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John Hathcock 30/01/08 00:09:53
I challenge all 3rd Sqdn Troopers to support the memorial, that has been set up to be placed at Bad Hersfeld. This is for all 14th and 11th troopers who served there. I have raised 350.00 so far. This will cost about 10 thousand dollars. If you are able please contribute. What better reason than to return to the best duty station we all had in the Army to lay a memorial for us. hathcockj@bellsouth.net
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Mary C. Weathers 19/03/08 20:59:19
Hi Ken Gulledge: I am one of Bob Goodwin's kids you were talking about!! He is living in CO; I am in GA. I miss good ole BAD HERSFELD. I was only about 10 when we moved there. We were there four years...it became home.
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James Glenn Cockrell 16/03/08 20:56:34
Hello, I was stationed at Bad Hersfeld the year of 1967. I was in a Hawk Missile unit, B Battery, 6th Batt. 517th Artillery. We were on the 3rd and 4th floor of a Kaserne. It is great to see your pictures and to remember the good times I had there. I 1049ed to Vietnam in 68 and 69. I have pictures of Bad Hersfeld and the area. Glenn
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Reiner Methe 14/03/08 17:49:44
Hallo Leute, ich bin der webmaster der homepage www.luederbach.de und auf der Suche nach Zeitzeugen von 1945 - 1990. In Luederbach gab es den OP India, meine Frau Sabine hat dort von 1986 - 1990 als Food Service Worker gearbeitet. Ebenfalls ihre Mutter Ursula Gonnermann. Die Einheit war: 3rd SQDN OP India. Ich suche nach: Ricki Hicks, Oskar Mozan, Sgt. Larry Keith Lawhon und Ernest Coleman. Wer kann mir helfen? Viele Grüße aus Deutschland von Reiner Methe
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Guys the following is my translation, please correct me via email if you discover any errors, TheDeitz
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Hi Folks, I am the webmaster of the homepage www.luederbach.de I am searching for witnesses from 1945 - 1990. In Luederbach there was the OP India, my wife Sabine was there from 1986 - 1990 as a food service worker. Also her mother Ursula Gonnermann. The unit was: 3rd SQDN OP India. I am looking for: Ricki Hicks, Oskar Mozan, Sgt Larry Keith Lawhon and Ernest Coleman. Who can help me? Many greetings from Germany by Reiner Methe
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Brian Olson 11/03/08 17:28:13
I was in the 14th & the 11th. August 71 Jan 73. I was squadron maintenance clerk. General Bell was my 1st Sq. Maintance officer. Sgt William Stone and CW2 Smith Blackwell J r ran it. I would like to hear from anyone who was there. It was great seeing all the pictures. I was on the 3rd floor of HQ Bld with that great view.
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Christophet G Conn 08/03/08 19:45:44
If anyone remembers a SSGT Roderick Conn, could you write back HE was stationed from 84-89.
I was stationed with my father from 1984-1989 in Bad Hersfeld. I've missed life back then it was good to see pictures. My father is now retired but we still talk about the wonderful times we had.
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Paul McCammon 05/03/08 23:53:41
I was in Hq Troop Commo from May 1960 until Feb '62. I was a draftee and got the extension because the E. Germans built the wall during that time. Needleless to say, I was an unhappy camper. Looking back, it wasn't so bad. I got the drive the commo officer's (Lt. Tipton) jeep. He was absolutely the best officer I ever served under. In my "spare time" I got to work the border ops radio. That was back in the Morse Code days. I've located several guys I served with and have written an 85 page story about my army days. I love this website. (Formerly SP4) Paul J. McCammon
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William C. Mazzia 05/03/08 22:47:12
I served at Lima troop 311ACR from 1978-1980. I was on tank with SSG Snyder. Looking for old buddies. Please email me @ billpeg1@aol.com
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Aaron Culpepper 05/03/08 10:30:24
I was in K-troop form Nov 83 thru Nov 85. I can say it was the best time of my life.
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Alex Villegas 26/02/08 09:32:18
Hi Edwin Moore, I was in K Troop in the Mortar Platoon from January 1987 to April 1988. SGT. Saurbrey was my Platoon SGT.
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Ken Gulledge 22/02/08 20:07:48
Hey Guys, I was stationed at Bad Hersfeld 72-75. I was a medic with How Battery, worked in Medical Records at the Dispensary, and was a Gamma Goat ambulance driver with Sgt Luther at HHT. Also was Col. Phil’s driver for a while. Hey Bob Goodwin, I remember you had 8 kids and ran your house like a platoon. You used to come into My room I shared with Curt Collins, Ernie Graham, and Glenn Hubbard and drink coffee in the mornings. Hey George Gray. My good buddy I still talk to on the phone and computer. I still have dreams about Hersfeld sometimes when it’s cold at night. Army changed my life, it was the best thing I could have done. Take care Guys, Allons
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Jochen Nass 21/02/08 20:50:29
Hi everyone! Great site, Have shown some of the pictures to my Dad (Manfred Nass) today who worked as a civilian worker and bus driver at the Motor Pool from 1977 until they closed it in ninety something. He was really excited to see the pictures, especially the OP Romeo one. Thanks a lot for all the wonderful pictures of my old home town.
