Each company moved out to their assigned axis of advance and Charlie Company moved further and further onto the base of the hill. USA. USA. I would relax a little bit, truly read a book in the boonies because I knew Crutts was always watching.
Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walden Honeycutt to pay them a last tribute. Knowing the state of morale of the platoon Trautmann knew of only one thing to do. George Washington had complained vociferously about the flood of questionable foreign volunteers. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. After sundown, the Rakkasans could see enemy cooking fires, ominously dotting the mountainside above themone trooper counting more than 100 of them running in three irregular rows all the way around the mountain. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The next day, nine veterans and 11 Soldiers boarded an aircraft and flew to Da Nang Airport, for a five-day journey recounting the steps they took exactly 50 years earlier. He was 75 when he was elected and he served one five-year term. He was very alert and always looking to see what was going on, said Baylor. Conmy expected that the 1-506, the Currahees, starting from their location some 4,000 meters south of Hill 937, would be in position to provide some relief to the 3-187 no later than the morning of May 15, but it would take 5 daysuntil May 19for the Currahees to reach a position where they could support the Rakkasans. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1969, LTC Honeycutt (call sign Blackjack) commanded the Rakkasans during the battles of Dong Ngai and Dong Ap Bia. When I heard members of the battalion were making a trip back to Vietnam with veterans, it was a no brainer for me.
The personnel officer quickly replied that he was airborne now and to lace his boots tight. He married Billie Jean Matthews on August 3, 1947 in Cleburne. This is just one of Baylors war stories, and many veterans stories would be lost or untold if it werent for guardians of history and heritage who facilitate opportunities for communion and reconciliation. James Baylor, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, poses for a photo on a hill in Vietnam. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. This browser does not support getting your location. In 2012, Weldon and Billie Jean packed up and moved to Colorado, where they enjoyed traveling the mountains roads around Estes Park, Colorado on a daily basis. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. With the battalion CP in disarray, command and control in 3-187 broke down. During the Korean War, he joined the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He is survived by : his wife Billie Jean Huneycutt; his children, Linda Vick Tarrant (Larry) and Steven G. Huneycutt (Wanda); his grandchildren, Angela Vick, Bradley Huneycutt and Abbey Dowdy (Ryan); his great grandchild Harper Rose Dowdy; his sister-in-law Sue Crosier of Arlington; and his siblings, Cecil Huneycutt (Betty) of Cleburne and Leta George of Weatherford. based on information from your browser. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. After visiting the 3-187 command post and interviewing a number of soldiers in the area, he met with Zais. Those that have come before us earned that reputation in blood, sweat, and tears, and it is our duty to honor them for their sacrifices, and recognize them for their valor.
They began stockpiling supplies, passing out new protective gas masks and bringing up concussion grenades for use against the dug-in NVA troops in the bunkers and trench lines. He is preceded in death by his three siblings, Arvel Huneycutt, Reba Young and Jeannie Winnett; brother-in-law, Nolte Crosier. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was predeceased by : his parents, Dr. Semeion Fairenton Huneycutt and Lena Viola Huneycutt (Turner); his siblings, Arvel Huneycutt, Reba Young and Jeannie Winnett; and his brother-in-law Nolte Crosier. In a war that some would rather forget, and memories that are most times too hard to face, how do we honor such men who were called to make the ultimate sacrifice? We appreciate your gererosity! Search above to list available cemeteries. Oops, we were unable to send the email. GREAT NEWS! So vigilant that Baylor would often times read a book while their platoon was stationary because he knew he could count on his best friend to look out for them both. In a press conference, General Zais claimed the only significance of Hill 937 was the fact that there were enemy on Hill 937, and that is why we fought him there. Insisting that the battle had been a tremendous, gallant victory, he elaborated that he had received no change in mission and that the battle for Ap Bia was in keeping with the guidance to exert maximum pressure on the enemy. With the Currahees halted, Colonel Conmy ordered Honeycutt to postpone his attack to wait for the 1-506. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Failed to report flower. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Failed to report flower. Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Funeral arrangement under the care ofCrosier - Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home. I have this ability to go numb when things like that happen, said Baylor about his draft notification from the U.S. Army. The Marines, 3/5th Cav and two other ARVN battalions would play supporting roles in the operation with 3/5th Cav clearing Highway 547, so it could be completed through the eastern mountains and pushed into the heart of the valley, while the 9th Marines operations would blunt any attempt to reinforce the northern end of the valley. Late in the day, Bravo Company came under intense machine gun and rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fire from NVA troops dug into heavily fortified bunker positions on the hill. In March, MACV intelligence revealed that NVA forces were again building up their logistical systems in the A Shau. There is a Memorial Donation Fund in the name of Weldon Huneycutt set up. Try again later. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians. He was initially assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, but requested reassignment to the 101st Airborne Division, where he assumed command of 3-187 Infantry after being originally slotted into an aviation unit. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Where was Weldon born and where did he live? If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. There was an error deleting this problem. Weldon loved old cars, motorcycles, woodworking and traveling. Reverend John Glover will officiate. A system error has occurred. There is a problem with your email/password. There is a problem with your email/password. Obituary. He began the year as a regional favorite and ended the year with 17 recordings having been on the Billboards Top 100 singles chart, 11 TV appearances, and a movie. Sponsored by Ancestry. The 2-501 and 1-506 were to look for the enemy in their assigned operating areas and block enemy escape routes into Laos. One day my favorite couple will be together agaln.. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Ed and Ruth Howell Adkins. I had never seen a jet fighter up close, and I remember thinking then, that was it, and we were coming into something heavy.
Melvin H Honeycutt Obituary. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 25,000 articles originally published in our nine magazines. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. We have set your language to An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. In 1994, on May 6th, former political prisoner, lawyer, and activist Nelson Mandela was elected the first black President of South Africa. Weldon Honeycutt of Kaufman County, Texas was born c. 1946. Review. The division commander relented and left the 3-187 in the fight, giving Honeycutt a company from the 2-506 for the new attack. I remember flying into country, and two jet fighters approached on either side of our plane. Thanks for your help! What is without doubt, however, is that the 7th and 8th battalions of the 29th NVA Regiment had been virtually wiped out. Weldon Huneycutt's passing has been publicly announced by Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home in Cleburne, TX. In 1964 an Ohio woman took up the challenge that had led to Amelia Earharts disappearance. Verify and try again. 0 cemeteries found in Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. Retired Maj. Gen. Eldon Bargewell. Year should not be greater than current year. Colonel Weldon F. Honeycutt was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School 24 November 1951, Class #5-51. Ten brutal days of miserable fighting on a jungle-shrouded mountain in the spring of 1969 left scores of American dead and hundreds wounded and fueled a raging outcry from the American body politic that irretrievably altered the course of U.S. military policy in Vietnam. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The lead element of the company had a short but sharp fight at sunset, but Honeycutt ordered its commander to form a night defensive position and continue the attack in the morning. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Failed to delete memorial. He was born September 23, 1928 to Dr. Semeion Fairenton Huneycutt and Lena Viola (Turner) Huneycutt in Sherman, Texas. Their faces were completely gone. . Retired Maj. Gen. Eldon . Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033, Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033. Weldon Honeycutt grew up in a large family in North Carolina during the Great Depression. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, 31st Infantry Division, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. During this operation, the Marines discovered that the North Vietnamese Army had constructed major roads in the area, and intelligence revealed that some 1,000 trucks were moving supplies into area base camps. He lives in Georgetown, Texas. Join our obituary notification email list. As dusk arrived on May 14, the survivors of the days fight assumed night defensive positions. Weldon's average age compared to other Honeycutt family members is unknown. Make sure that the file is a photo. 3 birth, 486 death, 1 marriage, 40 divorce, View Weldon's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Honeycutt family tree. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Please reset your password. Lieutenant Colonel Weldon F Honeycutt was assigned to the .. Weldon received the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) while serving during Please contact us with any biographical data, pictures or other information regarding the service and life of Weldon Honeycutt, Distinguished Service Cross recipient.. 0 cemeteries found in Kemp, Kaufman County, Texas, USA. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Photo By Capt. becomes full He was the best. Thanks for your help! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Subscribe to our HistoryNet Now! Weldon Honeycutt was born circa 1926, at birth place, Arkansas, to Lemuel Honeycutt and Ruby Honeycutt. Baylor, with his eyes toward the enemy, then saw Trautmann take a bullet to the femur and drop. We didnt take any contact the first few days of the battle, said Trautmann, the platoon leader for 1st Platoon, Charlie Company in an interview with the West Point Center for Oral History. I was 26 and Crutts was 21. facebook. To many Americans, it served as proof of the Nixon administrations failure to make any substantive changes to the American approach in Vietnam. Mystery surrounds the infamous burning of the Reichstag in 1933. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Melvin Honeycutt, age 92, of Blacklick, OH, passed away on February 15, 2022. Most of these trips included his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the late Nolte Crosier and wife Suethey were great traveling companions! Still, Conmy knew that the North Vietnamese were in the area in force and spoiling for a fight; he was eager to oblige them. Weldon Honeycutt. We became Facebook pals. While a tactical success in keeping the North Vietnamese off balance in I Corps, the battle for Hamburger Hill resulted in a public outcry against the seemingly meaningless nature of the struggle, which resulted in such a bloody expenditure of lives only to have U.S. forces abandon the battlefield shortly after the fighting was over. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Pathfinder Detachment Commander/Platoon Leader, 187th Airborne Regiment Combat Team, Korea; Company . Failed to remove flower. Liberty Christian Church Cemetery. This browser does not support getting your location. Bowlings answer was simple. I told Crutts I was going to make it to the top of the hill for both of us, that I was determined! "I must make this very clear; No one else, no other officer I have known, could have gained victory at Dong Ap Bia. After taking heavy fire, Trautmann immediately organized all three platoons to lay down suppressive fire and retrieve their casualties. 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It was becoming clear that the Americans had grossly underestimated the enemys strength on the hill; it was much more than company strength, and was getting stronger every day as additional reinforcements arrived from Laos. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Memorials. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He thought. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Weldon Huneycutt to pay them a last tribute. On military maps it was simply Hill 937, so labeled for its height in meters. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 89f6906e9817dc7b192edf8e8d786e2b331150b5_2023-02-27T10:21:17. The average age of Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Billy passed away peacefully at his home in St. Francisville on May 1, 2019 at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife of 64 years, Emily Odom Honeycutt, and his extended family. The Rakkasans resumed their attack the next day, with Bravo and Alpha companies moving out toward the mountains summit by two different routes while Charlie Company conducted movement to the east toward the northern edge of Dong Ap Bia. However, the events that would occur in the next two years were much more deliberate than the timing of his career. Sharing memories of old times, children and grandchildren. He promised that the Rakkasans would take the mountain this time. The 11-day battle resulted in 70 percent of the formation wounded or killed in. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Oops, something didn't work. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. There was only light contact throughout the first day. Born in 14 Feb 1915 and died in 18 Aug 1975 Kemp, Texas Weldon Elias Honeycutt Samuel Zaffiris book Hamburger Hill was a Featured Selection of the Military Book Club when it was published. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. They do this to stay consistent in the hope that more veterans from the battle will hear of these reunions and stay connected to todays generation of Rakkasan. There was never enough to eat, and partly because of this he joined the Army in 1946. No services are scheduled at this time. Private Johnson, Hawaii! the drill sergeant exclaimed. Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers, []. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Memorials. Honeycutt again balked, saying his battalion was not going to sit on the side of the mountain to get our asses shot off waiting on the other units. Are you ok? Baylor describes Crutts as vigilant, always listening for enemy movement and ready to protect them. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Weldon Huneycutt to pay them a last tribute. I couldnt recognize them, said Baylor, except for one man who wore a wrist watch on both arms. Charlie Company initially made rapid progress toward its objective, but the North Vietnamese counterattacked and in the ensuing fight, the unit lost its first sergeant, two of its three platoon leaders, the company executive officer, two platoon sergeants, six squad leaders and 40 enlisted men. