In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made, by making a donation to Weldon Huneycutt's favorite charity, the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. 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. Did Weldon finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? On the 18th of May, the men of 1st Platoon would yet again face another test of courage. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. The battle for Dong Ap Bia came at a time when support for the war was on a steeply downward path. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Weldon Huneycutt of Berthoud, Colorado, who passed away on May 12, 2021 at the age of 92. Reverend John Glover will officiate. Even though the valiant effort of U.S. troops was, in the end, successful in taking the hill and inflicting heavy enemy losses, the terrible price of the drawn-out fight and its seeming senselessness among both troops on the ground and the general public made this one battle an enduring symbol of the overall futility of Americas war in Vietnam. It wasnt until the 14th of May that 1st Platoon was tasked with linking up with the company headquarters to reinforce 2nd and 3rd platoon, who were charging the hill. Cobra gunships and aerial rocket artillery were called in. 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. I was 26 and Crutts was 21. The 3-187 suffered 39 killed and 290 wounded; the total casualties for the mountain were 70 killed and 372 wounded. Learn more about merges. This was a very good question. It was preceded by Operation Massachusetts Striker and would be followed by Operation Montgomery Rendezvous, each targeted against a different area of the A Shau. He was 75 when he was elected and he served one five-year term. It was also cheaper, making it more easily available to low income neighborhoods. With the battalion CP in disarray, command and control in 3-187 broke down. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Oh yeah, and were going to take them back to Vietnam. Cobra gunships mistakenly shot up a platoon from Bravo Company, killing one soldier and wounding four others. Just two weeks later, military intelligence reported that more than 1,000 North Vietnamese Army troops had moved back into the area and reoccupied Dong Ap Bia as soon as the U.S. and ARVN forces withdrew. He married Billie Jean Matthews on August 3, 1947 in Cleburne. Even if I had to crawl, I was going to get to the top. Help paint a picture of Weldon so that he is always remembered. As Baylor disembarked the aircraft, he passed veterans who were headed home. When he turned around, the commander was nowhere to be found. In conclusion, LTC Weldon Honeycutt failed in the application of the principles of mission command during the battle of Hamburger Hill. The fighting was intense and progress was slow as gunships, artillery and mortar fire continued to pound enemy positions on the summit while the paratroopers clawed their way up the hill against heavy enemy fire. Edit your search or learn more U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current Marriage & Divorce It took until late afternoon for its troopers just to get off the ridgeline where they had spent the previous evening. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin H Honeycutt of Blacklick, Ohio, born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on February 15, 2022, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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. The 3-187 drew the most difficult mission, which was to air assault into a landing zone 2,000 meters northwest of Hill 937 and move cross country to clear and occupy the mountain. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. The 2-501 and 1-506 were to look for the enemy in their assigned operating areas and block enemy escape routes into Laos. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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 You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In the middle of this swirling melee, there was yet another deadly and demoralizing incident of friendly fire. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Advertisement. Alpha and Bravo companies once again headed up the hill. Weldon Shelton Honeycutt was born on month day 1925. He subsequently announced that the first contingent of 25,000 U.S. troops would depart for home by the end of August. He promised that the Rakkasans would take the mountain this time. While they waited for the arrival of the 1-506, Honeycutt directed his troops to prepare for the next assault up the mountain. Crutts are you with me? recalled Baylor. 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.. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces Weldon's average age compared to other Honeycutt family members is unknown. Honeycutts troopers had suffered heavy casualties, but had gained little ground in the bitter fighting. ). Soon after, a trooper cut out the cardboard bottom of a C-ration box, printed hamburger hill on it, and tacked it to a charred tree trunk near the western edge of Hill 937. Recommend Dr. Weldon's obituary to your friends. I remember flying into country, and two jet fighters approached on either side of our plane. Refresh the page for new events. I couldnt recognize them, said Baylor, except for one man who wore a wrist watch on both arms. Sponsored by Ancestry. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. Weldon Honeycutt was married to. The U.S. forces had learned some from captured documents and equipment and the occasional prisoner, but the enemy was heavily camouflaged and conducted most major movements at night under radio silence and thus had not been detected. May 12, 2021 Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I have this ability to go numb when things like that happen, said Baylor about his draft notification from the U.S. Army. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Says", publicly offered a $10,000 bounty on Lieutenant Colonel Weldon Honeycutt, the officer who ordered (and led) the attack. (92 years old). Finally, by 1700, the hill was secured. Apache Snow called for the insertion of 10 battalions of American and South Vietnamese troops into the valley to disrupt the Communist buildup and destroy enemy forces. He committed three additional battalions (2-501, 2-506 and 2-3 ARVN) to the battle and ordered the relief of the badly battered 3-187, which by now had suffered heavily in the repeated assaults up Dong Ap Bia. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The battle of Ap Bia Mountain evolved as part of Operation Apache Snow, a follow-on to Operation Dewey Canyon, launched in the same area in January 1969 by the 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Weldon Honeycutt was married to Linda F. (Cannefax) Honeycutt on April 4, 1970 in Kaufman County, Texas. American boys are too valuable to be sacrificed to a false sense of military pride.. Select the next to any field to update. After returning to the United States, he was selected for flight school, and learned to fly both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Add to your scrapbook. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Early in the Vietnam War, he assembled a Helicopter Task Force, and was influential in the development of helicopter tactics. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He lives in Georgetown, Texas. There was never enough to eat, and partly because of this he joined the Army in 1946. Private Johnson, Hawaii! the drill sergeant exclaimed. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Baylor describes Crutts as vigilant, always listening for enemy movement and ready to protect them. We appreciate your gererosity! Although his estimate of the enemy strength was incorrect, his miscalculation was not immediately apparent to him or to any of the American leadership. This is a carousel with slides. The Army responded. The fact that the American troops had prevailed made little impact on the outrage simmering at home in the wake of reporter Sharbutts newspaper accounts of the battle. Who were the people in Weldon's life? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. What schools or universities did Weldon attend? With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Graveside service for Dr. Weldon Glen Huneycutt, 92, of Berthoud, Colorado, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Rosehill Cemetery. Try again later. Still, Conmy knew that the North Vietnamese were in the area in force and spoiling for a fight; he was eager to oblige them. The enemy was still there and didnt care if the paratroopers knew it; they would be waiting on the Rakkasans when they tried to take the hill again. Search above to list available cemeteries. The brigade plan for the next attack called for the insertion of two additional battalions to the northeast and southeast of Dong Ap Bia. HistoryNet.com is brought to you by HistoryNet LLC, the worlds largest publisher of history magazines. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Im saddened to hear of Dr. Honeycutt passing. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Oops, something didn't work. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Make sure that the file is a photo. 486 death records. Memorials. Weldon Honeycutt in 1930 United States Federal Census. Melvin H Honeycutt Obituary. Weldon Honeycutt 1946 Born c. 1946 Last Known Residence Kaufman County, Texas Summary Weldon Honeycutt of Kaufman County, Texas was born c. 1946. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? until 0400 est. Designed by HNR Tech Maintained by MEC Systems, Inc. Pathfinder Detachment Commander/Platoon Leader, 187th Airborne Regiment Combat Team, Korea. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Weldon had 3 siblings: Juanita Honeycutt and 2 other siblings. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Weldon Huneycutt to pay them a last tribute. On May 10, 1969, the battalion was dropped on the landing zone at the base of the hill. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Vance County, North Carolina, USA. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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