U.S. Army
Liked your website, thanks.

Merry Christmas to all Polar Bears...

Chuck

jimmy collins AKA shortround delta 4/31 196 3platoon i was on dustoff may 1 1970 6.00 o.clock in eve. in the ashua vally we were a blocking force for the 1st. marianes we had a dustoff shot down that morning

On May 1, 1970 I was a crew chief on a Dustoff mission, "Dustoff 602", in the Hiep Duc area. We went down with 10 wounded soldiers. I would like to hear from anyone that was on that ride with us. I noticed it is posted on the following page of your site.

http://www.31stinfantry.org/cpg31/displayimage.php?pos=-4542

FILE 1654/1752

I was in Cco 1/31 Inf 2nd pltoon camp howze, march 79 - march 80

I was a crew chief with the 236th Medical Detachment, (Dustoff). We flew out of Hawk hill and supported the FSB west of there. On May 1, 1970 we were shot down with 10 patients, infantryman, on board. We spent the night until daylight the next morning. Just looking for anyone that went on that ride with us, or anyone that remembers it. We were near Hiep Duc in the valley.

PVT Irvin Penvose - US Army 31st Infantry Regiment. Perished Pearl Harbor June 26th 1942.

Irvin was my Great Cousin. One part of our family now live in the UK. Even though I never met him and I do think about him. I never saw a photo, but I know how brave he was. Tomorrow is Armistice day. Least we forget. xxx

Jose"Joe"Mancha Bravo Co. 4/31 69-70 passed this past Thursday. Visitation is Nov.11 to 9:00PM at the Hillcrest Funeral Home 1281 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, Tx 78228. The funeral is Sat. at Prince of Peace church at 7893 Grissom Rd. San Antonio, Tx. Please let Mike Long know if you plan to attend.

Would enjoy hearing from anyone that served in the 6th Battalion 31st Inf Reg 7th Div in Fort Ord,Ca. From 1977-79

Looking for information re: my father Frank Brettschneider who served in Korea 1952-1953 Company F, 31st Regiment. WIA on November 2, 1952. I don't see information on particular battle that day. Could anybody help me with information about Fox Company and their movements/battles during these years? Thank in advance.

Roland J. Charette age 82 of Salem, died at home Sunday morning, October 2, 2011 following a long illness. He was the devoted husband of Virginia M. (Porter) Charette, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict he served with the Army as Sargent in the 7th Division, 31st infantry on the front line; and a rifleman in the Polar Bear Regiment.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 6 daughters, Daphne Charette and her fiancée Dhia AlBahali of Acton, Heather Blake and her husband Jason of Peabody, Fern Morse and her husband Jeffrey of Danvers, Laurel Charette and her husband Scott Yaffe of Lynn, Iris Savary of Salem, Lily O’Neill and her husband William of Rindge, NH, 2 sons, Creighton Charette and his wife Denise of Bradford, Jason Charette of Salem, a brother Paul Charette and his wife Joan of Danvers, 3 sisters, Claire Pelletier of Danvers, Diane Charette of Salem, Janet Bouchard and her husband Alan of Beverly, 15 grandchildren, Cameron Cataldo, Noah & Isabella Blake, Jennifer, Jonathan & Jacqueline Morse, Danae & Jake Doane, Ivy & Adam Charette, Camille & Isaac Yaffe, Destiny Hamilton, Cailees & Trent O’Neill, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Rita Boivin.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visiting hours on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem.

thank you for the helpful information about where my boyfriend died 43 years ago. I never knew where he was at the time. God bless all of you for protecting our freedoms.

Gentlemen, May we all stand firm and continue to defend this great country of the United States and the Constitution from all local and outside usurpers who are bent on destroying what our founding fathers, our fathers of former world wars, Korea, Vietnam, and all current veterans and brothers in arms have served, were wounded and died in its defense. GOD AND COUNTRY FOREVER! Website: bluelancervalley.org

Served with Delta Dogs 6th31st at NTC, I would like to here from anyone with the Dogs , We had a blast at NTC.1SG Woodson SFC Zelkin.!!

08 Aug 2011 10:45 PM Vance van Wieren From: Fennville, MI
I missed the reunion and the guys. I am glad to hear all went well.
Sad news, SGM. Joe Bagwell of Bravo and Delta - 4/31st. 196th. 1967 & 1968 passed away Nov. 9th. 2009.
Leo Carpenter of Delta - 4/31st. 1967 and 1968 passed away June of 2011. I had just located his widow today for the first time and she is struggling. Get in touch with me and I will give you her contact info.
Edward Gaskins jr. ( L.J. ) of Delta 4/31st. 1969 passed away Feb. 2011.
I regret to inform you of the passing of SFC Henry Burnet of Delta - 4/31st,1970. He passed away in March of 2010 and had been living in Columbus, GA.
I Look forward to seeing all who can make it to Ft. Benning this week.
God bless America! Vance