Alpha Company
1st Bn 1st Marines
The Vietnam Years 1965 - 1971

Hue City 1968

 

This Site:

August 23rd, 2011

Due to the overwhelming amount of spam and junk on the forum I have taken it down. As soon as I learn how to put the proper procedures in place I will start it back up. Sorry for any inconvience.

May 30th, 2011

I hope this Memorial Day finds all you former 1/1 veterans out there healthy and happy as we remember all our fellow Marines who paid the ultimate price of freedom so long ago.

May 29th, 2011

Either the hackers got back into the forum or I missed cleaning out some trash. Either way the forum is clean and I hope I have enough security to keep them out in the future. If you see anything on the forum that is not related to 1/1 during the Vietnam years or inappropriate for this forum, let me know.

April 2nd, 2011

If you served in country in RVN make sure you contact the VA for an Agent Orange screening.

February 8th, 2011

The forum has been updated to include additional security and in addition to the requirement of registering, each post will need to be approved before it will be posted to the forum. Thanks for you understanding.

February 6th, 2011

A hacker got into the forum and posted a large amount of trash. I took the forum down until I can get the mess cleaned up. It should be back up in a day or so. Sorry for the inconvience.

July 8th, 2010
I have been in contact with LtCol Craig Wonson the current battalion commander of 1st Battalion 1st Marines. They have launched a Facebook page for the unit at:

   Facebook page for: 1st Battalion 1st Marines


The Facebook page shows both current activities and training as well as the history of 1/1. You might even see a photo from our web site.




May 28, 2010
The flag is flying and its time to remember our fallen heros. I will be tipping a cold one to those we lost so many years ago.

May 22, 2010
I am back on the forum and will catch up on the requests as time permits. Thanks for you patience.

May 18, 2010
The forum on this web site has had me locked out for the past couple months. I now have the support software I need to better manage the forum, if I can make it work. Sorry for the inconvience. I may have won one in the battle of man against computer.

March 5, 2010
For the last month to six weeks I have had computer problems. I seem to have everything back to normal, what ever that is. However I am behind in making updates to the web site. I should be able to get caught up in the next week or so. Thanks for your understanding.


March 6, 2010
In the last few months I have received requests for information on guys that have served with Alpha 1/1. The best suggestion I could make was to have them put their request on the discussion forum and maybe someone can help. While you are here have a look at the forum.



This site is by, for and about the Marines of Alpha company 1/1 during its stay in RVN. To really improve this account of our company requires input from as many of you as possible. If you have a picture, or more, that you would like to share send it along. If you have tales from your time in country that would also be appreciated. Feel free to contact me with corrections of any of the names or dates, or fill in missing information.

With the help of Robert Jackson we have a fairly complete list of KIAs from Alpha Company. Choose the Tributes link. This list is available in spreadsheet format if you are interested.

If you are a combat vet and haven't contacted the VA for an Agent Orange screening follow this link to find your nearest VA hospital. You may qualify for benefits you weren't aware of.

For information on past or upcoming reunions use the link to the 1/1 web site on the left, and be sure to sign the Guestbook while you are there.

Jack Kennedy
Webmaster
Email: Jack Kennedy

Time Line:

This time line is fairly complete and hopefully accurate. If find any errors let me know. If you served with Alpha before or after that time frame and can help fill in our time line it would be appreciated.


August 65 - 1/1 leaves Long Beach, CA aboard the USS Lenawee for RVN June 67 - Alpha HQ in Hoi An south of Da Nang
Sept 67 - 1/1 moves to Quang Tri south of Dong Ha running patrols in the hills     west of Highway 1 while the new airfield is being built
November 67 - Alpha moves to Con Thien
December 67 - Back to Quang Tri
January - Move from Quang Tri to Phu Bai.
January 31st, 68 - Alpha heads into Hue City at the start of the Tet Offensive
March 68 - Alpha operates to open the road into Khe Sanh and helps setup     LZ stud
March 68 - Alpha lands on Hill 861
May 68 - Operation Scotland II
Late June 68 - Alpha moves to Hill 558 and Delta takes over 861
Early July - Alpha moves back to Hill 861 in time for the 4th of July. Marine Corps style
July 68 - Alpha flies to hill 689 southwest of Khe Sanh to support Delta Co.
July 68 - Alpha flies to Phu Bai. The last Marines to leave Khe Sanh
Sept 68 Alpha moves south to Dodge City
Sept 68 Operation Meade River
Dec 68 Alpha back from Operation Meade River
April - May 69 Ha Dong Bridge security