Hello Everyone

Can anyone help me out. I am looking for any Vietnam veterans who live in
England. A couple of schools have asked me about veterans coming to talk to
their class . . . If you do know anyone, please let me know. Thank you.

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Here are a number of requests:
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I am Army Staff Sergeant Teva Yount, and I am currently stationed at Fort
Lewis, Washington. I am on the Women's History Month planning committee.

We are looking for Women in the Fort Lewis/Northwest area who have served,
and are willing to display their memorabilia and tell their stories to an
active duty (Army) audience. We are having a luncheon on or around the 14th
of March and are interested in having convention-type booths in the area
from 10 am to 3 pm the same day.

If you or somebody you know would be interested, or if there are any
questions, please email me OR call me at (253) 967-9673 (work) or (253)
875-0777 (home).

Thank you "Teva Yount" <teva_yount@...>

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Courtney Davis is looking for submissions of poetry and short prose from
nurses for a new anthology. Her last anthology was a very high quality
publication, unusually so I thought.

Between the Heartbeats:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0877455171/timobrienhomepagA/

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION TO ALL-NEW BETWEEN THE HEARTBEATS

Cortney Davis and Judy Schaefer are seeking submissions for an all-new
collection of writing by RNs to be published by the University of Iowa Press
as a companion volume to Between the Heartbeats: Poetry and Prose by Nurses,
published by the press in 1995. Read this first anthology for an example of
the strong, unsentimental writing we would like to see.

1) Registered nurses may submit up to 6 poems, 2 short stories, 2 creative
essays or any combination thereof.

2) All work must be submitted in duplicate with your name and address on
each
page.

3) Enclose a SASE for notification only. Work will not be returned.
Submissions without a SASE will not be considered.

4) Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2001. Work received after that
date
will not be considered.

5) We are not seeking clinical articles.

6) You may e-mail us with question but do not send e-mail submissions!

7) Payment is one copy of the anthology and a 40% discount on all University
of Iowa publications.

8) Previously published work may be considered. If the author does not hold
copyright, she or he will be asked to obtain reprint permission from the
copyright holder.

9) Final acceptance of all submissions depends on the University of Iowa
Press.

We hope to send out acceptance or rejection notices by mid-September. Then
we will submit the anthology to the Press for their final approval. Please
be patient-this is a long process. We will keep you posted. Send
submissions to either co-editor:

Cortney Davis
PO Box 678
Redding, CT 06896-0678
203-938-2697
cortneydav@...

Judy Schaefer
PO Box 90153
Harrisburg, PA 17109-0153
jschaefer@...


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Kay Allenbaugh (author of the "Chocolate" series books) is looking for women
with "heartwarming and challenging stories from the military." See
http://www.chocolateforwomen.com/sendastory.htm for details. Pays $100.00.
These are short true-life stories.

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Here is a note from Betty Tisdale:

There is a new little book out "Christmas Filled with
Miracles"...I wrote a story about "Santa is Coming to Town" about the
Christmas party the 121st Signal Bn of the 1st Infantry Division at
D-An...and the joy they brought to the children of my orphanage, An Lac
Orphanage in December 1966. Santa Claus in his red suit, came in a
helicopter to give joy to the children (in that stifling heat)....Sgt.
Deeble, Lt. Bob Fisher, Maj. Bill Hilsman and all the rest - in the height
of
the war...gave of themselves in an another way.

The book is $12.95 and can
be ordered through me, BettyTisdale@... and the proceeds go to my new
organization HALO - Helping and Loving Orphans...right now raising money for
the orphanage at Quang Ngai.

I would love to hear from any of the men who were there that day!!!!

Betty Tisdale
etisdale1@...

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Second Homecoming Conference 2001 for Military Women who served in Vietnam
The Gunter Hotel
205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas

September 26th - 29th, 2001
Agenda forthcoming. For more information, contact starnese@...
Conference Website: http://www.spencergroup.net/vwv/conference_2001.htm

I understand the first conference was wonderful!

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I have an on-line discussion for women who served in Vietnam. See:
http://www.illyria.com/listform.html

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On to the Guest Book!