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Edwin Moore 21/02/08 01:07:12
I would like to contact anyone that served in lima troop from 1986-1988, especially any mortar men. Please sign in the guestbook and leave e-mail address.
Edwin Moore, I have a message for you from a Reiner Methe in Germany, RSVP gdeitzatcharter.net, It is best to leave your email address if you want someone to contact you. FYI Use at and not @ to stop spam.
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Frederick 20/02/08 20:25:40
My father was the commander of the 14th in Hersfeld. He was killed in an airplane crash while returning from Fulda on Aug. 12, 1953. Does anyone know if the airfield is still named "Werve-Thompson Airfield?" I was 11 at the time but sill have memories of the Post. Thanks, Fred Werve
Fred, send me your email address, I have some information 4 U from Thomas in Hersfeld. It's too much to post here. Gaither gdeitzatcharterdotnet
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Edwin Moore 19/02/08 02:10:34
I served in Lima Troop from 86 TO 88 I remember OP Romeo and OP India very well. I really miss Germany, especially the WORKHORSE OF THE BLACKHORSE and I will never forget First Sergeant Ernie Ford A former Seal who made sure that we did PT every day.
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H. Bosfield 17/02/08 09:01:14
Hey Mark Klunder, I remember You. I worked in Border Ops 3/11 ACR 73-74, moved to V corps G2. How Are You?
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Amanda K. Dawson 06/02/08 22:25:37
Hi, I'm the granddaughter of Wilbur Clark Dawson, a medic who was stationed with the 14th Calvary in Bad Hersfeld sometime around '65. I was trying to find anyone who might have known him. If you remember him, please contact me at ashtara_silunar(at)earthlink(dot)net.
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Mike Reedy 31/01/08 22:09:32
I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld form 67-69 Assigned to B Battery 6th Battalion 517 Artillery.
Please contact me if you were there. I had a great time. Some pictures would be great.
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John Hathcock 30/01/08 00:09:53
I challenge all 3rd Sqdn Troopers to support the memorial, that has been set up to be placed at Bad Hersfeld. This is for all 14th and 11th troopers who served there. I have raised 350.00 so far. This will cost about 10 thousand dollars. If you are able please contribute. What better reason than to return to the best duty station we all had in the Army to lay a memorial for us. hathcockj@bellsouth.net
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Andre Leichtfuss 29/01/08 08:50:23
That's a great page you put up there. I was born and raised in Bad Hersfeld and still visit my parents and friends at the weekends. When I was a kid I used to go to the barracks with my bike and stare with big eyes at the tanks and the American cars. It was great having the American troops here and it was very sad seeing them go.
I hope you had a great time here in Bad Hersfeld and if you need any pictures or information about the city, just go ahead and ask. Yours, Andre
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Bob Kleinkauf 26/01/08 22:08:04
Doing some searching and came across this site. Great site brings back a lot of old memories.
I was in Bad Hersfeld Nov 1964 till Jun 1967. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you. bobklei@rocketmail.com Also check out www.14cav.org
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Skip Dirk westermann 17/01/08 17:23:03
FYI: the search for Lowell (Skip) Sayre IS OVER! ***Skip has been located, thanks!*** March 2, 2008
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Dear Mr. Deitz,
Thank you for the chance to search for my father! I am searching for Lowell (Skip) Sayre, I Troop, Maint. 1965-1968 2nd Platoon in Bad Hersfeld. He was a Mechanic, served with Finnly Wiggins, Curtis Paeker, Strech Droeger, Fred (Tony) Anthony, and Dickie Hall!!! The Duke of Armstrong Sgt Worell, Sgt Connant, Ran Sgt Ruez, Pfc Shock. It would be great if somebody could give some e-mail addresses from those peoples. That I could ask them about my father. I hope somebody could give me some information’s about him. Where he is, where he was born, if he is still alive or not, I hope he is alive, because I have to take him in my arms once for all the time I had to miss him. Please all Army - Guys help me!!!! My e-mail address is wdirkskipper@aol.com. I am happy for any information, even if it is just a little info, like how tall he was or where he came from which State, town, anything. I thank all people who give an info. Thanks, Skip Dirk Westermann, Miltenberg, Germany
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David St John 12/01/08 00:57:01
Looking for anyone stationed at Bad Kissingen during 1958 to 1960. Would like to obtain pics.
