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Record 2000 Name: Richard Jones II Website: not applicable Referred by: Net Search From: Quincy, Massachusetts, Originally. Time: 2000-02-17 12:28:00 Comments: This is a great site! I need some assistance if that's okay. My father was born in 1933 and was a paratrooper for the Army in the 50's. He went to Okinawa. He died when I was sixteen, and I need to know about any sites where I can begin to find information about his time in Okinawa. Please help if you can. |
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Record 1999 Name: DOUGLAS A. LUTER From: ST.LOUIS,MO Time: 2000-02-16 17:12:00 Comments: I was in Eco.1stBATT.503d INF.173rd Airbourne brigade in VIETNAM AUG.1969-MAR.1971.Looking for any one i was with!Drop a line and let me know how you are! We did alot of crazy things,but we made it home.TO ALL MY BROS. AIRBOURNE ALL THE WAY! THE HERD WAS THE WORD!ESPECIALLY TO ALL THE"DEWMASTERS" IN MY SQUAD |
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Record 1998 Name: Marvin W. Smith From: Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7930 Time: 2000-02-16 16:06:00 Comments: Was attached to 320th FA BN, Camp Wood, Japan (55-56)In the Aviation Section. If any of you have heard of a great buddy of mine named Roger Toress please contact me. ONCE AIRBORNE - ALWAYS AIRBORNE. Great web site!!!! |
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Record 1997 Name: Lawrence E. Armstrong From: Originally Calif. now Mn Time: 2000-02-16 13:49:00 Comments: Being very interested in millitary history and a member of the alumnie (Base Piece C Btry 1/320 FA 82nd ABN 1982-1985)Your site is exelent for my gray matter..... Personal note: Jim Czarneskie you big bald headed power lifting pain in the 4th point of contact ........I owe you money so call me... I lost track of you afer 13F school....Im out now after 10 years and not doing a whole lot.........hows the family??? Anyone who served in grenada w/said unit give me a yell ........AIRBORNE!!!! Brothers..... keep well........ITS NOT WORTH DOING IF YOUR NOT HAVEING FUN |
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Record 1996 Name: Delbert L. Holstein Website: From: St. Albans, West Virginia Time: 2000-02-16 12:54:00 Comments: Great Site! During the 50s I worked on the C-46, C-47, C-119, and C-123 as a mechanic. I have an 84 year old friend that was Airborne. He retired a full Colonel. His name Roland Savilla. I am going to show him this site, I think he will enjoy it. I arrived at your site from Bill Holts 12th Trp Carr Sqdn site. At one time I was assigned to that Sqdn. |
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Record 1995 Name: Mike Weiss From: Los Angeles California Time: 2000-02-16 11:11:00 Comments: Great site! My eyes dried out while scanning through the many names on in the guest book. I would love to hear from any of the guys who with the 50th Signal Btn at Ft. Bragg from 1980-1983. Remember me? I was the tall red head guy in A company 50th sig. I was an 0-5 Bravo ( field radio ) and remember some great times. Where did everyone go? Let me just say that after the Army, I went on to be a police officer with the LAPD and I owe my life ( many times over ) to the fact that I am a paratrooper. When one is fighting for his life, it's good to have those wings and all that they stand for, to draw strength from. Aint no dirt bag gonna take this Paratrooper out! Ahhrrooorrra!! Airborne All The Way! |
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Record 1994 Name: Richard Simonian (Sgt.) From: Orange, California Time: 2000-02-16 07:18:00 Comments: I became a airborne soldier at Fort Benning in January 1953. Then on to the 10th. Special Forces Gp. (ABN) Fort Bragg. Went with the 10th. SFG to Germany on 10 Nov. 1953. And was at Bad Tolz Germany until June 1955. You have a great site, it brought back many memories. Thanks |
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Record 1993 Name: Doug Endres Website: dougbat From: Phoenix Az Time: 2000-02-15 12:11:00 Comments: Jump school in 1983...Assigned to 4th Bn 63rd Armor 82nd ABN as a Cook |
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Record 1992 Name: Michael E Rogers From: red springs, nc Time: 2000-02-15 11:38:00 Comments: Retired as 1st Sgt from 82nd div. arty in 98 |
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Record 1991 Name: Kolhof, Kerry From: Council Bluffs, IA. Time: 2000-02-15 02:33:00 Comments: I served with the 1st Bn, 75th RGR from November 1979 to April 1981. "Hard Rock Charlie" |
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Record 1990 Name: Thomas Dunlap From: New Jersey, originally Iowa Time: 2000-02-14 19:50:00 Comments: I was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY 1953-1956, particpated in Operation Snowbird Alaska 1954. While at Ft Campbell, a SS Charles "Snake" King ran the beer garden across from our company heaqdquarters. He got the name snake from "snaking through the grass at Los Banos. He was a real "character" Also we had a Sgt. Concannon (missing some teeth) in front from the 187 Rakkasans (sp?) sorry, and also our first SGT was Bernie Averitte whom jumped on Corridor. Maybe these gus are gone but not forgotten. Also a Sgt Kulick whom weathered wounds in Korea to become a trooper when I was there. He was a gutsy guy. If any one know of these great guys or anthing about them I would like to hear about them. |
