The Bob Newsome, Mayrand (whom I’ve met once) was a very special person in .my life. He was wounded on a creep with Phi and the rest. Bob took two (i believe) in the leg. The damage was extensive and he never regained anywhere close to full use.

I met Bob in 1992 when he came to my recently retired Army and Nam vet, father’s shop. They know each other for decades. Boo actually drove my dad’s school bus,,Bob was a couple years older than Pop.

Anyway I knew when I turned 18 I was going in the Army and wanted to be a Ranger from a very early age. Most k8ds grow up idolize Barry Sanders, Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson. I idolized real HEROS and Bob quickly became one of mine.

Bob always encouraged me. When I joined and left for Basic Bob wrote and encouraged me. Jump school, RIP and even after getting to 1st Batt we spoke regularly. I’d go see him when I went home. After I got out i moved my wife and kids to Ga. and ended up joining the GA NG ad deployed to Afghanistam
Bob wrote, sent care packages and encouraged me. We remained in contact until that day my Dad called and told me Bob had passed.
Bob had a heart of gold. It broke my heart when he left here.

Bob never told me the story of the mission he was wounded on until I specifically asked. I did so because I called in a couple favors and got the official narratives and the silver star recommendation. Bob was a true friend and I miss him greatly.. Rangers Lead the Way!

I am trying to find information on my Uncle John Holifield, from Dorton Kentucky. He used to tell us that he was sent in to train the Vietnam Civilians. Does anyone by chance know him?

the 173rd rangers were N Company not C Company

My grandpa was a 173rd airborne ranger from c company 75th reg.

H Campany. 69-70. From Tennessee

May God bless you Ranger I served with K company in 1970

One of the first in Co.F, 51st Inf.Airborne L.R.P. Went home June 68.All Co.F went to the 75 the Rangers in January 69. 11B,91A, 05B and 11F.