Official Home of the 4th Battalion/9th Infantry Regiment "Manchus" Vietnam

"Keep Up The Fire"

We welcome you to learn about our regiment; including pictures from vets who served with the Manchus in Vietnam 1966-1970 in and around Cu Chi and Tay Ninh; memorials of those we lost; reunion information and registration; and much more.

Featured Content

Manchus return to Vietnam in March of 2000

More on the Manchus return trip in 2000

In Memory Of The Fallen

The following Manchus were killed when their overloaded helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on March 12, 1970

Co. B - CPL Lester Vincent Cafiero Jr. from West Hempstead, NY - 20

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - CPL Aaron Lee Darr from Elsah, Illinois - 22

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - SSG Jose Oscar Garcia from St Louis, Missouri - 23

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - CPL Terry Elmer Guenther from Galesburg, Illinois - 20

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - PFC Walter James Hampton from Memphis Tennessee - 23

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - SSG Edward Wayne Holmes from Memphis, Tennessee - 21

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - CPL Olin Jennes Leonard from Randleman, North Carolina - 23

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

HHC - Sgt Ronny Dean Shattuck from Renton, Washington - 19

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

Co. B - Sp4 Veney Ewell Thompson from Wewoka, Oklahoma - 23

Killed In Action March 12, 1970 in Phuoc Tuy Province

News and Updates:

Update: 2/14/26 - Added 2026 Reunion Info on The Reunion HQ page.

Update: 2/14/26 - Added section for Admin/Family seeking information. Link on Home Page.

Latest Update: 2/24/26 - Added page for Ernest Rosado Sr. Co. C KIA 5/5/68 on the Memorial page HERE

Reunion HQ

Info about upcoming reunions and photos/info from past reunions

Seeking Info

List of Admin/Manchus/Family seeking info on people and events.

"In Country"

Learn about the Manchu's time in the Vietnam War 1966 - 1970

Main Photo Gallery

Photos of the Manchus time in the Vietnam War 1966-1970

Memorial

Learn about and honor those we’ve lost. They are not forgotten.

Rosters

View a list of known Manchu members past and present.

Our History

Learn about the history, lineage, and honors of the Manchus.

Guestbook

Read notes from Manchu members, family, and friends.

Return Trip 2000

Learn about the return trip 5 Manchus took back to Vietnam.

Related Links

Links to other websites with
Manchu-related content.

Current Duty

Learn about current duty 4/9 Manchus.

Sounds

Hear the sound clips and music from the time of the Vietnam War.

Books & Film

List of known books and films about the Manchus in the Vietnam War.

Manchu Family

A place for families of Manchus

Table of Contents

View a list of content on this website.

For contributions, questions or comments contact: Admin/Historian - Ryan Tipton (Son of Lt. Richard Tipton Co. A/1st Platoon 67/68) at Rstipton2016@gmail.com