My Vietnam Photos

- - Greetings - -

My Name: Richard B Mayes

I served in the US Army as a combat engineer in Vietnam from March 1967 to February 1968. I started taking these pictures on October 6, 1967.

My Unit: 18 Brigade, 45th Group, 39th Engineers, Company D.

Last update: April 24, 2012

Most Recent Changes and Updates

Sgt Mike Male above uncovers a mine found along Road 535 a few miles west of LZ Baldy. The mine was exploded in place using TNT explosives.

My Reason For Creating This Site:

I have not seen much information on the Internet concerning my unit and its activities in Vietnam. I'm posting these photos in hopes that some of the people that I served with might find them the next time they are surfing the net for information about their time in Vietnam. If you are one of those people I hope you will take the time to sign the Guest Book.

Photos -

Vietnam Photos Index -

This page lists all the photos that are on this site. Most of the photos are mine but you will also find photos that were sent to me by others.

Reunion Photos Index -

This page lists all the photos from past reunions

My Diary -

I kept a diary while in Vietnam. From this page you can select which month between March 1967 and February 1968 you would like to read.

Roll Call Page -

This page lists some of the names of the guys I was in Vietnam with. Some of the names I remember and some came from my diary. Over the years others have contacted me and asked that their names be added.

Guest Book -

This page has comments that people have sent me over the years.

Army News Articles -

This page has articles that were printed in the Army News papers and magazines.