Replacements would have also found, that a good deal of equipment belonged to the 266th S&S BN (DS) and 29th General Support Group for the same reason. Foodstuffs, petroleum products, and ammunition receive the most emphasis, Maj. Ward said. I went back through my letters home, and other annotations from my time in the 228th. Solution: Without written orders or otherwise, I verbally authorized two of my SP4 E4s to wear Corporal Stripes instead of Specialist insignia. When we arrived they were just killing time, and packing their things for shipment home. It seems everyone took a different route back, while Joseph Eady and I were stumbling down the road. Class III needs were not only met, but expanded by higher authority, as were Class I, Class II&IV. If it helps George a little, my first two months at Fort Lewis (from Basic training) were spent sweeping out warehouses that had no end in sight. He was the heart and soul of Class I, and lead us all with a quiet dignity. In effect, this entire Website is dedicated to describing the mission and operations of a Forward Direct Support Company as a subordinate entity of a rearward Direct Support Battalion (266th Supply and Service Battalion Direct Support), its superior rearward 29th General Support Group, its superior rearward United States Army Support Command, Saigon, its superior rearward 1st Logistics Command and its superior; United States Army Republic of Vietnam, Pacific. Theyre too valuable in Vietnam to be left idle for very long. We got up and each of us went looking for our respective companies. Also, Bob Hope came to Cu Chi on Christmas of 1966. The 90th was a big pain in the ass. On or about mid December 1967, I was told to get my gear ready as I was being sent to Katum to coordinate and make sure Turkeys were delivered in time for Christmas. So off we went, where we saw that the main hobby of those in the club was building pyramids out of empty beer cans atop the tables. As all who served in Tay Ninh can remember the dirt is like fine powdered silt in the dry months. 228th Reconnaissance Battalion . As the Company area continued to improve, the unit continued improving the Class I Yard and other supply points with major help from the 175th Engineers. I think they called them blackout lights. Each battery was sighted in together and could fire at same targets simultaneously after initial ranging shot. Per Department of Army General Orders #38 (amended in 1968) a confirmed MUC was awarded the228th Supply and Service Company Laundry and Bath Sectionand the228th Supply and Service Bakery Sectionfor time period July 1966 March 1967 while both were TDY with the 25th ID in Cu Chi. Aside from the war, I found the countryside to be pretty. During Junction City I was ordered back to Tay Ninh where I participated in various capacities of OIC and/or other 228th functions necessary to accomplishing the missions at hand. as well as miscellaneous personnel from the 226th S&S Bn. Under SGT Potts were other 228th GIs; Olive, Brown, Black, Green and Johnson to name a few. A Direct Support Company was designed to handle POL products that could provide the needs of 16,000 troops with a fuel storage capacity of all necessary fuels approaching 125,000 gallons (see TO&E coverage in Miscellaneous Data section}. Kuster was charged as Officer in Charge; Command and Control Center, 266th S&S BN (DS), and 1st Logistical Command to facilitate the arrival of 1st PHILCAGV (some 1,500 civic action personnel of the Philippines) in conjunction with the expected arrival of the forward command of Brigadier General G.V. C Battery 4th Battalion (ARA) 77th Artillery 1969 D Troop 17th U.S. Cavalry , The Shield of Deterrence, 1972-1973 HHC 1 BDE 101 ABN Aviation Section Mini-History He chose the Army. I have only the deepest admiration and greatest respect for those heroes of the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) with whom I had the honor and great privilege to command and serve with. The office staff, as best I remember were all Specialist 4s, as nearly all of us had been promoted to SP4 E4 around the same time. General Orders # 38, Department of the Army, dated 20 July 1970is a listing of confirmed MUC award as amended. Stuff that was needed to be put away already was. Campaign credit includes the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. Class I was handling, transporting, turning over well over 85,000 C-Rations per day. The submission is placed in the 1966 -1967 time period, as George is one of the few individuals who arrived at the 228th in Tay Ninh at or near the midway point between the first contingent of personnel and some three to four months prior to their departure. GPS: 49.359205, -0.855093. These involved hand-carries to the Saigon and Long Binh depots which did fulfill some of the wishes, including a number of fridges and 10kw generators in our continuing effort to improve living conditions. The nature of Onyx company and their diverse role requires them to work closely with Engineering and Artillery units, whilst also providing support to intelligence units. 