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Eddie Dorn 31/12/07 17:58:53
I was station with HHT 3/11 from l974-1978, had many of great times in Bad Hersfeld. I was the orderly room clerk and then S3 clerk. If anybody wants to get in contact, email me at buschbaby9@yahoo.com. Aleksandra, if your mother’s name is Heidi, contact me,
Eddie Dorn
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01.01.2008 Hi, no my mother’s name isn´t Heidi. I stay in touch with a few American soldiers so I search for the barrack here in Bad Hersfeld. I like the American culture and someday I will visit the United States of America. It´s a great country and I love the language, many greetings from Bad Hersfeld, Aleksandra
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Mark A Waterston 30/12/07 02:20:59
Hi guys I had a great time when I was in HHT from 1978 to 1981 Sqd Commo. ... I'm looking for Harvey Lee Smith my friend and running buddy at 3/11 HHT and anyone else stationed there during this time. Thanks loads WORKHORSE, MARK WATERSTON, watersonmark@yahoo.com
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John McOsker 08/12/07 12:42:38
Gary Cavender, this is John McOsker my email is jpcimcosker@msn.com. Dick Hall emailed me and told me about your posting. I worked in Sqdn maint with you, Hardeman, Frisco, Shock. Armstrong the mad man. Jackman (ouch), Fraiser. I was in the tool room for a good part of the time and worked with Gray. Do you know what ever happened to Gray. He was my best pal. Did a lot of drinking at the em club with him. Take care and if you see this drop me a line. I am in a few of the pictures on the Deitz site. ...Who could forget Sgt.(Shakey)Burkett? - John McOsker
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George Gray 07/12/07 14:23:17
This is an awesome site, thanks! I was stationed with HHT 3/11th Bad Hersfeld from 72-74. This was the best time of my life and very proud of the Black Horse regiment. Mark Klunder and Bob Goodwin ya better write me or NO ration cards this month(HA!) GGray71@yahoo.com Keep up the good work, Thanks again.
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Hey George thanks for the Shout-Out, But I need those Rat Cards. 3/14 & 3/11 ACR 1971-1974 Bad Hersfeld, MARK G KLUNDER malmannm@comcast.net 12/12/07
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Gary W. Cavender 03/12/07 02:49:11
Served with I Troop and Sqdn. Maint. 1965-1968. 2nd Platoon Scouts, Mechanic and Motor Sergeant with I Troop. Served with (Scouts); Bull Ramsey, Papason Raybon, SFC Joseph (The War Lord) Jackman, John Moyer, Steven Self, Little Scotty, Gardner, (Mechanics: Lowell (Skip) Sayre, Finnly Wiggins, Curtis Parker, Strech Droeger, Fred (Tony) Anthony, Dickie Hall, The Duke of Armstrong, Sgt Worrell, Sgt Connant. Ran SSgt. Ruez and SFC Shock out of my motor to 1st Sgt Koonz with an axe handle at one time. After getting busted for fighting in the NCO club I was sent to Sqdn. Maintenance where I worked for CWO3 Phillip Q. Frisco and Master Sgt Fraiser. ... Married a beautiful German girl there in August 1967, and have been married for 40 years. ... Returned to Bad Hersfeld 1973-1976. Was the motor Sgt. of M Company under Ctp. Steve Katzman for about 12 months. Was then transferred to HOW Battery as the Motor Sgt.
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Gary Cavender, give me a holler. I'm at gittiupgo@comcast.net. Are you still in Idaho? I'm at FT. Lewis working for General Dynamics in the Stryker program. Send me an email. Dick Hall 06/12/07
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Jeanette (Cavender) Ruelke 02/12/07 23:43:17
My dad was stationed there April 1965 - April 1968 with the 14th; Mar 1973 - Jan 1976. That's my home. Great job on the web site, nice to see so many others have fond memories there too!
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John Binske 28/11/07 12:01:15
Thanks Gaither, I hope one day to visit the Kaserne. The S4 shop was right behind the movie theater. I had a great time in B.H. It's an experience that I will never forget. Thanks, SSG Binske- OIF V
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Former Troopers, Soldiers of The 3rd SQDN 28/11/07 03:11:42
I commanded I Troop 3/14 Cav June 1969 - July 1970 then was the S-3 for 2 mounts before rotating. Came back to Bad Hersfeld in May of 81 and commanded 3/11Cav for 37 Months. Daughter was born in BH Krankenhaus 1969. My favorite assignments, By Stan Cherrie
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I was in HOW BTRY from I April 1961 to March 1963. I returned in June 2006 for a visit. The Memories were strong and the Kasserne is an office park now. I saw the Memorial to us at Point Alpha. I will make a donation for the Hersfeld Memorial and would consider attending the dedication. Thanks for the great idea! By Steve Stewart
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My first duty assignment was with the 3/14 in Bad Hersfeld from 1958-1960. It has many memorable memories and where I met my future wife. I am honored to part of such a memorial. By John Grimme
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Bad Hersfeld was my first active duty post and will forever be part of my life. I met my future wife and lifelong comrades there. The Blackhorse was the finest unit and had the best soldiers I ever met. GEN BB Bell commissioned me at Texas Tech Univ. in 1978 and pointed me towards the CAV as the place to be and he was right. I will be honored to assist with any effort to honor this important Post and the incredible soldiers that stood watch during the Cold War. By Ron Miranda LTC (RET), CAV
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I spent a good portion of my military career in the 11th ACR in many positions of leadership in the NCOES system. There was never a better time, nor a better unit that one could serve in. I would be honored to assist in this endeavor and will do so. Let me know the 5 "W's" By Ernie Ford (Leadhorse 7)
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I served with the 3/14th ACR in Bad Hersfeld from July 1970 to August 1971, initially in M Troop and later in I Troop. I met and married my wife, Gabriele there in 1971. It was the best tour of duty in my 25 years of army service. Bad Hersfeld and the 3rd Squadron were special. I support your cause. By Glenn Allardyce LTC, Armor US Army Retired
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I did an ITT from 2/11 ACR in Viet Nam to 3/14 ACR in Bad Hersfeld in July 1970. Was there for the re-designation to 3/11 ACR. I can testify that the troopers in Bad Hersfeld did a great service for freedom in this world as they did in Viet Nam. It was tough duty, but no greater place to serve in the Army existed, so far as I am concerned. By Larry Haworth, Chaplain 1970-1973
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I served with the 3/14 Cav, from July 1956 - Dec 1959 and also served with the 1/11 Cav from 1964-1966. After a 20 year career in the military, I always cited my time with the 3/14 as the best of times. I support your initiative in taking on this long overdue project. My wife and I went back in 2001 and was somewhat disappointed in the upkeep of the Kaserne, the housing area and the town. Will be making a contribution when you get ready. By Jim
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I was stationed in BH, Jan 2, 1958 to July 20, 1960. H Company. By Ray L.
