Comments on: Persian Gulf War: U.S. Marines' Minefield Assault http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Renna http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-788038 Renna Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:57:42 +0000 #comment-788038 Jones You are correct I was with Bravo Co. 8 th tanks attached to the. 2 nd Mar. Div. For the war. We were a reserve unit out of Syracuse N.Y. I recall we gave one of our platoons tanks, and it's crew, to be fitted with a mine plow to clear the mine fields.I don't recall the T.C.'s name maybe Brown, but I know the driver was Jimmy Grant, great guy! We did get them back shortly after the breach. Jones You are correct I was with Bravo Co. 8 th tanks attached to the. 2 nd Mar. Div. For the war. We were a reserve unit out of Syracuse N.Y. I recall we gave one of our platoons tanks, and it's crew, to be fitted with a mine plow to clear the mine fields.I don't recall the T.C.'s name maybe Brown, but I know the driver was Jimmy Grant, great guy! We did get them back shortly after the breach.

]]> By: Jones http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-788033 Jones Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:33:48 +0000 #comment-788033 Tank crews attached to 2nd CEB came from 8th Tank Bn. 4th Mar. Div. from Florida, Kentucky, New York and one other unit that I cant remember. Not rag-tags at all. In fact, they were all squared away crews. Had to be because the entire 2nd Division was counting on them to punch through the minefields. True that on being disbanded quickly. We got absorbed back into our tank companies right away. After the breaching operation, I never saw or heard from those CEB's again. Hope they came out okay. It took a long time to figure out who we were even attached to, mostly because we didnt pay attention to any of that once we were told what our mission was and our SRB's dont make any mention of the TDY. I still dont know what company or platoon I was part of. About the only guys I can remember from the 2nd CEB are Lt Elseth, Ssgt Miller (he was in the Beirut barracks when it got bombed), Sgt Smith who I think went on to be a DI, and our CEB loader on the tank who was responsible for the line charge, Cpl Rob Holman. All great guys and true professionals who treated us tankers real good and with a lot of respect. Tank crews attached to 2nd CEB came from 8th Tank Bn. 4th Mar. Div. from Florida, Kentucky, New York and one other unit that I cant remember. Not rag-tags at all. In fact, they were all squared away crews. Had to be because the entire 2nd Division was counting on them to punch through the minefields.

True that on being disbanded quickly. We got absorbed back into our tank companies right away. After the breaching operation, I never saw or heard from those CEB's again. Hope they came out okay. It took a long time to figure out who we were even attached to, mostly because we didnt pay attention to any of that once we were told what our mission was and our SRB's dont make any mention of the TDY. I still dont know what company or platoon I was part of. About the only guys I can remember from the 2nd CEB are Lt Elseth, Ssgt Miller (he was in the Beirut barracks when it got bombed), Sgt Smith who I think went on to be a DI, and our CEB loader on the tank who was responsible for the line charge, Cpl Rob Holman. All great guys and true professionals who treated us tankers real good and with a lot of respect.

]]> By: Jones http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-788032 Jones Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:01:18 +0000 #comment-788032 Cpl. Avery, you from A co. out of Kentucky? Jones here from C co. Tallahassee, Florida. Cpl. Avery, you from A co. out of Kentucky? Jones here from C co. Tallahassee, Florida.

]]> By: Lcpl. Chavez http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-788029 Lcpl. Chavez Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:41 +0000 #comment-788029 is this Snyder who worked at the S1 office at HQCo 7th? is this Snyder who worked at the S1 office at HQCo 7th?

]]> By: Lcpl. Chavez http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-788028 Lcpl. Chavez Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:01:24 +0000 #comment-788028 I was with HQ Co 7th. During the breach I was in the Tail Gunner Vehicle along with Gysgt. Raider, Sgt. Essig, and Lcpl Edwards. We provided security for the command echelon of Task Force Ripper. I will never forget the "false" chemical attack alarms. Would like to hear from any of these guys I just mentioned. I was with HQ Co 7th. During the breach I was in the Tail Gunner Vehicle along with Gysgt. Raider, Sgt. Essig, and Lcpl Edwards. We provided security for the command echelon of Task Force Ripper. I will never forget the "false" chemical attack alarms. Would like to hear from any of these guys I just mentioned.