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. cemeteries found in Kemp, Kaufman County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Recommend Dr. Weldon's obituary to your friends. At 1000 hours on May 20, after 10 artillery batteries fired more than 20,000 rounds and 272 tactical airstrikes dumped more than 1 million pounds of bombs, and 152,000 pounds of napalm virtually denuded the top of the mountain, the 3-187 once again started up the mountain, supported by the 1-506, which renewed its attack on the southern side. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A February 1969 poll revealed that only 39 percent of the American people still supported the war, while 52 percent believed sending troops to fight in Vietnam had been a mistake. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. In 1956, this was the year that the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, became an international sensation. Louisiana. Linda and Steve my heart goes out to you. In a subsequent newspaper account, Sharbutt described the bloody battle to the American public, writing, The paratroopers came down the mountain, their green shirts darkened with sweat, their weapons gone, their bandages stained brown and redwith mud and blood. He reported that one of the paratroopers said, That damn Blackjack (Honeycutt) wont stop until he kills every one of us. Sharbutts gripping description of the meatgrinder battle horrified readers and set off a firestorm of protest that spread all the way to the floor of Congress. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Did Weldon finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? The 3-187 suffered 39 killed and 290 wounded; the total casualties for the mountain were 70 killed and 372 wounded. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Operation Apache Snow was phase two of a three-phase operation to clean out the valley. Elvis scandalized adults and thrilled teens. He married Billie Jean Matthews on August 3, 1947 in Cleburne. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces It just turned out that his command window landed on the 49th and 50th anniversaries of the Battle of Hamburger Hill. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This section is to introduce Weldon Honeycutt with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Resend Activation Email. One of those killed and three of the wounded were victims of friendly fire, hit by helicopter gunships that mistook them for enemy soldiers. Weldon Honeycutt 1946 Born c. 1946 Last Known Residence Kaufman County, Texas Summary Weldon Honeycutt of Kaufman County, Texas was born c. 1946. Crutts are you with me? recalled Baylor. Colonel Weldon F. Honeycutt was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School 24 November 1951, Class #5-51. Though Honeycutt had a long and distinguished record as a combat commander in both Vietnam and Korea, he underestimated Ap Bia Mountain and the NVA facing him. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, 31st Infantry Division, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. About ten years ago he called. Death 8 Apr 1992 (aged 78) . Source(s): He was a kind and gentle man. He was born September 23, 1928 to Dr. Semeion Fairenton Huneycutt and Lena Viola (Turner) Huneycutt in Sherman, Texas. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The brigade plan for the next attack called for the insertion of two additional battalions to the northeast and southeast of Dong Ap Bia. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Melvin was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 26, 1929. Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry How a 76-year-old Vietnam Veteran was able to carry a fallen friend to the top of Hamburger Hill, Strategic Despite the fratricide, the attack ground on. There was an error deleting this problem. Share what Weldon did for a living or if he had a career or profession. It will never be known just how many NVA were killed and wounded and were carried into Laos or were buried in collapsed bunkers and tunnels on the mountain, but a Special Forces patrol on the Laotian side of the border reported that some 1,100 enemy dead and wounded had been removed from the hill during the battle. He hoped that this pounding would allow the Currahees to initiate a breakout and get their attack on the mountain underway to alleviate some of the pressure on the 3-187. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. After basic training, he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, and there his association with General William Westmoreland began. Honeycutt, whose Bravo Company was being held in 3rd Brigade reserve at Firebase Blaze, called Colonel Conmy and requested release of his company. Plan. On the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill, hundreds of Screaming Eagle Soldiers and local citizens welcomed home 87 Hamburger Hill veterans for the first time at Fort Campbell. The general tried to explain to him why the battle was being joined on Dong Ap Bia, but the journalist was not satisfied with his explanation. During his two years in command, the month of May became a special month to reunite with the Rakkasans of Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq to pay tribute and honor them, especially the veterans of the famous, Battle of Hamburger Hill. By May 13, the brigade commander realized that the hill was occupied by more NVA than the 3-187 could handle alone. And we did, we made it to the top of the hill together.. Then, Lt. Col. Weldon Honeycutt would command these brave Soldiers through the most trying times of their lives. 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