| This web site is dedicated to the memory of LZ Buff where the 4th Battalion of the Old Guard became Jungle warriors under the southern cross |
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| ATTENTION Brothers:
I am looking for anyone who served with Bravo 4/3 from Schofield to VN,
1966-1968, who might have either
photos or rememberances of Plt Sgt Maurice T. Williams who was KIA February 1968. I am in contact with his oldest son, LTC Maurice T. Williams II (Alpha Co.
2-147th AHB / 12th Combat Bde)
who has recently returned from Iraq. The family does not have any photos from PSGT's time in VN. I know that they would appreciate anything you might be able to share. Please forward to my e-mail. PSGT's grandson, Maurice T. Williams III is a member of the "Old Guard"
also and sentinel at Arlington
Cemetary. Old Guard
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Old Guard continues to serve America into the 21st Century. Delta
company of the 1/3 is completing it's training at Ft. Dix N.J for a deploymentas a security element in the horn of Africa. I also understand that an element of the Old Guard has been trained and is mission capable as a quickreaction force for the Washington D.C. area. |
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The
Battalion fatalities list by unit is located in," TAPS "
The
fourth Battalion will suffer more than 380 casualties and encounter
more than 70 booby
traps During the first 6 months of 1968 while patrolling in the LZ Buff area of operation. Charlie company hit the first Bouncing Betty January 13, 1968 about 4 clicks east of Buff. The Boomer page points this out. |
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