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I served in 3/14 Cav for 3 1/2 years from 1949-1952 as platoon leader in H Co, XO of Tks Co, as an asst. S3, and CO I Co. By Jess Hendricks
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Paul, 11th Cav MP - 1973 24/11/07 20:42:30
Gaither, Just want to thank you for your site. It brought back some great memories.
I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld as a MP in 1973. My wife is from Bad Hersfeld and I supported the 11th Cav for 17th years. Was the MP Station Commander for 4 years. I believe Walter Rossing was the MP Station Commander during your time.
I have some photos from my commander briefing that I need to have digitized. Some are similar “Cafe Bollender” – later called the “Gartenlaube” was always a hot-spots tour item for New commanders.
Am rather proud that I was the MP boss during LTC George K. Crocker's tenure as 3/11 commander. He determined that NO Gasthaus would be off-limits to his soldiers. That in meant all of them. He personally visited those owners who would not come to the Post as his invitation. It finally happened in 1985 - no Gasthaus in BH was off-limits. Quite an achievement.
Thanks for the great photos! Really brought a smile to my face. Those were some tough times for the Army and the nation. Your site brought out only the best side of the GI and the Germans. That framework made it a real pleasure to view. Thanks, Paul - 11th Cav MP 1973 - Retired Master Sergeant -
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Dick Aquino 24/11/07 14:48:30
I was stationed in Bad Kissingen from Dec 1957 to March of 1959.. Truly a great honor to be one of past members of the 14th... I will always cherish those days...
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Dick Hall 20/11/07 03:07:09
Hi to all 14th A/C soldiers. I served from March 65 to March 68. I work at Ft. Lewis and the other day I saw an old tank sitting in front of the 14th CAV HQ's here on Ft Lewis. I stopped and went in to speak with the SQDN CSM and he informed me that the tank did come from one of the cav units in Germany when the wall came down. I believe it is "Old Bill" He said it could be and it sure looks like old Bill, but I couldn't find anything on it to help me out. Does anyone know? Hi to Bill and Uschi Clark in Graf
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Bill Brex 18/11/07 21:50:09
I served with the 3rd Sqdn. 14 A/C 'M' Troop from 6/14/66 to 12/23/69. This site brings back a flood of memories; Sgt. Jackman, Sgt Porch, Sgt. Harrelson, Fitch, Malawok, Betchel Lou Bianco, Gary Simons, Ron Smith, Bo bo, Tevis, Thigpen, Galloway, Crouch, Sauwerman, Kukann, Tate, Sgt. Jerome Dailey, Sgt. Sargent, Wingkler, Al Brown, Larry Cruz, Fabian, McAlister, Strawhill and many more. -N/A 14- I hope to hear from you all.
Here is thanks to The Deitz for an excellent site, Bill Brex
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John Hathcock 13/11/07 01:57:36
A very special THANKS to all Vets. We can be proud of our service to this country we all love. Without our sacrifices we could not enjoy the freedoms we enjoy. I sometimes wonder if our politicians really understand what the American Soldier is all about when they call us murders, losers, and tortures, especially on the floors of Congress it’s self.
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John McOsker 11/11/07 13:18:19
Happy Veterans Day to all the member of the 14th A/C
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Robert (Bob) R. Crisp J r 08/11/07 18:44:52
I was a member of the 3rd. Sqd. 14th Cav Regt from June 1959 until Sep 1963, serving in HQ, I, K & L troops. This was the best time in all my Army service with the best troops the Army had to offer.
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Sandra Martin aka Virginia Lee Degenhardt 07/11/07 16:37:43
Hello guys. I am an "occupation child" a child that was fathered during military occupation. It turned out really well for me. I ended up being adopted and becoming an "Army Brat". Whoever, which ever, one of you contributed to half my DNA....just wanted to say "Good Job."
I have had a really good life and enjoy my specialness. Love to all who have served this Veterans Day.
