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John S. Brown (Jack) <>
Monterey, CA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 67 - July 68
Association: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

I served on the maxillofacial surgical with Don Osbon and Bob Lamay. We were infamous for our long operating time and large head dressings. We worked hard and we played hard, I for one enjoyed every minute of my tour at the 24th. We went through the transition from tents to Adams huts. I lived in AH #2, We had quite a crew.
Thu Feb 28 18:45:25 2002


Bill McGillivray <bgterry@aol.com>
Pasadena, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May '67 to Oct '68
Association: OR Tech

Probably like many of you, when I first learned I was going to Viet Nam my heart sank. I had a pretty nice life going as an instructor of OR techs at Fort Sam Houston. But what a life-changing experience Viet Nam would turn out to be. I learned so much from that amazing crew of docs and nurses (and patients) that I decided to become a doc myself. And I even eventually leaned to fly a helicopter. To be fully immersed in that atmosphere and be allowed to do so many things medical was a wonder to me. (Except maybe having to "police" up the cigarette butts of smokers every day!) As so many have beautifully expressed here, the comradeship and memories are indelible. It's quite amazing to see how almost the whole staff changed every 12 months but the heart of the 24th. remained constant. I'm looking forward to the reunion.

Wed Feb 27 20:30:11 2002


Carole Mussler <carolemuss@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: same
Radcliff, Ky
I was at the 24th Evac from: Apr 68-69
Association: Ward 2 and Operating Room

The friendships developed there were outstanding. Saw some
mighty fantastic miracles and developed some superb teamwork.
Thoroughly enjoyed the reunion in 93 as well as seeing more
at the dedication of the Women's memorial. Hope to attend;
however, that is also derby weekend so air travel may be a
problem.
Mon Feb 25 21:56:10 2002


Maureen Robinson (Robbie) <mrobin1213@aol.com>
Chester, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966-67
Association: NURSE, WARDS 1-5-6
Mon Feb 25 20:55:57 2002
Richard L. Martinez
Fine, NY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: April 19 - 26, 1968
Association: patient

Richard L. Martinez
PO Box 224
Fine, NY 13639
(315) 848-2651

Please sign me into the guest book. I was wounded on April 19, 1968 and admitted to 24th Evac with multiple gunshot wounds. When the nurse cut off my boots a spent bullet round dropped to the floor. In the Time-Life book volume Combat Photographers there is a picture of a nurse holding a Vietnamese baby. That same nurse is one who cut off my boots and clothing. I remember her with the baby a few beds away from me.
My unit was A Co 1/26 1st Inf. Div. I was in the 24th Evac approximately one week then sent to the 106th Gen. Hosp., Japan then to Walter Reed. I was hospitalized a total of eight months.
The treatment I was given was exceptional and I will never forget. I would sure like to hear from some of the personnel from April 19, 1968 especially the nurse who cut off my boots and any others who remember that day.

Mon Feb 25 16:16:16 2002


charles <ctillet@bellsouth.net>
My last name while in Vietnam was: tillett
Jefferson City, LA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1069
Association: I was there twice to see friends- unit-1st log. 79th maint.

Just looking and saw your site and thought I would say hello tillett charles s. Long Binh Nov. 1969-Nov. 1970
Sat Feb 23 20:14:26 2002


John W. Raubar <>
Georgetown, SC
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 25, 1970 and week or so later
Association: Patient

I was a platoon leader with Co A of the 9th Division of the 2/60th and was shot on may 25th during the cambodia border sweeps. The bullet went thru my helmet and hit me below my right eye, going thru my mouth, throat and out my upper left back. I was in an intensive care unit there for about a week I guess, and would like to find those who cared for me then, I do remember being in a room with a fellow patient who had lost his legs.
My other email address is Quixote389@aol.com
Thank You , John Raubar
Sat Feb 23 20:14:18 2002


Darlene A Harrington <BuzDar@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Wolfe
Snohomish, Wa U.S.A.
I was at the 24th Evac from: 4 Jul 67-1Jul 68
Association: Nurse

I worked on PO#3 and the medical ward. As I said at my "Hail and Farewell"--"It was an experience!"
Sat Feb 23 14:34:56 2002


Thomas Catalano <tom.catalano@climaxpkg.com>
Watertown, NY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967
Association: Pharmacy Specialist

PL&X forever! Over the years I have often thought of the 24th Evac and the great gang I served with in '67. Those memories are the best. Thank you Ken for tracking me down. I look forward to the Reunion.
Thu Feb 21 7:31:58 2002


Butke, Kenneth P. <kbutke@cox.net>
Springfield, Va Fairfax
I was at the 24th Evac from: July69 to July70
Association: Registrar (CPT)

Retired in 1987 as LTC.  Married Diane Ankerson (ANC) 1975.  Diane retired (COL) 1991. Attended 1993 reunion.
Tue Feb 19 20:00:42 2002


Jerry Newton <jlnewton49@hotmail.com>
Irving, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March 1970 - January 1971
Association: I was a medical corpsman & Col. Cochrane's driver in 1970.

