Welcome to Redlegs Chapter of the 4th Infantry Division Association
May 24th, 2025-the granddaughter of our dear friend Joseph Thieme, who passed away three years ago this May, graduated West Point 2025.
Joe joined A Battery 4th 42nd FA the morning of September 8th, 1968. He replaced Captain Taylor who was killed during the Sapper Attack on the night of September 7th. You can find more information about that night on this website under A Battery.
Joe's granddaughter, Katherine LaReau, 2025 West Point class president presenting the class gift to the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Joe at West Point with his granddaughter.
Joe taking a photo of local children at firebase in Duc Lap Central Highlands Vietnam. Fall 1968
Captain Thieme interviewed by the IVY Leaf reporter.
FB base outside Ban Me Thout, Vietnam. Fall 1968.
Patriots Among Us: A Gallery of US Veterans by Howard Hoffman
LZ Joyce Highway 14 during Monsoon season 1969. FDC Conex with Von's NYS Flag flying over the FDC.By Howard Hoffman
Tear down of LZ Joyce on Highway 14 October 1968. A Battery 4/42nd was at Joyce since April 1969. Photo by Howard Hoffman.
Tear down of LZ Joyce on Highway 14 October 1968. A Battery 4/42nd was at Joyce since April 1969. Photo by Howard Hoffman.
Tear down of LZ Joyce on Highway 14 October 1968. A Battery 4/42nd was at Joyce since April 1969. Photo by Howard Hoffman.
Plei Mrong Fall 1969. By Howard Hoffman
Playboy Playmate signing her picture that is part of the Conex wallpaper. At Plei Mrong. Photo by Howard Hoffman Fall 1969.