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Margrit 25/10/07 01:36:13
Looking for a photo of former Troopers "Phillip Trepanier" 'My father was a tanker with the Cav (Phillip Trepanier) he was stationed in Bad Hersfeld in 1967,68,69. We lived at the post housing. We do not have any pictures of Bad Hersfeld, that's why I contacted you. I have very fond memories of this place, but no pictures. I was hoping you might have some of the housing area and the field between the post and the housing area. I hope you do. All I have are my memories. I was only 6 & 7, but I remember it vividly. My dad passed away in 2005. Thank you for making this avail to me. You have a GREAT website. Margrit.
Also email me @ gdeitz@charter.net - if you have any information reference to Sp5 Luis Rodriquenz of HQ Troop. His was a Medic with the 14th ACR in 1967
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Frank Marsiglio 20/10/07 22:52:21
I was with HHC of the 54th Engineers from 1969-1970. I was a cook in the Mess Hall so I knew a few of the men in the 14th. I wish I could say it was great but it was pretty rough duty. I had some good times but I was happy to leave. I came down on levy 4 Nam and I couldn't wait to leave I hated to leave my friends but that's the Army.
Michael Lombardi 20/10/07 16:30:15
Wow! I've seen nothing like your site. I was @ the "ROCK", ayers Kersern in kirch-goes w/the 3d Armed Div. (75-7 spent my entire tour overseas. Trenton N.J. would still be here when I got done so I used all my leave traveling western Europe. As soon as I was auth'd I got a room in an old shoe makers house who was an ex-British PWO. Paid my rent with 1/2 gal bottles of Jim Beam and frozen steaks. I had a custom made a light weight touring bike from the UK and a Euro-rail pass plus a youth Hostile card and my us passport. This kid from N.J. grew by leaps and bounds. I worked in the com-ctr and our mission also took us to the gap and Graf and numerous alerts into the surrounding mountains and forests. Your site woke up so many memories my experiences there in the 70's wasn’t that different from yours in the 60's keep the site alive and thanks 4 the memories and your service to FREEDOM.
Norman 18/10/07 19:05:27
Hi, my grandma`s dad was stationed in Bad Hersfeld. I`ve seen that you don`t know the name of the barracks, before 1945. The name was langemark kaserne. Greetings from Thuringia
John Durning 17/10/07 18:23:37
TO Mike Weber, I also remember that fantastic strawberry wine. You brought back some great mems, take care GOD BLESS. JOHN DURNING L TROOP 68-69
Mike Weber 15/10/07 04:10:02
Great site!! Thanks for the memories. I was with B battery 6bn 517th ADA from '68 through '70. We were stationed at McPheeters in the first building to the right of the main gate as you came on post. We had the top two floors and the missile site up at "J" berg. Ah that strawberry wines....... truly a great time...
Andreas Wascher 08/10/07 11:55:10
Hi, from 1985 to 1989 I served with the Bundeswehr 2./ Panzerartilleriebataillon 55 (armored artillery) in Homberg (Efze), Germany as a section chief of a M 109 self-propelled howitzer. We had a partnership-project to HWB 3/11 ACR in Bad Hersfeld, McPheeters Barracks. Does anyone know something about Jerry (Larry?) Benzien, Renato Matheson, David Fuhrmann or Lt. Chance?
MARK G KLUNDER 30/09/07 16:41:07
I WAS IN 3/14 & 3/11 BAD HERSFELD 71-74 HQ MAINT, SOME PICTURES BRING BACK MEMORIES... HOPE ALL I SERVED WITH ARE DOING WELL...Mark
Bob Goodwin 11/09/07 17:05:17
I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld from 1971 to 1975. I was a medic assigned to HHC 3/11th and also worked at the dispensary.
Jim Trouy 10/09/07 01:15:05
Gaither,
First off, this is a great web site. I was in Howitzer Battery from 92-94. I was literally one of the last soldiers on post. I and five other soldiers along with the Colonel took the flag down for the last time, and presented it to the Mayor of Bad Hersfeld. My short stay in Hersfeld is filled with lifetime memories. The 11th ACR was truly a first class Military Unit. One day I hope to return and take my family. I have a few photos I took, including the flag pole around 94\'. If I can locate them I would be happy to send them to you. Again great web site. Thanks for all your hard work keep our memories alive. Oh by the way, I helped clear the Bowling Alley, Mess Hall, and PX. The post was kind of sad with all the soldiers and life gone from it as everyone mass exited. I pulled guard on an empty post for many months. So the 11th ACR officially left at the end of 94\'. Please e-mail if you have any questions! thanks again, Jim Trouy 9/7/07
Michael Chapman 09/09/07 02:04:28
I was stationed at 118th Med Det in 1983-1985. I am in search of a video of a basketball game between HHC and Community in which I made a last second 1/2 court shot to win a basketball game and everyone including some of my competitors, rushed the court. Recorded my SSG Gonzalez via SPC Massey.
