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Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. Army. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. Did manage to make E-5 while in the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Danang. By 1968, Fort Polk was a leading source of soldiers trained in its advanced infantry school nick-named Tigerland. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. Had drill Sargent Spain also. Good luck, Mike. After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. After zero-week, basic training commenced. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lost three buddies during my tour and was wounded myself with schrapnel. Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. on the Internet. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . 196 Recruits Graduated on 26 February 1972. Welcome home Brother. I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. In 1967, after AIT at Fort Sam Houston, Texas,I went back to Fort Polk, and worked in the Adjutant General building in the Personnel Records Branch. Mine was Ft. Ord. Did see him again until last week. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. 1955 Co A, 18-3 Ft Dix, NJ. Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. If they lack it, leadership is faulty. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. It served the 1st Armored Division in the 1950s, and became a basic training post during Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 70s. I saw that we had something in common, and wanted to comment. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- She was almost like a Mom away from home. We all managed to get along. It was preceded by a so-called zero week, aone-week period set aside to give new trainees like myself, at this time known as receptees, an opportunity to acclimate to the new environment. I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. if any info please contact me. (photos: U.S. Army). Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? 5 in 15 months. I did Vietnam in 70 and that wasnt as tough as Polk, either. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. The CO told me that he would only hold me over if I went to OCS and that after OCS I could apply to flight school. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. I found out late, why! Full day care, before-and-after school care, part-day, and hourly options are all available depending on demand and other factors. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. Company Commander: CPT Morvin D. Grissom. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? Two of the guys on my mortar team were in the regular Army and one of them was going to jump school at Ft. Bragg after AIT. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? I would eventually end up on aircraft carriers deployed in the South China Sea and beyond." Jeff Manthos . Made SP5 in April, 1968. After returning to Fort Polk in mid-1967, as stated above, I worked as a Personnel Records Clerk, and one of the companies that I maintained records for was my basic training company, E-1-2. NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank u jimmy. Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. But you learn its not just about you. Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. As for the personal qualities of the my fellow trainees, I can state without reservation that they all adhered to the highest standard of conduct. I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1963 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1963, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. He was a good man. I was stationed at ft Polk in sept 1964 to nib 1964 south fort . Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. Army -- Records and correspondence, Soldiers -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Registers, Soldiers -- Training of -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Military training camps -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). We all cooperated with the program andmade a good faith effort not just to get bybut to try to do well and learn what was being taught. never forget my time at fort polk.. co c 1st bn 5th bde 3rd plt. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. John Roppelt. I took Basic at Polk in March 1968. I still have that lighter today. Thank you. Kinda true. I contacted a warrant officer on post and was told I would have to take the test again as there were no results in my file. I was a lean, mean fighting machine. A virtual library of Military History. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Military History and Ephemera Collections. To practice our marksmanship, we marched to the rifle range. And I was fit. During that time, I was issued a set of uniforms, various pieces of military equipment, and completed certain paperwork. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. Pre-Owned. Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. that guy was terrific to us. We all became 11Cs. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. They worked with me continually until the VA finally gave in and blinked. Only when I went to AIT were there guys going to the Regular Army. In another 50+ years it will wind up on ebay as a relic? Half a century ago next October. That is if you lived through Ft. Polk, LA. Fort polk Anyone having any information that may help me can E-MAIL ME at Johngoods2@gmail.com thankyou get down and give me 50 !! Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? I was in D-2-1 July 1967. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. Change). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Its nice to meet someone who, although not at the same time, lived in my same company, and worked in the same building as I did. Jan 1967, about 4th week into, I came down with bronchitis/pneumonia, spent approx 3 weeks at Bragg hospital, after release was assigned to another basic training unit, E102 to finish where I left off. It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. We were from vastly different backgrounds and most of my classmates reservists or guardsmen. (LogOut/ Training had begun. That place was the grinder. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. Polk County School Records 1890-1979 U.S. Yearbooks Name Index MyHeritage Polk County, Florida, 1900 school census : from records of the Board of Public Instructions [sic] in Tallahassee, Florida Family History Library Student & Faculty Lakeland High School, 1925, 1926 US Gen Web Archives Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. On Jan. 23, 1973, Secretary of State Henry Kissingers negotiated settlement to the hostilities took effect. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Search the history of over 778 billion After 5 minutes the top ranking officer said soldier, it sounds like you dont want to be an officer. I naively said, well, sir, I really dont. He blew up, yelled at me for wasting their time and bodily threw me out of the office. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. I was in the Lancaster PAANG for 21 years. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Please contact me Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. A small portion of Fort Polk is filled with dense, jungle-like vegetation, and this helped commanders prepare their units for battle in Southeast Asia. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. Got to Nam and became 11B for 4 months before I touched a mortar. US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Dix, NJ) Covers 1 - 5 of 5 Yearbooks Class of 1982 Class of 1972 Class of 1964 Class of 1961 Class of 1950. ek. Probably because most of our NCOs were Korea vets and did not receive that type of training and just told us to walk up the hill. Guess who had first fire watch? Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. Was assigned to E-2-2. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? Maybe just a little bravado there perhaps. Find Iowa High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! Uploaded by First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Five, it was hot and humid and it rained. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. Have picture of him from album. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Basic training is horrible. remember. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. My guess would be in 1970? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Bravo Blackhawks! To me, new to the army and a civilian through and through, such nitpicking seemed pretentious, theatrical, arbitrary, and even terrifying, nothing more than an attempt to bully us into submission. Please take care guys, catch you later. The company that printed my 1968 yearbook was WALSWORTH, Marceline, Missori. Women's Army Corps. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. If this was your training company I would be glad to send you the pictures of the cadre. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? We were now using the M-16 and not the M-14 we were trained on in Basic Training. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. In basic training we separated the NG personnel by regions where they lived in the US. We celebrated with a parade. After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. LZ Center. Which I found out afterwards, why! Right out of high school. I was at Polk for AIT (Tigerland) in July and August 1968 after completing basic at Fort Dix, NJ. Either way it was infantry training at Tigerland. Jan 20, 2017 The Vietnam war was still going strong in the winter of 1970. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1960 Company L. Roster for Recruit Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Training Regiment for 1960, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. However, I processed records for many guys who were sent to Vietnam. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. The big buildup was coming the Army wanted to keep experienced people at this training facility. Thanks Dad for that $100 bucks. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Damn was it hot. I requested a copy of my records in 2015, and received them. Fort Polk is rich in history- having been the post that trained the most combat infantry men in America and shipping them to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War- the same time the post became known as 'Tiger Land'. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1982 Company C. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company C, 7th Battalion, 1st Infantry for 1982, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. Your tour reflects many of the same incidents I and many many other 11Bs experienced. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. I went to Infantry AIT at Ft. McLellan, AL, then jump school at Ft. Benning, then Special Forces Training Group at Ft. Bragg. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. Poszesny. my dad recently passed away, I was born in Fort Polk and my Dad was here in or around 1965-1968 was Lawrence T Conroy,, looking for info and possible yearbook that he was in . I remember it fondly today, because Im almost 70 now and I was young back then. How long was Basic? That, alone, made my 18 months at Ft. Polk, a much more enjoyable time. In basic training I think I was in C-5-1. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. I am 67, I know deep down, I would probably been assigned to 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry.or 1st infantry division in the delta as a rifleman, or mortarman with a high probability of coming back zipped up with my name on the wall. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1961 Company N. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company N, 4th Training Regiment for 1961, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, Kentucky. Looking for old family members and relatives? web pages The drill sergeant was the trainees point of contact with the chain of command. The Continental Trailways bus that transported us 37 draftees from the Dallas selective service office arrived at the Reception Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 1966. