575th Supply Co. (GS)
"Bringing together friends from
Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam"
Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam"
Home
WELCOME to the web site of the 575th Supply Company (GS), 96th Supply & Services Battalion,
1st Logistical Command, stationed at Ft. Lee, Virginia (Jul, 1966 - Sep, 1966) and at Cam Ranh Bay,
Vietnam (Sep, 1966 - Sep, 1968).
The purpose of this site is to gather together in a group all members of the unit during it's short
life, publish photos from the days at Cam Ranh, and to provide information about and photos from
our bi-annual reunions, held in Joplin, Missouri.
Navigate through the site using the blue buttons at the top left of each page and you will learn the
limited history of the unit, the members located to date, members that we are still searching for,
reunion information, links to other pertinent sites, contact information, and photos, photos, photos!
There is no cost to join the group and contact information gathered on the members will not be
used for any purpose other than to connect old friends and comrades of the company.
1st Logistical Command, stationed at Ft. Lee, Virginia (Jul, 1966 - Sep, 1966) and at Cam Ranh Bay,
Vietnam (Sep, 1966 - Sep, 1968).
The purpose of this site is to gather together in a group all members of the unit during it's short
life, publish photos from the days at Cam Ranh, and to provide information about and photos from
our bi-annual reunions, held in Joplin, Missouri.
Navigate through the site using the blue buttons at the top left of each page and you will learn the
limited history of the unit, the members located to date, members that we are still searching for,
reunion information, links to other pertinent sites, contact information, and photos, photos, photos!
There is no cost to join the group and contact information gathered on the members will not be
used for any purpose other than to connect old friends and comrades of the company.
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
After the
reunion in
2005, it was
discovered that a
member had the original 575th
guideon flag. He evidently obtained
the flag when the unit was reorganized
into Co. B Troop Command in 1968. The flag has been
mounted in archival materials. After we all reach the
age when we no longer have reunions, the flag will be
donated to the QM Museum at Ft. Lee, Virginia, which
in turn will send it to the Anniston Army Depot Flag
Repository in Alabama.
reunion in
2005, it was
discovered that a
member had the original 575th
guideon flag. He evidently obtained
the flag when the unit was reorganized
into Co. B Troop Command in 1968. The flag has been
mounted in archival materials. After we all reach the
age when we no longer have reunions, the flag will be
donated to the QM Museum at Ft. Lee, Virginia, which
in turn will send it to the Anniston Army Depot Flag
Repository in Alabama.
Caps have been made for the group, using
the unofficial logo. The cost of caps is $10.00 + $4.00
packaging and shipping for one and $20.00 + $4.50 packaging
and shipping for two. They are available from Ron Demery.
See the "Contact Us" page for telephone number, email address,
and mailing address.
the unofficial logo. The cost of caps is $10.00 + $4.00
packaging and shipping for one and $20.00 + $4.50 packaging
and shipping for two. They are available from Ron Demery.
See the "Contact Us" page for telephone number, email address,
and mailing address.
A photo of 99 members of the "first year guys" sometime in
late 1966 or early 1967. Photo contributed by Art Snyder.
late 1966 or early 1967. Photo contributed by Art Snyder.
THEY'RE IN!!! The old Cam Ranh Bay VHS tape, which almost got destroyed at the last
reunion, has been converted into DVD format. The DVDs are available for $10.00 postpaid
from Ron Demery or if you let me know before the next reunion, you can pick it up at the
reunion. In calculating the price, we added the bare cost plus packaging and shipping, then
bumped it up a little to $10. The small profit will be donated (gratiously) to the 575th Reunion
Expense Fund by Art Snyder, who had the original 8 mm tapes. Thanks Art!
reunion, has been converted into DVD format. The DVDs are available for $10.00 postpaid
from Ron Demery or if you let me know before the next reunion, you can pick it up at the
reunion. In calculating the price, we added the bare cost plus packaging and shipping, then
bumped it up a little to $10. The small profit will be donated (gratiously) to the 575th Reunion
Expense Fund by Art Snyder, who had the original 8 mm tapes. Thanks Art!
Ribbons and medals authorized for service in the
Republic of Vietnam and the 575th Supply Company
Republic of Vietnam and the 575th Supply Company
National Defense Service
Ribbon and Medal.
Ribbon and Medal.
Vietnam Service
Ribbon and Medal.
Ribbon and Medal.
Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Ribbon and Medal.
Ribbon and Medal.
The Meritorious Unit Citation awarded to members of the 575th Supply Company who served
during the entire consecutive period from 29 September 1966 to June 1, 1967. The degree of
achievement is that which would merit the award of the Legion of Merit to an individual.
during the entire consecutive period from 29 September 1966 to June 1, 1967. The degree of
achievement is that which would merit the award of the Legion of Merit to an individual.
There's Top Eberhardt on the front of the line in a tug of war. I was told that the pit contained garbage. Second from left
is Bill Gregg and the last on the line is Field 1SG John Johnson. If you can name any of the other guys, please contact me
with the information.
is Bill Gregg and the last on the line is Field 1SG John Johnson. If you can name any of the other guys, please contact me
with the information.
Bill
Gregg
Gregg
Top
Eberhardt
Eberhardt
John
Johnson
Johnson
| A Few Facts About Cam Ranh Bay |
From the web site (www.vietnamwar.net/CamRanhBay.htm):
Cam Ranh Bay was the major port of entry for U.S. military supplies and personnel in South
Vietnam. Located approximately 200 miles northeast of Saigon on the southern bulge of
Vietnam, it had been an important way station for navigators since the time of Marco Polo. In
June 1965, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began improving the port with 70 miles of roads,
warehouses, fuel tanks, and larger cargo-handling facilities. A new pier was shipped from
South Carolina and assembled at Cam Ranh Bay, giving the facility the ability to handle six
large vessels at the same time. The port was considered so safe that Lyndon Johnson visited
there twice, which made the shock of the Vietcong raid in 1969 even more severe. The
Vietcong attack destroyed a water tower and chapel and damaged the hospital. Most patients
were evacuated safely, but the United States lost two killed and ninety-eight wounded. The
Vietcong escaped without a casualty. Security was tightened, and Cam Ranh Bay continued
to be the major supply port for Vietnam, even after the American withdrawal in 1975. It was
abandoned without a fight in June 1975.
Cam Ranh Bay was the major port of entry for U.S. military supplies and personnel in South
Vietnam. Located approximately 200 miles northeast of Saigon on the southern bulge of
Vietnam, it had been an important way station for navigators since the time of Marco Polo. In
June 1965, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began improving the port with 70 miles of roads,
warehouses, fuel tanks, and larger cargo-handling facilities. A new pier was shipped from
South Carolina and assembled at Cam Ranh Bay, giving the facility the ability to handle six
large vessels at the same time. The port was considered so safe that Lyndon Johnson visited
there twice, which made the shock of the Vietcong raid in 1969 even more severe. The
Vietcong attack destroyed a water tower and chapel and damaged the hospital. Most patients
were evacuated safely, but the United States lost two killed and ninety-eight wounded. The
Vietcong escaped without a casualty. Security was tightened, and Cam Ranh Bay continued
to be the major supply port for Vietnam, even after the American withdrawal in 1975. It was
abandoned without a fight in June 1975.