Mark Raymond 26/08/07 01:18:15
I arrived at the Bahnhof in Bad Hersfeld in October 1980 to find nobody there from the 3/11 ACR to greet me. What a drag I walked around for 3 hours in 2 feet of snow in my dress greens. Man that sucked! Finally a CJ 7 Jeep civilian one pulled over and to my surprise it was my XO'S wife. She gave me a ride to the front doors of L Troop and my journey began. Some of the best times of my life. Including the 100 mile Nigmegan march.
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Ed Montgomery 04/08/07 19:05:37
Duncan Hodges did you server with 3rd plt K trp???
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MHFRED W. CANTRELL 25/07/07 19:12:38
I SP-ENT TIME IN A LOT OF CAV UNITS IN MY 30 YEAR MILITARY. 3RD CAV, 10th CAV, 11th CAV, 12th CAV and the 14th CAV, RETIRED IN 1989 - CSM CANTRELL
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Mark Mitchell 23/07/07 23:10:29
Please help me if you can! I am trying to locate a David Schwerin who served in Bad Hersfeld ca. 1960.
I have a very good friend named Karen, and I am trying to locate Mr. Schwerin, who is her father. Karen simply wants him to know of her existence and to give him the chance to know her, if he so desires. Karen, who now lives in the US, must renew periodically her green card but would also like to be able to have US citizenship. Is there anyone out there who can help us locate David Scwerin, please? Thank you and God bless you!
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Aleksandra 19/07/07 17:57:21
Hay, I was surfing through the www and find that interesting side about my town. I live here since 20 years. My mother told me that we had U.S. barracks here. I can’t remember this I'm too young...the side ist great.... many greeting... Aleksandra
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Mike Loretto 17/07/07 20:17:43
I was in I troop from 1975-1978. It was a growing experience. The border was the best.
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Wayne Smith 13/07/07 17:45:17
I arrived at Bad Hersfeld as a young green Lt. in Oct of 1970. My sponsoring officer was none other than B.B. Bell, current 4 star in charge in Korea.
I had 3rd plt K Troop, then 3rd plt I Troop, before becoming the mess officer and was also in charge of all three clubs.
It was so nice to see B.B. and Katie at the reunion in 2005. Also Rich Eagan & Steve Lungstrom were there from my time.
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Terry L. Siegler 13/07/07 01:58:17
Stationed with both M (Tank) company and I trp, from 82-85. I was the motor sergeant when I troop transitioned from M60A3 to the new M1, and then from the M901 to the M2/M3 BFV. It was a quick three years on the border. Give me a shout at tlsiegler@aol.com. I'm bad a checking my E-mail, so give me time to answer. Working at Ft. Lewis now on the Stryker vehicles. -by Terry L. Siegler at tlsiegler@aol.com
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Duncan s. Hodges 05/07/07 22:50:40
I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld from 1971 until 1973. I was in K Troop all the way through.
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Gaither 30/06/07 22:45:02
After 40 years! I get an email from one of the 14th Cav Commo guys,
Gaither, you were always a picture taker and I am enjoying looking at them now. You have a great site; it sure brings back the memories. I wonder so often what happened to some of the guys. Do you remember Andy Gammon? Gary L Strunk
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David Clarke 29/06/07 01:20:35
Thank you for helping me relives my time at McPheeters Barracks. I was in 1st Plt K-Trp from 76-79.The pics are nice. I even spotted my room (top floor extreme right) in the old HHT Building by the front gate. K-Trp swapped buildings with HHT.
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Ken Thurman 11/06/07 02:46:34
What Great memories. I was stationed there from 90-93 as an MP.
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Roger Stanton 30/05/07 21:57:05
Was in I Troop, Hq Pl, '69 - '70, S/Sgt Connet(sp) was head NCO of the Pl.. Just to name a few more Cummings (T.R.), Terry, Campbell, Pierce, Siemienkowicz, Bell, Papp and so many more, Wow, has this site jarred the old memory Would really like to hear from some of the guys. Thanks
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Bill Wray 28/05/07 12:36:24
Dear Gaither: I hope you and your family have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Thanks for your hard work on the Bad Hersfeld Memorial! Bill Wray
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Audrey McCaskill Baugh 27/05/07 15:05:01
Hi, My husband was Jerry McCaskill; he was the troop clerk for Sgt Jackman 1966-1968. Jerry died of colon cancer in 1989. Bad Hersfeld days were to best. We lived off the post down the steps on Kettlerstrassa; I am trying to find some of my land lord's family. There name was Schella. I have not been successful. I would love to hear from any of ya'll that knew Jerry.
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Audrey, I lived in Ketteler Strasse for about 8 months and just moved to another place. One of my neighbors’ was Mrs. Schalla - if this is the person you wrote about, don't hesitate to contact me: Ulla@hawaii.com 28/05/2007.
