24th Evacuation Hospital Guest Book


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Sign the Guest Book. Tell us how you were associated with the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Vietnam, your memories of Vietnam - or anything about the 24th Evac you would like to share.

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Jon S Richards <medevac22@msn.com>
Miami Beach, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jun 1969 - Jun 1970
Association: Medevac Helicopter Pilot
I was a Medevac helicopter pilot with the 1st Cav Division in Phouc Vinh. Dropped a lot of people off at your location.
- Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 21:02:42 (EDT)

Marvin Wayne <mawayne2@gmail.com>
Bellingham, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June 1971-June 1972
Association: Surgeon and medical officer
Under the guidance of Charlie Middleton and many others I actually learned so very much about giving great trauma care. Today I practice emergency medicine, and trauma care. Currently working on a movie (not a documentary) based on the 24th and centered on the search for a child, who is the product of an American surgeon and Vietnamese women, by a rebellious nurse after the Surgeon's death. The nurse "ratchet" of the movie will be played by Fay Dunaway, and the hero nurse by Amy Acker. The heroes of this movie will be nurses, and in May we were the first film team to be permitted to shoot war movie segments, for our move, in Vietnam. Anyone interested in learning more, can email me.
- Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 06:29:44 (EDT)

Bob Barndt <rbarndt@zitomedia.net>
USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970-1971
Association: Patient
I was your guest for about two weeks recuperating from a skull fracture and concussion. My everlasting thanks to you folks for the wonderful care received. I met a very lucky person there. He had a vertical incision about 3/4" in length right between his eyes with just one stitch in it. When I asked him what happened, he replied that he had been shot by a V.C. with an AK-47. I didn't believe him of course until he showed me the x-ray with the bullet stopping just short of the brain stem. The shot was only from about 6' in elephant grass. The round was a "squib" round with only enough velocity to exit the barrel. It knocked him down and when he realized he was still alive he shot the person that had shot him. We all know how reliable an AK-47 is, but this one time the bad round was the top one in the magazine, was too weak to cycle the action, jammed the gun, and cost the bad guy his life. The doctor gave him the x-ray to show others that this was truly what had happened and to tell the truth, I didn't believe him till I saw the x-ray myself. I thought I had seen it all in Vietnam but this is the weirdest I've ever seen. This is a true story folks, and it's about time I shared it with all. Makes me a believer in a higher power. Best wishes to all, Robert C. Barndt 205th AVN. Co. ASHC Phu Loi, RVN 70-71
- Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 14:39:39 (EDT)

Fred Evors <evnet@comcast.net>
Philadelphia, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1965-66 and 1969-70
Association: Patient, Helicopter Gun Pilot
I was wounded in 1969 and treated at the 24th. I was also a Gunship pilot and flew cover on medivacs. We were allowed to utilize the O Club.
- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 03:44:23 (EDT)

David R Morris <gi_dave52@msn.com>
New Castle, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970-1971
I was with the 25th Inf Div 70/71. My rear was Long Bien but do not know what Evac I would have been sent to. The second time was Qui Nhon and I think that was 67th Evac. All I remember is the hospital was at the end of the air strip. I always thought that was an odd place for an air strip. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave
- Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 20:32:34 (EDT)

David L. Bedard <dbedard@bellsouth.net>
Benton, LA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 31 October - 3 November, 1969
Association: Patient
I was in the hospital for 4 days with some type of viral disease. I was medivaced there from Quan Loi. I have written a book about my Vietnam experiences, "I Remember Quan Loi". In the book, I wrote about being in the hospital and included several letters that I wrote home during my hospital stay. I will never forget walking into that air conditioned ward, taking a hot shower, and getting into the bed with those wonderful clean sheets. Thank you, doctors and nurses, for making me well. God bless you all.
- Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 20:29:17 (EDT)

Rob Hewitt <stormyranye89@aol.com>
Russiaville, IN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967
Association: relative of SP5 Dallas E. Smith.
I am seeking anyone who knew my uncle, sp5 Dallas E Smith. I would like to hear from anyone that knew him at that time.
- Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:45:30 (EDT)

Rob Hewitt <stormyranye89@aol.com>
Russiaville, IN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967
Association: SP5 Dallas E Smith was my uncle, and he was at the 24th.
I am seeking anyone who knew my uncle sp5 Dallas E Smith. I would like to hear from anyone that knew him at that time.
- Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 06:10:35 (EDT)

Rob Hewitt <stormyranye89@aol.com>
russiaville, IN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967
- Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 06:08:50 (EDT)

Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret <info@veteranprograms.com>
Highland, CA USA
THANK YOU VETERANS! Just a note to say thanks to all of the veterans who protect our way of life. Your dedication, loyalty, and commitment to our country is greatly appreciated. We will always honor you. In doing so, please visit our web site to learn about the benefits you earned and are eligible for today. Also, discover how to increase your pension or service-connected compensation today. Again, thank you for your service.
- Monday, May 26, 2008 at 11:36:06 (EDT)

Janice Stewart <janice.stewart@jeffersonhospital.org>
Philadelphia, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov. 1970 to March 1971
Association: Nurse
I was stationed at the 24th Evac, after the 12th Evac in CuChi was closed.
- Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 14:11:21 (EDT)

Roger Sebring <rkseb708@aol.com>
Clinton Twp., MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 71 - Jan 72
Association: Sugical Technician
In looking at the members of the 24th list I noticed my name was not listed there. I was stationed at the 24th evac Hospital from Oct of 1971 until January of 1972. Even though I wasn't there long I do have memories of the place. I served as a surgical technician. My Sgt's name was Jerry Papin. If you could add my name to the members list I would appreciate it.
- Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 06:13:26 (EDT)

Rance Jurevwicz, Capt.,USA, Ret <veteranprograms@aol.com>
Highland, CA USA
GREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
- Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:54:19 (EDT)

Cynthia L.(Cindy) Baker <cbmg78@comcast.net>
Arnold, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 8/70 to 12/71
Association: Lived at the WAC detachment down the street and worked USAV HQ on the hill
Our mess hall was at the 24th Evac; any medical attention was also at the 24th.
- Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 08:17:41 (EDT)

Larry Chaney <srguapo2@yahoo.com>
Dixon, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: October 1968 -September 1969
Association: Medic - ER, Ward 4-Ward 8
As a nineteen year old, I had some pretty strange and great experiences in Long Binh. I remember vividly some of our exploits out at the day room. The guys I met there are always somewhere in the back of my mind.
- Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:54:04 (EDT)

Jim Barker <jbrx2794@neo.rr.com>
Stow, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 69 - May 70
Association: Pharmacy
Spring is just around the corner, and I thought about the wonderful weather we had in Vietnam. Pathetic as it is, that is all I remember now, not names, not places, not good times, not bad times.. Anybody out there want to refresh my memory? jb
- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:20:43 (EST)

James Donahue <SFANSO@hotmail.com>
Lakewood Ranch, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 18 - 30, 1967
Association: Patient
On July 18, 1967 I was a Staff Sergeant assigned to Mobile Guerilla Force Detachment A-303, 5th SFGA, and was shot in the left temple during a battle that took place north of Quan Loi. That evening I was medevaced to the 24th where I underwent surgery and spent about two weeks on the head wound ward. The 24th was a world class hospital -- the best there ever was.
- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:12:15 (EST)

Steve Diaz <mystirosemb@att.net>
Farmington Hills, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 71 - Dec 71
Association: bagging and tagging working with A&D, Registrar, Morgue
Looking for old family and friends. Served with Joe Patawna, Gene Draubner, Barry Bullock, Noel Stallions, LT Steve Peterson.
- Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 06:16:30 (EST)

Jim Keefover <James.Keefover@va.gov>
Oklahoma City, OK USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: APRIL 1968 to JULY 1969
Association: MEDICAL SUPPLY
I worked in Medical Supply for Cpt Rosenberg. The NCOIC was SSG Correa, LLoyd Brown, Robert Max. Charlie Brewer was a clerk and I met Captain Roberts in Germany a few years later (he was the medical supply officer prior to my arrival) There was a nice Vietnamese girl named Suzie that was in stock control. We worked too hard to meet a lot of Docs and Nurses. Later in 71-72 I served with the 11th Armored Cav and came back as a patient at the 24th.
- Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 16:53:40 (EST)

Cindy Young <csueyoungster@gmail.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Mason
McAllen, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March of 1969-1970
Association: nurse in Neurosurg unit - Wards 5 & 6
Married my Infantry CPT 37 years ago, and we went back to visit VN in 2002, 2003, then spent a year and a half teaching English at Hue University. The country and the people are wonderful, if still at poverty level in rural areas. We go back at least once a year, are positively hooked! If anyone is interested in our return experience in Viet Nam, or is considering going for a visit, I highly recommend it, and would love to talk with you about it. Email me and we'll get on the phone. Doug blogged our whole time there (and continues), so you can read of our living there. I haven't visited the website in years.... xoxo - Cindy Mason Young
- Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 08:46:33 (EST)

Antonio Zamora <webmaster@discostu.routesys.com>
Bethesda, MD USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1962 to 1965
Association: Lab Technician
I was assigned to the 24th Evacuation Hospital after basic training at Fort Polk. While stationed at Fort Sam Houston, I attended the Medical Field Service School to study hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, and blood chemistry. I worked in the laboratory at Brooke Army Medical Center drawing blood, staining blood slides, doing complete blood counts (CBC) and blood morphology, and also routine urinalysis.
- Monday, March 10, 2008 at 21:05:51 (EST)

Lawrence Robinson <threemiraclebabys@yahoo.com>
Belpre, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968
Association: Patient
Would like to receive information about 24th medivac mortar or rocket attack, in the year of 1968 or 1969; requesting information for VA claim.
- Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 18:54:02 (EST)

Mike Heinig
Walnut Creek, CA USA
Association: next door at 327 signal company
I was across the street at the 327th signal company and used to watch the Hueys come in every day. We ran the microwave radio station at Long Binh. There were two 200 foot towers with lots of microwave antennas and nice big red lights that the VC could use for locating the base at night.
- Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 18:51:37 (EST)

George Terminesi <gterminesi@gmail.com>
Cranston, RI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: December 1968 - December 1969
Association: Medic Wards 5-6
This is a change of email address from my original entry. I check in every so often even though almost everything from back then is a blur. Hope everyone is still around and healthy.
- Monday, December 03, 2007 at 19:42:41 (EST)

Sgt. Tony de Rosa <webmaster@discostu.routesys.com>
Floral Park, NY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 06/67-06/68
Association: Motor Sgt
I ran the motor pool, heliport laundry etc.
- Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 06:29:39 (EST)

Jennifer Sinclair <jennifer@marshallcf.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1969
Association: My uncle served near the 24th Evac
My uncle, John Currie Hansen, was shot and killed by sniper fire at Long Binh in July of 1969. His body, fortunately, was recovered. Would he have been taken, even KIA, to the 24th or somewhere else? I'm trying to help my mother reconstruct events, now that she's finally ready. Thank you! And God bless.
- Monday, November 26, 2007 at 18:56:27 (EST)

