The reason for this situation is due to our higher headquarters seemingly picking off personnel from Company B.later the 228th in order to make whole other units stationed in Long Binh, while leaving the 228th in an understrength position. All of the above personnel were awarded Purple Hearts which were distributed in formation December of 1966 to those still in Company or had returned. Note:A small aside regarding the preceding. commanded by Capt. Army Sgt. Of interest regarding the above are two issues of many regarding the seemingly ineffective role of our superior command {266th S&S BN (DS)} to supply adequate numbers of personnel to not only the various other Platoons of the 228th, but the L&B Platoon itself. higher rank and a good deal of longer time in service. At the same time period, on or about late March 1967 to mid April 1967, the Sign Command and Control Center with 266th and 1st Logistics Crest remained in place through 27 May 1967.Orderly Room side of the Company Street at entry from main road. The exact origins of the unit is slightly confusing, but it appears it came about from a combination of the 2/111th FA from Virginia and the 176th FA from Pittsburgh, PA. The terrain started to change more toward a canopy type jungle area, as opposed to the fairly flat terrain of Tay Ninh. Note: The Class I supply point (see photo section a of early Tay Ninh) was one of the most critical alongside POL (Class III) and other Classes of supply within a Direct Support supply and service unit. Ward and Captain Jerry D. White (AB Ranger), both fine, honest, fair minded officers and gentlemen, with both being a credit to the uniform they wore, there were a few details of factual data that were slightly incorrect as printed. So, how did the 266th QM BN come to be on Route 15 on 23JUN66? 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. Once you have obtained one or both records (4 to 6 weeks) and reviewed, obtain, fill out and file DD Form 149 (Application for correction of Military Record)* as applicable. Note:As of December 2010 it is now known, that Bakers in Cu Chi were paid by HHC 266th. I felt it was my duty, just like most other guys whom Ive met throughout the years. The combination of high humidity along with the high heat is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria growth. Equipment presently in operation within the command is of WWII vintage. Third: All personnel of various units mentioned were carried as attached on the Morning Report of the 228th, meaning that Major Ward and his one Clerk {TDY from the 228th SP4 Grant E. Lowery, Clerk Typist} never once issued a Morning Report, created rosters, orders, or any other paperwork normally associated with a Command, but did generate paperwork associated with the planning and implementation of logistics co-ordination with 1st Logistics Command, 266th Supply and Service Battalion, 25th Infantry Division and 29th General Support Group. As we were still moving forward at a slow speed, the two of us jumped from the chopper, hit the ground rolling, and ended up in a ditch. When the trucks loaded with Class I materials came into the yard, the office staff would leave their desks and assist in the unloading of the convoy trucks. {This mission relates directly to eventual cantonment area occupied by 506th S&S Co (DS) in Xuan Loc see 506th S&S Co (DS) History 1966 1967}, 9 November 1966 A meeting was held at 588th to dscuss the proposed Tay Ninh quarry operations. They were not assigned or attached to the 228th. This section and Platoon remained in Cu Chi with the 25th ID from early July 1966 until rotation in mid May through June 1967. To this, the answer was always Its up to Battalion (266th) to handle the matter. The primary mission of II&IV was direct support of the above-noted units with Class II&IV supplies. Well, the fact of the matter is we had our weapons but no ammunition or clips. Photograph album of 43 photographs possibly taken by Don Evans, 1918 (c); associated with 228th Machine Gun Coy and World War One, Salonika (1914-1918). Further, these individuals are in a sense placed in a position of double jeopardy. I found early on, that it was useless to try and integrate these personnel into my core Platoon. I have been able to find some good summary information about the battalion from the family of other battalion members. Because of the TET offensive no new troops were being sent out, as all transportation was considered combat essential. It baffles me as to how or why this occurred. In the 228th at Tay Ninh there was a lack of knowing what other platoons were doing. Prior to my assignment as OIC of GR, the 228th personnel had handled a good number of remains resulting from Operation Attleboro, both on the battlefield casualties as well as on base casualties resulting from incoming hostile Artillery/Mortar attacks. 1-228th Aviation Regiment welcomes new - Nellis Air Force Base We asked the guy where the mess-hall was and what we were supposed to do. Battery B, 25th Field Artillery - United States Army Center of Military He then proceeded to explain and tell about the various expected duties and obligations of the Graves Registration operation from A to Z. Under the COSTAR DIRECTIVE of 20 July 1966, this number allotted changed (exact number not known) to nearly double, or between 40 to 45 individuals. Im fairly sure it was the same for the guys in the beginning of the 228th (maybe not), but from about late March 1967, maybe April of 1967, the 228th mess-hall fed all types of un-assigned personnel throughout the day. As stated previously we did have a Hot Shower point set up and operating in Tay Ninh. They were the type who were not interested in doing much of anything, and had little concern about the overall mission at hand. Bdgs base camp. This is a credit to all GIs assigned (notably with each GI typically performing the work of two due to the 228ths chronically understrength condition), and especially to SC NCOIC SFC Conway, who could always be depended on to get it right. 