Oiva

I remember when I came back from the R.V.N. the first time and was stopped by two "Monkey Patrol" types.I was a O-2 and they were E-4 and had not been across the pond yet! I was questioned why I had my khaki pants bloused in my jungle boots, since I was not airborne. I replied that my low quarters had been destroyed and had not been able to obtain new ones. They wanted to make a federal case out of  this infration inside of the airport in San Francisco and I requested to  speak their O.I.C and that ended this story and my respect for these type of military S.O.B.s. Regards, Oiva

Greeting to all, My Wife's Grand Father was a American Vet of the "Great War", but he would not talk about the war in the 70's and I had just returned from Vietnam from my second tour of duty. Sadly he passed soon after and never did speak about the war.

Regards, Oiva

I agree, we had lots of beer in rusting cans, but the water supplied by the Engineers was slightly green and Kool-Aid killed the taste. But of course, I am referring to the R.V.N. Regards, Oiva

Let us not forget that the Finnish had skulls and bone on their helmets during the Winter War and Continuation War.

Regards, Oiva

Members and Guests, I always felt save when I was in a area with ROC troops. Iremember when we had engine trouble a night and we were going to spend the night flanking the 3/4 ton with two M-60S, one M-79, three M-14s, and my 45. At about 0200 hrs. a Korean patrol showed up and we were towed into their base camp. I saluted the ROC Captain,who smiled and returned the salute. We spent the night and made contact with with my unit at Phan Rang and were back on the road the next day. Also it is interesting that the USA did not equipt the with newer weapons. The ROCs were using M-1 carbines and the 1919 Browning MGS. Regards,Oiva

Most Sad and a horror, I pray all are well. Our home in Brookings Oregon overlooks the harbour and the surges did do damage to several boats and piers. Four idiots were taking photos of the first surge and got sweept out,but the itdiots were saved. Regards, Oiva

Members and Guests, In 1967, I was trained at Fort Eustis Virginia ,while attending the Officer's Basic Course in the Transportation Corps. I also worked rail sevices while in the R.V.N. in 1968. Regard,Oiva

Thank you so much. I had a copy of this narrative given to my dad several years ago.

Regards, Anna-Catherine

Sirs, I was suprised not to see a M-1 Garand on display ,but a M-1 carbine? Regards, Oiva

Sir, You should have your own museum for your outstanding collection. Regards, Oiva

Gents; I well remember the switch over of the MPC notes in 1968. I had the misfortuntion of being the Pay Office of my Company, being the new " butter bar" , who was give that additional duty! The Viet barber was trying to get G.I.s to switch over a hugh amount of the now invalid MPC notes for a cut, but was caught by me and my assistant. So much for the blackmarket profits. A interesting note is that merchant seamen were paid in greenbacks and there was a hugh illegal market for them. Regards, Oiva

A very nice display. I carried a HSc in the RVN for two tours. The Mauser was not blued and had a pig skin clip holster. I found the pistol one morning after a firefight and was checking bodies for intel like a good stupid butter bar was told to do. I was able to to smuggle the little gem back and forth and still use it for home protection.

Regard,Oiva

Sir; Is the pistola chambered in 9mm or 30 mauser? Regards, Oiva

G'day Doug,

I've been searching for some decent photos of this rare gun for some time.

I've just found this website and joined mainly to see your pictures, which are great.

You have exceeded my expectations.

Thanks and well done Mate - I for one really appreciated this post.

Cheers

Paul

Captain:A most interesting historial account and it was nice to read about my old hometown. My father was sent to Eureka with the 107th Horse Cav. reg. in 1942, I believe that date is correct. He was a Finn from Michigan and the family stayed in that area untill 1959. Regard, Oiva

What a great piece of work and history lesson! Thanks, Oiva

Hello Jani and all others; Great bars and of course I like anything Finnish! regards, Oiva

All You Mates out there; That is a very nice jacket and to be handed down from your grandfather. Regards, oiva

To All; At least it is a nice place to be laid to rest, it being Veteran's Day here in the USA. Regards to all vets,Oiva

very nice bar and I like imperial german and anything Finnish! Regards, Oiva