Kimberly Martin <kimm613@mac.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: June 1966 - March 1967
My Dad, Arnold Martin, was in the 24th from March 1966 in Fort Sam Houston, TX, transferring to Vietnam in June, 1966, and coming back home in March, 1967. I'm speaking for him because he died in 1994 from cancer. Being able to contact people that might have known him is very, very special to me. He didn't speak of his time there much at all, but the few times he did were extremely emotional, so much so that he was unable to continue speaking. Thank you for hosting this website. It means SO MUCH to someone like me, and I'm sure it means even more to those who can get in contact with people they knew while they were there... Thanks again and Happy Holidays!!! Sincerely, Kimberly Martin
- Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 18:32:32 (EST)

Mel Libby <namvet6768@peoplepc.com>
Durand, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept 67 - Nov 68
Association: Corpsman Ward 5-6
Happy Thanksgiving to all
- Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 09:07:17 (EST)

Jerry Newton <jerry@newtons-r.us>
Grand Prairie, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jun 70 - Jan 71
Association: Driver for Col. Cochrane
I was assigned to the 24th from the 16th Medical Detachment, a dispensary on Long Binh that serviced USARV HQ. Like so many others I don't remember many names (Sweet Pea and Col. Cochrane) to be exact, but I do remember that one of the guys at HQ was really into trains, and the mailroom clerk (Andy, I think, which may be short for Andrews) was a good friend at the time. I've read the guestbook and seen lots of names from the time period that I was there, but can't put a face to any of them. I try to recall the good times we all shared, but they are too frequently replaced with the images of the wounded guys in the wards. It would be great to hear from anyone that remembers me.
- Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 20:09:29 (EST)

Larry G. Johnson <john7476@bellsouth.net>
Hopkins, SC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969-1970
Association: I was stationed at Long Binh in with the 624th Service and Supply Co.
I served in Long Binh Vietnam during the tet counteroffense with the 624th service and supply company, which was next door to the 24th Evac Hospital. I served from 1969 to 1970, during the same time that Spec.4 Fred Bradley (Harker) did. The names of some of the other guys are: Cook,Paul,Hollis,Proctor,and Sgt.James Griffen,which was living in my home town,Columbia,SC (Hopkins ,SC).I also remember SGT E6 OR E7,Fusha, and another Sgt.that owned a restaurant somewhere in Saigon by the name of Soul Kitchen. I worked in supply at first, and later maintained and operated the company shower. I was in the hooch with guys in transportation,and road shotgun daily. I would love to hear from Fred Bradley who lives in Montrose,WV, but there is no email address or phone number. I have a claim filed with the VA, and I would like very much to hear from anyone of you that was at the 624th S&;S Co, or the 24th Evac Hospital from 1969-1970. Please E-mail me at john7476@bellsouth.net,or call me collect at (803)783-3323. Thank you very much. Spec 4 Larry Johnson.
- Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 19:41:33 (EDT)

Ken Bopp <amandabiker@cox.net>
Destrehan, LA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 67 - Feb 68
Association: Anesthetist
Had a great motorcycle trip this past week riding from Louisiana to Illinois for my 50th High School Reunion. On the way I stopped to visit with Bill Kirk, another anesthetist with the 24th. Great visit. Bill is retired as associate director of the anesthesia school at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. where he spent most of his years after returning from Nam. Every year he would present a slide show of his time in Nam to the students at the school. This year I arrived at the right time and he asked me to accompany him to the presentation. As usual there were some tears on our part and I have to say the students were very attentive. Bill lives in Republic, Mo. just outside Springfield. He is doing well and is still the same quiet person I knew then. I only wish I could see my way clear to meeting with and talking with many of the others I served with. Anyway, hello to all those I served with and I hope we have another reunion soon.
- Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 19:04:11 (EDT)

David R Morris <drmorris52@verizon.net>
New Castle, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 12/70
Association: Patient
I was wounded 12/70. I wanted to thank the 24th Evac for my great care.
- Friday, October 05, 2007 at 17:08:14 (EDT)

Judy Ford <ford1945@verizon.net>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Curry
Zephyrhills, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-Feb. 1968
Association: Emergency Room Nurse
Hello to all of you. I am writing to list my new email address. Would love to hear from anyone with whom I served. I worked ER, mostly evening/night shift. I remember Drs Cooper, Patrick, Mengali, Averbach from that time frame, also fellow nurses Penny Booth, Carolyn Tanaka, Ann Cunningham, Darlene Wolfe. (Am still in contact with Carolyn & Darlene.) It was a very tough year for all of us, but probably the year of nursing that I can look back on with the most pride....we really did make a difference to the wounded who came into our care. Am now retired & enjoying the Florida life. God Bless!
- Monday, September 10, 2007 at 21:08:44 (EDT)

Allan Wolff <apw40@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 8/66-5/67
Association: general medical officer
It was great to hear from bill O'Dell. He, Sgt Vaughn and the men in the hospital lab-blood bank worked 24/7 behind the scenes saving lives with their unheralded work. Capt James Cooper, the lead surgeon at the 24th during those first days of our hospital lives in St. Louis which is very near Bill's home. I am still working full time in Chicago doing office practice ENT. Bill, if your travels get in this direction, please give a call to 847-729-9122. Without your hard work, our mission would have not been possible. I am so pleased that you are healthy and hope the years have been good to you. With deepest respect...Allan Wolff MD
- Monday, September 10, 2007 at 06:43:12 (EDT)

Carl (Bill) O'Dell <4odell@gmail.com>
St Robert, MO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1966-May 1967
Association: Medical Lab Tech
I arrived in July 66 and helped to build the hospital and the hooches. I can remember living in a tent and having the monsoons almost wash us away. Many a night staying awake to make sure Charlie didn't get us. I worked in the lab with a SSG Vaughn I think and several other good men. We used to trade some medical things for steaks and such to have a good meal. I helped carry the first patient off of a dustoff in January 1967 when it landed. I was a SP/5 at that time. Does anyone know SSG Vaughn? If so tell him to get ahold of me. If anyone else remembers me please contact me at the above e-mail. I was also on the crew that escorted the 12th Evac from the airport to their first station when they arrived in Country at Chu Chie I think. I am currently retired and travel the country with my wife in a motorhome.
- Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 16:30:03 (EDT)

Jim Barker <jbrx2794@neo.rr.com>
Stow, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 69 - May 70
Association: Pharmacy
I try to remember the good times, blocking the bad, but as all of us that served, sometimes it can be difficult. We must carry on. Hope to hear from all of you! Jim Barker
- Sunday, September 02, 2007 at 20:08:20 (EDT)

Lewis Lauring MD <yakbrow@gmail.com>
St Petersburg, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970-71
Association: Ophthalmologist
Just discoveered Dr. Carl Hakanson, a general surgeon who served at the same time as I, lives in my area and he told me about the 24 evac web site. What brought the 24 evac to my mind was the news reports of helicopters going down in Afghanistan recently and I remember loads of patients brought into the triage area and also recall traveling to various parts of RVN by chopper. Fairly dangerous not because of enemy fire but because of maintanence problems.
- Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 06:48:25 (EDT)

Tom Ferri <ant4544@verizon.net>

I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968-1969
Association: O.R. Tech
Ed Maisen, WOW! Talk about surprised. I thought of you and the other guys on the night shift, without a doubt the hardest working and BEST bunch of people working in ANY OR in the war! Times that will never be forgotten. Ed, please send an email. It would be good to keep in touch after 38 years! Can you believe how time has passed?
- Monday, August 27, 2007 at 18:57:17 (EDT)

Mark Maxwell <MMAXW0249@AOL.COM>

I was at the 24th Evac from: May 69 - Apr 70
Association: 327th Signal Co., right next door to the hospital in Long Bien
I heard and saw many, many choppers coming and going over our company area. They would land right next door and off-load then take off again. You guys did a great job.. Welcome Home..and Thanks. Mark Maxwell E-5
- Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 06:05:43 (EDT)

Roger S. Dennis <rsdvet1@msn.com>
Federal Heights, CO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 1969 to July 1970 (approx)
Association: Medical Corpsman Post-op
I do not remember alot of my time there except for a few people like D.J. Popp, Linda Meyers, Lt Col. Green, the Vietnamese restaurant and their spring rolls, the jail across the street, pulling guard duty with an empty M-14, celebrating New Years at the nco club with a shot of everything they had in a glass (ugh!!), going to nearby village to give medical assistance, eating at the mess late at night making a sandwich out of the days leftovers (yum!), and especially all of the great people that took care of those wounded in action and how much they (we) all cared about them. My best to all. Roger
- Friday, August 17, 2007 at 16:42:28 (EDT)

Nick DiCosol <ntjanj@aol.com>
Auburn, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept 71 to June 72 (approx)
Association: helicopter crew
I was wounded in 72. It was a head injury and I do not have much of a memory of my time in country. I was an E-4 and I am in need of help. Does anyone remember me? I was called Fatman and my last name was always mis-pronounced - most called me Driscoll. The only names I can remember were Lt. Edwards and Sgt. Pace If you remember me please let me know. It is very important. The government has misplaced my records and I need help.
- Friday, August 17, 2007 at 07:06:02 (EDT)

Charles W. Johnston <chasjohn@sbcglobal.net>
Fort Worth, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 1963 to May 1964
Association: Commo. Field Wireman
Just found this site..I forgot that I was with the 24th Evac until I found one of my Military Pay stubs...It just shows how time flies by and how much we forget.. I started to remember about FSHT and the things that had Happened there good and bad..We did not do much except field training and classes.. I was in the Commo section. I remember while out in the field I used to help with laying telephone wire, hooking up switchboards and etc...We had a jeep with reels on the back, then we would pull the wire off and lay the wire to each tent that needed a telephone..Was a good job.. I wish I could remember some of the guys that were stationed there. I ran with a lot of guys that were stationed there... I did not stay long with the 24th evac.. The Major transferred me to Hq btry.. to work with the non military personnel on the base..Boy was that a good Job...I had to go to the Parade ground and be an honor guard (maybe once a month), then I got shipped to Zirndorf,Germany 1964, Pinder,Barrack...I enjoyed the city San A. had some wonderful times there.... Thanks Sp5 Charles Johnston
- Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 19:50:21 (EDT)

Al Garcia <albertogarcia12@gmail.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 67 - Feb 69
Association: Worked in Personnel
I just found this site. Most entries are from the Medical field. I am looking for individuals I may have come in contact with as part of my duties. Does anyone remember Louie the interpreter? It seems that Capt Barnett and Sweetpea were the only entries I found. Capt Barnett, please respond, it seems that we were there at the same time. I cannot remember names however. Later!
- Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 21:13:21 (EDT)

Charles Chapman <dcmaxx@gmail.com>
Washington, DC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 68-Dec 69
Association: X-ray Tech
It was a year like no other. I often remember it as if it happened yesterday and other times it seens so distant as if it never happened at all. I would love to hear from some of the X-ray crew or anyone else who might remember me.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 06:22:27 (EDT)

Edward Maisen <emaisen@comcast.net>
San Jose, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968-1969
Association: O.R. Technician
I was sorry to hear of Ruth Webster's death. She was a truly wonderful nurse and person.
- Monday, July 16, 2007 at 18:40:14 (EDT)

Don Moeller <molar543@aol.com>
columbus, GA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 69 -Aug 70
Association: occasional OR Tech - visitor
I was a frequent visitor (from the 93rd EVAC) to see SP5 Ed Maisen (OR Tech). Ed and I were High School buddies.You had a first class operation going. I saw my first neurosurgery case there. Ed is doing well in San Jose California.
- Monday, July 16, 2007 at 18:37:56 (EDT)