1/,2/208th Ambulance Companies . Note:It is believed (pending notification) by 228th personnel of the time period, that this MUC most likely appears on individual DD214s. Shortly thereafter in the Operation long convoy lines of fuel tankers and trucks hauling food, munitions and other supplies were arriving on a daily basis. Before boarding said conveyances each man was issued three (3) rounds of ammunition for his M14 without instruction, other than in case we meet enemy fire. Nothing fancy or the way we did it in Tay Ninh. Gp. Still glad it wasnt my job. All other HQ Officers and personnel of HQ Company 266th as well as other officers from Company B, 266th were flown from Vung Tau to Saigon. Up to that time (February mid December 1967) we had to clean our own quarters, shine our own boots and so on. 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) Laundry and Bath Section Bakery Section 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). The fifth is a from of transport. I was a two year Officer and the bulk of my crew (Platoon) were 2 year Draftees. Note 2: The 196th Light Infantry Brigade had arrived and set up a base camp in Tay Ninh in August 1966. 558th U.S. Army Artillery Group The 558th U.S. Army Artillery Group was originally constituted in the Army of the United States in February 1943 as the 558th Field Artillery Battalion. Therefore, Charles job was to find enemy targets and adjust artillery fires in order to support military troops. During May 1967 a new Battlefield Operation called Manhatten began. When we arrived, we were both basically told to get out of the way. . For whatever reason the guys in the yard had other folks with the same last name, so we had duplicates and sometimes multiples of fellows with the same surname, especially Olive, Green, Black and Johnson. I guess this is as good a time as any to state, that technically my Platoon should have had 54 to 57 personnel per Table of Organization under non combat conditions, whereas I only had approximately 30 in combat conditions. In addition, we were expected to support the 45th Field Surgical Hospital (Mobile) that had arrived in Tay Ninh within days of the 228th. Those assigned to the Company directly, (for the most part) were quartered in the Field Tents parallel, in line, and first row to the Company Street. The Hot shower point set up and running adjacent to the airstrip allowed the 196th and other units of the 25th ID, Special Forces (Green Berets) etc! Maj. Ward said, Its an activity of the Saigon Support Command and responsibility for its operations is delegated to the 266th S&S Bn., 29th Gen Sp. The 228th S&S CO (DS) which operates the Tay Ninh FSP {Forward Supply Point} suffered 1 KIA and 14 WIA I can remember standing in line for hours at the EM Club for what turned out to be hot kool aid. However, General Abrams Sergeant Major specifically voiced the following to said Company Clerk outside the entry to the Orderly Room.that being: I can tell you thisthe operations of thisoutfit (the 228th Orderly Room and all) are without doubt the best I (we) have seen during our entire tour, and we have visited them all. Soon after leaving Cu Chi the column came to a sudden halt in what seemed like the middle of nowhere. In May of 2004, the Army Quartermaster Corps (on first review) recognized and inducted the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame, Fort Lee, Virginia for the exceptional service rendered, in particular, during the time frame 1966 -1967. When first learning (in late 2009) that elements of the 266th had been brought in-country via this route using unescorted or very lightly-escorted busses, I was genuinely astounded. He also agrees and can prove by saved Pay Vouchers that he was assigned to the 228th S&S Co (DS) but TDY with HHC 266th QM BN (DS) in Long Binh up to 1 September 1966. While returning from a coordination visit with the 1st PHILCAGV, I went by the airfield, where I couldnt help but notice a very large number of combat troops assembling near the airfield pagoda. Seventh: It is believed the elements of belonging to the 226th Supply and Service Battalion, in actuality (it being a possible typo error within the article) refers to a few enlisted personnel from the 266th Supply and Service Battalion Last: Captain Jerry D. White although in Company for some 3 plus weeks when interview took place, is given credit along with Major Ward for all that had been accomplished by the 228th and attached personnel since October of 1966.whereby the impression is given, that until he; Major Ward had arrived and the 196th had opened its perimeter to he and his command in late November (1966) along with Capt. At some point in time and prior to August of 1965 this allocation must have been tweaked by the Department of Defense and/or Army. I was exhausted both physically and mentally. He was not a bad guy at all, but our group consisted of High School graduates and fellows with one or two years of College. The objective is not to allocate or delimit quantities of product, but rather to have available