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Record 1989 Name: Melvin B. Echelberger From: Gold Beach, OR Time: 2000-02-14 14:14:00 Comments: Was wondering if anyone out there remembered the name of our 508th Medical Company, CO. in Beppu, Japan, 1955-56, Camp Chickamauga. The First Sgt was McCormick,or McCormack, Both of them had made the Bataan Death March. McCormick had been a POW held in a camp close to Beppu. He told us when we got off the train that he had helped cut the "Fire Break" we could see up the mountain. Would like to know what happened to them. |
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Record 1988 Name: Pete Wilson From: Lowell, Massachusetts Time: 2000-02-14 05:34:00 Comments: With about 20 other guys, joined Hq&Hq Co, 188 AIR, at Ft. Campbell on Thanksgiving Eve 1955. 1st Lt Manuel Alves (from Fall River, Mass) the CO. This was after eight weeks of basic at Ft Jackson. How did we travel from Columbia to Clarksville? Not sure: bus, I guess. Jump school at Ft Campbell, then to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Bremerhaven on the SS Patch. Then by train to Augsburg and Gablingen. I was 18 and it was great: the world opened up. Well, maybe -- in those days, at that age, it was the world of the Dolly Bar and the Atlantic. |
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Record 1987 Name: Les Jones Website: ? From: united kingdom Time: 2000-02-14 04:07:00 Comments: Any bods out there that were involved in the palestine peacekeeping force 45-49? my old mans ex7th Light Infantry Parachute Regiment British Army. has looked but never found any old mates from the war that was forgotten. only one commemorative plaque errected in 98-99. politics !!!! |
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Record 1986 Name: Robert E. Chapman SFC Ret. From: Michigan Time: 2000-02-13 23:15:00 Comments: I was with the 325th Abn Bn from 1950-1955. The 11th ABn from 1956-159. The 782th Maint Bn from 1959-? |
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Record 1985 Name: Robert W. Marchant From: Ironwood, MI. 49938 Time: 2000-02-13 22:56:00 Comments: I was with the 82D Airborne Division for 8 yrs. |
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Record 1984 Name: Lenell Cheatham From: Oklahoma City, OK Time: 2000-02-13 22:08:00 Comments: Just looking for my name on the list. |
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Record 1983 Name: Marshall (Mark) Baird From: Oracle, AZ Time: 2000-02-13 21:39:00 Comments: Dave Foy sent me the start of this lash-up. Am new to this computer games so don't know the lingo yet. Was in the 517th PRCT 1944-45 (jumped in So. France) then after the Bulge, to Berlin with the 505. Am sec/treas of the So. AZ Chapter of the 82nd Abn Div Assn inc and registrar for the Mid-Winter Conferences the chapter has every year. AIRBORNE |
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Record 1982 Name: Joseph L. Love From: Time: 2000-02-13 19:37:00 Comments: came out of jump school april of '55 at Ft. Bragg. Regimental Dispatcher for 325. In Germany with the 11th at Augsburg.Now do "Father Seach" for Amerasians.Would be glad to hear form old buddies, or meet new ones. |
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Record 1981 Name: Pvt. Russ Kimbark From: NY Time: 2000-02-13 13:26:00 Comments: I served In 1954/56. Went thru jump school at Camp Cambell KY. 503rd Fox Co.Served most of my time at Fort Bragg NC. 82nd. signal Co. Had a total of 21 jumps. Loved it all. |
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Record 1980 Name: Kenneth L. McGuffin Referred by: Lycos From: Fullerton , Ca. Time: 2000-02-13 09:03:00 Comments: Looking for buddies from 187th Regimental Combatt Team Easy Company 3rd Platoon |
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Record 1979 Name: Edgar D. Greer Referred by: AOL From: Morristown Tn. Time: 2000-02-13 08:37:00 Comments: Would like to here from any one who served in the 319th airborne artillery from 49 to 52.or the 505th. Inf. |
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Record 1978 Name: Charles W. Foster Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Marysville, California Time: 2000-02-13 02:55:00 Comments: Great Jobs Fellows. Thanks |
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Record 1977 Name: Rodney LaPearl From: Douglassville, Pa. Time: 2000-02-12 18:58:00 Comments: Airborne for ever. 82nd,11th and 24th Abn. Brigade (Heavy Motar Btry. 1957 to 1960 Germany and Lebanon |
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Record 1976 Name: Rodney LaPearl From: Douglassville,Pa Time: 2000-02-12 17:30:00 Comments: Airborne for ever. |
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Record 1975 Name: HAROLD CLEM From: HOUSTON,TX Time: 2000-02-12 15:12:00 Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF I CAN LOCATE OLD BUDDIES. |
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Record 1974 Name: Jack Miller From: origonaly chicago Time: 2000-02-12 10:07:00 Comments: Looking for info on 187 abn rct |