Dr. John Baldwin <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968-1969
Association: Vascular, chest surgery 68-69
Folks who post on this site are referred to several of us, and I make it a point to write each one even if it is a simple "Thank you and Welcome Home". I can't begin to tell you how many former patients and staff have been re-united thanks to this site, and over a half-dozen have visited us as our guests here in the high Sierra. Welcome home, job well done, and thank you all for serving.
- Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 22:00:37 (EDT)

Ron Womack <keithmikel@aol.com>
Gadsden, AL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 68-Feb 69
Association: Nurse, Recovery Room
I worked in the recovery room.
- Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 21:54:43 (EDT)

Patricia Keefe Miyaji <kuuipo@mail2usa.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Keefe
Downers Grove, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: August 13, 1968-August 12, 1969
Association: WAC Company Compound
I was in the WAC Company and worked at 1st Logistic Command in the Transportation Unit (just below the incinerator). We used to use the 24th Evac mess hall to partake some of our meals. Mostly we bought chili in cans and crackers and crushed the ones that were not soggy when we got them to our hooch to make our cans of chili go a little further to feed all five of us in our hootch. Yuck, not much of an alternative to eating in a mess hall. I remember the mornings that we were to have taken our malaria pills, you knew who had taken theirs by the expression on their faces. Phew, what a hoot. I just LOVED those pills and the resulting cramping tummy and the runs were the most delightful ever to befall my tummy. I also LOVED walking past the incinerator when you were burning entrails, it just stoked our appetites for mess hall food, NOT!
- Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 21:51:28 (EDT)

Bennie Harris <beharris@triad.rr.com>
Dobson, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 18 - ??, 1969
Association: I was a patient
I had a head injury and you guys treated me like royalty. I was with HHT Regiment, 11th Armored Cav. Thanks for taking care of me!!!
- Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 20:59:02 (EDT)

Artis Pat Johnson <apjohnson@houston.rr.com>
TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 1967 thru September 1968
Association: Corpsman Wards 9 & 10
It is good to see there are still some of us left. I remember so many of the people mentioned on the web site. I don't imagine anyone remembers me. I was just a country boy from Nacogdoches, Texas amazed by all the damage humans could do to each other.
- Sunday, July 01, 2007 at 20:52:28 (EDT)

Ed (Honcho) Walbert <WALBERT@ALLTEL.NET>
Ford City, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 1970 - Nov 1971
Association: 284th MP Company
I was with the 284TH MP COMPANY .We had to guard prisoners at the 24th. What I saw there was an eye opener. They did a great job.
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 20:29:07 (EDT)

Steven Rucki <steve.rucki@comcast.net>
Algonquin, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 20, 1967 - Oct 20, 1968
Association: I was a medic with the 50th medical company clearing
I was a medic with the 50th next door. We ran the prisoner of war hospital. I used to visit the 24th quite often.
- Friday, June 08, 2007 at 12:41:30 (EDT)

Elaine Watts <watts.elaine@gmail.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Gula
Little Rock, AR USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 70 - Nov 71
Association: RN on Ward 2
Jan; Cheryl; tell me how you are doing?
- Friday, April 06, 2007 at 16:03:13 (EDT)

Darlene Clemons <bettyscatblu@hotmail.com>
East Peoria, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 1970 - Sept 1971
Association: Army Nurse Corps - Served on Neurosurgery Wards
I served with ANC, on the NEUROSURGERY WARDS. Fond memories, sad but challenging. My Nursing Supervisor was Cpt.Marie Kozma. It was so heartbreaking to know some of our soldiers would not make it home; but we could provide a little comfort, just to hold their hands and give words of comfort. I am looking for anyone who remembers me, my nickname was "Clem". I only had 2 weeks for my tour to end and fly home; however, I was a/e from Nam on Sept 5th., 1971 due to medical symptoms to Valley Forge. I am searching for anyone who might remember me. Please email me. I am looking for Nan Borg, Marie Kozma, Dr.Reid(?), any medical staff who may remember. I don't know who the Chief Nurse was at that time. Would like to fill in those gaps of my tour, especially need closure. Thanks so much. Keep this site going, it is very wonderful and just seems like yesterday. Vietnam was the greatest challenge of my nursing career. Darlene Clemons of East Peoria, Il.
Addendum: I worked in Phoenix, AZ. in Correctional Healthcare Management,(Maricopa County as Utilization Review RN.) and Workers Comp.Case Manager and Q.A. Currently retired.
- Monday, March 26, 2007 at 17:12:56 (EST)

Joseph (JD) Donigan <jddo@socal.rr.com>
CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 69 - Jun 70
Association: ER, CMS, Company duty
I was moved from the 36th Evac when it closed and spent the rest of my tour at Long Binh, mostly with the 24th. Worked in ER briefly then even more briefly in CMS and then for the 1st Sgt (Johnny Poole, my biggest fan) supervising civilian personnel. I was also hospitalized briefly (about a week) at the 24th with the old FUO. I remember two Company Commanders: a CPT formerly with the 173rd and a 2LT with brand new fatigues. Also remember lots of nights sitting out under the stars across from LBJ. Don't remember many names though: really only "Woody" Woodbury, Company Clerk.
- Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 08:19:03 (EST)

Angie Naiman <anaiman@charter.net>
Holdrege, NE USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1970-July 1971
Association: Nurse
I worked internal medicine and ortho/GU. It is so good to see the pictures and read the history of our hospital. I have continued on in Public Health and Home Health Nursing in Nebraska. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you. Nan Borg? Jean Watson? Darlene Clemons? Lots of faces but I'm not remembering the names. The 24th was a great place and I am so proud of every one of you!
- Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 07:56:19 (EST)

Steve Applebee <meanderac@gmail.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: Apr/May 69
Association: 74th Field Hospital - Lab, ER
I am trying to find anyone who worked er(pow) when I was there. Believe my ptsd due in part to that duty. VA wants names and can't trace Vietnamese nationals. thanks
- Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 07:53:15 (EST)

Gary Stone <gstone2@charter.net>
Wilkesboro, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 69 - Sept 70
Association: Worked in ER at 50th Medical Clearing Co.
I was assigned to the 50th Medical Clearing Company. At the time I arrived there, we were replacements for a reserve unit from New Jersey.
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 20:14:23 (EST)

Kerry Pardue <kerrypardue247@yahoo.com>
chandler, AZ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: In Vietnam 3/68 to 3/69
Association: Sent patients from 9th Infantry to your hospital
I was a Field medic with the 9th Infantry. [See my Web page] http://www.kerrypardue247.com/Index.html
- Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 21:12:21 (EST)

Dr. John Baldwin <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968-1969
Association: Vascular, chest surgery 68-69
[Responding to Paul Przybylski] Dr. George Bryar, neurosurgeon extraordinaire and a great, great person was last listed at: 11952 S. Harlen Ave Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 He would be about 70 years old now, if still alive. He was a special talent, and I operated with him...he in the head and I in the chest or belly a hundred times and our guys mostly all made it home. He and I were like the majority of the big Nam hospital docs...fully trained by great universities (Univ Calif for me, Baylor and U Chicago for George)...and 34-35 years old...top of our game and ready for work. Unfortunately, as I return to Walter Reed every Spring to teach, I know that talent like that does not exist in Iraq...we had 4 brain surgeons at the 24th...there is ONE in all of Iraq....and the 24 Evac would be like going to heaven as the surgical capabilities in-country Iraq are by our old standards, pathetic. Hope you find Dr Bryar. If not, try asking Col Mary Lou Knaebel-Brown of neuro ward 68-69 for a more current address. Her email is: jlbmlbazva@wmconnect.com Good hunting. Welcome home.
- Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 21:00:58 (EST)

Paul J Przybylski <prz@cpinternet.com>
Hibbing, MN USA
Association: Plt Leader 169th
Anyone out there remember/know of the whereabouts of a Doctor George Bryar. If I remember correctly he was from Chicago. [See next Guestbook entry from Dr. John Baldwin for response. The webmaster.]
- Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 20:52:37 (EST)

Ken Butke <kbutke@verizon.net>

Casualties in Iraq Blackhawk crash on January 20, 2007: I received this note from a friend about Col Brian Allgood, (son of Colonel Gerald Allgood who served at the 24th Evac) and I would like to share it with you all. Ken
See the following website for more details. http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=10435
- Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 17:37:10 (EST)

James (Jim) DeLoach <jamierosie@knology.net>
Evans, GA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July l970 - July 1971
Association: Head nurse in the Operating Room
We have a new email address - no longer with AOL. Rose and I now have two wonderful and energetic grandchildren: Brandon Patrick who will turn 5 in April 2007, and Reilly Elizabeth who will be 3 in July 2007. Our son Andrew and his wife live near us now, so we get to enjoy our grandchildren on a regular basis. We are both retired from nursing and enjoying golfing and traveling. Spent Thanksgiving in New York City, and Christmas and New Years in Hawaii. Our next trips include the Canadian Rockies in 2007, and cruising the Italian peninsula in 2008. Would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers us. Rose was Rose Carroll, when at the 24th.
- Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 14:15:22 (EST)

Woodrow Nelson Waldrop <wnwaldrop@att.net>
Powell, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 9 November 1968 -13 November 1968
Association: Patient
I was sent to the 24th Evac from the 83rd Medical Detachment. From the 24th I was sent to the 6th Convalescent Center in Cam Ron Bay. From there I went to the 12th Air Force Hospital for transport to the Tachikawa USAF Hospital in Japan. From there I was sent to the 106th General Hospital in Yokohama Japan. From there I was sent to the 121st Evac Hospital in Korea and from there I went to Madigan General Hospital in Ft. Knox KY. I still have a picture of a one star General from the 9th Infantry Division pinning a Division crest on my pajamas. I really want to thank all the personnel that worked at the 24th for all they did for me. I was a 22 year old E-6 that went into the service when I was 17.
- Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 17:38:03 (EST)

Ken Bopp <amandabiker@cox.net>
Destrehan, LA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug. 67 Feb. 68
Association: Anesthetist
Hope all are well and healing from our time in Nam. Happy Holidays to all and let us never forget.
- Friday, December 22, 2006 at 15:38:48 (EST)

Jim Fuqua <ivoryjim@insightbb.com>
Bowling Green, KY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1964-65
Association: Medic
Is there anyone out there that was in the 24th at San Antonio when I was?
- Friday, December 22, 2006 at 15:35:03 (EST)

Tom Reed <tomreed3@juno.com>
Springfield, TN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 67 - Nov 68
Association: Assigned to the 222 Personnel Service Company in support of the 24th Evac
I was assigned to the 222nd Personnel Service Company at Long Binh which provided administrative support to the 24th Evac Hospital and the 44th Medical Brigade. Lots of memories from Nov 67 - Nov 68 at Long Binh. I spent alot of time at the 24th Evac visiting friends that I had met.
- Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 17:39:16 (EST)

Charles Duke <goose5909@earthlink.net>
Bakersfield, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1971 - April 1972
Association: Medical Corpsman
I worked on several wards at the 24th Evac, and then at the drug treatment center at LBJ. Looking for a nurse Lt. Gloria Sapien or anyone that knew her. I would also like to locate or find out about a Lt. Stephanie Gardner.
- Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 20:46:24 (EST)