I was originally assigned to the 16th Med. Det. where I ran the Shot Room, a lot of penicillin, and ended up as the Colonel's driver for the last half of my tour.
Mon Feb 18 23:35:06 2002


Robert Fulton <usweidmann@yahoo.com>
Augusta, GA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966-67
Association: Registrar

I was in the advance party with Ltc Al Donoho, Cpt George Brown, and CWO Gomez. There were about 20 EM with us. We all flew in a C130 from San Antonio to Bien Hoa. It took about three days and four stops. The main body came a few weeks later by ship.
Mon Feb 18 12:46:26 2002


Barbara E. Gallagher <barbarag@airmail.net>
N. Richland Hills, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 1968 (after TET)- Dec 1968
Association: Nurse - Emergency Room

Thank you for taking the time to construct this web site. I did not know it was here until Mike Punzell told me about it. Looking forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio in May.

Barbara
Sun Feb 17 11:25:40 2002


Richard Rogers<>
My name while in Vietnam was: Timothy Tucker
Los Angeles, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968
Association: Medic in the ER

I served under the name of Timothy Tucker (my adoptive name): Richard Rogers is my birth name which I took back in 1976.
Sun Feb 17 8:22:58 2002


Kathy <KHacker805@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Hacker
I was at the 24th Evac from: March 1970
Association: Patient

In March 1970 while serving with Army Special Services in Phuoc Vinh with the 1st Cav, I came down with some mysterious aliment. I had been bitten by a tick on my ankle in January and it had become very infected. I started running a continuous low grade fever soon after. By March I was very sick and the doctors at the Cav's unit sent me to the 24th. Over several days there they took lots of blood to try to determine what I had. Initially I was in this tiny cubicle - they weren't used to female patients. Luckily I was changed to a larger room that actually had air-conditioning. My fever finally spiked at 105 and they figured that I probably had scrub typhus from the tick bite. As I started feeling better I wanted to get up and maybe take a shower. The nurse I remember was very nervous about me walking through the ward with all the GI's. I didn't care, I wanted a shower. Other than having my blood drawn every four hours for two or three days, my time at the 24th was good. I'm sure it caused problems being a female in an all male hospital. Thank you for your care.
Sat Feb 16 21:05:54 2002


Pasqual <pachuco@usa.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Ramirez
Northridge, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 7 1968
Association: patient

I remember Arriving to the hospital early morning on May 7th after dust off. I would like to thank all the hospital personnel who made sure all the wounded soldiers were taken care of. A special thanks to the ones that took care of me. I was with CO. D. 4th /12th 199th. LIB. Am looking for E-5 by last name or first name Grover got there on the night of May 6 1968 when he was wounded. Can you help? Did not find him through your search engine, Thanks
Sat Feb 16 11:21:14 2002


Jeanie Hasenbeck <jhasenbeck@hotmail.com>
Daly City, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968-1969
Association: American Red Cross
Thu Feb 14 15:32:21 2002
Eleanor Bond <rebond@u.washington.edu>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Frank
Seattle, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 3/1970 to 3/1971
Association: Nurse on Ward 5&6
Tue Feb 12 10:09:26 2002
Mel Libby <namvet6768@stompit.net>
Durand, Mich USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept 67-Nov68
Association: Medic--wards 5&6

John Bell,  You signed this guest book and I tried to email you, comes back unmailable.  Could you email me or recheck it. Thanks.  HELLO ALL--SAN ANTONIO IN MAY
Mon Feb 11 19:21:30 2002


Thomas C. Hovey <tomary2gether@cs.com>
Columbia, Mo USA 65202
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966-67 1971-72
Association: Anesthesia, Ended up chief nurse when we closed the hospital.
Mon Feb 11 17:58:25 2002
Charles G. Manly <mountainloke@yahoo.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jul 1969-Jul 1970
Association: Chaplain
Mon Feb 11 11:23:59 2002
daniel kelly <dkellydaniel@msn.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: same
grafton + lorain, ohio 
I was at the 24th Evac from: dec.6,1967
Association: patient

