The names that appear in this unit roster are the men who were assigned to the 48th IPSD while the unit was stationed in Vietnam. While their functions, duties and time spent with the 48th varied, they all shared one common thread - to support, to the best of their ability, the unit's mission.
★ indicates a handler was KIA
✝︎ indicates handler now deceased
Ackerman, Alan handled Noble, Rebel & King, Hawk 1969-70
Allen, Robert E. CO, December 1969 - December 1970
Allen, Jr., Joseph R. handled Sig (K036)
Ancona, Carlos O. handled Sam and King
Barker, Kenneth E. handled Gus
Barraclough, Everett H. WIA, handled Chase (98X6), transferred from 57th IPSD
Bartone, Leonard M. “Mike”, Jr. SGT, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; trained and handled Bootsy (9X64)
Bates
Bayne, Jacky C. WIA 1967, handled Bruno (26X8)
Blankenship, Stuart W. handled Royal (19X8)
Biggar, Gary handled Rommel (956M) Bolden, Charles R. handled Big Boy (72A0)
Bonczkowski, Robert W. handled Blitz (10A6)
Bostian, Danny J.
Brabham, Eddie M. handled King (23X1)
Brady, Thomas G.
Brandenburg, Karl J. SGT, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; trained and handled Prince (30X7)
Bratcher, Tommy R. handled Fritz (14X8)
Brosnan, Neil T.
Brown, James L.
Butts, James P.
Cargo, Charles L. "Clutch" handled Wolf (66M0)
Carmicle, Ernie handled Von (514A)
★ Carrillo, Melvin KIA, 3/3/68
Carter, Lincoln
Cartwright, James handled Brutus Catania, Frank M. Vet Tech, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning and shipped to Vietnam
Chambers, Alexander
Cherry, Carlton D.
✝︎ Chmura, Jr., John L. handled Baron (44X9); d. 28 Dec 2002
Christy, Edward A. WIA 1969
Chubb, Donald J. handled Champ (046M)
Claggett, Richard T. handled Big Boy (72A0)
Clement, Melvin
Clements, Marvin Vet Tech 1971
★ Collin, Marshall handled Bootsy (9X64)
Collins, Jerry D.
✝︎ Collins, Rufus W. b.13 Oct 1952; d. Apr 1976
Conaway, Dennis J. handled Gero (0K06)
Conrad, Jerry D.
Cooper, David
Crank, Ardis R.
Crouch,Roy G.
Curry, John
★ Davis, Alan Eunice CPL E4, KIA, 3/21/71, other explosive device
Davis, Leon “Skip” handled Sarge
Day, Jr., Remious
Dean, David L.
Devasure, Joseph H.; d.9/15/82 of leukemia associated with Agent Orange
Devoe, Russell G. trained Rommel (956M); off-leash program, Ft. Benning; handled Rommel in Vietnam; also served with 41st IPSD
Dexter, Gilbert Jon WIA, 1/3/71, handled Duke (461A)
✝︎ Dicini, Martin A. b.13 Feb 1949; d.17 Dec 1995
★ Doria, Richard A. KIA, 8/19/69
Dow, David H. Vet Tech
Dowdy, Reginal E. Vet Tech
Duerr, Butch WIA 10/27/69, handled Kaiser
Eide, Ronald J. handled Rolf
Eis, Steven
Evelien, Buck handled Sarge
★ Farley, Marshall Colin SP4 E4, KIA, 9/19/67, multiple fragmentation wounds, handled Bootsy (9X64)
Feery, Paul handled Ceasar (24A0)
Flinn, John E.
Foulk, David handled Alf (K088), Rebel (311A)
Fournier, Andre A. transferred from 58th IPSD, July, 1971; WIA 8/27/71, handled Sheba (7X54)
Frazier, Dennis L. handled Rolf (K005); also served with 33rd IPSD
Garnette, Anthony J.
Gaster, Dale E.
Gates, Sr., Stephen M. handled Wolf (66M0); also served with 50th IPSD
Gerst, Jeffery handled Fink (100M)
Gilbert, Dexter
Gilbert, Thomas L.