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We have exchanged emails with Audrey reference Trooper Jerry McCaskill & Bad Hersfeld, Gaither
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Jerry Hall 25/05/07 02:11:53
Great site. I was with the 517th Artillery group and attached to your company. As you come in the gate we were, I believe, in the 3rd floor and part of the fourth floor of the building to the right near the street. You guys made a lot of noise leaving. Enjoyed the photos and the site. Would like to someday go back and visit. Would like to find others from the 517th. Jerry Hall
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John Durning 22/05/07 14:07:47
HI, WHAT A GREAT SITE, I WAS IN L TROOP 68_69. WENT TO NAM RETURNED IN 70. WENT BACK TO NAM THE REST IS HISTORY. ANYWAY JUST WANTED TO SAY THANX FOR MEMORIES MISS BAD HERSFELD. HAD MANY A GREAT TIME AND PLENTY OF BEER, LOL
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John McOsker 10/05/07 22:59:43
To Chris Hanch: Hi Chirs, I was in Sqdn Maint form 65 to 67. I think I remember you. My room was to the right of the orderly room toward the end of the hall. I was friends with Hall, Gray, Faulx, Beaver, Borges, Hardemen, and a lot of others. Sgt Jackman restricted me to post for missing bed check for 2 weeks.
Sgt Burkette (Shakey) was our boss in the motor pool along with W.O. Kirkland.
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I have been in touch with Dick Hall and we have been talking about old times in Hersfeld and the troopers we served with.
I was the guy who played the guitar and harmonica at the same time and listened to a lot of Bob Dylan and other folk singers. What a great time we all had. If you remember me please write back. Please jog my memory.
John McOsker, My email is jpcimcosker@msn.com
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Dave Robinson 08/05/07 14:20:20
This is a GREAT site! Thanks for the super work which brings back a load of memories. Was in Bad Hersfeld from Jan 67-Dec 68; returned in 74-77. Great NCOs and Troopers, lessons learned are applied daily.
Best regards to all troopers, David M. Robinson II COL RET
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Dickie L Hall 30/04/07 03:49:11
I was in Bad Hersfeld from 65-68 I started out in HQ Trp and reenlisted for I Trp. I was in the motor pool. Skip Sayre, Tony, Chris, Fat Jack Earl Hardeman Jr. John J Borges, Schefele, Richard Gray, Chief Kirkland, MSG Burkette and a ton of other people. I go back from time to time to visit my in-laws but it is just not the same .I stayed in the army for almost 30 years because of the 14th Cav. I loved it.
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Jay Graham 22/04/07 08:10:27
I very much enjoyed your site. I have a lot of great memories from 75-78 I troop 11 ACR. It was interesting to see all the sites once again because I know I may never have the chance to see it once again. I am sad to see that our presence is not that important considering all the time and effort we put in. I had a lot of guys who died over there and now it’s not even know about. Thanks for the site I really loved it. Jay
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Larry Thompson 18/04/07 04:44:09
Gaither, Many thanks for all your work. It was you that introduced me to the 14th site, much appreciated. I've renewed many old acquaintances. I arrived in Hersfeld in 12.60, and left 06.63.I was in "L" and then shipped to "HQ" troop, where I was the driver for Capt. James Randall, probably the only black officer there. A true great guy, he always gave me money when we were going out into the field, had me stock up on food, so we didn't have to find the mess truck..! Larry Thompson
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Greg Men ego 17/04/07 11:18:09
What a fantastic experience it is to look through this site of the "reich ruins. I am from South Africa and cannot wait for September to visit Germany, to go and look at all the ww2 remains and experience the feel of knowing where you stand. Going to be fantastic. Greg greg@54.co.za
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Don Nydam 04/04/07 11:24:42
Coming from Korea, I was in the 14th Cav from June of 68 until Jan of 69. I spent most of that time running the gym on post. It was at lot of hours but worth the effort. There were a lot of difficult race relationships at that time and the post commander, Col De Ciro, told me to get athletic programs going to improve things ASAP. I hope I did some good.
I spoke some German and hoped to get to know some Germans but found it rather difficult.
There was some good trout fishing just off post that I got to from time to time.
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Ed Montgomery 01/04/07 11:50:01
In K trp when the 14th changed to the 11th in 1972. Great site brings back memories.
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Joe Coyle 30/03/07 03:08:24
I was in L Troop, 1st Platoon Tank Section from April 1965 to November 1966. I served with Sgt. Garrett, Sgt. Parker, Joe Powell, 'RA' Smith, Paul Trudeau, Bobby Flanagan, Frank Hickman, McCarthy, Downs, Hubertus, Frank Rael, SP5 Orr, on and on, great guys all. Hersfeld and the 14th Cav are some of the best times I can remember. The memorial is a great idea. Count me in whenever you get up to steam. Keep the memories of the Cav alive, Gaither. Although we were there at the same time, I never got to meet you. Keep up the good work. Suivez Moi!
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Leslie Smith 20/03/07 00:28:03
Great Site brings back many good memories, spent 3 yrs and 3mo with M Company went back to the States for 18 mo and returned to Fulda.