information and data on which to base decisions effecting diversions, locations, schedule changes, or other adjustments necessary to satisfy product requirements with {associated} transport capabilities. The preceding did in fact take place until January 1967. Both ends and both sides of the bridge had round turrets for protecting the bridge. In addition to Class I (or as part of same) the 228th General Supply Platoon had several assigned Chemical Specialists. It did however allow them a credit of priority should they seek American Citizenship in the future and after full term of 7 year service obligation. We continued to the same job as we always had. Thus, the date 31 May 1966 is the beginning date of tour with 31 May 1967 the ending date of expected tour of duty and rotation back to CONUS. In closing, Id also like to state for the record; that it was a pleasure and an extreme privilege to be associated with that Company of unique men known as the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) within that particular time period. (2) Even after that, it was not controlled, but rather secured for different short periods. A total of 307,587 bundles of laundry were processed during the reporting period. It was the first instance of non-award of The Good Conduct Medal to a deserving enlisted person of the 228th, but it was not the last. 5)13 May 2004228th Supply and Service Company (DS) Distinguished Unit of the Regiment, Quartermaster Corps w/Streamer, Fort Lee, Virginia Award accepted on behalf of 228th by 4 members of original unit (2 officers, 2 enlistedsee Home Page and Known Awards). In the midst of the above tasks, we serviced and supported (depending on the operation) between 11,000 25,000 combat troops with all manner of supply and services. (see 1967 -1968 History). So, I had shoes that were too small, pant legs that were too short, a shirt with the rank of PFC instead of SP4, an Army Green hat that was too large, a scuzzy tie, a beat up belt, and dented belt buckle. It handles work such as socks, underwear, and bedding for troops. As such, providing troops in the field as well as the base camp with Laundry and Hot Shower facilities in a forward area of military operations was another prime function engaged in by the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). One truck or a convoy of any size goes by and it looked like the dust bowl of the 1930s. Support of bath (shower) points by provision of clean clothing for exchange and reclamation laundry service in support of maintenance activities performed by direct support maintenance units are also platoon missions. I was waiting for a chopper to come in and drop off the wounded and (KIA) killed in action and then jump on board for the ride to Katum. The excitement of not knowing what to expect on convoy seeing the vietnamese countryside for the first time, and really being in NAM caused a strange sort of indescribable adrenaline rush within my mind. The reason for this situation is due to our higher headquarters seemingly picking off personnel from Company B.later the 228th in order to make whole other units stationed in Long Binh, while leaving the 228th in an understrength position. At the same time on or about September 1966 an advance forward staff contingent of the 1st PHILCAGV (1st Philippines Civic Action Group) commanded by then Brigader General G.V. Presently, andwith an all volunteer service that particular policy has been changed, and those of foreign citizenship can achieve automatic American Citizenship by serving their full term in US Armed Forces Honorably. While eating the Army had another crew of soldiers up at that ungodly hour who sewed appropriate insignia patches on our winter green dress uniforms. We just threw the sheets over the mattress and tried to sleep. The perishable crew were probably the strongest GIs within Class I yard. Unless specific conditions dictate otherwise, the support brigade HQ are specified organizations to which the forecasts are transmitted., Direct support units in the army service area are replenished by shipments from the quartermaster petroleum product battalions in the rear support brigade or area., The Class III supply point, like other elements of the supply and service company, should be located as close to supported units as tactical situation, dispersion factors, and other considerations permit. Tobias, Brigadier General, Commanding, 1st PHILCAGV 1966 forward in Tay Ninh by 1977 was head of The National Philippines Housing Authority. Our NCOIC was SSG E6 Robert Seviour (later promoted to SFC E7) and deservedly so. Battalion was a medium battery that fired 155mm Howitzers. As an example, this writer (SP4 A.B. Another 30 individuals of the L&B Platoon were stationed in Cu Chi with the 25th Supply and Transport Battalion. The 19th and 20th Field Artillery, organized from the old 7th Field Artillery; the 21st Field Artillery, organized from the old 3d Field Artillery; the 7th Engineering Regiment organized from Companies E and F of the 1st Engineers and the 9th Field Signal Battalion