I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on 15 July 1963, after graduation from
Catalina High School, Tucson, Arizona in June 1963. I went to MCRD, San Diego, California
by train and went to MCRD from the train station on a "six by" with
two other recruits and joined Platoon 354. I recall the other two came by plane
and one from Bonner, Montana was named Richard Nimmock.
After graduation I went to San Onofre area at Camp Pendleton for ITR and
then joined K-3-5 at Margarita Area. K-3-5 left 
for Okinawa in 1964 to become B-1-9. 1st Bn.
9th Marines suffered our first Vietnam casualty in January 1965 when Gunnery
Sergeant Robert W. Grove was critically wounded while working with ARVN forces.
I returned to San Mateo Area at Camp Pendleton in April, 1965 and joined K
Co. 3rd Bn 1st Marines, 1st Mar Div, shortly thereafter we left for Camp
Hansen, Okinawa to prepare for operations in Vietnam.
We participated in Operations Double Eagle, Double Eagle II, Utah, Texas,
Wyoming. I returned to H & S at Mainside, Camp Pendleton then to Margarita
Area 27th Marines where I was discharged Sgt. E-5 on 24 July, 1967.
I was admitted to the California Bar in December 1976 and am currently a
Deputy District Attorney with Riverside County at Indio, California.
"Thundering Third" remained in Vietnam for many years after I
left in June 1966. During the time I was with the unit, I served as ammo
carrier, gunner, team leader (3.5 Rockets) and company driver.
Above Weapons Platoon Okinawa 1965 Below K Company D.C. 2001
Left
to Right
Row
1
Joe
Daily, Lou Albert, Leroy Gonzales (Lt.Col. retired) Jim “Pappy” Weathers (1st.Sgt
retired), Jim Keely (Mst GySgt retired), Tito Acosta (USMC/USA retired)
Loring Triplett
Row
2
Ed
Bartoski, Sam Murphy, Leroy Rodgers, Bob Oliver, Bob Allen, Bob Botkins,
Tom Nowik, Herb Winston, (Lt. Col. Retired)
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If you were a member of K-3-1 during a Vietnam tour, join us October 3, 2007 at Camp Lejeune , DOWNLOAD reunion letter or registration form,
contact Lou Albert or Joe Daily SEMPER FI!
NEXT KILO COMPANY 3-1 REUNION OCTOBER 3 - 7, 2007
Marines,
It is time to prepare your field marching pack (don't forget your E-Tool and shelter-half) -- prepare to fall-out in formation outside the barracks... the cattle cars will transport us to the BOQ area of Camp Lejeune during the first week of October 2007. It doesn't get any better than this... for each K-3-1 Marine attending the reunion, for approximately $30 per night (increase $5 per additional adult), you can enjoy the five star luxury of a room at the Bachelor Officers Quarters (BOQ).
Conditions; A block of 30 rooms have been placed on hold for reunion attendees. We check-in on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 and check-out on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Since the BOQ primarily supports service members traveling under orders, our reservations are on a 'space available' basis and subject to cancellation if a higher priority guest requires a room. However, once we occupy the room, you will not have to move out. Historically, the same conditions existed for our reunions at Ward Lodging - Camp Pendleton 2004 and Crossroads Inn -- USMC Base Quantico 2001.
I have provided the BOQ with a list of names of Kilo Company Marines that have returned the completed confirmation forms.
Please call: Vickie Holden, BOQ Reservations Supervisor, at 910.456.8529 and she will process your registration. A Confirmation Number will be given to you. You will be asked to provide and/or confirm:
Name (first and last)
Address and Phone Number
Number of guests in room (adults/children)
Credit Card Information
Social Security Number
Camp Lejeune has been extraordinary in their extend hospitality for the upcoming 1965-66 Vietnam Kilo Company 3rd Bn. 1st Marines reunion. Keep your powder dry and travel safe.
Please call me if there are concerns. Additional information will follow... PODs are being worked on with HQ Camp Lejeune. Check out the MCCS, Camp Lejeune website for services and activities... www.mccslejeune.com Our Saturday night reunion banquet will be held at the Ball Center on Base.
Semper Fi!
Lou Albert
home 207.773.0702 cell
207.595.3144
EMAIL TO Lou Albert
The following former members of Kilo Company of the 1965 – 1966 Viet Nam era have indicated they are coming to Camp Lejeune for 2007 reunion
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· LtCol L. H. Gonzales and Beverly; CO March 3, 1966 - September 21, 1966
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Col. Gary Randel and Sharon
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· Lou Albert and Sherri, Headquarters Section, March 1966 – September 1966.
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Tito and Ruth Acosta
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Robert Allen
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· Jim and Clair Weathers; Jim was with Weapons Plt 4/65 -66
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· Bruce and Mrs. Novak; Bruce was 3rd Platoon Corpsman 4/65 - 6/66
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· Joe and Barbara Daily; Joe was with Weapons Plt & Hdqrtrs Sect 4/65 - 6/66.
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· Jim and Michiko Keely; Jim was with 3rd Platoon and Headquarters Section
4/65 - 5/66 then H&S S-4 5/66 – 11/67.
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· Jimmie and Freda Wood; Jimmie was with Weapons Platoon and 2nd Platoon Sergeant 4/65 - 9/66.
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· Doug and Carmen Deron; Doug was with Weapons Platoon 4/65 - 7/66.
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· Sam and Geralyn Murphy; Sam was with 3rd Platoon 10/65 – 5/66.
· Ed and Rosie Bartkoski; Ed was with 3rd Platoon from 4/65 – 9/66.
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· Tom and Dorothy Nowik; Tom was with 2nd Platoon during 3/66.
· Robert and Sally Oliver; Robert was with 2nd Platoon 4/65 – 9/66.
· Woodrow and Vicky Dixon; Woodrow was with 1st Platoon 4/65 – 5/66.
· Tito and Ruth Acosta; Tito was with 1st Platoon 4/65 – 9/66.
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· Roland and Linda Bice; Roland was with 2nd Platoon 4/65 – 3/66.
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· John and Deborah Manning; John was with 3rd Platoon 4/65 – 3/66.
· Garrett and Sharon Randel; Garrett was with 1st Platoon 4/65 – 9/66.
· Ralph and Mrs. Johnson; Ralph was with 3rd Platoon 4/65 – 8/66.
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· Ricardo and Mrs. Pardo; Ricardo was with 1st Platoon 4/65 – 8/66.
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