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. However, it should be noted, that the 228th from inception to time of rotation was never at fully authorized unit strength in any area, section or Platoon of operation. Continued buildup of the various supply functions necessary to the base camp and operations by the 196th and 25th ID continued in full force on a daily basis. It was really the pits. It wasvery insecureand used only when there were troop movements from debarkations at Vung Tau. Wards command methodically carved out refueling points, storage areas, and maintenance shops for military assistance forces in Tay Ninh Province. On the way to Class I yard we were all wondering what the heck he was talking about because nobody knew. Here again, if its any solace to George, I remember SP4 Dawson Gamble (my best friend) just like George and Ted Fife were best friends, told me that he had a terrific guy to train and take his place at Class I. Major Ward in a February 1967 article in Tropic Lightning News states that by February 1967 three to four times the design factor of 15,000, which translates into 45,000 to 60,000. The Commanding Officer of the 228th was approached for the 3rd time since February 1967 regarding two matters. 3rd Assault Brigade (Ukraine) - Wikipedia The following is what must have occurred: After boarding the Army buses, B Company and HHC 266th QM BN (DS) had to driven to Vung Tau airstrip where Officers and Enlisted boarded C123s. Completion date to be as soon as possible, but not later than 1 January 1967. His tirade went on for awhile when the Major in charge and running the meeting told that SFC to Shut the ___ Up. Couldnt wait to get out of Dodge City (Tay Ninh) just like the Donut Dollys. The roots of the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) began at Fort Lewis, Washington. Seeing this action really reinforced the fact, that I was in Vietnam and we were not the to play around. Stewart}, Assistant Company Clerk {PFC Ronald L. Fischer} and approximately 15 others were re-assigned to the reconstituted 624th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. At a minimum, our clothing smelled decent. (7) II Field Forces had intended that Vung Tau Port and Route 15 would become a viable alternate to Saigon Port, for troops and supplies, in 1966. 9th Corps. As far as the 228th was concerned, the actual and true figure based on combat rations supplied would be in the neighborhood of 29,000 to 35,000 from October 1966 January 1967. . Late February 1967 (possibly early March) the 228th was visited by General Creighton Abrams, his Sergeant Major and assorted Staff who had been engaged in an informal survey of all Supply and Logistics operations throughout Republic of Vietnam Tay Ninh being their last stop. 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) Laundry and Bath Section Bakery Section 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). It might be true, or it might be BS. As such, Tay Ninh Base Camp became known throughout Vietnam by the nickname; Rocket City due to the consistent ongoing artillery and/or mortar attacks. By the time everyone rotating was loaded on the trucks and were driven out to Bien Hoa AFB it was about 0400 (4 AM) where we were told to just hang loose for a plane scheduled to pick us up at 0530 hours. (1) Every evening all the troops in this little base compound would go to the perimeter and at some point, someone would start shooting. In truth, the Company had no need or use for these items. On 25 November 1966 the 228th enjoyed a hot Thanksgiving meal, a copy of said menu (provided by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker) who had saved same while assigned to the 506th (see Memorabilia Section for copy of menu). When you had time off (which wasnt often) you just wanted to veg -out. An irony that befell some of these personnel was the fact, that the 25th ID, its assigned and attached units were awarded an MUC on or about March of 1967. To this day I find it amazing to think of how much these men accomplished without complaint. Combat Engineers supported infantry troop movements. For all intent and purposes, I enjoyed my assignment which turned out to be a rather short lived few weeks. On 4 October 1966 I received orders of re-assignment from TDY 624th Supply and Service Company (DS) to Commanding Officer of the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS), due to arrive in Tay Ninh within days. I made another call to the MSG (Master Sergeant) and told him I was in the same situationno turkeys and people were really getting pissed. In addition, the same type of support was rendered to the entire base encampment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade its assigned elements, the 45th Field Service Surgical Hospital, and the 3,000 man 1st Philippine Civic Action Group (1st PHILCAGV). Prior to boarding I told Ted to get his field jacket from his duffle bag and put it on the top of his duffle bag rather than the bottom (the military way of packing). 