At the same time, my assistant SP4 Ronald L. Fischer was with me, as was the Class I Clerk; SP4 Gamble. By JUN 66, much of the 2nd BDE, 1st Infantry DIV had occupied Bearcat base (aka Long Thanh North) about 10 miles south of Route 15s juncture with Route 1A at the top of the triangle at Long Binh. The 228th, being an understrength company was supporting an average of 28,000 troops and more in four (4) different known locations through four (4) battlefield operations. It should also be mentioned that a Major Jerry Ward of the 15th Supply Brigade and representative of USASUPCOM and 1st Logistics Command was quartered (neither attached or assigned) with the 228th from early December 1966 late May 1967his function to facilitate planning of Supply Operations and co-ordination of same in conjunction with ongoing battlefield operations of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and 25th Infantry Division. (see Photo section). Company A and Company B had an authorized unit strength of 235 for each Company (470)the remainder (117) belonging to Headquarters Company and Headquarters itself. The first is perishables which include fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, potable ice, milk and ice cream. There was an article on the event written in The Army Times Newsletter as well. The consolidated report was sent by courier or Id take it myself to 29th General Support Group. Where it should have read CPT Jerry D. White; Commanding they read 1LT Floyd C. Hughes; Company Officer, later Commanding A comminique with F.C. Combat units from various locations flowed into the area. I was blessed with a cadre of competent officers and enlisted soldiers whose complete dedication to Duty, Honor, and Country could only be termed as remarkable and magnificent. The area was considered to be off-limits for several reasons. The hard part, after breakfast was trying to get to sleep, when by 0730 AM it was hotter than hell {95 to 100 degrees}. Personally, I am convinced the draft or something like it should be re-instated. As stated, in my first posting entitledA Panegyricthe very understrength unit personnel of the 228th (2 Officers, 84 enlisted) performed with flawless efficiency night and day in supporting Operation Attleboro, the Base Camp and other battlefield requirements. This is for all classes of supply less wholesale class III Engineer, Class IV TC Aviation and medical supplies. The 258th Field Artillery Battalion was a self-propelled unit equipped with twelve 155 mm M12 Gun Motor Carriages. 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. That meant Ted and I had not eaten for 24 hours. Information after February 1967 was provided by (then) LT Dan Hillard. Bernard A. Kuster Colonel, Quartermaster Corps United States Army (Retired) dated: 14 March 2010, ADDENDUM OPERATION ATTLEBORO SURPRISE. As of 1 June 1967 (see 1967-1968 History; Section G) a new Commanding Officer; Captain Gordon I. Ozawa had been assigned from HHC 567th Supply and Service Battalion (DS) as CO, while the 266th S&S BN (DS) had lost operational control as the superior command of the 228th. One afternoon recent in time (February 2013) I once again was dwelling on the problem, when I had a sudden flash of memory. On 4 Nov 66, the base camp of the 196th Lt Inf Bde (SUP) sustained a mortar attack. Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France - Surnames N-R Well Eady, for whatever reason was determined to really kick some ass. The bad news was, that it was a very rough ride, as I was riding atop a 5 Ton flatbed while sitting on top of a Conex container where I bounced around all over the place. Initially set up and operating adjacent to Tay Ninh airstrip, the entire operation was subsequently moved to the southwest portion of the base camp near the 228th Class I, Stock Control, Class II&IV areas near the perimeter, but prior to the Class V staging areas and munitions pads. {This is a reference to new Class I Yard moved from being adjacent to airstrip and its new location southwesterly in what was termed the South Gate area. Note 1:To elucidate somewhat, the following is offered as a perspective regarding the magnificent and remarkable job performed by GR unit Officer and enlisted of the 228th. (2) A list of units to be supported. A third storage tank was constructed later. What was also interesting was that all the Catholic guys knew what was going on, how to respond, when to respond and where to respond. As stated, we went to Cu Chi the first week of July as Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battalion (Direct Support) as did the Bakery Section of Company B. At the same time and since July 1966 the 228th still had Laundry personnel TDY to 25th Supply and Transport Battalion of the 25ID in Cu Chi. We offloaded the turkeys and by the time we finished it was nightfall and dark. 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. A fellow named Ted Fife (still a good friend to this day) and I had both been assigned to the 29th. Phyllis Diller was there also. If the VC/NVA could hit a C-130 it could tie up the airfield for quite awhile. Personnel (officers and enlisted) assigned or attached within the unit prior to 3 July 1967 and who rotated afterwards do (as near as can be determined) have the award of MUC annotated within their individual 201 File and subsequent DD214 at their time of rotation and/or separation. We had field telephones connected by wire (land lines) literally laying on the ground. Around noon we boarded a C-130 and off we go. This section and Platoon remained in Cu Chi with the 25th ID from early July 1966 until rotation in mid May through June 1967. 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. Wards command methodically carved out refueling points, storage areas, and maintenance shops for military assistance forces in Tay Ninh Province. Treatment occurred by testing water, treating same of various units water tankers (usually 2 per Company) until potable before release. Finished with paperwork and all, we were driven to SEATAC, the main civilian airport in Seattle, Washington to catch flights home about 3 hours later. His tirade went on for awhile when the Major in charge and running the meeting told that SFC to Shut the ___ Up. #NeverForget SSG Esau G. Patterson Jr.,25, of Ridgeland, S.C.