What was rapidly moving through my mind, was how in the H are we (the 228th) going to support this operation with the small amount of men and supplies we had on hand. To say the least, such reporting is somewhat perplexing when in specified extracts, proper and due credit is not given to the subordinate units involved. That night at Midnight (2400 hours) must have cost the US taxpayer a couple of million dollars in Tay Ninh alone. When we speak of general supplies, we speak of everything from stoves to toothpicks, including pencils and paper, mess trays, field equipment, dog food, and thousands of other items. He also complained about the lack of Butter Milk. Furthermore, the unit was in process of not only setting up and operating all number of Class supply points (Class I, II, III, IV, but Stock Control, Laundry and Bath, Graves Registration, and believe it or not Class V (munitions), which was definitively not a normal function of any Supply Company, let alone a General or Direct Supply Battalion. 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. The reasons I thought the ice-cream plant could never produce a quality bacteria free product is due to two factors. 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 might be true, or it might be BS. The Tay Ninh Supply Point, a massive logistical base, sprawls across 176.5 acres within the 196th Lt. Inf. 422nd . When the 228th was re-assigned to Tay Ninh Province on 4 October 1966 (arriving 7 October 1966), the two Bakers assigned, remained TDY with the 266th as far as the 228th was concerned. (1) Every evening all the troops in this little base compound would go to the perimeter and at some point, someone would start shooting. Note:The preceding is not intended to state, that the 228th and only the 228th was involved in supply operations. had moved in across the company road where the 548th Maintenance Company was and they had started a fire with left over wood from some newly built hootchs. Well, the answer is hootch girls. In late 1969 it seems apparent that the Commanding General of the 1st ID ordered that the pool be refilled and opened for use by the troops. 14 November 1966the 228th withstood second mortar attack without injury or damage {most rounds dropping near end of company street and missing quarters and equipment areas}.the 196th and 45th {Field} Surgical Hospital suffering some 50+- KIA and/or wounded. I think it was just a matter of being proactive. 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. Note:Per data online, Operation Attleboro consisted of two parts; Attleboro Phase I and Attleboro Phase II. The first is perishables which include fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, potable ice, milk and ice cream. This speculation can be somewhat bolstered by the fact, that at one point in time Orders were generated by the 266th to the 228th re-assigning all Laundry and Bath personnel TDY in Cu Chi, as re-assigned to 61st Maintenance being formed in Long Binh in late 1966. Nearly every GI (Officers and Enlisted) can relate easily to the experience outlined by SP4 E4 George W, Savare and his reminiscences. During this period there were 10 laundries, 2 bakery and bath sites operational in III Corps Tactical Zone. Like a number of others who have served in the 228th, I simply went on with my life. 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. The scenario accounts for the approximate time recalled (1 and 1/2 to 2 and 1/2 hours). In the office there were six or seven desks, which were no more than flat plywood sheets serving as table-desks. All of the above personnel were awarded Purple Hearts which were distributed in formation December of 1966 to those still in Company or had returned. By December 1966 a good number of goods were available, but still lacking basic items such as boot polish, brass polish, combination locks, etc! The second factor relates to the wet months during Monsoon season. All Rights Reserved. At Bien Hoa, B Company offloaded, reboarded Army buses and were driven to Tent City A, Saigon, where we once again offloaded. 48th Transportation Group.separate entity consisting of 11 Companies, 2 Detachments -Light and Medium Truck, with detachments handling (TTPO) and (TTPB)a subordinate of 29th General Support Group. Deadline reporting and transportation of laundry, bakery and bath equipment has been delayed as much as 48 hours due to interrupted lines of communication. At the same time, my assistant SP4 Ronald L. Fischer was with me, as was the Class I Clerk; SP4 Gamble. The brigade was formed in November 2022 from the Azov Special Operations Forces (SSO), and originally formed by veterans of the Azov Regiment, and is considered to be a . I soon realized and found, that the GR section was mostly made up of duty soldiers who had been volunteered (assigned by Company Orderly Room) to work in GR. The complication arises regarding the 228th is as follows: Upon arrival in Long Binh on or about 1 July 1966 and within the week, the entire Bakery Platoon (excluding two bakers) were assigned TDY from Company B, 266th to the 25th ID in Cu Chi. Nearly everything would grind to a halt. The 91st Combined Service Battalion (DS) as of 30 April 1969 and also a subordinate of 29th General Support Group consisted of the following . The 196th Bde. Of interest, is that most of the Bakers in Cu Chi all thought they were assigned to Company B, 266th, until various orders began appearing stating they were assigned to the 228th and/or HHC 266th. I wanted so badly to do something to change what was. 