richard b roche jr
Thursday, January 2, 2014 Big Windy - Aug72-Apr73 AnSon and Pleiku 1LT


To 1LT Roche:
I was at AnSan from 3/72 to 3/73. I have combat-related amnesia, but not sure if I want to know about my tour there. I have had a few flashbacks but cannot remember any names or faces. Could you post Ch47 tail numbers that you remember? I have some of my flight records to compare. Thanks, doorgunner

4th squad blue platoon delta troop 2/1 can Fort Hood 75to78. Hanks platoon sgt. I was just..

Thank you for these efforts. I was an Aero Scout with D Troop 2/1 Cav. In country from April 1970 to April 1971.
1st duty station was Pleiku. Flew first combat mission on Cambodian Border May 21, 1970 - my 20th birthday. Received fire from NVA bunker complex.
Was wounded while flying support for ground troops near Song Mao on August 4, 1970. Flew out of Pleiku, Phan Thiet, An Khe, Phan Rang, Ban Me thuot. Flew with missions into Cambodia

I am a 1968 Father Judge High School graduate. The memorial in front of the high school was constructed in the autumn of 1968. I have been aware of the 27 killed in action number but it has always been questionable in my mind because the war continued for years after 1968. There is only one '68 graduate on the memorial and none after that year. Has there been any investigation as to post 1968 deaths or post 1968 graduates killed in the war? Any one with information in that regard can email me. I would appreciate any reply. Thanks, Fran Melvin

I was with the Rattlers-Firebirds stationed at Bien Hoa Aug '65-'66. Flew through the Mang Yang Pass once west bound. The French grave stones were visible from 1500 feet.
John

I saw a 2009 February 19 post requesting info on a WO1 Joe Nosky. He was killed in a mid air at Ft. Hood . My wife and I were close friends with him and his wife Jeanette. hey had 6 week old daughter Cheryl. My wife and I with the Battalion chaplain and commander made to notification to his wife. Would like to contact the daughter, who I believe posted on your site. Any assistance is appreciated.

I served with HHQ at LZ Blackhawk and Action

Hey Fred how ya doing?

Served B Trp 2/1 Cav as tank commander and in 1974 flight ops NCO for D Trp at Ft hood Texas Capt John Carter and Major Woods Trp Co. Bravo 27 call sign.

I was stationed with you at LZ Betty from the time the 2/1 Cav moved in until 16 Sept 69 when I was wounded in an ambush on Highwat 1 at the 2 Corps - 3 Corps border. My hootch was directly under the guard tower and I initially crewed the tank that parked there and later was on an ACAV. All of us in the "Mini Troop" had been pulled from the other troops when we first moved into Betty after leaving FB Blackhawk. Our job was to guard the perimeter and patrol Highway 1 from Betty to the border with 3 Corps. Originally, we assigned to HHT but just before I was wounded, we were transferred to D troop. Your web site sure brings back a bunch of memories. Welcome Home!

Fred can you tell me where the 2008 reunion was? There are pictures but nothing saying where . Thank You

Fred can you tell me where the 2008 reunion was? There are pictures but nothing saying where . Thank You

Thanks for keeping us in the loop with the Blackhawk Bulletin.

Was with the 180TH big windy in Nov. 1972 till stand down in March 73 have some pictures of the air control tower being hauled away by one of are chinooks would like to share them with anyone interested

I was at Schuller most of 1969. Your pictures brought back a few memories.

Where is the Legend of
Astrogas?

I just happened upon your site - it's great! Thanks for capturing some of our history. I was with Big Windy 71-72 at Tuy Hoa and Lane Army Airfield near An Son. Your photos bring back vivid memories.

Great photos- I drove hwy 19 nov. 68- sept 69 2.5 ton transport & was b co, 4th inf, engineers

Hi Fred-- Been a long time --just wanted to say hi and let you know that I really appeciate you keeping this web site up and running. THANK YOU!!!

Hi Fred . Was in the 2/1 st cav 69/70 period. Probably may have flew on your chopper one time going in and out of the jungles for combat assults. Was in A troop. You've had quite a career of flying. Thanks for your service.