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). He is preceded in death by his three siblings, Arvel Huneycutt, Reba Young and Jeannie Winnett; brother-in-law, Nolte Crosier. 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. He thought I was rough and tough or something, that I was going to protect him, said Baylor. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Delta Company almost made it to the top of the hill as the battle degenerated into a close-quarters fight, with friendly and enemy troops separated by only a few meters. In 1946, in the year that Weldon Honeycutt was born, on July 4th, the Philippines gained independence from the United States. In their flak jackets, and heavily laden with grenades and extra ammunition, Honeycutts men moved up Hill 937 for yet another attempt. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Learn more about managing a memorial . Year should not be greater than current year. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. James Baylor, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry
Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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 has been disabled. The controversial battle ultimately led to a reappraisal of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War. Vance County. 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. In their flak jackets and heavily laden with grenades and extra rifle ammunition, Honeycutts men moved up for yet another attempt. ). 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The Iron Rakkasans have a heritage, legacy, and reputation of being the most aggressive battalion, which always accomplishes the mission, and never backs down from a challenge, said Bowling. I asked my commander for guidance, for a task and purpose, but he did not respond. 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. 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.
Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Weldon Huneycutt to pay them a last tribute. 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. Weldon loved old cars, motorcycles, woodworking and traveling. 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. This time they made it to within 150 meters of the summit, but yet again, a helicopter gunship mistaking friendly troops for the enemy salvoed an entire rack of rockets into Bravo, pummeling the company command post, killing one American soldier and wounding the company commander. If I wasnt kneeling with Crutts, if I was standing, the round would have hit my spine. Weldon Adkins Weldon Adkins, age 62, formerly of Big Creek, passed away on Friday, November 12th, 2021 at Mission Hospital. Verify and try again. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He married Billie Jean Matthews on . Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. This section is to introduce Weldon Honeycutt with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. Badly battered and growing demoralized, the companies withdrew back down the hill to take up night defensive positionsand prepare for the next days attack. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In preparation for the new attack, Conmy threw every resource he had against the mountain. Some of the soldiers began to question their orders, convinced that the whole mission was senseless. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Weldon graduated from Cleburne High School, Tarleton College, San Jacinto College, and earned his doctorate at the Texas Chiropractic College. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Be the first to know! The valleys formidable terrain was dominated at its northern end by what local Montagnard tribesmen called the mountain of the crouching beast, Dong Ap Bia. Nevertheless, the battle continued. He thought. 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. 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. . At that moment the weight of the world was on my shoulders, Trautmann recalls. 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. 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. What schools or universities did Weldon attend? From May 10 to May 20 1969, the men of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment would assault up a massive hill in the A Shau Valley of Vietnam known as Dong Ap Bia or the Crouching Beast. Then, Lt. Col. Weldon Honeycutt would command these brave Soldiers through the most trying times of their lives. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Sorry! That is exactly what Lt. Col. Martin Bowling facilitated during his command of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Iron Rakkasans. Weldon Honeycutt. Even if I had to crawl, I was going to get to the top. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Weldon S Pete Honeycutt I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Region. Shortly after the costly assault on Hamburger Hill in mid-1969,the GI underground newspaper in Vietnam, "G.I. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. One thing I remember about that experience is that when we started out, the flight attendants were young and attractive, and as we got closer and closer, they got older and older, Baylor laughs as he recalls his deployment process. 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. 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. Honeycutts troopers had suffered heavy casualties, but had gained little ground in the bitter fighting. Please reset your password. Drag images here or select from your computer for Weldon S Pete Honeycutt memorial. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Justin Wright | Spc. 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. 