]]> By: DeRenobe http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-787871 DeRenobe Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:50 +0000 #comment-787871 Task Force Grizzly was a long time ago for me. I remember it like yesterday, the round exploding, and ripping my right thigh open. I am one of the 14 and miss the two brothers we lost. Semper FI. 3/7 INDIA Co. 1st PLT. Task Force Grizzly was a long time ago for me. I remember it like yesterday, the round exploding, and ripping my right thigh open. I am one of the 14 and miss the two brothers we lost. Semper FI. 3/7 INDIA Co. 1st PLT.

]]> By: Danny D. http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-787859 Danny D. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:27:12 +0000 #comment-787859 Steven, Thank you for your kind words, and thanks to SGT Young as well........(I've been meaning to tell him that for quite some time now)....... It would be something to return to that site. I hope the last 20 have been good and best of luck in the future as well. SemperFi, Brother Steven,

Thank you for your kind words, and thanks to SGT Young as well……..(I've been meaning to tell him that for quite some time now)……. It would be something to return to that site. I hope the last 20 have been good and best of luck in the future as well.

SemperFi, Brother

]]> By: Scott Williams http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-787850 Scott Williams Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:46:48 +0000 #comment-787850 I was a Cpl. With 3/5 Ico. At the time. We were part of that raid on the Oil Tank Farm just outside of Awafra Forest. I can remember all the deaf animals and messed up homes before there. It smelled god awful! I was a Cpl. With 3/5 Ico. At the time. We were part of that raid on the Oil Tank Farm just outside of Awafra Forest. I can remember all the deaf animals and messed up homes before there. It smelled god awful!

]]> By: corporal looney http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-787715 corporal looney Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:48:09 +0000 #comment-787715 I was in 1st CEB MT Task Force Ripper, I was on a wrecker manning a 50 cal, me and my partner Sgt Call had to load the C4 on the line charge trailers to send the rockets to clear the lanes. I was in 1st CEB MT Task Force Ripper, I was on a wrecker manning a 50 cal, me and my partner Sgt Call had to load the C4 on the line charge trailers to send the rockets to clear the lanes.

]]> By: Steven T. Tolliver http://www.historynet.com/persian-gulf-war-us-marines-minefield-assault.htm#comment-787278 Steven T. Tolliver Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:42:49 +0000 #comment-787278 Danny, I was the TC of Alpha 2-5 tank with the First Tank battalion that day, and the tank that engaged that Iraqi probe was SGT Young from my 2nd platoon. He got a Bronz star out of that engagement, and a promotion to SSgt. He was also my friend too and a mentor. We both were tank commanders with 2nd platoon, and ended up the assault right above the Nestle chocolate factory off the sixth ring road in Kuwait. I have visited that site several times while working as a contractor over the years, and that very site has been left undeveloped, all except for a radio tower having been put up. The Kuwaitis, especially the ones that were around during the occupation of their country, really appreciate what we did in freeing their country. So Take GREAT pride in your accomplishments Marines, and let noone tell you different that you did less! We are the liberators of a very proud free people who are reliable allies, and who are strongly fierce of their freedom. Danny,

I was the TC of Alpha 2-5 tank with the First Tank battalion that day, and the tank that engaged that Iraqi probe was SGT Young from my 2nd platoon. He got a Bronz star out of that engagement, and a promotion to SSgt. He was also my friend too and a mentor. We both were tank commanders with 2nd platoon, and ended up the assault right above the Nestle chocolate factory off the sixth ring road in Kuwait. I have visited that site several times while working as a contractor over the years, and that very site has been left undeveloped, all except for a radio tower having been put up. The Kuwaitis, especially the ones that were around during the occupation of their country, really appreciate what we did in freeing their country. So Take GREAT pride in your accomplishments Marines, and let noone tell you different that you did less! We are the liberators of a very proud free people who are reliable allies, and who are strongly fierce of their freedom.

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