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. (7) II Field Forces had intended that Vung Tau Port and Route 15 would become a viable alternate to Saigon Port, for troops and supplies, in 1966. 228th Reconnaissance Battalion . Kuster (ret. The 228th had neither injury to personnel or equipment.ABN.addendum 22 June 2011. The one thing I did learn early on, was; figures never lie, but liars figure. With these added personnel in place, the 228th was handling all Classes of Supply Class I, II, III, IV, and V. Class V (munitions) for the most part being handled by Ordnance personnel attached to the 228th from 29th General Support Group. Another good thing about this ritual, was that you could zero in your weapon, and the whole thing was fun anyway. Maj. Within a short time boredom set in and I kept wondering when we were going to finally get to our destination. The following information is provided by 1LT Paul Walker, 228th Stock Control and II&IV Officer DEC66 FEB67. I know it was during Monsoon season because wed stand in the heavy unending rain waiting for the Officer in charge (OIC) to decide what to do. (, I can tell you thisthe operations of this. (see Photo section). At the time (and those who eventually became members of the 228th) were assigned to Company B, 266th Quartermaster Battalion (Direct Support). Arrangements were made for personnel to visit other quarry operations in Vietnam to work with crusher personnel and to train in rock drilling and explosive placement. Those soldiers, officers and enlisted alike, were, All that they could be and much, much more. In a reduced strength Direct Support Company consisting of 233 individuals in combat and non-combat conditions, the POL Platoon was allotted a mere 24 individuals per TO&E 10-107D, dated 19 October 1960. (see 1967 -1968 History). As I recall, there were three wooden buildings with rows and rows of tents. So the drill went like this: The ration sheet breakdown guy would get the head counts off the 2979s, then get the menu for the day, or period. (7) An issue schedule for supported units. {This reference mentioned twice in the quarterly report only refers to one POL storage tank. Within the month, I received orders for a new re-assignment to Tay Ninh Province with an outfit known as the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support), a sister company of the 624th and 506th S&S Companies, all three under the operational command and control of the 266th S&S Battalion. This site is especially dedicated to all those troopers of all Military services who served their Country in time of War, and especially to all those families of dearly beloved ones who were denied the good fortune to return home. They (the 228th) have now joined an august company of individuals and units of other heroic Quartermaster soldiers and units who have proudly served before, as well as those who are bound to follow. Settling into the routine of of what Id been taught in Class I was a continuing educational experience of learning the ins and outs of what our mission was, and how to get it done under various circumstances. With reference to Cu Chi, I rotated my Platoon between Tay Ninh and Cu Chiat least those that were assigned to the 228th, which brings me to another anomaly I experienced with both our HQ of the 266th and the 25th ID. However, it should be noted, that the 228th from inception to time of rotation was never at fully authorized unit strength in any area, section or Platoon of operation. Arriving at Saigon, we found a 5 ton truck that was going to Long Binh and hopped aboard. He goes on and on, and Im feeling pretty low, because I know we are doing the best that we can with what we get. Ken was a very mature young man who ran the GR unit with the skills of an SFC-E7 (the 228th being quite understrength at the time, with many sections of the entire unit being run and operated by enlisted personnel of much lower rank than the TO&E specified or called for). Nor was I ever verbally, physically attacked, spat on, called baby killer, or anything else after I retuned stateside. A Forward Observer in the Bulge, Al Levy 288th FAOBn. FSAs {Forward Supply Areas} were established atTay Ninh {228th}Dau Tieng, and Sui Da for the duration of the operation.. The 90th Replacement Center was pretty primitive. New Years Eve day was a whole different story. The laundry is a field type with mobile equipment. The 500 all purpose troops attached to the 228th, and their function is explained in Miscellaneous Data, as well as mention in other portions of this History..