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. After returning from Vietnam, he eventually commanded 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Obituary. North America. Thanks for your help! By May 13, the brigade commander realized that the hill was occupied by more NVA than the 3-187 could handle alone. We became Facebook pals. Samuel Zaffiris book Hamburger Hill was a Featured Selection of the Military Book Club when it was published. Death 8 Apr 1992 (aged 78) . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 89f6906e9817dc7b192edf8e8d786e2b331150b5_2023-02-27T10:21:17. 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. 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. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. 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. Sponsored by Ancestry. Weldon S "Pete" Honeycutt. He was very alert and always looking to see what was going on, said Baylor. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? North Carolina. Resend Activation Email. In the middle of a battle, the commander left the company for the night defensive position. Try again. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Search above to list available cemeteries. The 11-day battle resulted in 70 percent of the formation wounded or killed in action while imparting 600 killed in action on the enemy. based on information from your browser. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Melvin H Honeycutt Obituary. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Try again later. Later, another soldier passing by scrawled underneath the question, Was it worth it?. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. We have set your language to 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. Weldon Huneycutt's passing has been publicly announced by Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home in Cleburne, TX. While they waited for the arrival of the 1-506, Honeycutt directed his troops to prepare for the next assault up the mountain. Alpha and Bravo companies once again headed up the hill. Help paint a picture of Weldon so that he is always remembered. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Second, to significantly enhance the relationships between currently serving and previous generations of Iron Rakkasans, Army veterans, and community leaders. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. There is a Memorial Donation Fund in the name of Weldon Huneycutt set up. As described by Ward and Burns 2, Lieutenant Colonel Weldon F. Honeycutt led three companies of the 187th and is widely known as an aggressive officer who was called a Blackjack. Try again later. I have this ability to go numb when things like that happen, said Baylor about his draft notification from the U.S. Army. The 2-501 and 1-506 were to look for the enemy in their assigned operating areas and block enemy escape routes into Laos. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He and Billie Jean traveled to 35 countries after retiring, in addition to many fun camping trips in the U.S.A. Knowing that his troops were heavily outnumbered, Honeycutt pleaded with Conmy to tell the 1-506 to get their asses in gear!. Photo By Capt. Cobra gunships and aerial rocket artillery were called in. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. While navigating the steep jungle terrain of the A Shau Valley and passing over the first moments of what would eventually culminate in a grueling 11 day battle, Baylor took guidance and direction from his platoon leader Lt. Joel Tautmann. Major General Weldon F. Honeycutt, US Army (Ret), pictured in 2011 at a reunion in Fort Campbell. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. During the entire operation, Colonel Honeycutt was constantly leading his battalion and inspiring his men through his personal courage and fearless actions, resulting in over five hundred North. The thick foliage and close proximity of friendly troops inhibited the use of indirect fire, further slowing any progress. We lost contact after I moved back east. Interview conducted in May 1969. One of those killed and three of the wounded were victims of friendly fire, hit by helicopter gunships that mistook them for enemy soldiers. Alpha and Charlie companies of 3-187 had moved only a few hundred meters from their landing zones, however, when they discovered enemy huts and bunkers all along their lines of advance. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Epsom. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin H Honeycutt to pay them . Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. In March, MACV intelligence revealed that NVA forces were again building up their logistical systems in the A Shau. Many readers no doubt thought that all those pictured had died at Hamburger Hill. WILLIAM HONEYCUTT OBITUARY. Review. The steep slopes of Dong Ap Bia were cloaked by a heavy undergrowth of sawtooth elephant grass, thick stands of bamboo, and double-and-triple canopy jungle. Before Hamburger Hill, the U.S. forces were still seeking victory on the battlefield; after Hamburger Hill, they were only seeking a way out. Link to family and friends whose lives he impacted. 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. They found themselves in a battle every bit as brutal as the one for Hill 875 at Dak To in 1967, but unlike the 4/503rd PIR that fought that battle, these guys didn't have a unit made up of professional regulars led by old pro squad and platoon sergeants. VIEW ALL OBITUARIES. 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. It just turned out that his command window landed on the 49th and 50th anniversaries of the Battle of Hamburger Hill. He never met a stranger, striking up a conversation and making friends everywhere he went. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033, Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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