organized from personnel of the Signal Corps of the Regular Army. {Orders for this transfer were neverreceived by 228th and as of February 1967 up to May 1967 Terry was carried as assigned to the 228th and TDY with the 266th by Morning Report and Company Roster}. If department of the Army ever reads this, or makes use of this Website, it is hoped that the problems encountered by the 228th in these areas shall be considered, i.e. 1 June 1967, Rotation process for initial 110 personnel completed excepting 1 individual whose orders had not arrived. The 90th Replacement Center, aka; Battalion was operating both in Saigon and Long Binh by February 1967. (News of change of superior Command began circulating in 228th in mid to late October 1966). Things that needed to be issued out were also in an orderly manner, and whenever an outfit would arrive the guys would get up and do their thing. KVK: 78264294, Goudplevierstraat 34 8043JH Zwolle, NETHERLANDS, Codford Village, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Join me at Spotify, Vimeo and my website with the music of Back to Normandy and so much more. The meal was 1st rate with all the trimmings..the same menu being served to all armed forces throughout Vietnam wherever feasible. The same was accomplished in the Graves Registration Platoon, as was the Company Supply Clerk both in Tay Ninh. On 4 October 1966 I received orders of re-assignment from TDY 624th Supply and Service Company (DS) to Commanding Officer of the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS), due to arrive in Tay Ninh within days. He described these supplies and services more fully: There are three types of ration supplies. I got a call from whomever ran the airstrip to come and get the turkeys in early evening. For items that wore out (e.g. In another photograph (1967-1968) photo gallery as taken by Maj. S. A. The 228th GR section handled approximately 20 to 25 KIA. When each truck was unloaded, the manifest listings were collected to give to stock control record clerks. On 7 October 1966 the 228th, all 85 of them {26 still being TDY in Cu Chi, another 5 still TDY at Bien Hoa AFB, with several more still TDY in Long Binh with the 266th} arrived at Tay Ninh Base Camp. Well Eady, for whatever reason was determined to really kick some ass. Nearly all structures had a 4/12 pitch excepting the HQ structure which bordered on being a 5/12 pitch, such that it stood out like a sore thumb and appeared on the verge of being called a church rather than quarters. Equipment presently in operation within the command is of WWII vintage. All sorts of outfits were named. Class V records were always maintained by that activity or its superior commands at battalion level.). This hand crank machine was a bitch when the number got large (which was always) because it was mechanical. That way wed at least have a full stomach and could sleep the rest of the night. During this time, Company B personnel used flash-lights for lighting there being but a few kerosene lanterns available for use. The 228th, being an understrength company was supporting an average of 28,000 troops and more in four (4) different known locations through four (4) battlefield operations. A 105mm battalion contained just over 500 men. On the other hand, the Website of the 196th never mentions the 25th ID, but does mention an association with the 1st Infantry Division after 1966/67. Tobias. NCOIC DEC66 ?? Stock Control, Class II and IV were also functioning adjacent to the airstrip as was our Graves Registration Platoon. We asked the driver who had left the vehicle to talk with other drivers what was going on. At the same time the first order of business and first wooden structure built in the 228th encampment was the Company Mess Hall. (2) In Vietnam the days were very hot and humid. The 196th as an element of the 25th ID (?) In Tay Ninh these same personnel were charged with helping set up the Company Field Tents and equipment during off duty hours. Each day was the same as the one before and the one after. (5) Specifically in 1966, Route 15 was opened 22JUL (A Battery 2/35 Artillery, Long Binh Nui Dat), 11-16OCT (3d BDE 4th ID, Vung Tau Bearcat), 4-14 DEC66 (199th LI BDE), and 14-23 DEC66, and 27 DEC66-5JAN67 (9th ID). During the day a parade of well wishers dropped by our field tent for a drink. When you had time off (which wasnt often) you just wanted to veg -out. Without the proper fuel supplies, oil and lubricants a modern day military force grinds to a screeching halt. The Battalion commanded by then Lt. Col. Fred C. Sheffey was composed of HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Direct Support), with Company A and Company B respectively. On the same date the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) was activated. It must have been some big secret that neither I or the 228th could be entrusted to keep. And, the 2nd Battalion (155mmSP), 35th Artillery, also debarked on 23JUN66 (same day) from the USS Walker (same ship . B.A.Kuster AB Ranger (re-assigned from TDY 624th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) of