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Record 1973 Name: Spc. John Snyder Referred by: Lycos From: citrus county fl. Time: 2000-02-12 09:45:00 Comments: 1/505 91'-93' 2/505 94'-96' ALL THE WAY! |
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Record 1972 Name: Paul A. Croley From: Ohio Time: 2000-02-12 07:58:00 Comments: I am looking for information on Co. M 325 Glider Infantry. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Paul E-mail address: PACroley@aol.com |
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Record 1971 Name: David Shepherd From: long island ny Time: 2000-02-12 00:00:00 Comments: JUST LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS OF MY OLD UNIT 1/320 FA HDQ AMMO PLATOON ALMOST 20 YEARS OUT GIVE ME A SHOUT WILL ANSWER ALL MAIL ALL THE WAY AIRBORNE |
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Record 1970 Name: Wallace, Joseph D. From: New Jersey, Lakewood Time: 2000-02-11 23:28:00 Comments: Spent nine and a half of my first years in the military in the Division. A member of 3BN 4TH ADA From 1984 to 1993. Looking forward to be blessed to finish my career with this fine organization. To any old friends who shall read this. Send a shout out. Jumpmaster Class 03/92. My proudest achievement, besides my family. |
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Record 1969 Name: Thomas Dunlap From: New Jersey Time: 2000-02-11 18:19:00 Comments: Fort Cambell Kentucky 1953-1955 11th Airborne Division 503rd The Rock. Thanks to all you "devils in baggy pants" and all whom have paid the supreme sacrafice to protect a flag "whose colors don't run" Airborne All the Way.Anyone whom particpated in Alaska Airborne maneuver in 1954 Winter like to hear from you. |
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Record 1968 Name: Timothy A. Keener Sr. From: Escondido, CA Time: 2000-02-11 18:04:00 Comments: Been retired from the 82d for five years, I loved being a paratrooper. |
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Record 1967 Name: Coulter, Sunrise M. Referred by: Net Search From: Oregon Time: 2000-02-11 17:35:00 Comments: Great site, thanks for putting it here, and thanks to all the veterans who served before, the world will never fully know your sacrifice. Looking for any Blue Falcons from 1993-97 who were in "B No." "three things change twice every five minutes" "quien es su paracadutiste papa?" |
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Record 1966 Name: Robert H Goodwin From: Time: 2000-02-11 16:23:00 Comments: HQ & HQ Co 82nd ABN Div July 1970 - March 1972 |
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Record 1965 Name: Denny Ankomeus From: Fort Atkinson, WI Time: 2000-02-11 15:12:00 Comments: I love these stories. They always bring back the old memories. I was C Btry, 457 Abn FA Bn.,11th Abn Div 51-53 |
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Record 1964 Name: Tracey Diohep From: Time: 2000-02-11 14:36:00 Comments: do you have any other photos of the 504th PIR? I would pay for copies of them. My Fiancee's father was a jumper and we don't really have any of his records or photos (destroyed in a fire). His father passed away in 1989. It would mean the world to him if he could have a photo of his dad. Many thanks. Please contact me at 401-453-4226 M-F 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Tracey Diohep Thank you. |
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Record 1963 Name: Gilbert R. Sandoval From: California Time: 2000-02-11 10:51:00 Comments: Enjoyed the history on your page! I was assigned to the 11th QM Detachment AE&S , Heavy Drop in support of Combat Engineers attached to the 1st 509th. I was with quite a few other units TDY, but the 11th is the one I am most proud. My CO was CWO John T. Palmer, as fine an officer as ever was, SSGT Ronald McElliot was there also. Years served were from 1971 to 1974. An adventure for sure, I was 17 when I enlisted in the Army (had Mom and Dad sign a waiver), and was only 20 when I got out. It was strange being a Vetran, and not being able to buy beer (legally) till my birthday in September Any E-mail from others is welcome. |
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Record 1962 Name: Robert W. Marchant From: Ironwood, MI. 49938 Time: 2000-02-10 19:03:00 Comments: I got this on my email, i was airborne before for over 8 yrs!! |
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Record 1961 Name: Tom Eaton From: FT Worth TX Time: 2000-02-10 16:22:00 Comments: AIRBORNE!! KICKASS,TAKE NAMES |
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Record 1960 Name: George Ritter From: Toledo Feb.of43 toJan.46 11AB Time: 2000-02-10 14:33:00 Comments: From Dick Hoffman Korean Rakason 11AB 187th rgtm comb/team |