Mike Mudry <mdmudry@comcast.net>
North Aurora, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 71 - May 71
Association: Orthopedic Tech - 91H20
I worked mostly in the "Cast Room" with a few shifts in the ER. I was trained as a surgical tech as well, but didn't do much of that at the 24th.
- Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 19:50:52 (EST)

Amy Porter <ae.porter@yahoo.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Mar 1970 - Oct 1971
Association: My father, Jim Aho, was a medic with the 24th.
I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Jim Aho, or for any pictures of him.
- Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 19:30:26 (EST)

Jose Luis Echavarria <echavarria3@aol.com>
Weslaco, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sometime in July or August 1969
Association: Patient
I am trying to find the surgen/Doctor who did eye surgery on me. I was with River Division 531 working the Vam Co Dong River out of Ben Keo in Thay Ninh. I think the Doctor's name was Salinas, but do not remember his first name. If I remember correctly he stated he was from Mission, Texas. If there is anyone out there that remembers the Doctor, I would appreciate to know what his first name was. Thanks.
- Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 06:36:19 (EST)

Larry Agosta <larry.doowop@yahoo.com>
Little Falls, NJ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 19, 1970 to middle of Sept-70
Association: Patient
I would like to hear from any of the staff that was there at the time I was. Thank you
- Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 18:40:27 (EST)

William J. Cerynik <wjcerynik@yahoo.com>
Dunmore, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Nov 60 - Sept 62
Was at the 24th prior to Vietnam. Previously signed guest book. Just updating my location at present.
- Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 19:41:46 (EDT)

Tom Holland <trh319@verizon.net>
Philadelphia, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 11/15/70 - 11/16/71
Association: 91D20 OR Tech
New email address. Also, view my website at: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepz2xc/thetomhollandwebsite/
- Monday, October 23, 2006 at 20:39:08 (EDT)

Ken Butke <kbutke@verizon.net>
Springfield, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 69-July 70
Association: Registrar
Just reporting a new E-Mail address
- Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 20:32:38 (EDT)

Charles Steiner <lsteiner@mchsi.com>
Millsboro, DE USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 67
Association: Operating Room Tech
Trying to get proof I was there.
- Sunday, October 08, 2006 at 21:04:35 (EDT)

Ronald E Ferree Sr <ronaldferreesr@bellsouth.net>
Pembroke Pines, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966 - 1967
Association: Medic
The 24th Evac (all members invited) are planning a wonderful cruise in February 2007 -- Joe Canata is a player in the band, and the prices are great for a cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Sailing on the Carnival Legen cruise line. More information is available - email me or call 954-435-3173 - many many options to make this a great trip and reunion for all the 24th Evac!! Looking forward to a great turnout - please call, write or email for more information.
- Sunday, October 08, 2006 at 21:00:43 (EDT)

Jerry Minchew <jchew@ruraltel.net>
Norton , KS USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 71-72
Association: Worked in Medical Supply, and Laundry
I really enjoyed my tour with the 24th. I have a yearbook for the 24th for the Year 71-72, I think. If anyone wants this book of pictures, let me know and I will give it to you. I do not have any living relatives, and want to give it to someone that would treasure it, so email me and I will send it to you.
[Update: Jerry reports that the yearbook has found a new home.]

- Saturday, October 07, 2006 at 20:05:46 (EDT)

John Schroeder <HOTEL321@AOL.COM>
La Quinta, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: MAY 1970 to MAY 1971
Association: Worked at Central Finance, across the road.
Worked in the accounting section of Central Finance. We always tried to get into the Mess Hall at the 24th, as the food was the best. We performed security at night for the nurse's hootches when there was an alert! I remember a Chase Manhattan Bank, and the Preston Park PX, which had guys coming from Saigon to stock up!! I remember we could get steaks to cook, from the 24th Mess Hall, if we processed 24th Evac guys quickly through finance before they were to "deros".
- Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 20:00:08 (EDT)

Susan (Cochrane) Griffith <rrgskg@aol.com>
Shawnee, OK USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1970 to June 1971
Association: My Father was COL Charles Cochrane, Commander of the 24th Evacuation Hospital
Colonel Charles R. Cochrane, United States Army (Retired) passed away on August 5, 2006 at his home in Colorado Springs, with his family by his side. A former CO of the MEDDAC at Fort Carson, he dedicated 14 years of service at Fort Carson to transforming the "temporary" WWII hospital to the present Evans Army Community Hospital. The youngest of eight children, Charles Riley Cochrane was born to Leonard and Mable (Reed) Cochrane on May 23, 1921 in Carterville, MO. Dr. Cochrane was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Medical School. On August 23, 1958, he married Ella M. Stepanion, a former army nurse in World War II and the Korean conflict.
Doctor Cochrane began his military service as a Medic in the Navy during WWII. His Army military career began as a Medical Officer in 1952 and spanned 34 years until his retirement in 1986. Col. Cochrane served his country as a three war veteran with assignments that included Austria, Italy, Fort Sill, Okinawa, Fort Hood, Letterman General Hospital, Long Binh Vietnam and Fort Carson, CO.
Charles Cochrane is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ella Cochrane, as well as his two daughters and their spouses, John and Rhonda (Cochrane) McKillip of Spokane, WA, and Robert and Susan (Cochrane) Griffith of Shawnee, OK, three grandchildren, Amanda, Charles, and David and three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kaytlyn, and Krista. The recipient of numerous honors, Doctor Cochrane was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow and Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a Distinguished Member of the Army Medical Department Regiment, and a Charter Member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. He was also a life member of both local and national MOAA, honorary member of TREA, member of the Fort Carson Retiree Council, and had formerly served with the American Red Cross and the Pike's Peak Council of Governments.
Memorial Services held at 10a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses at 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO. Memorials in Doctor Cochrane's memory may be made to the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 825 E. Pikes Peak, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Note from Susan Cochrane: I know that he (Col Cochrane) was the surgeon that performed the operation to remove the live round from the soldier on the helipad. Quote from Tom Holland: I remember once a soldier came in who had a live round -- a mortar shell maybe -- lodged in his abdomen. They operated on him out on the chopper pad. Can't tell you who the surgeon was, but Sp6 Baker volunteered to assist. I don't recall his first name, but he was a good guy; older than most of us enlisted guys but we got along great.
- Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 21:25:12 (EDT)

Gary T. Jones <VOLSBORN2003@YAHOO.COM>
Emden, MO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1970 - Jun 70 (approx.)
Association: patient
Met some great guys there, and got to see what the ladies had to go through. It wasn't pretty. I salute all the nurses who went through 'Nam. Cannot remember my doc's name, but I was his first punctured lung patient. I had an accident near Xuan Loc in May 1970. My brother was a patient, Paul Jones, in Feb 1970 till Mar 1970, when I escorted him to Denver Colorado. Thanks for saving his life. GARY
- Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 21:11:36 (EDT)

Barbara Pendleton <barbpendleton@yahoo.com>
Athens, AL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 68 - Feb 69
Association: Nurse on wards 5-6, 13-14, and VC
My husband [Dick] and I, lived in a converted shower building that one of the dentists "repurposed". Dick worked at USARVN HQ, and there were weeks that the only time we saw each other was when he came on the ward, where he would read to the guys or write letters for them. We were very lucky to be able to be together. His first tour was in the "Four Corps" as an advisor; he was at USARV for me. We've been married 40 yrs. I am so happy I found this site. If anyone remembers me, please write. I would love to talk to anyone that understands the past. I still have demons, as I'm sure others do. I am still nursing, but at a slower pace, the Director of Nursing in an assisted living community. I love these people!! They totally accept life and all its wrinkles with grace and dignity. We have two children and one granddaughter. Our son also served our country, in Korea and Italy. May God bless all of those who read this. Know you are all in our prayers. God bless our troops with "Boots on the Ground".
- Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 20:44:10 (EDT)

1st LT. David Barry Holleman <hollemandb@sbcyahoo.com>
Houston, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 72-73
Association: Field surgical medic/med vac
All gave some..Some gave all...
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 22:08:06 (EDT)

Kenneth B Miller <kenneth.miller4@insightbb.com>
Pekin, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969-1971
Association: Served with the 50th Medical Clearing Company
I was the x-ray tech with the 50th (which became the 133rd Medical Detachment) at Bearcat.
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 22:03:42 (EDT)

Jon PanKratz <jpankr1995@aol.com>
Park City, KS USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Worked there during 1967
Association: Engineer unit that built walkways, x-ray room, and morgue
During construction it seemed you were always busy. Had one person from our unit hospitalized for two weeks, because of a cyst. He always spoke well of the care he had there.
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 22:00:19 (EDT)

John Almack <godawggone@yahoo.com>
Burlington, IA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 4, 1969 - Jan 3, 1970
Association: Med Lab Tech
Just visiting again to show a friend where I was the year man landed on the moon, and Woodstock made rock and roll history. My thoughts often come back here.
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 21:54:27 (EDT)

Walter (Wally) Einhorn <dragonfan789@msn.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 1971 to Nov 1971
Association: Personnel Sergeant
It was really a very pleasant tour. I worked with Ken Willey, Tim Horner, John Ayala, and a Vietnamese girl they called Sweet Pea. Collected and paid all the hooch maids with Sweet Pea. Colonel and Sergeant Major were like my guardians. Chief nurse was very nice and polite. Had to go to Saigon with Captain Webb quite a few times. Kind of scary but it turned out okay. Love to hear from the old gang.
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 21:37:27 (EDT)

Walter (Wally) Einhorn <dragonfan789@msn.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Jan 1971 to Nov 1971
Association: Personnel Staff NCO
It was a fantastic experience, making friends with everyone. I worked with Ken Willey, Peterson, Horner, Ayala. Had a few experiences with Capt Evans on trips to Saigon and back. I don't remember too many of the doctors and nurses, but I used to walk around the wards and talk with all of them to see how they were doing. Does anybody remember Sweetpea, the Vietnamese interpreter?
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 21:27:03 (EDT)

Edward (Steve) Cancio <escancio@mac.com>
Youngstown, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: April 72 - sept? 72
Association: medic, corpsman
Worked on wards, pulled perimeter guard, some recon.
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 21:20:41 (EDT)

Robert Pryor <ussfa344@hotmail.com>
West Richland, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 6-20-69 for a week or so
Association: Patient
Thanks. It must have been a slow night in the early morning hours of 6-20-69. I can never understand why y'all would work so hard to save me. My chances were slim and none with a large part of the skull on the right side of my head gone, along with underlying brain loss. Y'all might have figured that if I survived at all I would have been an idiot. There are probably some that know me now that would agree with that, but I went on to graduate summa cum laude at the head of my class at WSU (go Cougs!) thanks to all of you not giving up on me, when I had already given up. [See website: http://www.legionofvalor.com/citation_parse.php?uid=994685456 for Legion of Valor article on Robert Pryor's heroic actions on the night of June 20, 1969.]
- Friday, July 14, 2006 at 10:59:51 (EDT)

Gary Laine <jgarylaine@aol.com>
Austin, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-1968
Association: I served in the pre-op and recovery ward at the 24th as a medic.
- Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 21:10:40 (EDT)

