After taking heavy fire, Trautmann immediately organized all three platoons to lay down suppressive fire and retrieve their casualties. After attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, he returned to Vietnam. In this interview, he describes many of the engagements he was in, and the attributes of the leaders he served with. 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. Try again later. Walden Honeycutt Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walden Honeycutt of Marks, Mississippi, who passed away on January 29, 2023. On August 15, General Abrams received a new mission statement for MACV instructing him to focus his efforts on assisting the South Vietnamese armed forces to take over an increasing share of combat operations. Moreover, MACV was to assist the Republic of Vietnam in assuming full responsibility for the planning and execution of national security and development programs at the earliest feasible date., Perhaps Colonel Harry Summers best summed up the impact of the Battle of Hambuger Hill on its 30th anniversary: The expenditure of effort at Hamburger Hill exceeded the value the American people attached to the war in Vietnam. The paratroopers began to clean out the remaining North Vietnamese from the bunkers and trenches, and intense fighting followed with about two enemy platoons that had apparently been ordered to hold until the end. In 1994, on May 6th, former political prisoner, lawyer, and activist Nelson Mandela was elected the first black President of South Africa. By 1530, the battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Weldon Honeycutt, was on the scene and said Aca,!A"sometime late tomorrow morning I want to move the CP [Command Post] up there (on Dong . U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Eight men picked themselves up and followed the lieutenant, two of whom were Baylor and his best friend, Crutts. He was 75 when he was elected and he served one five-year term. While the 3-187 held the enemy in place on the western face of the mountain, the 1-506 and the other two battalions, 2-501 and 2/3 ARVN, would overrun the summit. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Make sure relatives of Weldon Huneycutt know they have sympathy messages here. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Although his estimate of the enemy strength was incorrect, his miscalculation was not immediately apparent to him or to any of the American leadership. In the Senate on May 20, Edward Kennedy of New York angrily denounced the attack on Ap Bia, charging that it was both senseless and irresponsible to continue to send our young men to their deaths to capture hills and positions that have no relation to this conflict. He proclaimed it madnesssymptomatic of a mentality and a policy that requires immediate attention. Their faces were completely gone. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He married Billie Jean Matthews on August 3, 1947 in Cleburne. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Funeral arrangement under the care ofCrosier - Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. BY ANCESTRY.COM. Not wanting to give the enemy a chance to reinforce and strengthen his position on the mountain, Honeycutt decided he could not wait for his sister battalion to arrive. Try again later. Knowing the state of morale of the platoon Trautmann knew of only one thing to do. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 23, 1928 - 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Baylor recalls his reaction thinking, Hey, hey wait a minute, Im not even Airborne. A few weeks after he received his orders, Baylor was on a commercial flight to war. Click here to learn how he came to write it. Elvis scandalized adults and thrilled teens. The first, to build the most lethal platoons in the 101st Airborne Division who are ready to deploy, fight, and win in the most austere environments at any time. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Who were the people in Weldon's life? 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. For this operation, 3rd Brigade was to also have operational control of two ARVN battalions. Crutts saved my life, said Baylor. Bravo arrived at about 1600 and moved out toward the mountain. . I had never seen a jet fighter up close, and I remember thinking then, that was it, and we were coming into something heavy. Show your support Send Flowers 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He took his battalion into battle at Hamburger Hill, one of the bloodiest engagements of the Vietnam War. Weldon's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Honeycutt family tree. Learn more about managing a memorial . When you share, or just show that you care, the heart How vision became a reality for veteran Rakkasans Several large ridges and fingers ran out from its summit, one of the largest extending southeast to a height of 900 meters and another reaching south to a 916-meter peak. Failed to delete memorial. Accordingly, he ordered the 1-506 north from its area of operations to assist Honeycutt by attacking cross-country to strike the NVA facing the 3-187 from the rear. Lieutenant Colonel Weldon F. Honeycutt, commander of the 3-187 Rakkasans, still was not sure what his battalion was facing, but it was clear that it had landed in an active NVA base area and that the enemy was in the area in significant numbers. All Obituaries. He gave explicit orders to General Abrams that he was to conduct the war with a minimum of American casualties., Shortly thereafter, Nixon announced that he intended to Vietnamize the war and, concurrent with that effort, the United States would begin withdrawing troops from Vietnam. Baylor describes Crutts as vigilant, always listening for enemy movement and ready to protect them. Select the pencil to add details. These guys had obviously been through something; you could tell by their faces, they were hard, Baylor recalls. North America. North America. Hamburger Hill, where Col. Weldon Honeycutt led a controversial 10-day meatgrinder battle to secure Hill 937 only to abandon it a week later, Americans questioned the senseless slaughter. 