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Richard Revell 18/03/07 02:43:24
This is a great site, I was in the 317th and 54th Engineers 1961-1964 I loved all the time I had in Hersfeld. I went back in 1999 for three weeks and had a great time. I found 175 guys from our company 1957-1965 and have a reunion every two years, this year in Colorado. If Bob Wallace reads this E-mail me. Regards: Dick Revell
Dick Revell, I have read your message on this board but do not have your email address to contact you. Bob Wallace
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J. Coombs 15/03/07 21:13:42
Great site, I was stationed at McPheeters barracks from 1961 to 1963, I was in L trp and Hq Co, I have a lot of fond memories and photos of my time there.
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Hans A. Bieber 07/03/07 01:42:35
I was born and raised in Germany. I was born in Niederaula a small town southwest of Bad Hersfeld and in 1936 we moved to Bad Hersfeld. My Dad became the supervisor of the boiler room in the Kaserne. We lived there until the US Army took over in 1945.
Later I worked in the Kaserne for the Constabulary and the 14th Armored Cavalry. I worked in the Motor Pool and after a RIF I was a kitchen helper. Then a clerk in the Civilian Personnel Office in Hersfeld and Kassel and the back to Bad Hersfeld as interpreter for the 709th MP Battl. Frankfurt, Hersfeld Detachment. I now live in Denver, CO since 1955. I love your website and the pictures, Hans A. Bieber
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Roger Smith 05/03/07 23:07:56
Was in I/L troop 1st Plt Tanks from 59-61 ... Still see a few of the guys from time to time... Good luck with your memorial project, I will try to help
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Neil L. Millar 04/03/07 05:02:21
Thanks for the memories. Neil Millar, 2nd Plt. Tank Sec. (I-20) I Troop, 3rd Recon. Sqdn. 14th A/C Dec.1960-Jun.1963 when the Cold War got a little hot!
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Al Caldwell 04/03/07 02:57:26
I was with I/L company/troop from '58'to'60', cannot believe the changes made in 6 years. Brought back a whole lot of great memories. Thanks a lot.
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John McOsker 25/02/07 17:41:29
I was with the 14th, 3rd. Sqdn. from 64 to 67. Bad hersfeld was a great place and the 14th is the best. I worked in the motor pool. Sgt. Jackman was could be a terror but he was very fair. Anyone remember Sgt Burkette. He was in charge of the motor pool and later he made sgt major and was reassigned. His nickname was Shakey. Good times at the EM club and the town was also a lot of fun. Some of the guys I was with were: Beaver, Faulx, Gray, Borges, Hardeman, Engelkey, Peternell, Rogers, Dyer, and Sestawicki. A great website and the pictures really bring back a lot of memories. Guard duty, 2 on and 4 off, flip tops and charry vodka, really a great time of life
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Robert Wallace 24/02/07 04:28:36
This is a great site. I was stationed there Jan 1970 till 4th of July 1971 with the 54th Engineers. I lived in a little town 14 kilos from the kaserne, Gosmansrode, in Uncle Heins Reinhardts house, he was retired from the Bundesfeir. What great people as were almost every one of the locals in that area. Pop's Bratwurst stand in Hersfeld was the place to get feed, borrow money or bum a cigarette. Thanks Pop, you made us feel at home. Pat Sajack (Wheel of Fortune) was also stationed there in 1971. We built a little in house radio station in the service club there and played music and deejayed from time to time. It was truly a great experience and I would like to thank you for help to bring back some memories on this wonderful site. Bob Wallace (Governor George)
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Irene 21/02/07 23:57:17
I was born and raised in Bad Hersfeld. I met my husband in 1969 at Rheingold's Bar. He was stationed with B-Battery. We moved to Minnesota in 1971, got married and we still live here. We go back every 2 years to visit the relatives. We are going back this September for 4 weeks. I love your site.
Irene
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Andrea 21/02/07 18:06:41
I wasn't in the army but I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld (so to speak) I was born here and still have family there. My Oma, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. My step-father was stationed there and that's how he met my mother. Great site. I love Germany and miss it. Andrea
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Bob Ford 08/02/07 21:43:08
I was stationed in Bad Hersfeld in 1964-1965.
Trained in Fort Gordon as an adv infantryman, when 6 of us arrived there, an armored Cavalry unit, they wondered who messed up paperwork.
They made us each a jeep driver, I drove for the communication Sgt. Drafted, I only had to stay there about a year before I rotated home. I met a lot of wonderful draftees that were also there, and i wish I could locate them now.
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Greg Klaus 04/02/07 16:59:35
Great site. I was SP/5 Regimental S3 in Fulda from 67-70 ...Cheers. GK
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Kevin McSweeney 04/02/07 15:51:33
Brought back allot of memories. I was stationed there from 1983-1985. M Co., then SBOC, then I Trp. Then they assigned me to RS-3 shop in Fulda. Ended up staying another 3 years at V-Corps in Frankfurt. Loved it there. Had two of my sons born there, one in Hersfeld. One thing that I found interesting about the photos was this; Your photos are from either the mid sixties or the middle of this decade. Well, the Hersfeld I remember mostly resembled the mid sixties. So, there must have been a lot of changes since the mid eighties. My nieces advised that everything changed since the wall came down, like you would expect, but! Take care, God bless. Here is a shout out to the entire Workhorse of 3/11 ACR. You know who you are. I love you guys.
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