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I was the Medical Platoon leader for HHQ CO 2/5 from Sept 69-Sept 70 and was in charge of all of the medics. I attended the reunion for Charlie Co 2/5 last weekend in Nashville and one of my BN Surgeons as well as 7 or my medics were there along with many from Charlie Company. They let us tag on to their reunion. It was my second reunion and it was great seeing my guys again after so many years.
I was a good friend of Captain John Ward who commanded Alpha CO 2/5 from late October 70 until he was KIA on January 16, 1971. I corresponded with him several times after I left RVN and he was excited about commanding Charlie Company. My letter of 6 Feb 71 was returned by the Army telling me that Captain Ward was KIA on January 16, 1971 and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what happened to Captain John Ward on that day. He was a wonderful man and I remember that he was married and had two young children in Floriday I believe. I will never forget my friendship and would love to hear from any of the guys that served with Captain Ward. My e-mail address is jpriceva@aol.com . He was a soldiers soldier and I am sure he looked after his men to the end. Any thing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again and I hope to hear from some of his men. God bless each one of you. Jim Price (lLT, MSC retired after RVN)
I want to thank John and William for information on Captain Ward’s death back in January of 1971. Hard to believe that was over 41 years ago. They answered questions regarding his death and I relly appreciate them taking the time to reply to my request. If anyone else knew Captain John Ward, I would love to also hear from you. Best to all of your guys. Jim Price
c 2/5 l z jess March 29, 1969
I was Captain Ward’s RTO for awhile. I got infected with malaria pretty bad and was taken out of the field. I do remember on a few ocassions Captain Ward’s calmness under extreme cicumstances was very much appreciated. I recall one night a local ARVN base was coming in pretty close to our position with their motars. Captain Ward was on the radio himself with HQ, telling them to contact the ARVN base to cease fire. My nickname in Nam was Duke. I recall at that time they were sending field RTO’s to a Pathfinder school in Bien Hoa and afterwards that is how I became the Co. RTO. I knew a lot of men that were wounded and died the day Captain Ward died. It is still puzzling why so many short rounds exploded so close to their position. Anyway I remember Capt. Ward as a good man who was very much respected by his men