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. Louisiana. During the Korean War, he joined the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He couldnt even look me in the eye mentally, he was gone. The operation began on May 10 with a 74-minute prep of 30 potential landing zones in the A Shau by artillery, Cobra attack helicopters and close air support. Oh yeah, and were going to take them back to Vietnam. He thought I was rough and tough or something, that I was going to protect him, said Baylor. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Weldon Honeycutt grew up in a large family in North Carolina during the Great Depression. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Retired Maj. Gen. Eldon Bargewell. The personnel officer quickly replied that he was airborne now and to lace his boots tight. Upon course completion the senior drill sergeant called a formation for the trainees to notify them of their duty assignments. 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. All rights reserved. Knowing that his troops were heavily outnumbered, Honeycutt pleaded with Conmy to tell the 1-506 to get their asses in gear!. Im proud of myself for being able to hike up that mountain at 76, said Baylor. OBITUARY Weldon Glen Huneycutt September 23, 1928 - May 12, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Allnutt Funeral Service - Hunter Chapel Weldon Glen Huneycutt was born on September 23, 1928 and passed away on May 12, 2021 and is under the care of. Help paint a picture of Weldon so that he is always remembered. Sharing memories of old times, children and grandchildren. However, it would be difficult going for the American troops as they trudged through heavy jungle and rugged terrain. Weldon Honeycutt was married to Linda F. (Cannefax) Honeycutt on April 4, 1970 in Kaufman County, Texas. After visiting the 3-187 command post and interviewing a number of soldiers in the area, he met with Zais. An article in The New York Times declared the public is certainly entitled to raise questions about the current aggressive posture of the United States military in South Vietnam. The June 27, 1969, issue of Life magazine ran the photos of 241 servicemen killed in Vietnam the previous week, including five who had died in the assault on Hill 937. 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. Justin Wright | Spc. I was 26 and Crutts was 21. In 1956, this was the year that the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, became an international sensation. Memorials. Interview conducted in May 1969. Alpha and Bravo companies once again headed up the hill. In 1964, Independence Day in the Philippines was moved from July 4th to June 12th at the insistence of nationalists and historians. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Born in 14 Feb 1915 and died in 18 Aug 1975 Kemp, Texas Weldon Elias Honeycutt That is exactly what Lt. Col. Martin Bowling facilitated during his command of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Iron Rakkasans. Veterans across the country conduct reunions each year. On the 18th of May, the men of 1st Platoon would yet again face another test of courage. With the battalion CP in disarray, command and control in 3-187 broke down. Photo By Capt. I have this ability to go numb when things like that happen, said Baylor about his draft notification from the U.S. Army. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? It took until late afternoon for its troopers just to get off the ridgeline where they had spent the previous evening. Our 9 best-selling history titles feature in-depth storytelling and iconic imagery to engage and inform on the people, the wars, and the events that shaped America and the world. These memories would stay buried deep in Baylors memory for the rest of his life, and as he grew older, his curiosity for the top of Hamburger Hill grew. There was an error deleting this problem. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 25,000 articles originally published in our nine magazines. In 1946, in the year that Weldon Honeycutt was born, on July 4th, the Philippines gained independence from the United States. Yet they acquitted themselves every bit as well, if not better. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Despite several attempts, however, Honeycutt managed to live out his tour and return Stateside. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In March, MACV intelligence revealed that NVA forces were again building up their logistical systems in the A Shau. Melvin was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 26, 1929. No services are scheduled at this time. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. On May 10, 1969, the battalion was dropped on the landing zone at the base of the hill. Reverend John Glover will officiate. He married Billie Jean Matthews on . we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. I told Crutts I was going to make it to the top of the hill for both of us, that I was determined! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. As the attack commenced, Bravo Company ran into heavy enemy fire from automatic weapons and Claymore mines. Try again later. Baylor attended basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Ord, California. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walden Honeycutt to pay them a last tribute. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Weldon Elias Honeycutt I found on Findagrave.com. Dr. Weldon Glen Huneycutt passed away May 12, 2021 in Loveland, Colorado. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. What is without doubt, however, is that the 7th and 8th battalions of the 29th NVA Regiment had been virtually wiped out. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Dr. Weldon Glen Huneycutt passed away May 12, 2021 in Loveland, Colorado. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The intensity of the controversy heightened on June 5 when orders were given to abandon Dong Ap Bia. In preparation for the new attack, Conmy threw every resource he had against the mountain. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On the 18th, with the 1-506 still some 500 meters from Hill 900 and nearly twice that distance from Hill 937, the brigade commander, not wanting to postpone the attack again, ordered a coordinated two-battalion assault with the 3-187 attacking from the north and 1-506 attacking from the south. Major General Weldon F. Honeycutt, US Army (Ret), pictured in 2011 at a reunion in Fort Campbell. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Search above to list available cemeteries. "I must make this very clear; No one else, no other officer I have known, could have gained victory at Dong Ap Bia. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Drag images here or select from your computer for Weldon Elias Honeycutt memorial. There was never enough to eat, and partly because of this he joined the Army in 1946. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Cobra gunships mistakenly shot up a platoon from Bravo Company, killing one soldier and wounding four others. And while I was hiking, I said a little prayer. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ). Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Failed to report flower. Mr. Honeycutt was the son of the late Blake and Margaret Honeycutt. article Battle for Hamburger Hill During Vietnam War originally published in the June 1999 issue of Vietnam magazine. The next day, Honeycutt ordered his battalion to renew the attack. Join the West Point Center for Oral History's Pipeline Alert. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Second, to significantly enhance the relationships between currently serving and previous generations of Iron Rakkasans, Army veterans, and community leaders. If I wasnt kneeling with Crutts, if I was standing, the round would have hit my spine. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. based on information from your browser. 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. Linda and Steve my heart goes out to you. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Pathfinder Detachment Commander/Platoon Leader, 187th Airborne Regiment Combat Team, Korea; Company . Please try again later. Later, another soldier passing by scrawled underneath the question, Was it worth it?. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians. 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. This account has been disabled. Before Hamburger Hill, the U.S. forces were still seeking victory on the battlefield; after Hamburger Hill, they were only seeking a way out. In the middle of a battle, the commander left the company for the night defensive position. Retired Army officer James H. Willbanks is the director of the Department of Military History, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. A Vietnam veteran, he is also the author of several books including The Tet Offensive: A Concise History, Abandoning Vietnam, and the forthcoming work to be published by Facts on File,Vietnam War Almanac. Learn more about managing a memorial . Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033, Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033. He joined the army in 1946 and joined the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. We have set your language to Spc. Vance County. To use this feature, use a newer browser. COPYRIGHT 2014 WEST POINT CENTER FOR ORAL HISTORY. He was very alert and always looking to see what was going on, said Baylor. The allied troops for this operation included the 9th Marine Regiment, two battalions from the 1st ARVN Division, 3/5th Cavalry, and the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, which would make the initial combat assault. I couldnt recognize them, said Baylor, except for one man who wore a wrist watch on both arms. GREAT NEWS! During Dewey Canyon, the Marines captured 16 122mm guns, 73 anti-aircraft guns and more that 525 tons of materiel, including nearly 1,000 AK-47s and more than a million rounds of small-arms and machine-gun ammunition. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The division commander relented and left the 3-187 in the fight, giving Honeycutt a company from the 2-506 for the new attack. Weve updated the security on the site. Honeycutt ordered Charlie Company to the aid of Delta, but a sudden blinding rainstorm halted the attack and the Rakkasans again reluctantly withdrew back down the mountain. ROSEBORO Oscar Elmon Honeycutt, 89, of 40 Peyton Daniels Road, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Betsy Johnson Hospital. The battle for Dong Ap Bia came at a time when support for the war was on a steeply downward path. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. What schools or universities did Weldon attend? 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