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Record 1959 Name: Carl Shilleto From: York, England. Time: 2000-02-10 12:13:00 Comments: To whom it may concern. I am presently collating and researching information about the 82nd & 101st Airborne Division and their involvement in the landings in Normandy on D-Day 6th June 1944. In particular I would like to hear from any veterans who served in Normandy and wish to share their memories of the D-Day landings. My work will be published in September 2000, by Leo Cooper, Pen & Sword Books Ltd, England, and will be titled 'UTAH BEACH & ST MERE EGLISE' and will form part of their 'BATTLEGROUND EUROPE SERIES WW II'. It is my wish to preserve many first hand accounts of the American Airborne role in the Normandy landings for posterity, and I would greatly appreciate any assistance or contributions in locating and recieving mail from veterans or from their freinds or relatives. Naturally any assistance will be duly acknowledge in my work. If you are able to help please contact me on my e-mail:c-shilleto@ucrysj.ac.uk or write enclosing any information to:....Mr CARL SHILLETO, MILITARY HISTORIAN, C/O 46 ALBION AVENUE, ACOMB, YORK...YO26 5QY...ENGLAND..... As my work will have many illustrations and photographs, I would be pleased to recieve copies of any photographs taken around the time of the D-Day Landings. I would also be interested in any 'then and now' photographs of any Paratroopers. If you wish to see an example of the type of publication it will be. My previous work in this series is titled 'PEGASUS BRIDGE/MERVILLE BATTERY' and documents the British 6th Airborne Division landings....... With thanks and kindest regards to all who read this message ....Carl Shilleto... University College of Ripon & York St John, England. |
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Record 1958 Name: Ray O'Bryant From: Orig. from, Bellflower,Ca. Now, Kahoka,Mo Time: 2000-02-10 10:58:00 Comments: I was in the 101st, stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. from 1957 until 1959.I was in HQ.& HQ Company, Comd & Control Bn. Spent a year plus with the 101st. Military police and the balance with Ops in HQ & HQ's Co. Would like to hear from anyone that was there during that time frame. |
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Record 1957 Name: Tom Eaton Referred by: Yahoo! From: Coppell,TX Time: 2000-02-10 09:33:00 Comments: 82nd 1972-1974 36th Abn Brigade 1974-1975 AIRBORNE! |
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Record 1956 Name: Ed Figuli From: Center Valley, PA Time: 2000-02-09 21:48:00 Comments: It seems so long ago and yet... |
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Record 1954 Name: Larry D. Pittman From: Mississippi Time: 2000-02-09 21:22:00 Comments: 82 Airborne Division 1984 thru 1988 |
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Record 1953 Name: tfflynn From: 187th ARCT and 508th ARCT & Ft Benning Juimp School... Currnet address Bedford, Massachusetts Time: 2000-02-09 20:32:00 Comments: Company D 511th PIR basic Training 1952, Jump School @ Ft Benning, 1953,508th ARCT Apr 1953 thru Aug 1954 @ Service Co, 187th ARCT, Camp Chick APO 51, Beppu Japan Oct 54 - Jul 55 and 187th ARCT Ft Bragg NC Jul 55 - Nv 55. |
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Record 1952 Name: J.M. Maggiore Website: Saluti Referred by: Net Search From: Italy Florence Time: 2000-02-09 19:31:00 Comments: Good luck from an Italian Military Parachuter of Brigad Paratroopers "FOLGORE"!!! Sorry for my english Caporal Maggiore (Par.)J.M. |
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Record 1951 Name: Guy T. Wallace Referred by: Yahoo! From: Orlando, Fl Time: 2000-02-09 16:10:00 Comments: 82nd Abn Div 1966-67 173rd Abn Bde (SEP) 1967-69 20th SFG(A) 1978-Present |
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Record 1950 Name: Maggie Beam Referred by: Net Search From: Pennsylvania Time: 2000-02-09 12:25:00 Comments: i would like to find out more information on the troopers in the 82 airborne divison my father served in the 82 airborne divion he is from Pennsylvania |
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Record 1949 Name: Lawrence Lorczak From: Brooklyn,New York Time: 2000-02-09 08:16:00 Comments: Served "C" Battery,321st Artillery,Fort Campbell,Ky. Sept 57' to April 60' |
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Record 1948 Name: Bud Swendner Website: From: Minnesota => CALIFORNIA Time: 2000-02-09 06:51:00 Comments: Looking for other members:, 82nd ABN, 505th AIR, "B" Co., Weapons Platoon, 1953-1955. I was known as "The Swede"(from MN) |
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Record 1947 Name: SFC Matthew M. Shank Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Cleveland,, Ohio Time: 2000-02-08 19:53:00 Comments: Airborne Ranger @ Ft. Benning, Ga. Work at the U. S. Army Airborne School. 1st Bn, 507th IN "Keep your feet and knees together!!!!!!" AIRBORNE! |
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Record 1946 Name: Thomas J. Hendrickson From: Ocean Shores, WA Time: 2000-02-08 17:29:00 Comments: I served at Ft. Campbell from '57-'59 with "C" Btry. 321st DivArty. I was hoping to find some long lost buddies here. The pictures bring back some fond memories pertaing to us, the "Peace-time" 'troopers. Thanks. |
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Record 1945 Name: Raymond Schuldt From: Yuma AZ Time: 2000-02-08 16:32:00 Comments: AIRBORNE, HOOAH |
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Record 1944 Name: Stephen Tate From: Roanoke, VA Time: 2000-02-08 15:25:00 Comments: My late father SSGT. Worley D. Tate jr served with Co.A 76th tank batt.11th abn div. in Germany from 1954-1957.I am very proud of him and all paratroopers and wanted to pay respect to him by viewing your site. |
