Alpha Co. 1st BN 1st Marines

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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:

The location of Alpha company from June 67 to June 68 is well documented. 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 Company
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

	Alpha Company 1st Bn 1st Marines The Vietnam Years 1965 - 1971
	Members of Alpha 3 at the 1999 reunion in Detroit. For some of us it was the first meeting since leaving RVN.
	This Site: 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: The location of Alpha company from June 67 to June 68 is well documented. 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 Company 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

Alpha Company1st Bn 1st MarinesThe Vietnam Years 1965 - 1971

Members of Alpha 3 at the 1999 reunion in Detroit. For some of us it was the first meeting since leaving RVN.

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Alpha Company
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The Vietnam Years 1965 - 1971