Gary J. Decker <GaryjDecker@aol.com>
Columbiaville, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March or April, 1967
Association: Patient
I was brought in from an explosion that happened at the 139th Hvy Matt. 1st log, Long Binh. I just want to say thanks to all who took care of me at that time. Pvt Gary J. Decker
Thanks again.
- Monday, May 29, 2006 at 21:10:08 (EDT)

Cecil A. Rhodes <cjprof@sbcglobal.net>
Modesto, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: August-October, 1967
Association: Provided musical entertainment
In addition to guarding POWs at the Hospital, I was a member of the 720th Military Police, Company C, 18th Brigade in Long Binh, and left country on 10/30/67. I was also the lead singer for the 720 MP Rogues, a rock band comprised of four other members of our Company. Our band played several stints at the 24th Evac, and we got to know several doctors and nurses. I have several pictures of our performances there, and we recorded there on 10/8/67. I have a couple pictures of 1st Lt. Joanne James and other 24th Evac personnel. The story of the band with pics is being told and posted on http://www.720mpvietnamproject.org/history_project/index.html
- Monday, May 29, 2006 at 20:51:01 (EDT)

Robert Hammill <rhammill@gotsky.com>
Rough and Ready, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept/Oct 1967
Association: Patient
In September/October of 1967, I was admitted to the hospital for a severe reaction to the rabies serum. I was a patient for about seven days. The nurses were wonderful!
- Monday, April 03, 2006 at 14:01:12 (EDT)

Eric Y. Jones
Hopewell, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 12/68 to 12/69
Association: Data Service Center USARV
Does anyone remember a group of GIs singing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve 1968? I was one of those guys. Thanks for the most wonderful Xmas I've ever had.
- Friday, March 31, 2006 at 15:50:34 (EST)

Kenneth R. Willey <bozo7015@yahoo.com>
Seattle, WA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Mar 1970 - Nov 1971
Association: Personnel Clerk-71H
I was the Awards Clerk, (typed up the purple heart orders) so I spent alot of time out on the wards confirming WIA info. I worked with Sweatpea and Miss Minh. I also worked at Dept. of Clinics with LTC Richard Gushwa for a few months in 1971. I was a bartender at the Officers club. I worked with SP5 John Ayala, SP5 Guy Horner (manager) and I think Collin Robberie worked at the club briefly? All these people worked in Personnel with SSG Walt Einhorn.
- Friday, March 31, 2006 at 15:13:36 (EST)

Alfred Corsale <handyman839@yahoo.com>
North Wildwood, NJ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 67
Association: Patient
I was with the 9th inf aco 5th 60th. I was wounded twice and spent some time in the 24th. I have pictures of the USO show and others. I am now 100 percent disabled; had a leg wound. Don't remember too much. Hope the nurses and the staff made it home. God bless you all, and welcome home.
- Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 14:09:31 (EST)

William Walker <ggwalker28@yahoo.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: OCT 68 TO NOV 69
Association: ER CORPMAN
I spent 13 months of my life at the 24th and will always remember the experience. As I look back, I know that there was much more that I could have done. At the age of 19 you don't look at the life changing events around you as you do many years later.
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 17:30:46 (EST)

Mel Libby <namvet6768@peoplepc.com>
Durand, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept 1967 - Nov 1968
Association: Corpsman - Neurosurgical wards
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year.
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 17:07:39 (EST)

William Walker <GGWALKER28@YAHOO.COM>
NJ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: OCT 1968 to NOV 1969
Association: ER corpman
I WORKED IN ER FROM OCT 68 TO NOV 69. I FOUND THIS TO BE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:41:50 (EST)

OLAN R. WILLIAMS
Galax, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 12/66 to 10/67
Association: Nearby, at the 199th
BASE CAMP NORTH OF 24TH EVAC 199TH LIB 2ND 3RD INFANTRY BRIGADE, OLD GUARD [REDCATCHERS] 66/67
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:34:59 (EST)

Corey White <whitehouse8539@comcast.net>

Association: Relative of patient
I am looking for a nurse that helped my cousin. His name is Jim Minor, he was injured in Vietnam on 12/3/1967. He was a tall, thin, freckle faced red head. He was severely injured, he lost his right arm and had several other injuries. He remembers being at the 24th EVAC Hospital and has been wanting to find a nurse by the name of Katherine Costello, now Nelson. I found her name on the forum, but no address. He would like to thank her in person, for he credits her for saving his life. He is doing great and is a great guy. If you can help me locate Nurse Costello, please email me. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Corey White, LVN
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:27:12 (EST)

CHARLES BOULET <charlesboobullet@aol.com>
HOPKINS, SC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: MARCH 66-JUNE 67
Association: 91C ON PRE OP AND RECOVERY
WORKED AS 91C ON PRE OP AND RECOVERY AFTER WE OPENED IN 67
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:20:03 (EST)

Clifford Sanders <sanderslopez@hotmail.com>
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
I was at the 24th Evac from: 65-67
Association: Medic, Spec 5, Surgical Tech.
I was assigned to the 24th in Fort Sam Houston after surgical tech training; Sgt. Bobbit was the 1st Shirt, Zolie Williams was our Surg/PLX leader. Lt. Anderson was detachment commander. I made SP-5 waiting to load on the plane to fly to San Francisco and catch the luxury liner, the Wm. Weigel. Arrived in VN in July after stops in Okinawa and Danang. I remember best the friendships; Bob Martinez, Jay Bussey, Tom Morton, Don English, and many more - The Bien Hoa Club, pretty girls, and a war. I have only seen Bob Martinez and Crazy George Hunter, who was in supply and came to us from the 173 Airborne as too crazy to be a paratrooper. I am proud I served, I am pro the troops, but I am very anti-war.
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:13:46 (EST)

Gerald Wayne Holder <waynescamero69@hotmail.com>
Greenwood, SC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1967 to Febuary 1968
Association: E.R. Corpsman
I cannot remember names of anyone I worked with. I have pictures, but no names. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. My HOOCH was 39; which was Headquarters.
- Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 16:01:05 (EST)

Marion Allen Cole <marionacole@yahoo.com>
Garden Valley, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1964 and 1965
Association: corpsman
I was with the first team to set up the MUST(mobile unit, self contained, transportable) We first set up at Camp Bullis in winter of 1964-1965, while the 24th set up the regular tent hospital. We had a hell of a hail, sleet and rain storm that reduced the "tent hospital" to a colossal, canvas and mud pile. The inflatable ward, at MUST, was still standing with the huge generator putting out welcome warmth. Big Shots from Washinton, Generals etc were all out the next day on a scheduled visit, to inspect. Safe to assume that MUST was purchased and used in Nam. I went on to 8th ID in Germany and often wondered how Must fared in country...since I never heard much more. After my enlistment, I went to school and reenlisted in reserve components as a medic, airborne, EFMB, and retired 2000 as medical NCO. Served on active duty three other times, including Desert Shield/Desert Storm as Infantry Bn Medical NCOIC. Finally had enough and am playing my Native American flutes out here in beautiful God's Country. It helps me not be sad, and helps others be happy too. God bless all you medics...you were the only ones that ever made sense to me. If ever nearby, please give me a call or email me at marionacole@yahoo.com
- Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 19:19:33 (EST)

Larry <largin@tampabay.rr.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: Approx. from the middle of August to September 1970
I was evac'd with infectious hepatitis from the 229th mash out of Bien Hoa. For the whole time I was there I was out of it literally. Slept most of the time not getting up for anything except being helped to walk to the upright latrine located on the beach area. That's about all I remember aside from a nurse who would wake me each morning to draw blood. While there until the time of my release I never got to meet any of the nurses who tool care of me. That really hurts today, I would really like to know some of these Angels of Mercy. How can I get their names and a picture of what they looked like so I can thank them for taking care of me?
- Tuesday, November 01, 2005 at 07:59:53 (EST)

Tom(Norman) Overholser<tover1@sunflower.com>
Lawrence, KS USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-68
Association: Combat medic
I am living in Lawrence, Kansas and a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist for the past 18 years. I remember Cathy Costello, Constance Love, Edith Godfrey and another nurse last name La Roca, I believe that was her name anyway. I was there during Tet. I will attempt to resubmit my remembrances entry because that failed the first time I tried.
- Friday, October 14, 2005 at 10:49:51 (EDT)

Max Mccord Jr. <maco98e@yahoo.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: late Dec 1967 until Mar or Apr 1968
Association: Doctor
Was attached to head/neck surgery team as D3126 Otolaryngologist. Transferred to 345th med det.(dispensary) as C.O. and also served 36th Evac hosp (Mar or Apr) until late Dec. 1968
- Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 17:44:31 (EDT)

Kent Christiansen <kentlc@adelphia.net>
Toledo area, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: ? 69 til Nov
Association: Patient, later 1st Cav Liaison, then Patient again...
I was a malaria (falc.) patient at the 24th Evac, then 6th CC, then was reassigned from my combat unit as a 1st Cav liaison at the 24th. Later I contracted a different type of malaria (vivex) - 24th evac, to 6th CC and this time to Japan. Poor memory on names. Good friends with the Thai liaisons that were there at the time, and with the other liaisons in A&;D (?) from the other units. I have pictures of some of the patients, nurses, staff, and entertainers that I'm planning on scanning to get them into digital files.
- Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 07:21:37 (EDT)

David Gjerdingen <dave.gjerdingen@allina.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968
Association: Surgical Tech
I was sent from port of arrival (Vung Tau) to the 24th while we were waiting for the 29th Evac (Binh Thuy) to be completed. Worked in surgery for a month, learned the difference between inbound and outbound artillery. Then on to the 29th for the rest of my tour.
- Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 08:04:54 (EDT)

Clyde E. Littlejohn <bearpaw4921@sbcglobal.net>
Burton, MI USA
Association: 45th Air Ambulance 93rd Evac 1969 -1971
Feb. 12, 1971 I was shot in the head while flying a Dust-Off mission for the 93rd Evac. My crew flew me straight into the hands of the greatest doctors, nurses and medics known to mankind. I was your neuro guest for 10 days while I healed and I never got the chance to say how much I still love all of you. Without your care and attention I may not be able to write this today. Unfortunately that injury damaged my right eye optic nerve just enough to end my flying days as a crewchief on my Huey but I've moved on to bigger and better things in life. All these years I've wanted to tell someone there that you all made a difference. Until I die I will always have a place in my heart especially for you and all the other doctors, nurses and medics who served with me in country. Bless You Sincerely SP/5 C.E.Littlejohn 45thAA/93rd Evac, Long Binh
- Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 03:49:42 (EDT)

Mel Libby <namvet6768@stompit.net>
Durand, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: September 1967 - November 1968
Association: Corpsman in Neurosurgery
Hey Gary Laine, saw your posting from Monday. Hopefully Jack will call ya--better late than never. I believe Jack left the same day as myself or the next day. Think Tex and Rex left the day before as I vaguely remember them all excited about getting out of there. I do believe I got a picture or 2 of you and some of Jack too. Just a matter of finding them. If I find them I'll let ya know. I don't know if you remember me or not. Take care, Mel
- Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 15:50:17 (EDT)

Gary Laine <jgarylaine@aol.com>
Austin, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct 1967 - Dec 1968
Association: Medic in pre-op and recovery
Hey, Jack Hutson: You said you would call me Saturday afternoon...that was in 1971, you rascal. Where are the Texas twins Rex and Tex Bell and Gary Toon of north TX?
- Monday, August 08, 2005 at 12:16:45 (EDT)

