I hope you enjoy going through this blog as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Or like all of my useless information, you can just dump it.
Enjoy.
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| U.S. Army Training Command Armor Fort Knox, Kentucky Basic Combat Training circa November 1960 to January, 1961 |
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| 3rd Army US Army Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon, Georgia Advanced Individual Training Teletype Writer Operator circa January, 1961 to March 1961 (I don't remember the patch I wore) Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, Alabama Circa March, 1961 - September 1961 |
999th Signal Company (Spt), 25th Infantry Division
Helemano Military Reservation between Wahiawa and Haleiwa, Hawaii
circa September, 1961 to May, 1962
Naha Port, Okinawa
circa May, 1962 to August, 1962
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| 9th Logistical Command Circa August 1962 - The 9th Logistical Command was deployed to Thailand to provide assistance in civil construction, and later became the logistical support element for Joint Task Force 116 to counter conflict in the Southeast Asia area the 999th provided communications support |
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United States Army Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa circa December,1962 to March, 1963 |
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First Army Fort Devens Communication Center circa March 1 1963 to November 20, 1963 Separated on November 20, 1963 The end of my first tour of duty November 21, 1960 to November 20, 1963 Communications Center Specialist 36 months, Sp4 (E-4) -----------------------------------------------------------------------  FROM DA FORM 2-1 820617 - 831119 MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CO C, 1st Bn, 225th Infantry, 38th Infantry Division Port Huron, Michigan .jpg) 831119 - 840707 HHD, 1ST BN, 329TH REGIMENT, 2D BRIGADE, 70TH DIVISION (TRAINING) Flint, Michigan 840707 - 850818 HHC, TRAINING COMMAND, 70TH DIVISION (TRAINING) Fraser, Michigan 850818 - 900917 CO A, (Staff & Faculty), 70th DIVISION (TRAINING) Fraser, Michigan  900917 - 920413 United States Army Recruiting Command Des Moines, Iowa  920401 - 940925 HHC, 157th Separate Infantry Brigade Horsham, Pennsylvania 940925 - 960220 2nd Bn 329th Regiment, 70th Division (Training) Camp Atterbury, Indiana  960220 - 980301 88th Regional Readiness Command 402nd Engineer Company (Dump Truck) Camp Atterbury, Indiana 980301 Retired with a permanent disability of 50% and rank of SSG (E6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DECORATIONS, MEDALS, BADGES, AND RIBBONS  Meritorious Service Medal  Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)  Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)  Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award)  National Defense Service Medal  Armed Forces Reserve Medal  NCO Professional Development Ribbon  Army Service Ribbon  Overseas Service Ribbon  United States Army Identification Badge-Recruiter, Silver  Sharpshooter (M1 and M16)   Army Hashmark (1 for every 3 years /21 = 7)  Army Overseas Bar (1 for every 6 months /18 = 3)  En listed Signal MOSC 72B Communications Center Specialist  Enlisted Infantry-MOSC 11B- -Infantryman, 11H Infantry Direct Fire Crewman  Enlisted Transportation MOSC 88M Motor Transport Operator  Signal Orange Cord  Infantry Blue Cord  Private E-2  Private First Class E-3  Specialist E-4  Sergeant E-5 .jpg) Staff Sergeant E-6 (Retired)  Unit Crest 329th Regiment Brigade Combat Team USAR  Recruiting Unit Crest --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  United States Army Southeastern Signal School 1961   Self Portrait in Hawaii circa 1961  The Times They Have Sure Changed  They Do Not Have Khakis Anymore  Party Time  Would You Believe the Woman is Jan...First Sergeant is Michael Brink  I Told You That I was a Recruiter in Iowa  Do You Think I Look Like Patton?  Certificate of Appreciation |
Nice work Dad,
ReplyDeleteI cant get over how much Duane looks like you!
and they were still wearing Kahkis when i went in too bad they got rid 'em, i liked that uniform.
Yeah, I agree with you about Duane looking a lot like me...right down to the bald head. LOL
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Ken, did you not pay the rent or what?! You moved around as frequently as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You must have done a great job of completing your mission at each station causing you to move on to the next. I loved the photos -- didn't know you were ever that young! And yeah you do look a little like Patton. Great display, old friend!
ReplyDeleteI guess that the 999th Signal Co. you mention here is the same as the 999th Signal Co. (co) that I served in from May 1959 to Sept. 1960. We were stationed at Ft. Dix under 1st Army and spent about three months TDY in Okinawa Oct-Dec 1959. I was in Carrier Platoon. More than 50 years now, but at times it can seem like a couple of weeks ago. Blessings to you.
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Wayne R. Root (private E-4)
I apoligize for the looooong delay in answering...I really had no idean that anyone was leaveing any comments. Now I am putting together a Bio for my kids (all between 40 and 50) and found 9 comments while I was re-capturing the data from this blog...I have been trying for 50 years to find people who know anything about the triple 9th and the majority of the comments I read here I am finally starting to find them.
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DeleteForgot to mention that my email address is waymerr@gol.com. Thanks
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Was remembering my 999 days in Korat and Ubon. Your pictures brought back a lot of memories
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John Southern
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add my emai. It is sheriff@joimail.com
I'M GARY HENLE. I WAS IN THE 999TH SIG CO IN OKINAWA IN 63 TO 65. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A TORI GATE PATCH FOR MY SHADOW BOX AND LEGION RIDER VEST. (2). ANY IDEA WHERE I CAN GET TWO OF THEM. CAN CONTACT ME @ PH 1-605-338-1390 OR E-MAIL GCHENLE@MIDCO.NET
ReplyDeleteMy name is Wayne Root. I was in the 999th Signal Co. (co) from May 1959 to September 1960 at Fort Dix, NJ. We had convoyed to participate in Operation Dragonhead at Ft. Bragg, but very soon after we arrived, were mobilized for SE Asia. Fortunately, we never got that far (original destination reputed to be Laos) and spent three months in Okinawa at Machinato. Great bunch of guys, I think of that outfit and my service then frequently.
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Not sure if it was this site or not that facilitated this occurrence, I think it was, but one of the guys in the 999th with me has gotten in touch. I was very surprised, and very moved by the pictures that he sent me. 52 years now since then. WR
ReplyDeleteHi MY NAME IS KATHY LEONARD. MY FATHER JOHN R LEONARD SERVED IN THE ARMY 1961-1968 101ST AND 82ND AIRBORNE 999TH SIGNAL COMPANY FT. CAMBELL KY AND OKINAWA JAPAN. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HONOR HIM BY COMPLETING HIS FLAG BOX AND I AM MISSING PATCHES AND PINS ALSO ANY PHOTOS ANYONE MAY HAVE. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. MY FATHER PASSED JUNE 17TH 2013 THE DAY AFTER FATHERS DAY. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT HAS ANY INFO ON HIM OR HOW TO FIND WHAT I AM MISSING.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
KATHY
kalenny@q.com
I was in 999th in Thailand about oct 62 til jul 63, mostly in Udorn..having trouble with VA cause my dd214 only shows UASRPAC. trying to get records has been no help..any ideas. also have some pics of that era including a few of MCB3 trip to NKP..thanks mwilfor@msn.com
ReplyDeletemy time with 999th was in 1961 to 1962 as a radio- relay was all over great guy to be with the company never got anything for my time like patchs or pins or paper for what i was doing. thank you .....russ rustyseal0@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWas wondering if you ever crossed paths with my father, SFC Harley G. Clark?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your service!!!!
Loved your display and comments Ken. My dear cuz.
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