Long Binh (4 October 1966) signed into the 228th as Commanding Officer per orders issued and dated 4 October 1966. As has been shown time and time again throughout modern day history, there are six things the average GI must have to be a viable and operational entity in a combat zone. To be brief, my introduction to Graves Registration, which I had not been schooled in for even one day, came at the hands of one CPL Kenneth Grayham who had been with the 228th since its inception and activation on 20 July 1966 in Long Binh. In effect, I seemed to become a dumping ground for troops who were a problem within other units. We had the mandatory turkey dinner and everyone was telling each other to have a Merry Christmas as if all were trying to get into the spirit. Because of the TET offensive no new troops were being sent out, as all transportation was considered combat essential. Therefore, all L&B personnel who served in Cu Chi between August 1966 through February 1967 would be entitled to this MUC, in addition to the MUC awarded the 228th as a whole, for time period 1 October 1966 through 3 July 1967. They really tried. We changed into our Class A uniforms and took the sheets and pillows back to the supply room. Complicating matters, Captain White is reassigned to 266th S&S BN (DS) on 28 May 1967 and physically left Company the 29th of May. From 20 July 1966 6 October 1966 the 228th remained in Long Binh performing various duties as assigned by HQ 266TH Battalion. {Of these four Artillary Pads, two were constructed directly across the roadway from the 228th cantonment area, a distance of some fifty to 100 feet}, 6 November 1966 588th mission to support 27th Engineer Battalion at Xuan Loc with four (4) D-&E Dozers and operators for 30 days for purposes of clearing dense jungle growth in preparation for Base Camp construction for 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment accomplished. Combat Engineers supported infantry troop movements. Side Note:I was a draftee, probably like most of the enlisted guys who served in the 228th. There are a good number of anomalies which could be discussed, but in the main, the data is reliable. Although recommended for a Meritorious Unit Citation in December of 1966, it was not until some 40+ years later, and after diligent research, it was discovered, that the unit in whole and in part, was in fact awarded 1 MUC to its Laundry Section TDY in Cu Chi with the 25th Supply and Transport Battalion, 1 MUC to its Bakery Section TDY in Cu Chi with the 25th Infantry Division, and 1 MUC to the 228th Supply and Service Company as a whole, stationed in Tay Ninh, all three MUC awards occurring with a beginning year of 1966 with ending dates of March 1967 (TDY personnel in Cu Chi) and 3 July 1967 for the 228th as a whole. Michael Kovalik prepares to load a round in his M105 Howitzer during a . 229 Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm), HQ Battery stay. No rifle for protection, and you had to find your own means of transportation {convoy, airlift} to get to 90th Replacement. Wed take turns at different positions alongside the conveyor ramp. (4) Securing Route 15 usually required at least one battalion of the RAR and much of the 173rd AB, conducting named Operations for the purpose. Few units have earned and received this special recognition and honor of induction into the Quartermaster Regiment as a Distinguished Unit of the Regiment. It handles work such as socks, underwear, and bedding for troops. The one small blurb attributed toTay Ninh(228th not mentioned) is .. Class II and IV construction material storage and issue yard was added to theTay Ninh Forward Supply Area. The report then continues with the following; Presently 80,000 troops are being supported thru 190 AT or YT accounts in the Class II & IV supplies. The Laundry section was overseen by an NCOIC (non commissioned officer) with the rank of Sergeant First Class, as was the Bath (shower) section. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Note:Two officers accompanied the enlisted personnel of Company B; CaptainB. 228TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us As such, Laundry operations were eventually subcontracted out to Tay Ninh City civilian operations, while the 228th maintained, ran and operated a Hot shower point facility adjacent to the airstrip within the Base Camp itself. Elements of the 483rd Field Service Co. and the 48th Trans. (2) Organic tank trucks and semitrailers may be used for any of several operations, including transfer of product from the supply point to using units, bulk storage at the supply point and convoy refueling. It was like any other time I had pulled Guard Duty, which was every other night. The severest penalty could be life at hard labor, and possible death penalty depending on severity and number of charges brought and found guilty of by the Court.ABN. There was not a single one of us who had much to say to each other for the remainder of that very, very sad day.

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