Gonzales, Richard
Gregoire, James L. handled Tina (19X7)
✝︎ Grounds, Samuel J. b.13 Apr 1950; d. May 1977
Guess, Harvey L.
Haag, Jr., Claude D. Unit Clerk (1967-68)
Hallegren, Alfred J.
Harrington, Gary D.
Harrison, Michael M. member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam, trained and handled Jerry (11X2)
Hart, Seth D.
Hart, William C.
Harvel, Terry handled Nikki (3X23), Jan - Jun 1972; transferred to 34th IPSD
✝︎ Harvis, Clarence L. PSG, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; WIA, b. 28 Jun 1926; d. Feb 1991
Hickman, Kirby L. handled Royal (19X8)
Hoefer, John T.
Hopper, Terrence L. Vet Tech (1967-1968)
Hunter, Ronald B.
Jackson, Thomas C.
Jackson, Jr. Herman SSG, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam, trained and handled Bruno (26X8)
Jenkins, Joseph
Johnson, Robert W.
✝︎ Jolley, Bobby Joe handled Kaiser (?), b. 7/26/43; d. 8/3/2005
Jones, Jr., Ian L. first CO of the 48th IPSD; member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam
✝︎ Joyce, Thomas P. d. 2005
Kann, Timithy P. handled Rommel (956M)
Keck, Victor S.
Kempka, Walter F.
Kenney, Raypheal J. King, Henry
Kinney, Walter J. also served with 34th IPSD and 57th IPSD; handled Brutus (X540), Eric (365B), and Nicodemus (4K18)
Knowles, Dewayne transferred from 40th IPSD 5/70
Kodman, Paul W. handled Scout (3M23)
Koss, Paul D. "Dan", handled Duke
Krajacic, Nino N. handled Max (X708)
Lane, David handled Benno (0K47)
Langrell, Jack G. handled Bullet (38X1)
Lawrence, Harry S. handled Bullet, King
LeBouef, Jr., Iley A. handled Erik
Lee, Carlton D.
Lemish, Stephen D. handled Duke (96M0)
Leslie, Richard handled King
Lewis, James
Light, William “Bill” handled Duke
Lowe, Henry L.
Lowery, Charles J. transferred from 40th IPSD 5/70
Luthman, Jr., Nelson W. handled Casey (742A)
Mack, Charles O.
Matazinski, Robert CO, November 1968 - December 1969
Mayer, Steven A. CO, December 1971 - March 1972
Mc Cord, Lorenza
Mc Rae, Michael J.
McBride
McCray, Gentry
McDougal, Ryan handled Brute (330M)
✝︎ McGinnis, David B. handled Hans (623A); d.26 Apr 2001, following a brave battle with Hepatitis C.
Metcalfe, Jr., Robert L.
Milledge, Jack L.
Moreno, Edward R. handled Herman (M417)
Morris, Terry E.
Moynahan, Richard E.
★ Mugavin, Martin L. KIA, 2/23/67, multiple fragmentation wounds; member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam, trained and handled Reb (21X8)
Mulford, James M. CO, December 1970 - October 1971
Murray, John W.
Neal, Eddie
Nolan, Steve P. transferred from 40th IPSD 5/70
★ Olmsted, John Paul KIA, 7/15/67, multiple fragmentation wounds; SGT E5, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam
Palmer, James L. handled Duke
Parsons, James C.
✝︎ Patrick, Byran K. b.24 Sep 1951; d.Jul 1973
✝︎ Pawlowicz, Walter “Wally” J. transferred from 50th IPSD 4/71; handled King II
✝︎ Pendleton, Cecil O. Unit Clerk (1968-69), handled Fritz (14X8); d. Nov 2015
✝︎ Perry, Curtis 48th PSG (1967-1968) b.25 Aug 1942; d.Sep 1979
Perry, Jr., Henry J.
Peska, Lee T.
Peterson, David handled Scout (3M23)
Pfau, Darryl A.