My name is David Powell and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with
the Women and Men at the 67th Evac Hospital in Qui Nhon. I was wounded in
Phu Nhon (southern Pleiku Province) on Feb. 1, 1971 when our Firebase was
attacked by VC/NVA. I was serving with the C Btry. 1st BN 92nd Field
Artillery. I believe I still have my patients wrist band from my stay. First
of all, let me say "Welcome Home" to all of the fine medical personnel who
might read this message. Secondly, I'd like to say "Thank You" for making
this Artillery Sgt.'s stay as comfortable as humanly possible. You Nurses
are the best! I was wounded in the abdomen, left thigh, left and right arms
with multiple shell fragments Lastly, I'm looking for a link to a doctor who
took a picture of me while I was being prepared for surgery... he asked my
permission and promised me a copy of the picture. I know that this is like
looking for a needle in a haystack, but I have to give it a shot. Thank you
in advance for any help you can give me. I can be e-mailed at:
dpowell@... from 6am to 2:30pm PST or anytime at:
powell42@...
David Powell <powell42@...>
Vacaville, CA USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 13:46:39 (CST)
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Very nice site. I was moved by the Doughnut Dollies when I was overseas. I
thought who are these girls and why are they doing this. As a draftee, this
put a positive perspective on why I was there. When we speak of heroes, we
also mean heroines.
Richard R. Blythe <BLYTHE1687@...>
WINDSOR, NY USA - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 12:59:13 (CST)
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Never had the chance before so I'll take this opportunity to say THANKS and
WELCOME HOME to all the women who served in RVN, in whatever capacity. As we
reach these latter days of our lives it's important that we all touch base
with the best and worst days of our lives. Search the Web and find those old
war buddies. You won't regret it. Heli-Vets has been a lifesaver for me as
I'm sure this great website is for the women. Dave G. CH-47 Flight Engineer
205th ASH Co Geronimos Phu Loi 69-70
Dave Gorjup <dgorjup@...>
Duluth, GA USA - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 10:27:15 (CST)
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I am looking for a lady by the name of Sheridan Coleman, at least that was
her maiden name. She is from West Virginia. MY mom is Barbara Meeks and is
looking for her. If you remember her or know what happened to her please let
me know. Becky Sapp
Becky Sapp <sappf@...>
satellite beach, fl USA - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 07:02:29 (CST)
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i have been alot of research on the women who served in vietnam.I am writing
a paper on why they went what they did and how it affected them for a
college paper. If oyu have any input it would be gladly appreciated.I think
these women are outstanding and did a magnificent job.May God bless them and
keep them well. brafaela@...
Beoulah Mcintyre <brafaela@...>
USA - Thursday, December 07, 2000 at 17:52:30 (CST)
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This is a continuation of a previous message. I served as a ayoung medic
from 1968-1972 at Maxwell AFB,Al.Served with many wonderful nurses and
medics.Does anyone know of the? Nellie Bozell, Sgt. blackwell, Lt. Moody,Bob
Higgins, Mary Thomas, Liz Blumfield and many more . Would love to hear from
any of these old buddies. A special thank you to all who served , men and
women alike. Both my parents are deceased now, but were proud Army veterans
, both officers in the medical field. They were Major Paul W. Mitchell and
Lt. Elizabeth Schwitzerlet Mitchell.I am very proud of them and miss them
both very much.Please let me hear from any who served at Maxwell with
me.Sincerely, Paula J.Mitchell/Murray
PAULA Jane MITCHELL MURRAY <PjmurrayPaula@...>
Bethel, Ak USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 03:29:33 (CST)
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I served stateside as a 18yr. old medic from 1968-1972 at maxwell afb, Al.
I truly appreciate all the sacrifices made my our women veterans, and would
like to show my appreciation in some way.I am now an OB nurse of 21yrs, and
miss all my old friends and would like to hear from nurses or medics who
served at Maxwell during my time.Sincerely Paula J. Murray
Paula Jane Mitchell/Murray <PjmurrayPaula@...>
bethel, ak USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 03:12:09 (CST)
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I think it is a wonderful and a respectful page, I am from the age 25
generation and am learning alot about vietnam. I greatly appreciate all
those who served in vietnam. I am touched by the women and men who gallently
served for their country.
Amber Barnes
Champaign, IL USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 20:28:55 (CST)
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I served with a small intelligence unit assigned to 2nd Bde. of the 101st
Airborne, and was stationed at Camp Hochmuth (Phu Bai) in Northern I-Corps,
Vietnam from December 1970 through Dec. 1971. When not out in the field, I
used to slip through the wire at night at the top secret 8th Radio Research
Field Station on Phu Bai and go to the Special Services Club and library,
where I loved to play ping pong, read, drink coffee or enjoy the pleasure of
looking at a beautiful, slender, freindly Special Services woman with short
reddish hair and sparkling eyes who harkened from California somewhere, and
I would use any excuse to engage her in conversation. Like probably every
other guy there, I was totally infatuated with her. Unfortunately, in my
doddering antiquity, I can no longer recall her name, although I can see her
in my mind as though it was yesterday - like so many other memories from
that time. If anyone can remember her name, please drop me a line, and if
she is the one reading this - hello from the long forgotten past! I'm Marque
(pronounced 'Mark'), the Sgt. from the 101st who was a friend of Lt. Berry.
Thank you for being there.
Marque French <marque_french@...>
Apache Junction, AZ USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 20:49:57 (CST)
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Thank -you for your total dedication, sacrifice, and total professionalism
during that war. Outstanding, and yet so many heroines and heros within the
Med units went unnotiticed. To my comrades in arms, Salaute. Ted McCormick B
Co 1/327th Inf 101st Abn 69-70 11b10 AMBL
Max101st <Max101@...>
Flint, MI USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 10:37:39 (CST)
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if it wasn't for the ladies who served, many of us wouldn't be here today.
i salute you and love each and everyone of you. thank you so much.
dennis stewart <dstewart53030@...>