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany; one of eight soldiers killed 29Apr04 by a car bomb as his unit was doing a dismounted IED-sweep in Baghdad. Kuster (ret. The same held true for the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) since inception 20 July 1966 RVN up through the first week of January 1967. Kuster, AB Ranger}, 1st Shirt {Master Sgt. The Company was quartered in field tents with dirt flooring, had no electrical service, and therefore no need for the company refrigerator, air conditioning unit or phonograph player, let alone the company pool table, as the company had no recreation room either. Example: A person with 11 months 14 days might not be awarded a second overseas bar, whereas a person with 11months 15 days would. He agrees that Bakery section was sent to Cu Chi in first week of July 1966. The unit personnel were instructed to find a place to quarter in the empty field tents with approximately 20 bunks per field tent. 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. We asked the driver who had left the vehicle to talk with other drivers what was going on. In three shifts per day the Cooks of the 228th fed the entire Brigade, 200 to 300 individuals per shift for several days. Class V area was to the extreme southwest area of the basecamp perimeter the responsibility of attached troopers to 228th from 29th General Support Group, 3rd Ordnance Battalion, and also one of the assigned areas for Guard Duty of the 228th}, 20 November 1966 Company B, 588th Engineer Battlion completed construction of a tropicalized double quonset building to be utilized as a Post Office at Tay Ninh. (News of change of superior Command began circulating in 228th in mid to late October 1966). Within the hour, the ticket counter opened, we checked our duffle bags and purchased one way tickets to LAX (Los Angeles) the main civilian airport. In preparation for Operation Gadsden, Cedar Falls and Junction City, more permanent supply point facilities were in process of being built, including two large steel petroleum storage tanks. Condiments and other products, such as salt, sugar, flour, wheat, rice and such were stored in a large wooden warehouse (see photo gallery 1966-1967), as they were subject to rapid breakdown if left in the sun, or even more rapid breakdown if left in the rain. B.A. 228th Field Artillery Battalion | Pop's European Tour '44-'45 For all their work, and all the product they produced, it could not be issued to the troops. I wasnt excited about being in the Army, but I wasnt pissed off about it either. Its such a unique moment in time and it meant such a great deal to me, tired as I was. Kuster, First Assigned Company Commander, Tay Ninh 4 October 1966 5 January 1967. Well, the SGT was a nice about the matter, and I got the day off along with two friends and Ted Fife. A similar situation existed for 45th Medical MUST, although my understanding is the 175th Combat Engineers of 196th LIB provided their roadway in mid to late November 1966, the 45th having all personnel in place by 9 November 1966 when a contingent of nine assigned nurses arrived} . Some 3 weeks later, Company B no longer existed, as it had been inactivated, the bulk of remaining personnel being transferred into the newly activated 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). 4) For time period19 February 1969 15 August 1969, Tay Ninh Meritorious Unit Commendation228th Supply and ServiceCompany (DS)Superior Command: 277th Supply and Service Battalion (DS). My grandfather's 228th Field Artillery Battalion's Engagement Map, Scan this QR code to download the app now. The same was accomplished in the Graves Registration Platoon, as was the Company Supply Clerk both in Tay Ninh. Our job function was not particularly one of glory on the battlefield. The laundry sections may operate separately when administration, mess, and operating supplies are provided. There was one field phone and the office itself was a wooden floor with wooden sides and a tin roof. The next morning we caught a ride to Bien Hoa to pickup our personnel files, pay records, etc! The second factor relates to the wet months during Monsoon season. At the time, there was a good deal of excitement and MUC ribbons were being handed out throughout all of Cu Chi Base Camp. But alas, that is not what the United States Army had in mind for PFC George Savare. Since I had no clue as to what outfit he belonged to, I notified our Battalion 266th HQ, dumping the matter back into their laps. His next Pay Voucher for time period 1-30 September 1966 indicates he was transferred from 228th to HHC 266th. 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. My grandfather's 228th Field Artillery Battalion's Engagement Map 229 Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm), HQ Battery stay. 20th Indian Division: Major General D.D. On or about early to mid April 1967, I with my Platoon were ordered back to Tay Ninh from Cu Chi. So to whom did they belong? Although some who were there are no longer living among us, the remainder continue the deep bonds of friendship developed (officers and enlisted) which hold to this very day. An additional collection point is located inTay Ninh. Laundry going out was clearly marked with the name and unit of the individual. I felt it was my duty, just like most other guys whom Ive met throughout the years. This is known as copies of these Morning Reports have been obtained and reviewed. As we began preparing for this move back to Long Binh, and were nearly ready to leave, new orders arrived some 4 days later revoking the original orders. Col United States Army Class I and GR Officer Tay Ninh, Dau Tiang) 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker (XO Stock Control and Class II & IV Officer, Long Binh, Tay Ninh) 1st Lt. Ralph R. Meshon (Class I Officer Long Binh, Bien Hoa, Tay Ninh) SP4 Ronald L. Fischer (Assistant Company Clerk, Tay Ninh) SP4/CPL Fred C. Marcus (L&B NCOIC Cu Chi) SP4 Dawson M. Gamble (Class I NCOIC ,Tay Ninh, deceased 2008) SP4 J.D.