Phillips, David
Ployer, Walter H. "Wally" handled Seagram (212M)
Presley, Tom handled Dusty (23M8)
Prichard, Steven J. former handler with 37th IPSD, 43rd IPSD; handled Basil (0010) and Ceasar (4M98)
Prior, Harry
Quada, Roy G. member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; trained and handled King (2X24)
✝︎ Railey, Bobby J. handled Von (514A)
Ramos, Molina
Randolph, John handled Bart (533A) and Duke
Ransom, Randy F. handled Hasso (0K08)
✝︎ Redd, Albert A. b.17 Sep 1951; d.26 Dec 1983
Rhodes, William H.
Roberts, Preston L.
Rodriguez, Carlos (Charles Rodd) handled Kaiser (27X6), Doax (3X69)
Roig, Jesus “Jay” M. member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam, trained and handled Royal (19X8)
Schetrompf, Howard P. Staff Sergeant 1971-72
Schlieker, Jack handled Victor (143A)
Schuler, Gary D.
Semar, John A.
Shaw, Ricky A. handled Trail (12A4), Dutch (21A8)
Sheppard, Daryl E. handled Hasso (0K08)
Sheppard, Daryl Vet Tech 1968-69
Shirley, James E.
Shiver, Donald L.
Shumate, Theodus handled Bullet (38X1)
Simpson, Arthur
Sims, Jerry
Smart, Ronald W. transferred from 40th IPSD 5/70; handled Hobo (4X42)
Smith, Jackie H.
Smith, Manuel A.
Smock, Donald D.
Soto, Reynaldo G.
Spicer, Michael handler Hitler (68X2)
Staley, Robert M.
Stanton, Michael P.
Stephens
Stockdale, Stanley handled Bruno (26X8)
Stormer, Barry S.
✝︎ Strong, Talmadge b.22 Apr 1949; d.Nov 1971
Swearington, Phillip
Sweeney, Harold handled Black Jack (498M)
Switzer, Thomas W. member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; handled King (22X4)
Sykes, J. Thomas handled Royal (19X8)
Taylor, Joseph R.
Thomason, David Bruce Vet Tech
Thompson, Lowell V. CO, October 1971 - December 1971
Thurston, Lonnie W.
Trammell, Todd D. handled Cheyenne (M258)
Tubbs, Larry handled Fritz (14X8)
Tucker, Danny L. handled Alf
★ Turner, Alfred Lee WIA 4/12/67, KIA, 11/23/69; multiple fragmentation wounds; SSGT E6, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam (was not assigned to 48th at time of death); trained and handled Kaiser
Valuck, Glenn P. "Paul" transferred from 40th IPSD 5/70
Van Aulen, Jr., Ted handled Warlock (35M8)
Vetuski, Walter W. handled Champ (463A)
Vogelsang, Donald V.
✝︎ Vosbury, Gerald W. CO, December 1967 - November 1968, b. Oct 1, 1946; d. Apr 12, 2018
Walker, Paul E.
Walters, Russell “Doc” T. Vet Tech
Watson, Anthony W. handled Duke (230M)
Watters, Randall G. handled Poncho (752M)
Weaver, Kenneth Platoon Sergeant 48th 1971
Webb, Johnny A. handled Tex (5A78)
Whiddon, Kenneth M.
✝︎ White, Leslie K. b.23 Sep 1942, d.29 Jan 2000
White, Jr., Robert E.
Whybrew, Vernon L. WIA 4/12/67: member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam, trained and handled Tip (08X2)
Wilfred 48th PSG (1968-1969)
Willey, Paul D. SGT, member of original 48th IPSD that trained at Ft. Benning; shipped to Vietnam; trained and handled Hasso (0K08)
Williams, Michael A.
Winn, Collin E. handled Casey (742A)
Wittman, Dennis H. handled Bullet (612M)
Woods, Andrew P. trained Dax (852M); off-leash program at Benning; became Unit Clerk, 1970
Woodard, Terry L.
Wrye, Donald R. WIA 2/71. handled Sam (983M)