11th Cav Members Bulletin Board

Submitted by
Name: Phil Michitsch
From: Norwalk, Ct
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was in the 1st Squadron, C-Troop and was wounded near Cu Chi on May 12th, 1968. Was anyone else in that battle?

Added: July 3, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Robert Kickenweitz
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi Gary,
I’m not sure if it’s covered or not. I would go to the neatest VA hospital and have them check it out. If they do cover it, you would have to make out a claim. Ask if there is Military Order of the Purple Heart office on location or another origination that can help you with the claim. This service is free to all veterans. If it’s covered you will also be entitled to receive compensation. Click the link below and it will bring you to the VA web site.
Good Luck
Bob Kickenweitz
bobkacr@comcast.net
cell (908) 803-3455

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditi ons/index.asp

Added: June 25, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Gary G. Coates
From: Illinois
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was wondering if any one else has melanoma skin cancer. and can this be related to agent orange or the exposer to the sun during our time in Nam.

Added: June 14, 2017

Submitted by
Name: James Taylor
From: Il
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Pauls number 314 845 0722, he made most all of the reunions. plus the one I use to have, we went to Gary Laups funeral together. Doc Taylor

Added: June 8, 2017

Submitted by
Name: James Taylor
From: Il
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
number for Paul Lenhard is not good number

Added: June 8, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Frank Whitten
From: NC
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My wife and I are getting ready to sign up for the reunion but my wife, unlike me, is particular about what she eats. Does anyone know what type of beef they are serving and how that and the chicken will be prepared. It would be nice to know so we can make the right choices. Thanks for your help in advance. Frank :!wondering:

Added: June 6, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Gary Sharp
From: Jenks, OK
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am reaching out to anyone who may have been involved in a battle with me. Date was September 7, 1969 near An Loc in a rubber plantation. It was where Lt. Fox and SFC Thomas were wounded. Lt. Fox was rescued to my Acav. Need information concerning Thomas.
The med vac was coming in and shot down. The two pilots were rescued and placed in my Acav.
CPT. Firestone was the commander of M company.
I visited with him on the phone today, 48 years, of course he doesn't remember me, but he remembers that day. He would not help me in any way in a personal matter that I have proposed with him.
I am filling a claim against the VA and turning in tons of paperwork to help support my claim.
If you were there and remember Lt Fox getting hurt, please PM me so I can see if there are events that you may add.
I also am in touch with Fox and he is helping me too.

Please go to 919th combat engineers Facebook Page where you will see photos that I included in my post.

Added: June 5, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Paul Ioannides
From: Parlin, NJ
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Went to visit Paul Lehnard in St. Louis, MO, HOW 3/1, '66-'67. Paul has cancer and would love to hear from his 11th Cav brothers. He gave us permission to post his phone number. 1-314-845-9772.

Added: June 1, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Tom Kirchoff
From: Arizona
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Would like to hear from Micheal Otoman "Pineapple" We were on same Sheridan.

Added: May 29, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Richard V
From: Bronx, New York
Website: http://www.bronxnyc.com
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am trying to make contact with Helen Raptis Smith concerning her post listed here:

I am Looking for A PFC Kyle that came to our House in 1967
He was my Cousin/GodFather's Army Buddy. I don't remember if they knew each other through basic Training. My Cousin/GodFather's name Is Angelo C. Raptis Jr. I have been thinking of PFC Kyle for a very long Time. After Kyle served 2 years and was Honorably Discharged he came to the House to pay his respects. Angelo was in K Troop 3/11 ACR, KIA August 14,1697 (1967) Please anyone who thinks they know PFC Kyle or if You are PFC Kyle Please contact me at the above e-mail address helena72359@aol.com. I am no0t sure if his last Name is Kyle or his First Name. Please assist me. Thanking you in Advance Helena Raptis

If this is sent to an administrator please direct this to Helen Raptis Smith

Thank you

Richard V.

Added: May 6, 2017