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Record 1943 Name: Stanley F. Lewis From: Missouri Time: 2000-02-08 13:26:00 Comments: I went to Benning Jump School in January 1950. Was assigned to the 505 Regiment in Ft.Bragg. In February of 1951 I volunteered for Ranger trainning in Ft.Benning and was in the first 9th Ranger Company. Went to Korea in May of 1951 as a Ranger replacement but was assiged to the 937th F.A.,I stayed in Korea for 11 months and left in the spring of 1952. |
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Record 1942 Name: HUGH K. JOHNSON (KURT) From: OHIO Time: 2000-02-08 12:02:00 Comments: I GYRO'D WITH H&H 503RD FROM CAMPBELL TO MUNICH. WE WERE STATIONED IN THE WARNER KASERNE GREAT MEMORIES, WENT BACK OVER THIS SUMMER, THE BEER IS LOUSY BUT THE SCENERY CAN'T BE BEAT. UPON RETURN TO THE "LAND OF THE BIG PX" WE WERE A BG AND STATIONED AT BRAGG. |
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Record 1941 Name: Joe Keenan From: 504 82nd Abn '42-'47 Time: 2000-02-08 11:07:00 Comments: Secretary of Greater Daytona All Airborne Chapter in Florida and living in St. Augustine. Drop us a line anytime or stop in for a cup of coffee. |
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Record 1940 Name: Roland Rhea Website: From: Creston,Ohio Time: 2000-02-08 09:01:00 Comments: I took my 2nd. 8 at Fort Campbell Ky.in Sept.1957 before Jump School.Being in an Airborne Company before Jump School got a little ruff.I finished Jump School with 900 others Airborne troopers in Dec.1957.I was in B co. 501 st.Inf.from Sept.1957 to May 1959.Then was shiped out to Korea for the next year.I did enjoy my Airborne service with the 101st. |
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Record 1939 Name: Forest R. Bush From: Lebanon Indiana Time: 2000-02-08 08:00:00 Comments: Magro, nice job of setting this up. |
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Name: Vickie Storie Callahan From: Florida Time: 2000-02-08 04:13:00 Comments: Clyde Storie is my father. He's always been my hero. He gave me a great respect for all soldiers and the sacrifices made by them for us and our wonderful country. |
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Record 1937 Name: David Paul Wiggins From: houston,tx living in tenn Time: 2000-02-08 02:18:00 Comments: Was in the big sand box with 3/504 pir b company 82.keep up the good work. airborne "all the way" |
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Record 1936 Name: Jim Pidgeon Website: Action Procurement From: UK but live in Bahrain Middle East Time: 2000-02-08 01:20:00 Comments: I keep coming back to this site linked from Red Devils Worldwide. I'ts a great site and worth keeping up with. See you again soon. Jim Ex British Para 56/61 |
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Record 1935 Name: Thomas Udy Referred by: Yahoo! From: Portland,OR Time: 2000-02-07 23:50:00 Comments: Served in Dtrp 1/509th Inf. (ABN) Ft. Polk, LA Nov. 1994 thru Aug. 1998 |
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Record 1934 Name: Thomas E. Hawes Referred by: AOL From: California Time: 2000-02-07 21:09:00 Comments: A great site to re-visit. Old memories really come back |
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Record 1933 Name: William R. Suhanin Website: From: Austin, Texas Time: 2000-02-07 20:22:00 Comments: After jump school I was assigned to the 7th SFGA at Bragg then the 5th in Vietnam. Later was XO of the 5th of the 23d Inf at Ft Rich Alaska (a jump slot). |
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Record 1932 Name: Elias Rodriquez Referred by: Yahoo! From: Okla. City, Okla. Time: 2000-02-07 19:17:00 Comments: Sp. 4 E. Rodriquez, Hq. & HQ. Co. 325th. Inf. 82nd Abn., retired. |
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Record 1931 Name: John Brown From: New Jersey Time: 2000-02-07 18:22:00 Comments: Served at Ft. Benning 1/51-1/54, E. Co. Anyone out there who was with Scott, Kavanaugh, Nagle, Hague......? We'd like to hear from you. |
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Record 1930 Name: Adrian D. Anderson Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Jewell, Iowa Time: 2000-02-07 11:47:00 Comments: D and Hq Co, 188th, 11th Abn., 1950 - 1953. Jump School at Benning. Anybody else out there who remembers sitting at dawn on Newsman's Knob waiting for that "Bomb" to go off? The Web site is really fine. The photos bring back a lot of fun memories. |
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Record 1929 Name: Ronnie Harrison From: mobile ala Time: 2000-02-07 11:36:00 Comments: Looking for any one that was in HQ&HQ Battery DIV/ARTY IN 1968-1969 with the 82nd AirBorne division |
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Record 1928 Name: Ray Kimbrell From: Fayetteville, NC (Home of TheAbn) Time: 2000-02-07 11:01:00 Comments: I jumped the C-124 several times and it was often that I was sent upstairs, on the way out you had your static line in your hand and had to hook up on the way to the door, this got your adrenelin going. I rember the pilot of the last big bird I jumped, his nick name was "Pappy" and older pilot with no teeth and flew for the reseves. We were jumping for the A&E board at Ft. Bragg,NC on Sicily DZ, I was assigned to the 82 Abn Div at the time. |
