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Engineer Battalion Just 20 miles north of Saigon, the "Iron Triangle" was a near impenetrable stronghold where the jungle protected a labyrinth of enemy staging areas and resupply points. Many times they must fight as infantrymen and not as mechanics or tractor drivers. operated as a command organization in South Vietnam), Lieutenant Colonel William From my "perch",weather satellite read out at Tan Son Nhut,I observed the clouds in Cambodia. First, the D7 dozers would clear the trees and taller vegetation. After days of trying to trap or poison rats, Dave scared the heck out of his bunker mates by waking them with gunfire. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. Visit the full collection on the Digital Library. They also built some airstrips way down in the delta where he encountered entertainer Martha Ray, to his great surprise. M. Duke. A. The teams receive rations and security from the tactical units they support. Usually operators aren't ordered to go on dismount but this time I was. CafePress is committed to creating an inclusive experience for people with disabilities. F. Fraser, 20 September 1967-28 February We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. They feel they have a unique job and they like to talk about it. On 21 July 1966, the battalion entered the Vietnam War, serving honorably and effectively in 13 campaigns, received five Meritorious Unit Commendations and the Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal (1st Class), with 19 campaign streamers for actions in Vietnam. Over those years, an OCE (Office of the Chief of Engineers) Liaison Officer routinely traveled to various locations in Southeast Asia to visit army officers and engineer troops and to gather information on the many activities and projects undertaken by army engineers in the region. Bn. Battalion were transferred to the 18th Eng. The battalion closed for staging in the Bien Hoa - Long Binh area on 1 October 1966. . While a part of Merrill's Marauders (6th Ranger Battalion-5307th Composite), it participated in the surprise attack to seize a critical Myitkyina airfield. A very few images depict scenery and local citizens. V. Dutchyshyn, 65th Engineer Battalion (25th Did you proudly serve in 27TH ENGINEER BATALLION IN PHU BAI VIETNAM? 1967, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Although the pilot was warned, the helicopter struck a wire, crashed, and burned.