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Looking for Sargent Craig 1964-66.

I was in the 299 Engr bn. in 1964 to 1966. During that time I served with Sargent Craig. I would like to contact him. Could you help me?
We were at Fort Gordon, Georgia in 1964 and 1965, and moved to Viet Nam in 1965.

Rener Clark Carpenter
clarkcarp@gmail.com

I am Robert Frey, of Phila, PA. I served with Charlie Compan, 299th Combat Engineer Battalion in Kontum and in Bong Son, Republic of South Vietnam from October 20th 1968 to October 19th 1969.

Years later I attended a 299th Reunion in Niagara Falls, New York in June of 1996. I became friends with the WWll generation of the 299ers (sort of like a brother) and thus began my education of and appreciation for "The Battalion", it's History, It's accomplishments and most of all, it's himan component.

Befriending these brave american crusaders has been one of the greatest priveleges of my life. I broke bread with them, drank with them and was fortunate to dance with the lovely wives of these great american heros at these reunions. The men who proudly state their motto, "First on Omaha!" What incredibly brave and noble imagery is cast by such a motto. "Bloody Omaha Beach!" What an utter and complete honor it has been. I thank the great engineer above for the man I have become from my U.S. Army experience and my pioneer engineer training. It affects me and how I approach life on a daily basis and enriches my life's experience in almost every way.

Those of us who have proudly served in the 299th humbly welcome you who take an interest in us.

If I could have but one wish to come true from my total lifes' ambition it would be this: That every man, woman and child in every courner of every nation on earth should have it explained to them in the most basic, emphatic manner just what these men did. That way, all would praise God or Jehova or Allah or Jeasus or whatever name you call the creator, the almighty God of all men and thank him for such men. Men who, on June 6th 1944, crossed the storm ravaged English Channel and put a halt to Adolph Hittler's juggernaut that had as it's sole mission, the enslavement of the human race on planet Earth. Had these Noble men failed in that mission, none of what we know as life on earth would be as it is today. The "D-Day" invaders are the reason the sun rises on a free, abundant world and the reason our children can laugh and play, dream their dreams and live their lives!!!.

Yes, and on "Bloody Omah Beach" the gallant men of the 299th Combat Engineer Battalion led that invasion force that strode into deadly machine gun fire, dodging artillery and mortor rounds, only to have to break the hedgerow choked countryside and drive onward through the worst winter in European history through the "Battle of the Bulge", liberating towns, cities and nations on the way to freeing the people of the Continent of Europe and ultimately, the entire Earth.

These men whom Tom Brokaw dubbed "The Greatest Generation", created one hell of a legacy. A legacy that is monumental in nature for those of us who have been tasked with carrying on that mission. I might add that the torch has been taken by the next generation(s) of young American Combat Engineers and has been nobly carried forward in the same tradition, if not the same brilliance as that which is embodied in the movie of that episode of American history
known to one and all as "The Longest Day".

Charlie Company 299th - Ben Het

If you were part of our group that built Ben Het, please contact me.

My e-mail address is reedh922@aol.com

I served with the 299th Combat Engineers from Nov.1970-Nov1971 -

I was at Camp Humper, Phu Tai (Qui Nhon)and Cam Rahn Bay. Hq. was at Phan Rang. I live in the Greensboro, N.C. area.I'm hoping to find out my comrads from Nam. I'm trying to find out what citations were awarded to my unit. Thank you for your time.

Barry E. Avent

My e-mail address is ibtank4612@yahoo.com

299th (1969 - 1970) looking for other 299er's -

My Pal, Gary Collins and I were partners from the second grade, through all
the stuff adolescence throws at you, to enlisting in the Army, (you know
the buddy plan?). We saw each other once in boot. I'm not sure where Gary
was shipped for AIT but I went to "Little Korea" Fort Leonardwood, Mo. Both
going across the pond, I was assigned to the 169th. Engineer Battalion and
Gary was assigned to the 299th. Man I could go on but the point of this
letter is Gary doesn't remember much of his tour in country. Not even his
company. We've both got cancer, basically the same kind. I've been seeing VA
doctors for my Agent Orange, PTSD, and cancer. Gary needs to see a doctor
also. He served in country from 1969 to 1970. Born in Oregon on 8-22-50 to
Nora and Clarence Collins. Does anybody remember Gary? I'm sure just hearing
or reading how some cats from his company or unit are doing would help a
great deal. He does feel lost, you know those eye's don't lie. Thank you for
your time. Welcome Home Brother, Patrick (Jazz) Butler 916-722-2625

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