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Record 1927 Name: Paul Robinson Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Minoa, New York (Syracuse) Time: 2000-02-07 10:59:00 Comments: Thanks, enjoyed the site very much |
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Record 1926 Name: Ron Scarlata From: Rochester, NY Time: 2000-02-07 10:47:00 Comments: Served fom 1956 - 1959 82nd Jump School 11th Airborne - Augsburg, Germany 187th - Beruit, Lebanon |
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Record 1925 Name: Daniel J Yost Referred by: NewsGroups From: Johnstown ,Pa. Time: 2000-02-07 07:06:00 Comments: Airborne and Special Forces all the way |
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Record 1924 Name: George Deck From: Chicago,Il/Summerfield Fl Time: 2000-02-07 04:29:00 Comments: I also was a Benning Bullet (not a rice paddy commado) and was sent to the 511th Abn. Sig. Co. Dec.46 and discharged at Camp Campbell Apr.49. I surfed in #706. |
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Record 1923 Name: Robert Snarr From: venal, Utah Time: 2000-02-06 21:11:00 Comments: I love your webpage. |
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Record 1922 Name: Ron Evans From: Apalachicola FLA Time: 2000-02-06 18:39:00 Comments: Great Site 7th Special Forces, Ft Bragg 5th Special Forces RVN |
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Record 1921 Name: Bernard (Ben) Fenske Website: None From: Winona, MN Time: 2000-02-06 18:01:00 Comments: Served in 675 Gli FA Bn Japan Jan 1948 to April 1949, to Camp Campbell, KY to 675 then to 457 th Abn FA Bn, to Korea 3rd Inf Div, to 187 Abn RCT in Japan , went to Korea with 187 returned to Japan in Oct 1953, stayed until March 1955, back to Ft Campbell then rotated 6 mo later to Germany w/ 11th Abn Div. Stayed until Sep 1958 , then To 101st Abn Div at Ft Campbell KY Joined SF in June 1961 , went to Laos, back to Bragg , then Germany in the 10th SFG and back to Bragg for 2 years and retired as SGM E9 in Sep 1969 |
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Record 1920 Name: Nachreiner Mike From: Black River Falls Wi 54615 Time: 2000-02-06 14:58:00 Comments: I was with 318th Arty at ft. Cambell after coming back from viet-Nam in 1966. ran around with Pat THomas. I have been trying to locate that bird, for years. Saw him once five years after we were out. I sure would like to get back in tough with him Mike |
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Record 1919 Name: Cliff W. Dillard Website: From: Kansas Time: 2000-02-06 13:56:00 Comments: Looking for Sgt. Gordon Grover, I-co 188th 11th Abn. Ft. Campbell 54-55 Infantry Kasern Augsburg 56-58. Grover was originally from Wichita, Ks. I beleive he is still in Ks. I was also I-co. 188th 55-56 then 11th Div Hqts. Flak Kasern Augsburg. Till we sewed on the 24th Abn. Brigade patch. Airborne Cliff W. Dillard currently volounteer for 11th Assn Q. M. from Kansas |
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Record 19180 Name: James Brian Parton From: Ft Campbell, KY Time: 2000-02-06 12:13:00 Comments: I am currently serving in the Rakkasans as part of Aco !-187inf leaving in late february for Kosovo. We will be there for six months. I just wanted to drop you a few lines to let you know that what you did has not gone unnoticed.Rakkasan! |
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Record 1917 Name: Gerald K. Sharp From: GA now FL Time: 2000-02-06 11:40:00 Comments: Served only with Special Forces as Airborne: 1st,original 5th, 7th SF Groups, original 46th Co. SF, and UW Dept, SF School. French Skydiver License, 2nd Degree #1517, USPA C-3218, Area Safety Officer (Thailand)1966-67, PA/II. For what it's worth, I may be the only American soldier ever, to have broken his leg in a parachute jump at the "Bridge over the River Kwai"! Airborne forever, De Oppresso Liber! |
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Record 1916 Name: John Bentley From: oceanport, nj, o7757 Time: 2000-02-06 10:10:00 Comments: trying to find out more about the troopers of the 40's. my dad sgt john bentley was in the nat guard when the 101 was formed and he was fedralized and became an instructor at ft. benning ga. i was only 1 yr old at the time and don't know many of the details but i do know that he was in the drop behind normandy. i dont know the details of his involvment except that he was in bastogne and was wounded in the marketgarden operation and shipped out. he was raised in rank to first leutenant after the officers in his unit were kia i am interested in hearing from anyone who was there weather or not they know of dad. jack |
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Record 1915 Name: JIM KERR From: INDIANA,PA Time: 2000-02-06 09:32:00 Comments: VERY NICE PIECE OF WORK YOU HAVE HERE. I went to jump school in February 1953 then on to SF. Retired from the 20th SFG(Airborne) in Nov 1994. Loved every minute of it. |
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Record 1914 Name: Shubin, William E From: Pinetop, AZ Time: 2000-02-06 09:28:00 Comments: SFA reviewed this site and said it was great, I agree. Been looking for the "jump songs" for a while, now I got 'em. Many thanks for all the HARD work putting this together. Memories of my youth! |
