Black Knights Book

Submitted by
Name: Ben Boyer
From: Georgia
E-mail: b_tboyer@att.net

Comments:
My brother, Ralph Boyer, was a medic with A/3/5 Cav Mech, in country January - March (possibly April) 1968. Was badly wounded and did not return to the line. He passed late 2021, AO a large contributor to his health issues I have been trying to pin down details of his service. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him or A troops activities after the boatlift to Da Nang.

Added: April 13, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Joel Church
From: I was A38 golf, A31G A
E-mail: bigskytactical@msn.com

Comments:
I was A38G, A31G, then A35 from 68-69. I am sad to tell everyone A34 David (MORT) Rothenhoffer died from a cancer he has been fighting for so long. We will miss him. We (A troop 3rd platoon) 68-69 will be meeting September 13-15 in Granger, Indiana to have a memorial service for him. Rest in peace Mort. A35

Added: April 12, 2022

Submitted by
Name: David Jamison
From: Weirton WV
E-mail: davidjjamison@yahoo.com

Comments:
Hello, my uncle served with you. He was Roderick C Jamison. (Rick). Just stopping by to say Thank You to each of you and let you know I appreciate your service. I recall going to his sister's house for the adults to listen to 8mm audio message he sent home. I was too young to join in and listen. Hell, you were all too young to be there but my life has been made available through your sacrifice. I do recall Rick talking about amphibious vehicles .. perhaps just one or two in all of viet Nam while he was there. I also recall seeing a zippy lighter that he said took a bullet in his pocket instead of directly into him. That's about all I know other than the CBS walter Cronkite news stories. If you have any stories about my uncle Rick please email. I'd love to hear them and would share them with Rick's son Denward, aka Danny.

Added: April 7, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Gary Vaught
From: Texas
E-mail: garyvau@yahoo.com

Comments:
I served with 3/5 in Vietnam.
Got wounded February 28, 1971

Added: April 2, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Gary Vaught
From: Texas
E-mail: garyvau@yahoo.com

Comments:
I served with 3/5 in Vietnam.
Got wounded February 28, 1971

Added: April 1, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Chris
From: Missouri

Comments:
My dad was in the 5th Cavalry and I appreciate the work on this site. Let us always stand for freedom. I appreciate all you guys!

Added: March 22, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Larry Harper
From: Hubbard, Ohio
E-mail: harpla@sbcglobal.net

Comments:
Marcello Vache 1st platoon A TRP 66-67 passed 2/6/22

Added: March 18, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Dave Grant
From: Iowa
E-mail: btrooper@q.com

Comments:
I won’t be at the B Troop reunion this September. Wife and I are going to Hawaii to enjoy our wedding anniversary 54th

Added: March 17, 2022

Submitted by
Name: SGT Ty W. Krout
From: Portland, Oregon
E-mail: twak0928@gmail.com

Comments:
I served in D Troup 3/5th Air Cav from 1974 to 1975, 16 months. Survived two crashes, CH-47 (special ops) and UH1H on the side of Mt. Rainier. Lost my hearing for 90 days from M2 qualifications. Got attacked by an O-3 Sauerwein at a Team Handball Tourney, he dislocated my left shoulder. Got my rank stripes ripped off by an SFC Brown, later OIC Marvin pinned them back on, and OIC Marvin took him down to SGT. Oh the Karma.
The joys of becoming a soldier in the US Army.

Added: March 10, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Donald g Stantz
From: Spring Hill Fl
E-mail: dstantz@hotmail.com

Comments:
John R. Horsey, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, A Troop 3/5 1968-1969 He was a great person and a good friend he will be missed by many

Added: March 10, 2022