(see TO&E in Miscellaneous Data). I assumed this was to prevent placement of mines or stop the floating of mines by the VC under the bridge to destroy it. The battalion was alerted to be prepared to construct a three thousand barrel POL facility at Tay Ninh utilizing one platoon (1 Officer, 5 NCOs and 40 EM) from the 643rd Engineer Company. The white powder enveloped us all from head to toe, so that we all looked like powdered donuts sitting in lounge chairs}. Being new to a Company is like being a freshman in high school or college, as no one whose been around awhile wants to have anything to do with you.especially when you are wearing stateside freshly starched fatigues. Class V area was to the extreme southwest area of the basecamp perimeter the responsibility of attached troopers to 228th from 29th General Support Group, 3rd Ordnance Battalion, and also one of the assigned areas for Guard Duty of the 228th}, 20 November 1966 Company B, 588th Engineer Battlion completed construction of a tropicalized double quonset building to be utilized as a Post Office at Tay Ninh. From October 1966 through March of 1967 there was a good deal of outgoing artillery fire at or near the Company area, in particular at night. Carlos Baruz}, COs driver {PFC J.D. For lack of better description, let me simply state, that there was very little brought back, that resembled anything human. 25 November 1966the 228th celebrated Thanksgiving (see menu provided by 1st Lt. Paul B. Walker in Memorabilla Section). When orders were received by the 228th for re-assignment to Tay Ninh 4 October 1966, the Company only had 85 individuals with boots on the ground in Long Binh to make the trip by Convoy. I became aware of occasional rare exceptions to this routine later in 1966, involving opening of Route 15 to move units debarking at Vung Tau to Long Binh or elsewhere. Convoys (including 228th tanker/heavy duty truck drivers) were arriving on a daily basis to the Tay Ninh Base Camp. I was definitely not authorized to initiate such a call, which would insure that no switchboard operator would disconnect the call. The two Bakers assigned to the 228th were TDY with the 266th and remained so for his entire tour of duty. Piddlehinton, Dorset, United Kingdom Piddlehinton, Dorset City|Area Date1944-04-08 Status coordinate The location is in this area Hits - 407 228 Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm), Service Battery. They really tried. Medical Corps [2] Royal Irish Rifles [2] Somerset Light Infantry [2] 107th Infantry Regiment [1] 111th Infantry Regiment [1] 228th Battalion [1] . Near the end of December 1966 and through March of 1967 the 228th began the slow process {lumber being in short supply and a premium commodity} of transitioning from Field Tents to wooden structures with tin roofing. I went back through my letters home, and other annotations from my time in the 228th. Each morning the two would drive to Bien Hoa and each evening return. Without seeming negative, this was perfect example of our Battalion Headquarters in action relative to one of its most forward subordinate units; the 228th Supply and Service Company (DS) and the 228ths other assigned and attached personnel of varied Platoons TDY in numerous locations. On the way to Class I yard we were all wondering what the heck he was talking about because nobody knew. As time elapsed we were able to build and run a fairly nice and fully operational collection and processing point. Class II&IV OICs were 2LT John Schneider (NOV66 JAN67), 1LT Paul Walker (JAN67 FEB67), 2LT Ronald Holcombe (FEB67 ?? Oddly a review of altered Morning Reports beginning in May 1967 June 1967, indicates that MAJ. Jerry E. Ward was never assigned or attached to the 228th, yet his orders for rotation and his name appears on the 228th Morning Report as an Assigned Loss by orders generated by HHC 266th Supply and Service Battalion (DS) in mid June 1967. (6) Wherever there was information from multiple sources, they were invariably consistent with one another. Possibly at some point prior to 13 May and rotation orders, Major Ward had been reassigned to the 266th S&S BN (DS)or had to have been, per newer and retyped Morning Reports of 228th (new DA Form 1) whereMajor Ward rotates out of 228th (no entry ever showing he had been assigned and joined or attached, unless prior to 13 May 1967) per orders generated by 266th S&S BN (DS) .A.B.Neighbor 11 March 2012. The floor was swept with a palm branch and I dont remember ever seeing a regular broom anywhere. Second, you could always trade a few cans of beer for a block of ice. There were 105s, 175s, tanks, and the twin 40s George is describing {might be referring to twin 50s). If not the 266th Payroll Officer, then possibly by the 569th Payroll Officer. On or about 14 September 1966 Operation Attleboro was launched. During Operation Attleboro from its beginning (late September 1966) to the the time it began to wind down (early November 1966), the 110 personnel physically in Tay Ninh wore many hats, performed many jobs outside their primary PMOS (Primary Military Occupational Specialty) and were working 12 to 15 hour shifts 24/7 on a daily basis. 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. 