199th inf. gun shoot wound left shoulder while there two others in unit at end of room nurse came and told me they know me they were badly injured in face and were sent to DC.  I am looking for this girl to tell her that they are alive and doing good.
Sun Feb 10 11:56:26 2002


Neil Karl<nckarl@cecomet.net>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Karl
Mayville, NY US
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966-1967
Association: OR Tech - "original"

I want to commend you on the efforts you have made with this web site. It brings back a lot of memories. I'm looking forward to going back to San Antonio to see some old buddies.
Sat Feb 9 21:31:56 2002


John D. Bell<homejob1@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: N/A
SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: NOV 67 TO NOV 69 (2 TOURS)
Association: MEDICAL CORPSMAN/SPECIALIST-WORKED SURGICAL WARD 2

MY TIME AT THE 24TH EVAC WAS MEMORABLE IN MANY WAS. IT WAS THE FOUNDATION FOR MY LIFE AS IT IS TODAY, AND A PLACE WHERE I MET SO MANY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES OF WHICH I FOUND A BOUND OF FRIENDSHIP OF WHICH I CHERISH. I AM STILL BOUNDED WITH ALL THAT SERVED, AND WILL BE FOREVER. I AM STILL IN CONTACT WITH MANY OF THE NURSES, CORPSMEN, DOCTORS THAT I SERVED WITH AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT WAS AT THE 24TH EVAC DURING THE TIME I WAS THERE. MY MAILING ADDRESS: 1819 GOLDEN GATE, APT 9, SAN FRANCISCO CA. 94115. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT REUNION-SAN ANTONIO-MAY 02
Fri Feb 8 11:31:39 2002


Paul D. Harkins <pdh62md@aol.com>
Greensboro, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 1968 - Jan 1969
Association: Orthopedic Surgeon, Chief Ortho

An unforgettable year! Arrived just before Tet Offensive and the experience was such that I resolved to never be in a position to have to do war surgery again. However, my specialty involved numerous similar cases which I took care from start to finish and highway injuries, knife and gun club injuries kept me busy until retirement.
Fri Feb 8 2:04:54 2002


Jim <Buffjb@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Betthauser
Alexandria, VA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Apr - Nov 1971
Association: Personnel

I would like to pass on the sad news that Dan Boren, an OR Tech at the 24th in 1971, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2002. He is survived by his wife, and 2 daughters.
Thu Feb 7 18:11:44 2002


Phil Stanley <rsccollect@aol.com>
Denver, CO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 1968
Association: Patient

I was a gunner with the 135th AHC. Was hit in the leg 2-8-68 near My Tho. Went to Aid station at Dong Tam, then later that night was flown up to the 24th. Still remember the great care that I received. Just wanted to say thanks. God bless and keep you!
Thu Feb 7 16:59:14 2002


Donald Brief M.D. <dbrief@sbhcs.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Same
Newark,Business, N.J. U.S.
I was at the 24th Evac from: May l, l968-May l, l969
Association: Chief of General Surgery

Please forward John Baldwin's e-mail address to me if you have it.
Thu Feb 7 11:21:11 2002


redgrannyb@aol.com>
Fleetwood, PA

I am looking for any vet that was at Vally Forge Hospital in Pennsylvania. Army hospital that is. I was a Red Cross volunteer there for five years. Don't no if this the right place to be looking, but if it is not thanks to all of you guys for helping to keep us free. Thanks for you help on this matter also 1964 to 1969
Tue Feb 5 19:50:05 2002


Dave Dixon <cvdgnomes@aol.com>
LEAWOOD, KS USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July '66 TO July '67
Association: RADIOLOGIST

What a wonderful group of people to spend a year with. Wish I could remember everyone's name. It's been a long time. Friday nights in the nurses rec room were the best. The most memorable time was when the Long Bien ammo dump blew in August of '66 and then again when we moved to our own place.
Tue Feb 5 18:09:04 2002


Bowen, John C. <jbowen@ochsner.org>
New Orleans, LA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969-70
Association: Surgeon, WRAIR Team

