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Casualty Info
Home Town Valley Head, WV
Last Address Valley Head, WV
Casualty Date May 31, 1967
Cause KIA-Died of Wounds
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Texas
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Valley Head Cemetery - Valley Head, West Virginia
On 03 May 1967 B Company, 1st Bn, 5th Infantry lost four men in the Ho Bo Woods about 7 KM S-SE of Ben Suc when their APC was hit by recoilless rife fire: SP4 James H. Flickinger, Burbank, CA; PFC Chester G. Jordan, Arlington, TX (Bronze Star "V"); SP4 Glendell Morgan, Los Angeles, CA; and SP4 Lee H. Russ, Oakland, CA.
A fifth member of the Company, SP4 Randall Arbogast of Valley Head, WV, was wounded by a white phosphorous grenade and died at Brook Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas on 31 May 1967.
Ed Cardon ed@epcsearchinternational.com
Fellow, 25th, Infantry Division, Vet.
Fellow, 25th, Infantry Division, Veteran
I did, not know SP4/E-4 Randall Arbogast, but I served, with the 25th, Infantry Division, from 1969-70. I salute, your Service and Sacrifice. May you find the peace, of the Lord and your family and friends, as well.
Feb 12, 2011
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
May 31, 2007
Garnet Jenkins
Grateful American
Grand Junction, Co.
In Remembrance
Remembering, this Young Soldier, on his birth date, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and Dedication, to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I'am the sister, of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice, in Vietnam, 1967..... They shall, grow not old, as we that are left, grow old. age shall, not weary them, nor, the years condemn. At the going down, of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. "For the Fallen" September 1914 ~ R.L. Binyon ~
Feb 12, 2007
Johnny Private
I knew Randall, back in Valley Head, WV., when we were kids. I think, it was around 1960, or a little later. I remember, they lived on a small farm, in a big, white farmhouse, up what was called the Churchroad, above Valley Head. My sisters, use to be friends, with his sister and I can remember, walking, to they're house, back then. Anyway, back to the story. I was fishing, in the river, behind the Post office and I heard, someone and it was Randall. We were all poor, back then and neither of us, had much tackle, to fish with, but I remember, we kept seeing, a Rainbow trout swimming, up and down the hole of water, we were fishing in, but it wouldn't bite anything. I looked, through my stuff and found, 2, old, dry flies, that someone had given me. So, I gave Randall, one and I took, the other. Randall's looked, like a Bumble Bee, Well, anyway, Randall finally threw his out, on the old poles, we were using, I remember it hit, about 4, or 5, feet, from the bank and as soon, as it hit the water, that trout grabbed it and Randall, hauled him up, onto the bank. I was, still tying mine on. ha ha! Back then, I really wanted that fish, but after Randall left, for the service and later, I heard what had happened to him, I was always glad, that I gave him, that fly that day. I can still, see the smile, on his face, when he pulled, that fish in, I still stop by, his grave site, when I'm around there and I always remember that fish, that day, when I do, I was glad, it made him happy, because like I said, back then, we were all poor families, we all didn't have much, but I wouldn't trade those memories, of that day now, for a thousand today, that's the kind, you never forget. Rest In Piece, Buddy, I hope, your catching all, the big ones now! Your Long Lost, Fishing Friend
Friday, May 27, 2005
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California, United States, of America
For SP4/E-4, Randall Arbogast and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say, thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always, will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known, you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you, did not, have to pay, so high, a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes!
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
I had, the opportunity to visit, The Vietnam Memorial Wall, in Washington DC.. As I searched and found, the names of my friends, classmates, neighbors, etched, into the smooth, black face, of the Wall, an extraordinary, outpouring of emotion, became so strong. I was so overwhelmed, with sorrow and pain, that I could not, hold back the tears, for those heroes and their families, who lost so much. Though, my visit to the Wall, was a few years ago, I feel that I left a piece, of my heart there. To honor, those who died, in the Vietnam War and to say thank you, I created a small tribute, to those heroes. Please click, on the link above, to view, memorial website.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Denis McDonough Denis1146@aol.com
A fellow Bobcat, from The 1/5, Mech.
1201, Orange ave., Dunedin, Fl., 34698, USA
Thanks, to his friend and Viet Nam vet., Ralph Hogan. His picture, is here. I had, the privilege of serving, with Randall Arbogast, in 67, with the 1/5, Mech., Co., B, God bless this hero and all the Veterans, who served our great country.
Sunday, July 11, 2004
SP/4, Arbogast, I just, wanted you, to know you, are not forgotten. You, are loved and missed. My prayers, to you and your family, for all, the pain and suffering.
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Ralph Hogan rhhbaldeagle@alltel.net
Classmate-Graduated 1964-
146, Buckingham Dr., Elyria, Oh., 44035, USA
This Hero, Paid the ULTIMATE, Price
I Remember Randall, in High School, as A VERY, Polite Gentleman and Always had, a Pleasant Smile. I was in Air Force, at Time, of Randall's Funeral and was able to attend, his Funeral and Graveside Ceremony. I also went, to Viet Nam, but was, a Propeller, Mechanic and was, not engaged, in Fighting, as Randall, was exposed to. RANDAL will, forever be, in my mind and Thoughts! RALPH H. Hogan
Monday, October 13, 2003
Randall, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting our freedoms
Posted by: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB. 66-67
Relationship: Fellow vet Friday, June 3, 2005
Thank You
My name is Katie, and I’m from Gridley High School, and we are doing a project that consists of posting remembrances for all of you who fought in the war. Our goal is to post a remembrance for everyone on here. I would like to say thank you for all you have done, and everything that you had to give to fight for this wonderful country. Thank you again, and you will always be remembered! Sincerely, Katie