crawfordsville, indiana USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 08:55:31 (CST)
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Greeting to each and everyone of you and your families during this Holiday
Season! An update on the Sharon Lane Memorial Clinic Project follows. We
have raised sufficient moneys to begin construction in Chu Lai for the
Clinic in Memory of Lt. Sharon Lane, USArmy Nurse who was killed during a
mortar attack on Ward 4, the Vietnamese Ward of the 312th Evac Hospital on
June 8, 1969, where she was assigned. We expect construction to be complete
for Dedication ceremonies in March, 2001. We invite everyone to join us for
the Dedication. Please visit militaryconnections.com to read about Sharon
Lane. God Bless and Welcome Home. Kathy Fennell, PA-C, former USANC 12th
Evac 1968-69
Kath Fennell <rgfennell@...>
Media, PA USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 09:37:08 (CST)
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I was stationed for 14 months at the 24th Evac Hosp Long Binh from Sept67-
Nov 68 as a corpsman mainly in the neurosurgical wards.Worked with some fine
nurses,doctors and corpsmen.Would like to hear from anyone stationed there
or came thru as a patient.
Mel Libby <mlibby@...>
Durand, Mich USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 19:11:31 (CST)
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I was at the 17th Field Hospital in An Khe from August 1970 until we moved
to the 8th Field Hospital in Tuy Hoa in 1971. I returned to Viet Nam five
years ago and went to An Khe and Tuy Hoa. There was nothing left to suggest
we were ever there. Would like to hear from anyone who was at the 17th or
8th Field Hospitals. Dan Andrews Judgedta@...
Dan Andrews <Judgedta@...>
Lakeland, Fl USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 18:50:35 (CST)
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A big hand salute and warm hug for being in harms way with the lowly
infantry grunts like myself. Knowing that you were there for us when the
rest of the country wrote us off, brings a tear to my eye. We will never
forget your sacrifice. Stand Tall, Ladies! Nam vets love you!
Larry Gallant <charlie_kilo@...>
Alexandria, Va USA - Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 17:41:09 (CST)
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93rd and 24th Evac. Dec. 1966-Aug.1967
Jeanne Markle <bjmarkle@...>
Frankfort, IN USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 13:29:30 (CST)
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From Emily's Guest Book (Donut Dolly)
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I just wanted to say that I compliment your duty to your country as a
woman.
angela monroe <mikijiam@...>
Jefferson City, MO USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 21:34:05 (CST)
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Thanks. I was an aircraft electrician at 31st TFW at Tuy Hao from Dec. 69
to Sept 70. Now I work for the DOD at Wright Patterson A.F.B. Office of
Environmental Management. Due to retire to a new job in about a year. Thanks
again
Michael J. Bushaw <michael.bushaw@...>
WPAFB, OH USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 11:47:25 (CST)
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From Dusty's Guest Book (Army Nurse Corps)
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Welcome home, Dusty, and thank you....for being there when it mattered and
for your poetry now. I brought many customers to you and your cohorts in my
beat up Chinook 30 years ago, but I had the easy job. You had the hard job.
Thank you. Dave G. 205th ASH Co Geronimos Phu Loi 69-70
Dave Gorjup <dgorjup@...>
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Dusty, I was with the 71st evac in 1969. I was originally a combat medic
with the 4th Infnatry Division. At the 71st I worked with Diane Carlson on
one of the medical wards. Doctors I worked with included Dr. Newman and Dr.
Row. The chaplain's name was Gail and Colonel Gan was in chage of nurses.
All the best. Regards, John
John Huddleston <janopxuan@...>
Liechhardt, N.S.W. Australia - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 23:09:48 (CST)
Duluth, GA USA - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 12:24:54 (CST) [editor's note:
He was put in touch with Diane]
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What a wonderful website. I will add it to my online Vietnam War History
course website. Also, I would like to invite any nurses or other folks
interested in being published in a new journal, to check out my new print
journal, the Viet Nam War Generation Journal. THe URL is listed with this
message. Thanks.
Bruce Solheim <brucesolheim@...>
Glendora, CA USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 18:19:34 (CST)
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Thank you Dusty and all the other nurses. I wasnt a very good soldier while
I was in the hospital; I would like to say Im sorry. With all my heart I say
thank you!!!!!
John
USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 09:23:30 (CST)
http://homestead.juno.com/bsolheim/vwargeneration.html
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PTSD;I have spent the last 30plus years trying to say what you do about
PTSD.( Except for the female part) you say it like it is: Fuck... is the
best feeling I want share with you, goose bumps, GodDamn your good! I have
only shared this much with one other woman since nam, a combat vet who
served in Cu Chi (spelling?) she was the first put me in my place as a "Guy
vet". I met her in the vet outreach facility in Hartford,Ct.in about 1989.
Jane Thompson,she to was a "Combat Vet" I was at Lane Army Heliport An Son
RVN May 67 thru may 68. Most of my time was spent as doorgunner on a medevac
chopper with the 498th Air Ambulance Co. I think most of our "Drops" were to
Ban Me Thout and Qui Nhon: maybe others? memory is slipping, lots of large
blank spots; might be O.K. to know but probably best left alone!? I gather
you live in Houston? I lived in Humble for about 10 years until my life
"Sucked" so bad I left my family to try to "Get Space" a try to anwser
questions about my "Fucked UP" existance....still here,still fucked up.
Gotta go you know to much already. Wayne aka "Space Cowboy"
Wayne Phillips <jeepphillips@...>
Bellevue, WA USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 10:38:13 (CST)
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I served with the MANCHU'S in 67 wounded on 14 Dec 67 I Would like to thank
you and all of the nurse's at the 12th evac. BEST CARE ANY WHERE. THANK
YOU.Doug
Doug Simone <pointman9@...>
Scranton, Pa USA - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 18:43:46 (CST)
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I stand deeply touched by the services rendered by the doctors and nurses
in the Nam, and the recital of it here in beautiful poetry.