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support)activatedfrom remnants and existing personnel of Company B whose authorized unit strength of 235 on 20 July 1966 stood at 135 including elements of some 75 personnel TDY in Cu Chi (Laundry and Bath Platoon Bakery Section), and Bien Hoa Airbase (General Supply Platoon). Luck was with the 228th 1966-967, in that neither POL or munitions pads were ever hit by incoming hostile fire.ABN. The TO&E for a Quartermaster Direct Support unit from 1960 1967 ( TO&E # 10-107D and FM 29-3, dtd: 19 October 1960 and May 1965 respectively) allowed for a fully assigned allotment to GR Platoon of 1 OIC, 1 NCOIC, with 20 enlisted for the collection and processing of remains, hostile or non-hostile in nature. In effect the Long Binh area is discussed in detail. That way wed at least have a full stomach and could sleep the rest of the night. Weaver fills us in on our assignment, which was to fill sandbags around the fuel bladders at the airstrip. View Your Military Service Plaque The same held true for the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) since inception 20 July 1966 RVN up through the first week of January 1967. We also produced ice in fairly large ice-house which was next to the condiment warehouse (shed, as we called it). From a speculative standpoint, the only viable explanation that seems to hold water, consists of the following: My words onlycorrections welcomed. 15 November 1966the 228th provided hot meals in the partially constructed wooden Mess Hall to 196th Light Infantry Brigade beginning with the 175th Engineers, a part of the 196th. What a Hole. So how is it, that per confirmed MUC awards generated in 1970 by Department of the Army and signed by General Westmoreland acknowledges the 228th as having a Bakery Section TDY in Cu Chi ? The pilot stopped in Cu Chi, then Bien Hoa, and finally Saigon where I disembarked. Soon after that moment, I located a poster of Nathan Hale and posted it on the door leading to the prep room. Being the enterprising guys that we were, we did hear and find out about the Company EM Club located at the east end of the Company Street. However, the 228th did not have a Company street until provided by 1STPHILCAGV in November 1966. Its the only possible answer. Eventually someone led us to what Ted and I considered a smaller version of 90th Replacement Center. Equipment presently in operation within the command is of WWII vintage. In addition, and by January 1967 some 500+ all purpose troops were attached to the 228th and all were carried on the Morning Report of the 228th. It was set up next to the main road where 40 to 50 naked GIs were waiting to get into the showers, while another 40 to 50 were getting out to dry off. For me it was a profound moment in time, when I first beheld the remains of SFC Jones. On this same date (20 July 1966) a good number of personnel from these newly designated units were shuffled about, transferred and re-assigned between each other in Long Binh. C-130 aircraft were landing one after the other, where even more combat troops were being disgorged in full battle gear. (Note: the targeted 90-days supply was not actually in-stock, but a combination of in-stock and in the pipeline, because of the lead times between requisitioning and actual receipt. In addition it assigns missions to attached battalions, covers intelligence situation in III Corps area, troop list; a security plan; and a damage control plan., 5) The 29th GS Group OPORD #2-66 was published on 30 September 1966 establishing a supply point within the 196th Infantry Brigade Base Camp to support all US and free world forces located in the vicinity ofTay Ninh., 6) On 4 October 1966 the228th Supply and Service Companyrelocated (from Long Binh) to Tay Ninh for the purpose of operating a forward supply area in the support of that complex., Note:Actual relocation and arrival occurred 7 October 1966 based on the Orders dated 4 October 1966ABN. Tobias, Brigadier General, Commanding, 1st PHILCAGV 1966 forward in Tay Ninh by 1977 was head of The National Philippines Housing Authority. This in turn generated additional problems. The services which handle the greatest number of customers are laundry and maintenance. 22 February 1967Major Jerry B. Thus, the total officers and enlisted physically in Tay Ninh amounted to a total of 110, with yet another 30 still TDY in Cu Chi. Art Neighbor reminded me, that of all the Officers beginning at Fort Lewis, I was the only Officer who had not been shuffled around and reassigned to and from different units and/or Companies or Battalion. Primary customers are the 196th Bde..4th Div..Philippine Civic Action Group, Vietnam and other units at Tay Ninh not assigned to the 25th Inf. Its such a unique moment in time and it meant such a great deal to me, tired as I was. In fact, this platoon of (26) was supporting nearly 18,000 to 28,000 troops under combat conditions, and did so through four battlefield operations; Attleboro I and II, Gadsden, Cedar Falls and Junction City. As such, I was in fatigues with my orders, duffle bag and 201 File only. It was great! After you slept, youd awaken and there was nothing to do except wait for the next Guard Mount that evening. Some 3 weeks later, Company B no longer existed, as it had been inactivated, the bulk of remaining personnel being transferred into the newly activated 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support). {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.
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