Hope to make the reunion in San Antonio
Tue Feb 5 17:14:06 2002


Stanek, Robert G. <R504@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968
Association: Commander
Sun Feb 3 17:20:29 2002
Tom Beeman <BeemanTA@aol.com>
El Paso, TX
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1971
Association: Nurse ER & LBJ (Long Binh Jail)
Sat Feb 2 17:20:23 2002
Bernard J. Dunlevy <bjdsriva@crosslink.net>
Heathsville, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: SEP 1969-Sep 1970
Association: Adjutant/Personnel Officer
Fri Feb 1 16:43:06 2002
Stankevicius, Helmut <Chief.stan@juno.com>
Elmhurst, Illinois USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: April 23,1969
Association: Patient

Echo Recon 2nd Bn. 39th Infantry 9th Infantry Dvn.
Thu Jan 31 9:12:42 2002


Louis Mengoli <Lmengoli@cox.net>
La Mesa, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 1967 to Feb 1968
Association: General & Thoracic Surgeon
Wed Jan 30 0:19:54 2002
Ronnie T. Johnsey <>
My last name while in Vietnam was: same--
Lake Charles, LA U.S.A.
I was at the 24th Evac from: Apr 69 to Apr 70
Association: Cpt./ANC--Operating Room Nurse.

Can't forget Loon Foons Chinese Restaurant sitting out in the middle of the jungle. When sitting in the place, eating, one could almost forget what awaited outside the doors.
Sat Jan 26 12:10:58 2002


Curtis Warrick <warricc@netscape.net>
Temecula, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Dec. 1966-Nov. 1967
Association: x-ray tech.

I helped the biomed sarge put the first x-ray machine together. I liked the old canvas/screen Hooch better than the new prefab aluminum bldgs we later put up. Thanks, Major Veach, for for letting a Private run your x-ray department and get to work with a great bunch of guys.
Fri Jan 25 23:00:12 2002


Linda Troeger <birdstar56@earthlink.net>
Ukiah, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-68
Association: nurse-preop and recovery

It is wonderful to see some familiar names here. For everyone that I see several more come to mind. That intense and powerful year changed me more than anything else has . Although a good part was very difficult I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Thu Jan 24 1:45:51 2002


Tom Posey <>
Glendale, CA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970
Association: patient

I was med-evac'd in with malaria. I had a temp of 104.3 and I remember a guy named Posey (a doctor?) making me take a cold shower. Then when I got in bed and covered up he pulled the blanket off me. Then he made me take another cold shower.
Wed Jan 23 14:39:31 2002


Helen Banner <helenbanner@olywa.net>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Walsh
olympia, WA 98501
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-68
Association: nurse 1967-68

Would love to touch base with any and all. have lived in WA state for 25+ years - married to Brant - 2 sons Lael and Logan - work as an ARNP (family px) - still keep in touch with several friends from RVN, 2 corpsmen, Ted Baker and JD Bell. Think of many of you a lot- Baldwins -hi we met last reunion. You had just adopted your babe- we are going to Tx for the next reunion - am anxious to see any and all of you- do you think that we will look old? I am into blue rinses. who cares? Love you, Helen
Wed Jan 23 0:44:25 2002


LOUIS DE LUNA <>
SAN ANTONIO , TX
I was at the 24th Evac from: 71-73
Association: NCOIC XRAY

LOUIS DOES NOT HAVE A E-MAIL ADDRESS BUT HE IS GOING TO ATTEND THE REUNION. MY E-MAIL IS BJ78216@AOL.COM I WILL KEEP INFORMED OR WRITE HIM AT 5910 KEPLER DR. SA, TX 78228
Mon Jan 21 16:43:33 2002


ROBERT BRAUN <robmebbraun@yahoo.com>
PALOS HILLS , IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 70/71
Association: E.R. AND O.R. TECH

Looking forward to the reunion in May. I am looking for a nurse that I worked with in the ER, his name was Tom Beeman. If anybody out there knows of his whereabouts please let me know. Thanks to Tom Holland I have found several friends that we used to work with. It's been great hearing from our lost friends. Thank God for the 24th Web Site. Sun Jan 20 19:41:58 2002


BOB SPRINGER <>
I was at the 24th Evac from: june 67-june68
Association: o.r. and csr nurse

I'm now a crna, working in Ft. Myers Fl. Left the army in '74 and lived in VA until 2001. I can't remember many of your names...help jog my old brain!!!
Sun Jan 20 11:39:21 2002


Mel Libby <namvet6768@stompit.net>
Durand, Mi USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept67-Nov 68
Association: Corpsman Neurosurgical / ICU

