Gary

I am the webmaster for the Vietnam Military Police Sentry Dog Alumni (VMPSDA). The VMPSDA is comprised of the members of an elite group of proud individuals, who served our country alongside the finest soldiers that have ever walked the earth on four paws. Throughout history these four legged soldiers have diligently committed themselves to protect their fellow team members. Because of their actions they have protected vital strategic areas and have saved the lives of countless servicemen and women. With the finest tradition of the Military Police Corps the sentry dog has upheld the motto: OF THE TROOPS, FOR THE TROOPS.   "TO SERVE AND PROTECT"

981st Unit Photo Roster

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981ST MP CO (SD) PHOTO ROSTER Row #1 (Left to Right) 1.  Don Murphy, 69-71 2.  Jim Gysel, 67-68 3.  Gary Smith, 71-72 Row #2 1.  Charlie Conn, 67-68 2.  Rodney Morrison, 67-68 3.  Steve Mendenhall, 70-71 4.  Dave Keeton67-68 5.  Ed Cotter, 70-71 6.  Doug Chestnut, 67-68 7.  Bob Bouslaugh, 67-68 8.  Robert Feliszak, … Read more

212th Unit Photo

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212TH MP CO (SD) PHOTO ROSTER Row #1 (Left to Right) 1.  Charlie Conn, 67-68 2.  John Zimmerman, 66-67 3.  Rhaunal Williams, 66-67 4.  Ernie Ayala, 67-68 5.  Don Hodges, 67-68 6.  Vernon Jordan, 66 7.  Bob Bouslaugh, 67-68 8.  Johnny Ornelaz, 69-70 9.  John Reardon, 67-68 10. Dennis Jenssen, 67-68 11. Howard Winey, 65-66 … Read more

Spouses Master Photo

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SPOUSES MASTER PHOTO Row #1, Left to Right 1.  Cecilia Morrison, 981st, 67-68 2.  Dori Waid, 981st, 67-68 3.  Angelica Bustamante, 212th, 68-69 4.  Fran Ayala, 212th, 67-68 5.  Doris May, 212th, 66-68 6.  Annie Schmitz, 981st 69-70 7.  Michele Mendenhall, 981st, 70-71 8.  Rebecca Cotter, 981st, 70-71 9.  Barb McPhillips, 981st, 71-72 10. Cookie … Read more

Reunion Master Photo Roster

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LEGEND FOR REUNION PHOTO Row # 1 Left to Right 1.  Charles Conn, 981st, 67-68 2.  Woody Waid, 981st, 67-68 3.  Allen Huesby, 981st, 67-68 4.  Santa Don Hathaway, 981st, 68-70 5.  Rhaunal Williams, 212th, 66-67 6.  Ernie Ayala, 212th 67-68 7.  John Zimmerman, 981st, 66-67 8.  Tony Mozeleski, 981st, 70 9.  Johnny Ornelaz, 212th, … Read more

The Passing of Joseph Geuke, 595th 70-71

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Today Ernie Ayala and I discovered one of our handlers passing. Joseph Geueke, 595th 70-71 passed away August 6, 1999. We also discovered another dog name and Preston Brand Number which are Rex, 78X5. If by any chance there is any handlers who handled Rex or remember Rex the original owner of Rex is wanting … Read more

Obituary for William P Mogridge III, 212th 65-66

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I have just recently became aware of several deaths. I will publish them as I find the obituaries. William Philip “Bill” Mogridge III 1939 – 2016 Obituary Condolences … William “Bill” Philip Mogridge III, 77, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, while at home, after a long battle with aplastic anemia. Memorials: In lieu … Read more

Notice of Deaths

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I could not find obituaries for the following but I have been supplied with information that I believe is correct. Ronny D. Bair 981st 70-71 New Philadelphia, OH July 31, 1987 Ralph Hamblin, 981st 70-71, Colorado Springs, CO April 15, 2003 The below entry is a correction of the date.  My error. Jerry Griffis, 595th … Read more

97th MP Battalion Commander LTC Reichel Obituary

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I got this from Jim Frost, 981st 71-72.   LTC Reichel who was the Battalion Commander for the 97th MP Bn, that the 981st was a part of when we were there, passed away a year and  a half ago.  He left quite a legacy for his life, January 05, 1935 – July 23, 2015 Share this … Read more