Suggestions on how to locate a veteran.

[Anzac15]

Hope someone can help me here. I have recently purchased a Chinese Type 53 carbine that was supposedly brought back from Vietnam. No capture papers, but the carbine does have a tag that reads 'Pleiku 1964 Lt Ben Read'. I have, in fact, found a reference to a 2nd Lt Ben Read who was at Camp Holloway, Pleiku in '64, but the trail ends there. Have attempted to contact the VA, but they informed me that records could not be released to non family members. Wasn't really surprised there. Could anyone out there provide me with a source that may be useful in finding this individual? A website or something along those lines? I would very much like to find this veteran, find out whether he is still around, and get some confirmation on this weapon. Any assistance in this area would be appreciated. Thank you!

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