Jeanette Hooban <jeanette@hooban.com>

My father, Sawnie R. Gaston M.D., was with the 24th Evac England, then France, 1944. I am transcribing his diary. Does anyone know the movement of the unit from June 1944 to the wars conclusion?
- Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 12:14:45 (EDT)

Miguel Abreu <plumreu@aol.com>
Ossining, NY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969-70
Association: Supplied oxygen for Hospital and supplies for field units
Good to see some names of people I knew from different units while in Nam
- Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 10:06:23 (EDT)

Steve Applebee <meanderac@yahoo.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Spring 1969
Association: Lab Tech
Actually, I was stationed 74th Field Hospital lab. I guess the POW operation got turned over to the 24th after I left. Any of you ever with the 74th?
- Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 10:02:38 (EDT)

Richard Turnbull <randcturnbull@tpg.com.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia
I was at the 24th Evac from: June 19970 March 19971, Vung Tau
Association: Member Royal Australian Army Medical Corps,Phuoc Tuy Province, 1st Aust Field hospital, Vung Tau
I am writing on behalf of the son of a North Vietnamese POW whose life your hospital saved in May 1970. The Son's name is Hung Dang. Hung has married an Australia girl and lives in Sydney. Until 2 or 3 years ago he was a translator and tourist guide in Hanoi. His father's name is Dang Bao, he is still alive and has just retired from running a construction business just out of Hanoi. He would like to thank the members of 24th Evac for saving his life. In particular he would like to thank, Kenningham, Bennet, Thompson, David, Gianson, Mithill, Goodly (the 24yr old who gave him a chance to talk to his wife in NV). I only met Hung by chance in a Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney last week and we got talking. He said his father is well, but still has a missing part of his skull. As a result of the conversation he emailed his father and gave me this basic information. You guys must have done a good job in patching him up. He was at 24th Evac May - October 1970, after which he went to POW camp on an island off the Mekong delta and was repatriated back to NVN in 1973. If someone would like to contact me, especially one of those named above, I would be pleased to get more info. Like us he has some good recollection of those days. I was a lab tech at 1st AFH and now a research scientist here in Adelaide, Australia. Cheers, Dick Tunbull PS The website of our unit is www.callsignvampire.org
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 18:19:56 (EDT)

Dr. John Baldwin <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968 - 1969
Association: Vascular/General Surgeon
I just waved goodbye in our driveway to Aaron Tybo and his wife Kathleen...Aaron was brought to the 24th Evac in Feb 69 with an AK hit to his right groin, blowing out his artery, vein to that leg and destroying the head of the femur. Major Bob Grant MD, Lt. Jeannie Mitchell, RN and I used "parts" from his left leg to repair all this. He healed superbly, and at 38 years out is probably one of the longest "vein/artery" grafts in the world to still be walking, riding horses and running a trucking business. He was a Sgt with 101st Airborne. This week I also got a thank-you from the son of a VC upon whom I operated that same year. The dad remains "eternally grateful to the 24th Evac for saving his life" from a gunshot to the head. He named Keninnham, Bennet, Thompson, David, Gianson, Mitchell, Baldwin and Godly. The patient's name is Dang Bao, and after "the war" he developed a big construction business in Hanoi. He helped build the new (real) Hilton in Hanoi. (Does that tell you something about how dumb this war really was???) Anyway...love to all you Evac fans. Maj John Baldwin MD
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 17:57:20 (EDT)

Roy Hibbs <Roy_Hibbs@msn.com>
Jasper, TN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May thru Dec, 1969
Association: Lab Tech, Also worked in the Clinic
I was a medic with the 199th Lt Infrty B Jan-Apr 1969 Please visit my website if you like piano music. http://home.bellsouth.net/p/pwp/-RoyHibbs
- Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 14:59:31 (EDT)

Valerie Biskey <vbiskey@cox.net>
Macon, GA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March 1970 to August 1971
Association: Nurse, Ward 2
What an experience Vietnam was! I worked under Major Nancy Green, Head Nurse of Ward 2 and learned a lot. My best friend, Carol Rogers (now Pitula) was on the Neuro ward. When I was assigned to the 24th, I called Carol and I remembered she started to cry. We worked very hard on Ward 2 and to this day I believe that was the best nursing experience I ever had. I work with nurses and medical students today and often speak of Vietnam. Hello to you all. I have some photos I will try to include on the website. One photo is of a Vietnamese baby who was on Ward 2 after surgery. Ray Simmons, the corpsman, cut up new bed sheets to make the baby clothes. He used old tire treds to make flip flops for the child. What a great guy!
- Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 14:54:44 (EDT)

Sgt William G. Hill <bravo412@mchsi.com>
Columbus, GA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: September 1968
Association: Patient
I was a patient at the 24th Evac Hospital in September 1968. I want to sincerely thank all the great doctors, nurses, corpsmen and all the other medical personnel. After being seriously wounded, I was operated on at the 24th, and developed gangrene. The vascular surgeons were great, and although I cannot remember much, I do know that I might have lost a leg and also an arm. I went in and out of consciousness, required several operations, and a surgeon I will never forget said, "In our hospital we don't lose legs and arms because we do all we can to save them and are usually successful." I was transferred to the 249th General in Japan and had several months of treatment there. After that I was moved to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC, where Col Norman Rich, MD was my physician, and vascular surgeon. Dr. Rich filmed all of my surgeries and I am listed in the Viet Nam Vascular Registry. I am in great debt and every day give thanks to the incredible skill and work of all of these teams who saved my life. I was wounded in the chest, belly, legs and arms, and thanks to their expertise, I am here today...all intact. I am so thankful, and wish I could say thanks to everyone. Thank you. William Hill
- Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 14:52:16 (EDT)

William A Roper <W2003roper@aol.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: 25 February 1968
Association: Patient
I was a patient at the 24th Evac. I was the PLL clerk with the 266th S & S Bn of the 1st Log, which was adjacent to the hospital. I suffered a closed head contusion on 25, February 1968. Dr. Floyd Robinson performed life saving procedures on me within 20 minutes of my injury. I was in a deep coma with paralysis on the left side of my body. I am alive today because of a fine neurosurgeon with lots of excellent help from many dedicated nurses, corpsmen and hospital staff. Please list my name and email address among the list of patients on this site. Thanks to all hospital personnel from a profoundly grateful Vet. Bill Roper
- Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 14:59:41 (EDT)

James Stevens <jsteve@columbus.rr.com>
London, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Oct. 1967- Oct. 1968
Association: Medical Corpsman
I am looking for any kind of contacts from friends that I served with.....especially the ones I bunked with in the hooch! George Cebbula, Nick Petros, Richard Vierra, and Ed Hilfiker. been looking forever so help if you can!
- Monday, May 30, 2005 at 15:32:16 (EDT)

James F. Cooper, MD. <jfcooper@lhistl.com>
St. Louis, MO USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1966 & 1967
Association: Gen. & Vascular surgery, Chief of Surgery, Jauary 1967
I wish I had been more active on this website. I was associated with Lou Cohen, MD. and Allen Wolff, MD. A Mr. Homer Mills disputes the fact that I did the first operative procedure, which is not really important. However the first operation under general anesthesia was done by me. I was and am proud to be a member of the 24th Evacuation Hospital. It changed my professional life. Thanks to all who served.
- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 14:13:23 (EDT)

Danny E. Burger <danburger@touchnc.net>
Wake Forest, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: November 1968 to June 1970.
Association: MEDIC with the 57TH Dustoff
Hello. Was a medic with the 57th Dustoff and flew into the 24th numerous times. Hard working bunch of people. Best wishes to you all.
- Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 17:24:07 (EDT)

John N Baldwin MD
Twain Haret, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968 - 1969
Association: Surgeon Ward 2
I knew Kay as Kay Gutrie (Johnson)...a bubby blonde young nurse who took care of my post ops on Ward 2. She was essentially a doctor..in today's world, she was more capable and more reliable than a doctor. I operated, she did the rest. That simple. No calls at midnight for an aspirin...as we do today...no problems with a blocked tube. Kay could fix it and never would bother the surgeon. She was a fixture on Medcaps and had great moments at Mr. Mui's house, arriving in Jet Boats up the Dong Nai River with the Riverine Rats who adopted our hospital. God bless you Kay...your last months were undoubtably difficult...and we praise your for that. Love always..your special surgeon...John Baldwin Ward 2.
- Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 05:48:42 (EDT)

Donna Peck <donnapeckart@cs.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Cull
Westminster, MA 01749
I was at the 24th Evac from: October 1968 - 1969
Association: I was a nurse on Ward 4
I married my Corpsman, Thomas Peck, 35 years ago...so I broke the army rules, but I guess it turned out pretty good anyway. We went on to have three children and now have two grandaughters that we adore. I was stationed in Viet Nam at the 24th Evac along with my best friend from nursing school in Pennsylvania, Kay Johnson. She worked on Ward 2 and I on Ward 4. I am sorry to say that Kay died of Mylofibrosis two years ago. She had a bone marrow transplant, but it was unsuccessful. She was always proud of the time she worked in Viet Nam and I miss her so much. She is the one who made me come to Washinton and see the wall and again when the Nurses memorial was dedicated. We are in the book, A Piece of My Heart by Keith Walker and were blessed to see the adaptation of the book in play form when we went to Washington. WE thought we wouldn't be chosen for the play because we were kind of boring...but low and behold, they combined our story in the person of Sissy in the play. We were so thrilled to be watching it together. God bless all of you. I especially wish I could hear from Burnadette Gonda and any maxillo facial patients from 1969.
- Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 07:30:10 (EDT)

SP5 Eric Ekeberg <retiredafc@sbcglobal.net>
Saugus, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1968 to November 1969
Association: MOS of Corpsman, but was the "gofer, mailman, et al"; for HQ
I have already signed the guest book, this is an update to my e-mail address. I retired as Assistant Fire Chief for LA County, and my old address retired too! During my tour at the 24th I hung around with Eddie Fortmiller, Ron Hickman, and Richard Bjorquist, and several others. My life finally got on track, and has been very good to me. Wonderful family with five daughters and 5 (almost 6!) grand children. Would enjoy hearing from anyone...Eric
- Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 18:46:34 (EDT)

John N. Baldwin MD <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968-1969
Association: Surgeon
On this historic 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon (April 30, 1975) I send all best wishes from Jean Mitchell Baldwin and myself to all of the 24th Evac family: staff, patients and friends. A lot has happened in those three decades. Saigon has automobiles, Hanoi has a real Hilton, Cam Ranh has an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Ford is planning to build cars there and many of the students I see at UCSF Med School are children of boat people.
One factor remains: the names on the Wall never change nor does their sacrifice. Tommy McAdams and Bruce Clark are still frozen in their post-adolescent innocence. Most of us are thirty five years older, and some are suffering from wounds inflicted 'way back then, such as Dennis Haines, our Image of Bravery Award Recipient, gamely battling Hepatitis C with half his body paralysed. Ed Fortmiller, fighting hard after brain surgery this year and so many more damaged by memories, broken marriages, failed promises and good plans gone wrong.
On this day let us remember that we served, we went, we did our nation's bidding, right or wrong, and that we all are better people for it, despite the awful price. I salute all of you. I was proud to know you and for those nearly two thousand upon whom I (and tremendous staff) was privileged to operate .. to play a small part in hopefully giving you a life today that looks back upon that year with honor and pride. All best...JOHN B
- Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 19:56:26 (EDT)