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Record 1913 Name: Neil Tuttle Website: MILLENNIUM SOUND OF TULSA Referred by: Net Search From: OKLA Time: 2000-02-06 02:19:00 Comments: YOUR PAGE IS OF THE 50.., I AM 10 YEARS LATER OF THE 60'S |
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Record 1912 Name: Bonny DeFiore Website: n/a From: Wisconsin Time: 2000-02-05 22:55:00 Comments: Hey Norm!! I visited your site.... emailed ya buddy...and my email was returned....so friend...I am going to do it this way! Well "Sposs Boss"...what can I say?! I simply love your homepage. Love the humor entertwined with the adventure. (Lmao) It was put together tastefully...and with spirit.... In other words...I love it, SB!! Great job friend....lots of old memories in there for you and your ole buddies. My best to you Sposs Boss! Patchouli |
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Record 1911 Name: Bill Graham Referred by: Net Search From: Oil City,Pa Time: 2000-02-05 17:22:00 Comments: I went to basic at Indiantown Gap in july of 51 Co M.Went to jump school at Ft Benning for 5 weeks.After jump school I went to Ft Bragg 82 Airborne DIV.Co H 505 ABN RGT.Stayed there for awhile Then shipped out to Japan to join the 187 Airborne RCT Team.Was in Korea a few times,do have some memories.Just wonder what happened to my little honey's in Japan? |
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Record 1910 Name: John A. Summers csm(ret) From: peru,in Time: 2000-02-05 15:42:00 Comments: I am always interested in finding my old airbourne and ranger buddies of the 40's 50's and on...i served with the rangers early 50's....hope to hear from you.... my units..82nd,101st and the 173rd.... bulldog... |
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Record 1909 Name: Danny Shoaf Email:jblass@pacbell.net From: santa cruz ca Time: 2000-02-04 19:17:00 Comments: Enjoyed, Danny Shoaf Co D 2/504 82d Abn 1961-64. |
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Record 1908 Name: Ernie Gutierrez From: Glendale California Time: 2000-02-04 14:16:00 Comments: I was in the 11th Airborne Div at Fort Campbell & Augburg Germany in B company 188th and B company 504 from March 1955 to August 1957. |
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Record 1907 Name: Tony Apple Referred by: Yahoo! From: Greensboro, NC Time: 2000-02-04 07:50:00 Comments: I'm not a paratrooper of the 50's, but I am a Paratrooper so far for eight years. |
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Record 1906 Name: Dave Brinkman From: Milwaukee, WI Time: 2000-02-04 07:35:00 Comments: Feet, Knees, Head. My kind of PLF. HOOAH |
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Record 1905 Name: Jonathan Smith From: Tuba City, Arizona Time: 2000-02-04 02:58:00 Comments: Hello fellow "Ground Darts" I am a former 82nd paratrooper. I am a 3rd generation paratrooper. My son's grandfather jumped into Normandy with the 101st airborne division, and my father was with the 11th Airborne Division during the 50's. I am looking for anyone who has served in the 11th ABN during 1956-58. My father was with C co. 511th signal Bn. If there are any of you out there who served with the 11th ABN please E-mail me.My father died in 1969 when I was 9 years old, sa I do not know a whole lot about my fathers service. I would like to know more about my father's job and any friends who might recognize his name. My fathers name is Keith Wilfred Smith Sr. He was also stationed in Augsburg, Germany. Thanks for your time. Sgt. Smith, Jonthan K. |
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Record 1904 Name: Andrew P. Lyons From: Seattle, WA Time: 2000-02-03 20:38:00 Comments: B co 1/509th INF(ABN) 94-98, currently phase II, 18E JFKSWC Ft Bragg N.C. |
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Record 1903 Name: Jack Trezise Referred by: Net Search From: Punta Gorda, Florida formerly, Pennsylvania Time: 2000-02-03 15:31:00 Comments: Thanks for thinking of us C J. I was a staff sgt in "M" Co.,3rd Battalion,508 Airborne Regimental Combat Team stationed at Sand Hill, Ft.Benning,Ga. from 1951-1953. The 508 had just been reconstituted and reported directly to the XVIII CORPS. The regiment was involved in an infamous Texas jump called "operation longhorn" in 1953 (?). Infamous because the regimental commander gave the order to jump in winds that exceeded safe levels, resulting n 200 plus serious injuries and 2 deaths . I am searching for a detailed military report on this maneuver; can anyone give me direction? Looking forward to much reminiscing and browsing here.SLIP SIDEWAYS FOR AND EASY PLF! |
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Record 1902 Name: Bill Schillereff Website: From: Salt lake City Time: 2000-02-03 00:26:00 Comments: Was in HQ Co. 2/501 at Ft. Bragg 1962 and 63. Then A 2/504 63 and 64. |
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Record 1901 Name: Michael Collins From: ma Time: 2000-02-02 19:44:00 Comments: |
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Record 1900 Name: Roy Hope Referred by: Net Search From: Houston, Texas Time: 2000-02-02 19:32:00 Comments: Private, Co.C, 1st Pltn, 513 PIR, 1943-1945, Nice site, and brings back many memories. |