Hello all. This is for Matt Knieriem who signed this on Jan 10. I emailed you with info on Mary-Lou Knaebel, but it came back "unrouteable". Get in touch and I'll give you some info. See you all in San Antonio.
Sat Jan 19 10:30:57 2002


Richard D. Jones, Jr. <RDJVKJ@aol.com>
Key West, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 70-71
Association: Adjutant
Thu Jan 17 19:28:30 2002
Marc <Marc1029@aol.com>
Association: none...just researching

I am looking for the unit name and motto of the 24th Evac. Does anyone have it???   Thank you,
MARC R WELDE
MS, 1LT
Tue Jan 15 20:48:25 2002


Thomas J. Rohner, Jr. <gretnameadows@aol.com>
Elizabethtown, Pa., USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June 1968-June l969
Association: urologist

Still seems like yesterday, an unforgettable medical and life experience
Sun Jan 13 21:16:38 2002


Donna Peck <donnapeckart@cs.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Cull
Westminster, Ma USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: October 68-69
Association: nurse 

On ward 12,13, 14 and then Ward 4 for most of year.
Sun Jan 13 18:53:09 2002


William J. Cerynik <>
Pompton Plains, NJ
I was at the 24th Evac from: November 60 - September 62
Association: power generation technician

pre vietnam experience
Fri Jan 11 10:21:46 2002


Matthew (Matt) Knieriem <CMKNIER@Aldephia.net>
Colorado Springs, CO
I was at the 24th Evac from: February 1969
Association: Patient

Dr. Mathis performed the operation and the nurse who watched over me was Mary Lou Knaebel..not sure of the spelling. They both have a very special place in my heart. I hope that they will be at the reunion. I know that Mary Lou is married but I don't know her married name or address. If someone has this information, I would be very grateful if they would let me know how I can get in touch with both of them. I could not have received better care anywhere at any hospital than I received at the 24th! Thanks to all.
Thu Jan 10 12:30:54 2002


George Brown <geoandsue@earthlink.net>
Huntsville, AL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966-1967
Association: hospital supply officer
Wed Jan 9 22:40:03 2002
Diane Corcoran <diane.corcoran@kapa.net>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Corcoran
Reston , VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 69- Aug 70
Association: Nurse

These were the worse of times and the best of times. I will always be grateful for the opportunity and the friends made during this year. Although difficult at times, it was still best medical education one could have. It gave each of us a chance to see what we were made of and grow emotionally. I learned a great deal about dying and have continued to do work in the field of Near Death Experiences. I am very interested in soldiers who had these experiences during combat.
Look forward to seeing everybody in May.
Wed Jan 9 12:51:32 2002


Mike Punzell<>
SPRINGFIELD, MO
I was at the 24th Evac from: Dec 67-Feb 69
Association: E.R. MEDIC

I HAVE STAYED IN CONTACT WITH CAROLYN TANAKA, CHERRY WIEGAND-TAYLOR, LYNN KERR-KELLIHER, TED BAKER, BARBRA GALLIGHER, DR. JOHN BALDWIN, DR. BOB GRANT, ALL OF THESE PEOPLE ARE THE BEST THERE ARE. MY TIME IN THE E.R. WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD. IN SOME WAY I MISS NOT BEING THERE. I REMEMBER IT LIKE IT WAS THIS MORNING.
Wed Jan 9 12:51:21 2002


James Meredith Guernsey <jguernsey@aol.com>
Martinez, Ca USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 12/68 - 4/69
Association: Surgeon

Keep up the good work. My best memory; great people.
Tue Jan 8 15:21:33 2002


Jim <camp1969@yahoo.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Campbell
Miamisburg, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: January thru December 1970
Association: 133rd Med Detachment, Bearcat, attached to 24th Evac

As stated, the 133rd Medical Detachment was attached to the 24th Evac. We were located at Bearcat, a base containing American support Units, including Assault Helicopter Battalions, and artillery and transportation units. I made several trips into Long Binh, when time permitted, to go to the 24th Evac.
Sun Jan 6 8:13:59 2002


Bob Risacher <risacher@moonstar.com>
Farmville, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1969 - May 1970
Association: Laboratory Officer at 9th Med Lab

I believe I watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon on the 24th officer's club TV.
Sat Jan 5 11:40:22 2002


We are all doing what we can, Grethe.    You have contributed a lot to our collective healing.  
xoxo - The Webmistress.
Grethe Cammermeyer <grethec@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Hawken
Langley, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 67-May 68
Association: 24th Head Nurse Med and Neurosurgery