Paul Kuehn Jr <grunter2@netscape.com>
USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 9, 1970
Association: Patient
I was there with a bomb fragment wound to the left shoulder, friendly fire. I was with the 1/27th Wolfhounds, company C. Just wanted to say my Thank you, you were the best. Between you guys and the pilots, I have no greater respect in this lifetime anyway-thank you again.
- Monday, April 25, 2005 at 19:45:33 (EDT)

Michael Adowski
Buffalo, NY
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1971
Association: Patient - Collapsed Lung
In hospital for a week, most memories faded. Remember being brought outside to watch movies at night like a drive in.
- Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 21:05:11 (EDT)

Norman Reeves <norman@bloody1.com>
Tucson, AZ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Around March 68
Association: Patient
Medevaced in with 3rd deg burn of right hand from white phosphorous flare in the evening.
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 12:23:28 (EDT)

Harold C Kimble <haroldkimble@microxl.com>
Gadsden, AL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June 1966 - July 1967
Association: Medic and Generator Operator
I went over with the 24th Evac Hosp and served in various areas of work as did many of those of us who were a part of the original unit. I would like to hear from Theodore Hamilton the original generation operator and any other person who served with the 24th during that period.
- Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 08:17:46 (EDT)

Fred Evors <evnet@comcast.net>
Bala Cynwyd, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: late 1969-March 1970
Association: I flew guns (Razorbacks) during a lot of medevacs
I was fortunate to be associated with the 24th as Razorback 6. Not only were we allowed to utilize your "O" Club, but when I was wounded in Nov 1970, I spent a couple of nights there before being returned to duty. You are a fantastic group of professionals and we were some of the luckiest pilots in 'Nam to know if we were injured, we were going to get the best treatment possible. Thank you all so very much. Fred Evors Capt.
- Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 19:33:20 (EST)

Earnie Baldridge <ernjan1@msn.com>
Farmington, NM USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Dec 1968-Aug 1969
Association: NCOIC triage/ER
I replaced Ray Force who was at the time the NCOIC of triage. I would like to hear from anyone who served at the 24th with me. Is anyone planning on another reunion? I retired with 26 years in as a CW3 Physician Assistant and now I live in New Mexico and work in an Orthopedic group.
- Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 09:08:19 (EST)

Robert Clatworthy, Jr <BubbaC1870@aol.com>
Butler, PA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Father Served 1968-69
Seeking information on my father, Robert Clatworthy, a Medical Records Clerk. He was a Korean War Veteran (Artilleryman) and had two previous Vietnam Tours prior to coming to the 24th. He was an avid softball player (pitcher and umpire) and I have pics of him playing for the 24th's Team. Please email any info if you know him. He passed away last April.
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 09:35:25 (EST)

David Knotts <david.knotts@us.army.mil>
Phenix City, AL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Aug 69 - May 70
Association: Medic
Worked Pre-op and Recovery and Wards 7 & 8.
- Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12:33:41 (EST)

George Cebula <weasday@AOL.COM>
Rockford , IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1967-1968
Association: Medic, patient
I worked the ER with SFC Force and Neuro, Surg. Wards and the POW Ward.
- Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 07:16:04 (EST)

Ed Lyons <vietnam68tet@cfl.rr.com>
Titusville, FL USA
Another Vietnam Combat Veteran sent me your site. Great Site. I'm still looking around and would like to add you to my links on my Vietnam site. This is something I've always liked: SOLDIER I was that which others cared not to be.I went where others feared to go and did what others failed to do.I asked nothing from those who gave nothing. I reluctantly, accepted the thought of eternal loneliness-should I fail. I have seen the face of terror, felt the chill of fear, warmed to the touch of love. I have hoped, pained, cried. But, foremost, lived in times others would say best forgotten. At the very least, in later days, I will be able to say with greatest pride, That I was indeed, a Soldier!! By: George L. Skypeck 173rd. Airborne Brigade at Dak To TET OFFENSIVE 1968 January 31,1968 God Bless Troop C 3/4 Cavalry 25th Infantry Division, For without them Tan Son Nhut Air Base would have been overrun. I'm Honored to Have Supported them there Co. B 25th Avn Bn Diamond Head Gunship Doorgunner For my friend Edward Pike that give his life that day as our two gunships were flying Air Support Jan. 31, 1968 a day I'll never forget. As Gen. MacArthur Said old Soldiers never Die,they just get a computer!!!!!!then go nut's and go around signing guestbooks LOL and I shall return. Ed
- Monday, February 21, 2005 at 21:38:07 (EST)

Gene Poor <susiegene@aol.com>
Deerfield Beach, FL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1977????
Association: Patient
I need records from when I was at the 24th evac. VA needs proof I was in Viet Nam. How do I get the hospital records. You guys did a great job and I want to thank you all for being there for US.
- Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 08:09:25 (EST)

Vincent I. Osorio <VODO1927@sbcglobal.net>
Vallejo, CA USA
Association: Patient
I was in the 316th APS (Aug 1971 thru March 1972). I was a young Airman in Air Freight. I live in Hercky (spell?)Hill. I had to go to your hospital on the other side (area II) to have twelve stiches done on my head as I walked right into a C130 prop coming off a C141. I remember how well you guys took care of me. I found this site by accident. God bless!
- Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 21:40:47 (EST)

Phill Nowakowski <phill_nowakowski@yahoo.com>

I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969 - 1971
Association: Corpsman on Wards 5 & 6
We all are now part of history - a moment in time, that for many, will go unnoticed. But be certain, that for those lives we touched our efforts are our reward as well as our grief.
- Friday, February 04, 2005 at 16:02:04 (EST)

Kernel Haywood <kernelh@usawide.com>
Luling, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June or July 1966
Association: Helped build the hospital.
I was with the 169th Engineers and we started work building those quonset huts, mess hall, water towers, barracks, and sewer, water lines at the 24th Evac. June or July 1966. The pictures of the 24th Evac. looked good.
- Friday, February 04, 2005 at 15:59:19 (EST)

Johnnie Clyde Jackson <fordand44@alltel.net>
Eatonton, GA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970, Don't remember the month
Association: Patient
I was in 402nd TC and I worked in Cogido 12 hrs a day. I have very fair skin, and while working in the hot sun I was severely burnt by the sun. So I was admitted to the Hospital there at Long Binh. I recall lying on the bed listening to the patient in the bed next to me, he was also there because of the sun exposure. One of the nurses told me he would be going home due to his condition. Hum I said, Uh yall gonna send me home too? She said no, we are going to get you better and send you back in the field. I was saddened. I took it like a man and said ok. Does anybody remember this conversation with me? I had not been 18 very long. I was red as a beet, with blond hair and blue eyes. I want to thank you for taking care of me while I was there in your hospital.
- Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 13:48:26 (EST)

Skip Rozelle <srozelle@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 28 Jan 1971 - 7 Feb 1971 (?)
Association: Patient
Many belated thanks for the help and treatment of my men. Perhaps unspoken what you folks did for troops was greatly appreciated by all. You should all be very proud. Does anyone know how to reach Nurse Piper (Jane, I believe)?
- Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 07:34:57 (EST)

Richard Engels <redsledii@aeroinc.net>

I was at the 24th Evac from: March 1968
Association: Patient
After getting a bad infection in my lower left leg, the doctors and nurses helped me beat that infection. I do thank you so very much.
- Friday, January 21, 2005 at 13:50:06 (EST)

John Zenzayer
Charlotte, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970
Association: Patient for one day
I was stationed at Long Binh, at the 38th bpo. I went to the 24th because of a bad infection of my arms due to festering skin lesions. I was laying on a gurney waiting to get operated on, and remember seeing choppers land and bring in the poor guys from battle, there was so much blood and cries of pain. I felt that what I had was minor compared to their great suffering. I spent 18 months operating between Saigon, Newport Docks, Cholon. Riding in convoys up Hwy 1 we were shelled every other night and had our dining hall trashed one morning before we were in there -thank God. I left in Nov 1970 and went to Germany in two weeks for my remaining six months in service.
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 11:29:38 (EST)

Mel Libby
MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sep 1967 - Nov 1968
Association: Corpsman
MERRY CHRISTMAS To all of you.
- Saturday, December 25, 2004 at 14:48:22 (EST)

Dennis Miotto <dmiotto@carolina.rr.com>
Charlotte, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June 1966-July 1967
Association: Corpsman ER
Came over with the original group from San Antonio. I have been associated with many groups since then, but the 24th has always set the standard for excellence. Filled and tossed so many sand bags for about 5 months in 1966, I became the enlisted "strongman". After the hospital opened I ran the Patient Trust Fund in ER, and was in charge of the weapons conex for a short time. I was the unofficial ER translator from January 1967 to June 1967. The last 60 days of my tour I started to read and write Vietnamese.
- Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 18:24:23 (EST)

John Baldwin MD <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968 - 1969
Association: Surgeon
Received a great letter from Maureen Brigante, wife of 24 Evac patient Andy Brigante, who was there from June 30 to July 8, 1967. He was wounded in his knee, and had Dr. Payne take good care of him. They would like to thank the great guys and ladies who fixed him. This was one year from my tour, so I do not know any of the tremendous staff that were there. If any of you know this patient or his doctor, contact him at his email: domsmema@hotmail.com. Thanks and a great Holiday Season!!! JB
- Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 07:32:19 (EST)

John N. Baldwin, MD <jnbaldwin@mlode.com>
Twain Harte, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968-1969
Association: Surgeon
On Thanksgiving I always remember 1968 when our teams operated on young Bruce Clark, torn by a hand-grenade, and who emerged from the OR blind, with one arm and half a leg, chest tubes and belly incision. His courage, bravery and sacrifice was beyond the call. His name is on the Wall, and he was from Cumberland, RI.
One of the thousands we cared for and unfortunately, one of the few who did not make it home.
In the years since, I have communicated with his sister Meredith and her husband Jack, who have been most grateful for information on how it all happened.
A book, just recently published, contains 100 prominent people who discuss values, from the Dalai Lama to Arnold Palmer. I am privileged to have written about Bruce Clark and his impact on my life and so many others. Title: "What Do You Stand For?" by Jim Lichtman. Check it out on amazon.com.
All of us who survived this 17 year conflict were changed, lives were destroyed and marriages lost. I tried to find some "good" in it all, and put it in this book for everyone to read.
Great Holidays to you and Bless our Country. John
- Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 16:42:28 (EST)

Joseph Patawaran <jnp1968@msn.com>
Sunset Beach, NC USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1970 - July 1971
Association: Stat. Clerk Registrar Section
Looking for anyone that worked in the Registrar section during this time. Please, Email me as I would love to hear from you guys. This includes the A&D section too.
- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 11:46:11 (EST)

Jerome (Jerry) Walker <jkaawalker@sbcglobal.net>
Dallas, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: September 1968 - November 1969
Association: Medic
I worked on Wards 7 and 8. The experience was challenging and something that I will never forget for the rest of my life. I met a lot of good people and would like to know where they are now.
- Monday, November 15, 2004 at 06:11:17 (EST)