228th Field Artillery Battalion | American Battle Monuments Commission It was kind of like the movie Apocalypse Now, where Robert Duval calls in a napalm strike so the guys in his command can surf. When I became Company Clerk, I paid special attention to personnel records, PMOS designations and the like. It was set up next to the main road where 40 to 50 naked GIs were waiting to get into the showers, while another 40 to 50 were getting out to dry off. He was promoted to full Col. on or about Christmas 1966 and a party of congratulations was thrown to celebrate the event. The GR unit had moved from the airstrip to a location near the south gate and Class I, as had Stock Control, Class II, and IV. 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. Per Army Regulations a person is allowed 1 overseas bar for each 6 months of service in a Combat Zone. The unit remained in Tent City A for a period of approximately five (5) days, and then received orders to proceed by convoy to a small outpost called Long Binh, some 8 to 10 miles northeast of Saigon. It did not complete this phase of training while in CONUS., 8) The 266th Supply and Service Battalion operated laundry facilities atCu Chi,Tay Ninh, Phouc Vinh, Bien Hoa, Phu Loi, Xuan Loc, Bearcat and Long Binh. (News of change of superior Command began circulating in 228th in mid to late October 1966). Bourlier (ret. The next morning we caught a ride to Bien Hoa to pickup our personnel files, pay records, etc! The next day we handed out turkeys to anyone who wanted one. PDF HISTORY OF THE 17th ARTILLERY A GR facility was set up and operating adjacent to the airfield near the L&B Hot Shower point, as was Stock Control, Class II AND IV ( GR later re-located near Class I and outer perimeter, as was Class II and IV, as well as Class V). 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. (see Photo section). One of the more interesting things to happen on the trip was while we were going through a small hamlet where all the local traffic had pulled over to let the convoy pass. Turkeys were not deemed combat essential at Long Binh or Saigon. Upon returning to the 228th in Tay Ninh, the first thing I did was go to bed. The groups mission was to establish a forward supply area atTay Ninhfor the purpose of providing all classes of supply and services including maintenance in support of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade during its staging operation., 2) The 29th GS Group OPLAN #2-66 was issued on 29 August 1966. Surnames N-R. Subcollection. The 266th HHC Quartermaster Battalion (Direct Support) the superior Command of Company B, 266th was reconstituted as HHC {Headquarters and Headquarters Company} 266th Supply and Service Battalion (Direct Support). This service will use permanent-type fixtures and equipment when available; otherwise collapsible tanks, dispensing units, and hose header systems organic to the section (unit) may be used., SP4 A.B.Neighbor from extracts of FM 29-3 provided by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker.10 July 2010. July 1967 (possibly August 1967) through late December 1968, Officer in Charge Command and Control Center, D)The 266th QM BNs Mysterious Encounter with National Route 15 on 23 JUN 66. Quan Loi featured a beautiful club for the French rubber plantation owners owned by the French Terre Rouge Corporation. From this small remembrance I realized, that the only possible time such an event could have taken place, was when the Company arrived at Vung Tau, RVN. However, General Abrams Sergeant Major specifically voiced the following to said Company Clerk outside the entry to the Orderly Room.that being: I can tell you thisthe operations of thisoutfit (the 228th Orderly Room and all) are without doubt the best I (we) have seen during our entire tour, and we have visited them all. Its the thought that counts anyway. B.A. I rushed to the Company Orderly Room field tent and proceeded to by-pass every higher Headquarters that had not bothered to inform me and my command of this major Operation. He described these supplies and services more fully: There are three types of ration supplies. However, the 228th was only effected directly by mortar attacks of 4 November and 14 November 1966. Primary customers are the 196th Bde..4th Div..Philippine Civic Action Group, Vietnam and other units at Tay Ninh not assigned to the 25th Inf. The228th S&S Cocommanded by Capt. 25 November 1966the 228th celebrated Thanksgiving (see menu provided by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker in Memorabilla Section). Records: 1,690. In talking with 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker who rotated in mid February 1967, he too rotated from 90th Replacement Battalion in Long Binh and flew out of Bien Hoa. Special thanks to 1stPHILCAGV is deserved as well, as they helped grade our Company street, dig and install our Company water well/ shower point, and supply us with lumber which was always in critically short supply. This writer honestly does not know. I put my duffle bag inside and then returned to see if I could be of any help. 112th Field Artillery Regiment | Detailed Pedia The 228th SC took care of the ASLs, ROs, requisitioning, expediting etc. Someone had to pay the Bakers of former Company B stationed TDY in Cu Chi. The 1st Shirt returned from R&R. Of interest, is that most of the Bakers in Cu Chi all thought they were assigned to Company B, 266th, until various orders began appearing stating they were assigned to the 228th and/or HHC 266th. The lineage came from the 2/111th FA, but the bulk of the . (The SOP for this consumed almost 4 typewritten pages.) By the end of tour of duty (May to June 1967) the 228th remained in short supply of many vehicles and equipment, nearly all attached personnel having returned to their respective units in Long Binh by late March 1967.