Memories of VN are both horrendous, wondrous and surreal. Over the past years I have had opportunities to catch up with some colleagues from VN and hope that the reunion in Texas in May brings comrades together again. Thank you for providing this format to connect with colleagues lost in memories and resurrected in the guest book.
Fri Jan 4 18:23:37 2002


Charles McGillicuddy <mcgill@powerlink.net>
Augusta, ME US
I was at the 24th Evac from: Visited only -- 1967-1968
Association: 3rd Surg -- 36 Evac -- 336 MILPHAP

I was an operating room technician with orders for the 24th Evac, but got "diverted" to the 3rd Surg when I arrived in country. I knew some of the OR techs at the 24th, used to visit at times.
Thu Jan 3 22:03:52 2002


Adam <adamwhelchel@yahoo.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Whelchel
Colebrook, CT USA
Association: Eldest Son of Dr. Lynn W. Whelchel Jr.

I am am trying to find out more about my father (Dr. Lynn Whelchel, Jr.) during his time in Vietnam. I have never really been able to get much out of him as many of you can relate I am sure. The picture on Tom Holland's page of him assisting my dad really has encouraged my to go around the "old man" and reach out for him. So if anyone has some stories (good, bad, or indifferent) please send them along. If any of you wish to reach my dad I will be happy pass it along as well and let him respond in his way.

I truly believe that this period in my father's life was a defining moment. That's why I am driven to find out more.

Thanks and all the best.

Adam Whelchel
Thu Jan 3 17:15:07 2002


Patrick O'Toole <potoole@webbchemical.com>
Muskegon, Mi USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March 70 - April 71
Association: Operating Room Technician

I was transferred from the 2nd Surg in Lai Khe in response to the Vietnamization process. The 24th was a great unit as far as the people are concerned. What else is important? I remember some of the names I've seen on the web site. I hope everyone is well. I am scheduled to attend the reunion in May. Hope to see some of you.

Thu Jan 3 9:46:03 2002


Wayne Brooks <eshavatt@bentcom.net>
Cypress, TX usa
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug. 1967 - Aug 1968
Association: OJT medic, medical supply, you name it

Looking for BOO!!!!! Contact me
Wed Jan 2 20:38:25 2002


Mike Mullaly <mmullaly@mullalycomm.com>
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA United States
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 1968 to Nov l969

I was a Spec 5 Corpsman on wards 7 and 8. Worked for SFC Emil Nordquist. Cpt Donald V. Barnett was Company Commander
Wed Jan 2 18:38:32 2002


Cliff Prosser <>
Birmingham, Al USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1971
Association: Escorted prisoners from LBJ for treatment (injuries and drugs)

I was assigned to the 284th MP Co., which operated the LBJ prison. I had to occasionally escort prisoners to LBJ for treatment of Heroin withdrawal, or injuries of one sort or another. I was an MP in the 18th MP Brigade, 1971.
I have met a former Army nurse here in Alabama as I worked with Vietnam vets in VVA. Her name is Sharon Boyer, and I believe that she was assigned to the 24th at one time or another. If anyone needs to contact her, I can locate her within a few days. Thanks for the great job all of you guys did for the troops! I used to lie beside the pool across the road from the helipad on my day off and watch injured or dead carried from choppers. I felt very fortunate to be stationed on the large Long Binh base, instead of out in the bush.
Welcome home, and God bless!

Tue Jan 1 23:37:45 2002


Leroy Rosenberg <LRosenberg5@Home.com>
Cherry Hill, NJ
I was at the 24th Evac from: 68-69
Association: Chief, Logistics Division

Cheryl and I went to the last reunion in Washington. The experience was memorable. We laughed and cried, but most of all, we renewed relationships.
Tue Jan 1 19:38:07 2002


Mary Jane Carr <contact via KGiffhorn@aol.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Carr
Carlisle, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-1968
Association: Nurse OR
Tue Jan 1 12:42:53 2002
Theodore F. Baker <BusyBakers@yahoo.com>
Lynnwood, wa USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Dec. 26. 1967 - Feb. 1969
Association: medical corpsman

Upon arrival at the 24th, I was assigned to bunker detail...Iwas then assigned to work on the POW ward... I was there for about six months... received transfer to Pre-Op and Recovery... worked there for about five months then worked on post-op wards 2 and 4...I have kept in contact with three people from the 24th --John D. Bell, Mike Punzell, and Helen Walsh. Looking forward to the reunion!
Tue Jan 1 11:34:23 2002


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