William Barry Randolph <barrtrandolph@sbcglobal.net>
Kermit, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: December 14 - 28, 1971
Association: Patient
Admitted with 106 temp. Diagnosed malaria and hepatitis. Treated by a Philapino as well as Americans. Thank you very much. Still cannot donate blood but body has held up to this point. I am looking for a DogHandler from LongBinh (Tim). He was bitten by a spider on patrol. His left side of face was paralized. Nurces stuck with needles and poked at him to no availe. He was in good spirits but couldn`t even drink through a straw. Do not remember Ward # but he was in same time in December 1971. If anyone can remember his last name it would be very much appreciated. Why we or I wait 33 years to look up bros we served with is a wonder. But we never forget. Just like to say WELCOME EVERY BODY.
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:49:52 (EST)

Jon Hickey <jonhickey@earthlink.net>
Pinegrove, CA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: September 1969
Association: Patient
I was at the 24th the days after Ho Chi Minh died. I thought we had honored a cease fire for him but I remember a lot of casualties coming in there from rocket attacks. One guy I remember, a patient too, had shrapnel wounds on his neck and one in particular on his wrist. The shrapnel hit his watchband and lodged in it, saving his wrist. He made me laugh and that was tough due to the situation around us. I remember a WAC Nurse comforting me as I was coming off the morphine from an appendectomy surgery and there was an understandable move to save the morphine for those poor guys coming in out of the field. It all seems like just yesterday!
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:47:35 (EST)

Roger Sebring <rkseb708@aol.com>
Clinton Twp, MI USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1971 - 72
Association: Surgical Tech
I was stationed at the 24th only a short time before I was called home by the Red Cross because my mother was dying of cancer and I have carried the guilt of the not completing my tour since that time. To the people that I served with and left behind - I'm sorry.
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:45:30 (EST)

Jill A. Mishkel <jamishkel@cox.net>
Portsmouth, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1970 - July 1971
Association: Nurse on Wards 5 & 6
Still looking for people!
- Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:43:33 (EST)

Richard King <rking8@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March 1966 to October 1966
Association: Registrars Office
New e-mail from that posted in a 2001 message. New link to my Vietnam photos form both the 24th Evac Hosp and the 3rd Surg.
- Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 20:49:22 (EDT)

Bob <bdeak82@hotmail.com>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Deakin
Kent, CT US
Association: My brother knew a few guys from there.
My brother, Dave Deakin, was an air traffic controller in the USAF at Hahn Air Base from 71 to 75 and has a gret photo of him and four of his fellow Air Force buddies from 72. I'm trying to locate the other four and write a short story about it but have had no luck finding them. The others are (pardon mis-spellings) John London and wife Hazel, Kurt Schumacher, Dan Scarborough and Wayne Shaddock. Thanks for any help. Bob
- Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 11:31:57 (EDT)

Jim Barker <jbrx2794@neo.rr.com>
Stow, OH USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 69 to May 70
Association: pharmacist, perimeter guard, "unloading"the endless stream of choppers to er,
what a hospital! still beats the hell out of most today...we had a super co claude...name?...all served well through the "horror" of it all..still find myself crying now and then and wonder why?.......................peace....
- Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 03:14:41 (EDT) - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 07:54:10 (EDT)

Bob Milligan <r-milligan@sbcglobal.net>
North Canton, Ohio USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: End of February 1968
Association: Patient
Was at 24th. Evacuation Hospital after receiving wounds in a mess hall at Can Tho during tet 1968. I had just flown a two hour infra red mission in an OV-1 Mohawk in the Can Tho area. The huey cobras were proceeding to the area I photographed prior to me and another observer going to the mess hall at 0200. We were mortared while we were eating in the mess hall. I received shell fragment wounds to my head and right hand. I was medivacked to another location before going to Binh Long hospital. I received surgery at the 24th hospital and then flew out of Ton Son Nute on a C-141 to Japan. Recuperated at Camp Zama Hospital not far from Tokyo. I was with the 244th Aviation Co. (Delta Hawks) at Can Tho for 8 months before getting wounded. My wife and I now live in North Canton, Ohio.
- Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 22:10:33 (EDT)

Bob Milligan <r-milligan@sbcglobal.net>
North Canton, Ohio USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: March of 1968
Association: Patient
Was wounded in a mess hall on 25 Feb. 68, a mortar hit the roof. I was an airborne sensor on an ov-1 Mohawk. I picked up many hot target on my last flight before getting wounded. I ended up in Canp Zama, Japan Hospital. Was discharged at Oakland, Calif. on 25 May 1968. I was with the 244th Aviation Co. at Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. Our Unit was called the DELTA HAWKS. Now belong to the OV-1 Mohawk Association. Had surgery on my hand at the 24th. Evacuation Hospital and a fragment was removed from my hand. Worked 26 years with the USDA as a loan officer. Now have a lawn care business in Ohio. I also had a head wound on my left temple that was repaired in Japan.
- Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 01:07:12 (EDT)

Bill Zedler <bill@billzedler.org>
Arlington, TX USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: June of 68 to June of 69
Association: Personnel Officer
I have signed up before, but my email address has changed. Thank you for the website. [Previous entries updated/Webmaster]
- Monday, August 30, 2004 at 20:33:04 (EDT)

Kenneth P Butke LTC RET
Springfield, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969 -1970
Association: Registrar
Because of Tom Ferri's interest in Ltc Ruth Webster I did some research and found out that she died last year in Australia. She went there after retirement because she enjoyed her R&R there from Vietnam. She had cancer. She enjoyed her time there and sent personal information to the Army Nurse Corps newspaper. I know Tom would join me is saying that she exemplified the very best that The Army Nurse Corps had to offer.
- Monday, August 30, 2004 at 14:26:01 (EDT)

Tom Ferri <tomann63@joimail.com>
Browns Mills, NJ USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1968 - 1969
Association: NCOIC -OR Tech- 6pm - 6am
LTC Ruth WEBSTER was my boss and the BEST nurse I ever met in the US Army or for that matter ANYWHERE! What a professional!! Great team in the OR and made many great friends, regrettably have only had contact with one of the team since NAM. But who knows, this entry may work!!
- Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 01:26:09 (EDT)

Kenneth P Butke LTC RET <kbutke@cox.net>
Springfield, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1969 - 1970
Association: REGISTRAR
This is a response to WILLIAM MAHNKEN (below). Allegations regarding theft of personal property should have been made at the time of discharge from the hospital. There was also a chain of command within the 9th Infantry Division that could have provided you with assistance regarding your allegations. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done at this point in time to investigate or substantiate your allegations.
- Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 08:36:10 (EDT)

Robert W Williams <N5576Q@aol.com>
Portland, TN USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 69 - Apr 70
Association: Nurse Anesthetist
Was at the reunion in DC. It was a fantastic experience. I would love to hear from anyone that was at the 24th.
- Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 22:41:15 (EDT)

painting <Machinetop@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA
Great Site! I love it. I'll be back soon!
- Friday, July 30, 2004 at 23:24:37 (EDT)

William Mahnken <BILLMAH@COMCAST.NET>
Long Branch, NJ
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 3 1967
Association: Patient
I was med evac from 9th Inf. Area of Op .in the Delta with my squad. I was hit on the right side of my neck. When they checked me in there was a Spec.4 with red hair, I gave him my wallet, gold chain with gold cross, comb and my 9th Infantry Div gold ring he put them in a brown envelope and put it in the safe. I stayed in there for 2 weeks. When I was discharged they gave me the contents of the envelope and the comb was the only thing that I got back, robbed by people that were supposed to be friendly. I would like to find my ring if anybody knows of it's whereabouts. I would like to have it back. It's only been 37 years thank you. Thank you. [ See reply above by Kenneth P Butke LTC RET]
- Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 11:53:58 (EDT)

Blga R. Bradley <olga.r.bradley@us.army.mil>
My last name while in Vietnam was: Ramirez
Salado, TX
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 1968 - May 1969
Association: Nurse
Worked with Mel Libby, Chris Cook, Richard Dunn and others on Wards 5-6.
- Monday, July 26, 2004 at 17:07:45 (EDT)

Frank Makinster <frankmakinster@yahoo.com>
Cedar Falls, IA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: May 26 ,1968 to June 1, 1968
Association: Patient
On May 26th A bunker collapsed on three of us at B bat 2nd of the 40th,199th. I'm trying to locate a Ronald W. Gallo from Ct.!!! A VA form list him as having some knowledge about My injury. Most noticed was My right lung had deflated, And during the night a nurse told Me it was refilling with air(sounded like a balloon being filled with air). My back I received compensation for But my right hip area they reject for lack of proof. What became of the medical records of 24th evac? I was in ward 13 register no 13274. Thank you for your help Past and Present. Best Regards, Frank Makinster
- Friday, July 16, 2004 at 14:10:09 (EDT)

Paul
My last name while in Vietnam was: Mayfield
East St. Louis, IL USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1970
Association: Medical Corpsman, Wards 9 & 10
- Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 15:25:21 (EDT)

Gregory M Stotts Sp5

I was at the 24th Evac from: 2 Dec 1970
Association: Wounded
i was struck by the tail rotor of a cobra. The skill and love and prayers of the 24th saved my life. Thank you for all the skill an kindness yall showed me. It was such a change when I went to Japan where their work load was so much lighter than yall were but your care an kindness was far above theirs. God bless all of you who served so noble.
- Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 06:43:56 (EDT)

Michael L. Wolfe<dwolfe710@aol.com>
Beaver Dam, KY USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: 1971-72
Association: medic ambulance section
Would like to hear from anyone.
- Monday, July 12, 2004 at 13:03:40 (EDT)

Jill A. Mishkel <jamishkel@cox.net>
Portsmouth, VA USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: July 1970 to July 1971
Association: Nurse - Ward 5 & 6
Still seems like a dream on some days, and on others, like it was yesterday. Lots of people I'd like to find. Good health to all!
- Monday, July 12, 2004 at 12:03:12 (EDT)

Mary Ann Dennis <madennis@netnitco.net>
Crown Point, IN USA
Association: Wife
I want to thank all the men and women who served and are serving our country. This is your day today, we celebrate you. My husband was with the first unit at 24th Evacuation Hospital and helped build it. Just want to say to all job well done. God bless you, Mary Ann Dennis
- Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 23:22:08 (EDT)

Ken Bowen <kmmpbow@aol.com>
Lakewood , CO
I was at the 24th Evac from: Feb 1967 - Jan 1968
Association: X-ray Tech
A slight correction for my friend Mel and also Danny Cunningham. The CO was COL GI Baker and the SMAJ was Crawford.
- Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 00:42:58 (EDT)

Mel Libby
Durand, Mich USA
I was at the 24th Evac from: Sept 1967 to Nov 1968
Association: Corpsman Nerosurgery
Hello all~~I was just checking for any new updates and came across something I hadn't seen before. For the year 1967 there's 4 pics on Gen Westmoreland. The one with the Gen, Col Crawford & SGM Baker.In the rear on the right is Ken Lattin (clerk from Calif) and next to him with camera is myself. I remember taking pictures that day and have a few ~~some similar to the ones by Daniel Cunningham. I had to look twice and zoom a little to be sure it was me -- cuz back then I had "dark" hair and more of it!! Take care---Mel
- Thursday, July 01, 2004 at 19:27:43 (EDT)

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