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44th IPSD

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Location - Chu Chi, Vietnam
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SSgt. Robert W. Hartsock-44th IPSD KIA Feb 69 Awarded Medal of Honor
SSgt. Robert W. Hartsock-44th IPSD KIA Feb 69 Awarded Medal of Honor

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Guest 19-Feb-2018 01:50
Looking for info on gurney davis jr and studley.
Guest 09-Sep-2014 02:23
In respects to Eric, Oliver Whetstone's dog, I put him down with an CAR-15 right after the attack on the kennels, in November 67. Whetstone and Eric and I and Achates worked together usually assigned to a battalion- for example 4/23 Mech Infantry. I too worked Achates off leash, and it was a tremendous advantage. Whetstone did well with Eric at Benning and Vietnam.

Michael E. McClellan
Renee Austin 30-May-2013 02:45
My parents donated Pepper, tattoo 94a2 28 Feb 1969, KIA 20 or 21 Sep 1970, we are looking for any info. He was a black and tan Shepard cross. Thank you.
M 27-Aug-2011 17:45
There are many photos now loaded (and can be downloaded) at www.fold3.com.
Do a search for Vietnam, Scout Dog, 44th......
You can then do a search by year, and/or last name, etc...BUT, not all are annotated yet, so you can find some priceless finds by reviewing each photo in the initial search as described above. WELCOME HOME
Guest 06-Jul-2011 15:03
Former 44th IPSD squad leader Sgt. John Burnam wrote a book about the experiences in War Zone C and is named "Dog Tags Of Courage".
The book contains many pictures reflecting period between 1966 and 1967.
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Guest 26-Feb-2008 00:42
Thanks for the info. You seem very knowledgeable. Do you have any other info regarding any other dogs named Eric around that time? Specifically a Doberman. He was allegedly donated by a family named Zamback.
Guest 09-Feb-2008 01:32
Mike Madrid of Stiler, Oklahoma donated Eric 36X3 to the Scout Dog Program in 1966. Eric was assigned to the 44th IPSD at Ft. Benning to SP/4 Oliver Whetstone of Kenosha, Wisconsin. The 44th IPSD was commanded by Lt. Fenner and was deployed to Dau Tieng Vietnam in December 1966. Eric received a minor stray schrappnel wound in the spring of 1967 after alerting to a squad sized ambush, which was twarted without any US casualties. Eric returned to the field after a two week recovery. Eric was only one of a very few canines which worked totally off leash and met his demise on 11/09/1966 during a mortar attack. A mortar round exploded in his base camp kennel on 11/09/1966 and he was placed to rest in the unit area with platoon honors. Eric's sole handler was rotated back to the States two weeks later and the memory of Eric shall last with him forever. Eric is mentioned in the book "Dog Tags of Courage" by fellow handler John Burnam.
Guest 15-Aug-2007 15:15
RE: Erick and Handler. They were both killed on an LZ ambush. They were on the lead choper and cut down by a machinegun in the tree line at the edge of the LZ. the handler's first name was Ed. First handler death in the 44th.
Guest 26-Dec-2005 23:23
Also, any information about the man I believe was Erick's handler, James Ray Howard, age 20, KIA, would be appreciated. I know it sounds silly, but my Dad always said he gave the dog we had when I was a toddler to the War Dog program - the dog, Erick, was supposedly too protective of me. I kind of think of him as my first hero. The time frame fits, but he was a doberman, a red doberman, I believe, and I know they weren't used very often. I myself recently retired from the USMC. If the story about Erick is true, I'd just like to pay my respects properly - you know, jarhead to dogface. Any help would be appreciated. 1stSgt Zamback
Guest 26-Dec-2005 22:54
Could anyone tell me about a dog named erick? He was killed on 11-9-67. He was in the 44th IPSD. I believe his handler died with him. 1stSgt Zamback
Guest 13-Nov-2005 14:55
I was with the 44th in 1969- 1970 in both Plieku and Ankhe. I don't know where the 44th is now Butit was sent home from NAM in may or june of 1970.All of us were either put in the 33rd or 50th IPSD at that time Jerry Bertke FAVANT--UNC@VERIZON.NET
Ron Hopkins 15-May-2005 20:23
I was a squad leader/dog handler in the 44th Infantry Scout Dog Platoon stationed at Ft. Benning in 1954-55. If anyone knows, I would like information concerning the 44th IPSD since that time, and their current location. If they have their own patch, either on a basball cap, or as a single patch, I would like to know how to obtain one.
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