I am retired. I draw VA and Social Security disability. I like to play golf but have not in a year or so. I bought a fishing kayak two years ago and spend all my time, when I can, fishing in saltwater and freshwater. My favorite time is spending it with my seven grand children.
Description Operation Masher was a combined U.S., ARVN, and ROKA operation that began on January 28, 1966. The name "Operation Masher" was changed to "Operation White Wing", because the name was deemed too crude for 'nation-building'.
The mission was a search and destroy mission, and had little to do with nation-building. The operation was divided into four Phases.
Masher/White Wing lasted 42 days and ended on March 6. As many as 1,342 enemy soldiers had been killed by the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) at the cost of 288 United States' troops killed and 990 wounded. The ARVN and ROKA forces killed an additional 808 enemy soldiers. The 3rd NVA Division was pronounced destroyed but later was back in action elsewhere on the battlefield.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1966
To Month/Year
March / 1966
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
People You Remember Maj. Bruce Crandall/CO of 229th AHB/1st Cav CWO Claude Shaw - My Pilot Capt. Glen Granberry - My Pilot Sp.4 John Richard Gregoire - Door Gunner Sp.4 Faron Fipps - Door Gunner Sp.4 Louie Meza - Door Gunner Sgt. Love - Crew Chief Sp.4 - Lee Horton - My Crew Chief Sp.4 - Larry Brickner - Door Gunner Sp.4 - Stanley - Crew Chief Sgt. Looney - Crew Chief Capt. Asslyn - Pilot WO Woolyn - Pilot
Memories Lots of Combat Assaults and lots of WIA and KIA. Captured VC, NVA, and PAVN prisoners.