I served as a combat infantryman with the 1st air Cavalry, '66-'67, and find
writing about that traumatic event that shaped boys lives cathartic. It
helps heal the soul to bring the ghosts buried deep inside, out once and for
ever into the light of day, that they can be destoyed. I invite you to my
"Vietnam Picture Tour, from the lens and poet’s pen of a combat
infantryman." There through poetry and pictures take a walk in "the park"
with the 1st Air Cavalry on combat patrol.
Gary Jacobson <pgriz@...>
Id USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 13:19:25 (CST)
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DUSTY!!! We need your help. We are trying to locate a nurse by the name of
Mary. She was a nurse at either Dag Tam, or Tan Am... She once worked at St.
Marys Hospital in Rodgester MN. Or a Doctor Robert A. Bray Cpt. He may have
some information about her. (URGENT) Please.. If you have any information
about either of these people please contact Gary D. Gullickson at (507)
289-3546 Gary Has a book out called Vietnam, Our Story One On One. 59 Short
stories by 59 Vietnam vets like Sammy L. Davis Medal of Honor.
Fred Locke <LILBGBAR@...>
St. Charles, MO USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 13:07:34 (CST)
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I happened upon your site while my daughter and i were trying to come up
with an idea for a school essay for Women in History. Growing up I can
remember seeing footage on T.V. but not really understanding what it was all
about. Thank you for helping me realize what Vietnam was really about. My
daughter's essay will not only honor one woman but all the women who served
in Vietnam. We found much information that will help us. God Bless all of
you.
Stephanie
Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 16:11:04 (CST)
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merry xmas you are an ANGEL in diguise may god bless you and yours,35th
cmbt.engr. bn bong son 66-67 WELCOME HOME M8,S
chet holmes
massna , ny USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 10:46:14 (CST)
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I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Marilyn Knapp Litt
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