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. The items are shelved in an area that is closed to the public. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? Story of Bau Bang. A magnifying glass. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. Im trying to gather photos etc. Sometimes in my sleep, I can still hear the choppers coming in. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. Terrible, awful, sickening, and hurtful is all I can say about Vietnam. What a horrible place to receive training for survival. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. The entire company participated. Ft Polk TIGER LAND has its special place and its reputation for training 11bravos. Daddy helped bring the combat trackers to light. I remember a Drill Sergeant Burdett, tall thin man, very quite and not too mean. I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. With degree (I suppose) was assigned to 8th Army HQ Special Troops in Seoul (Yongsan) where I extended my hardship tour (ha ha) and got 19-month early out. Was in the rice patties in Vietnam on August 19th of 71 and wounded in February of 72. PT usually took place in the morning. Where is that jerk E-1 Sparno who almost killed me with a live grenade? Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. Go to the website and contact the webmaster. I was in fort Polk for boot camp and AIT my Sargent was drill sargent Shepard anyone with information i arrived January 1975 to may 1975 we all endured ranger like training while there a lot of running,lots of PT and push ups as i tell my story today it helped me become the man i am today all respect to tiger land home of the pigmy rattle snake and alligator lake. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. A Big Thank you to the fresh-back Vietnam Veteran who saved my ass by nocking me down just before it blew up12 feet away. He had only been there a few months and became very ill. Dont know if this is the same guy, or if a copy of his photo would help you, in any way, but, if so, you can contact me at richeyv@gmail.com, and Ill be happy to send you a copy of the photo. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. Assigned to 3D2 4th Platoon. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Could have, should have, would have. Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. Basic was not a totally unpleasant experience for me as most of us were not slated for infantry AIT, where the atmosphere was much, much more serious. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. There were frequent inspections. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. I do have a picture of our training company(dont recall the proper company ect). Personal space was limited to our bunk bed, wall locker andfoot locker. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. He got sick after three week . Give me $20 Buck it will cost you $20 Bucks each and I will have you back here in 2 hours. I survived 6 months in the bush before WIA. Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. P.S. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. Dix was my Platoon Sgt. Dodge High School Yearbook. According to reports six men were arrested on. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. Useful 1. I took basic and AIT training at Ft. Polk July-Nov 1971. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Everyone knew when we left Knox the end game would be Nam. . Trainees were carefully monitored to ensure that the rifles were being pointedin a safedirection. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Older Class of 1976 Class of 1977 Class of 1978 Class of 1979 Class of 1980 Class of 1981 Class of 1982 Class of 1983 Class of 1984 Class of 1985 Class of 1986 Class of 1987 Still have my official transfer orders from Knox/Polk roster training brigades SSN ect. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, FtLoc. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. 190 Recruits Graduated on 21 July 1961. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. The just curious. I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. I dont recall the COs name. How many coaches do you think we ate at those old yellow mess halls? Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. 216 Recruits Graduated on 15 March 1968. Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Sgt. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. Military Service. All the rest E through Z went to Vietnam. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. There is no question that many of the weaknesses developed in these maneuvers are repeated again and again for lack of discipline. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. If its not in the Pictures its not included. Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. The relative calmness of zero week belied what was to follow. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. Company Commander: 1Lt Robert Connor. 10 talking about this. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1964 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company Company E for 1964, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Welcome home brother. It wasn't until the 1961 Berlin Crisis that Fort Polk reactivated on a more permanent basis and became an infantry training center in 1962. I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. I enlisted and was sent to basic at Ft. Bragg, NC. click HERE For the News Digest and Fort Drum dining facility and movie schedules click HERE DD Form 261 Report of Investigation Line of Duty and April 18th, 2019 - REPORT OF INVESTIGATION LINE OF DUTY AND MISCONDUCT STATUS 1 YYMMDD 2 OF X one INJURY DISEASE ILLNESS DEATH 3 X as applicable a REGULAR OR Reunion 2006 Grand Lakes O The Cherokees,OK, Audie Murphy Presidential Medal ofFreedom. Training centers throughout the United States continued to process new, raw meat for the war. civilian employee . Still, after all these years, and having been to the Wall three times, and having lost several of by Veteran brothers, I still dream about the wonderful memories before I lost my innocence in Nam. James A. Thomas, III. 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