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Record 1890 Name: Gail E. Saar Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 2000-02-19 11:06:00 Comments: I'd forgotten words to several songs that were represented. Others I hadn't saw before. I've tried several times to get the words for Blood on Risers.. I was in 82nd Airborne. Qualified at Ft Bragg, N.C. in 58, at the jump School there at that time. I've been clicking around at these sites , of paratroopers of fifties. 2nd or 3rd go at it. Quite neat. GES Edgar, Ne gs55240@navix.net |
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Record 1899 Name: RUSSELL J BATEMAN From: Las VEGAS [org fm Pgh Pa ] Time: 2000-02-02 01:52:00 Comments: was with the 11th 55-58 82d and various units 59-76 retired in 1976 |
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Record 1898 Name: Jack Trezise Referred by: Net Search From: N. Ft. Myers,Florida originally Pennsylvania Time: 2000-02-01 23:25:00 Comments: I SIGNED THE GUESTBOOK BEFORE BUT DID NOT INCLUDE MY OUTFIT "M" Co.;3rd Battalion; 508 ARCT Sand Hill, Ft. Benning-1951-1954 Participated in "OPERATION LONGHORN" infamous for the number of injuries caused by the order to jump in winds that exceeded safe conditions and caused the aircraft pilots great difficulty in holding the safe airspeed for the jump; and resulted in 200 plus serious injuries and 2 deaths.Interested in hearing from anyone who was in or has access to detailed info on this maneuver. Slip a little to the right for an easy side PLF!. |
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Record 1897 Name: Charles E. Geck Website: Global Special Operations From: San Diego CA Time: 2000-02-01 23:11:00 Comments: excellent site. I knew I was around friends when I arrived. USAIS ABN Course May, 62; Trp. B(Recon Abn), 17th Cav. C&C Bn. 101st Abn Div,Ft. Campbell, KY 62-63;5th Bn 19th SFGA 73-82 As a student of international military special operations, I find the common thread for all special operators is they are all airborne qualified"All The Way" |
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Record 1896 Name: Jason McReynolds From: Norwalk, IA Time: 2000-02-01 22:27:00 Comments: I love the fact you guys have a site devoted to those of us who refuse to live in leg-land. |
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Record 1895 Name: Jim Ringland aka Website: Special Forces Assn. Chapter 59 From: The World Time: 2000-02-01 21:15:00 Comments: This is an outstanding page. Nice site to visit, and to search for old "runnin' mates". U.S Special Forces 60-73, MACVSOG/FOB1 & FOB2 67-69. Like Doug once said, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." He was right ya know? We just keep on trudging along, until we turn to dust, and just fade away. [Army, Circa: 1950-1976] Y'all take care, stay safe, keep smiling, and happy hunting. Ringo Sends |
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Record 1894 Name: John F Decosta Referred by: AOL From: brockton,mass Time: 2000-02-01 18:01:00 Comments: I am so very proud to have served in the paratroopers. I was in the 10th/5th/11th and 1st special forces group abn.I also worked with the 82nd abn as I feel I am part of that too. I had to retire early because of my heart condition but I miss it terribly each and every day.Im glad we all share a special unity in airborne because believe me there aren't very many of us left.Good luck to all of you troopers, and remember AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY' SERVED 64-67 THEN 75 79 THEN 82-88. JOHN F DECOSTA |
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Record 1893 Name: George E Schroeder Website: n/a From: New Orleans, La Time: 2000-02-01 17:11:00 Comments: Trained with the 3rd Rangers in 1950 and then was transferred to the 4th Ranger Company. Landed in Korea with the 4th in late December 1950 and serve with the 4th until it was deactivated in August 1951. |
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Record 1892 Name: Frank Q Oxendine From: Lumberton N.C. Time: 2000-02-01 11:59:00 Comments: I joined the Army 1-10-65,BASIC-AIT-JUMP SCH.Assigned to the 11th Air-Assault (Harmony Church) Ft. Benning, Ga.Shortly thereafter we were redisignated and became the 1st Cav.Div. My unit was D Co.1/12th Cav.(AIRBORNE). Deployed to Vietnam (advanced party)aboard the USS Patch.Returned to Bragg a year later and was assigned to the 3rd BDE. For the next 23 years my tours of duty in the 82nd totalled approx 17 or 18 yrs. Units; 325th,504th,508th,Discom, 82nd Aviation.My career close-out was retirement from 2nd ACR Nuenburg, Germany Sep 89. |
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Record 1891 Name: Jack Trezise Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 2000-02-01 08:45:00 Comments: I am searching for a detailed file on a jump that I was involved in called "Operation Longhorn" that took place in Texas about 1953. Can anyone give me guidance on locating a source for this info? |
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Record 1890 Name: Mike Bacon From: fayetteville nc Time: 2000-01-31 20:26:00 Comments: US Army Jump Master just checking it out great site keep it up AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY |
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Record 1889 Name: BOB SPEAKMAN Website:PARATROOPER From: COLUMBUS Time: 2000-01-31 19:03:00 Comments: JUST SURFED IN AND THOUGHT I WOULD FIND SOME TROOPERS FROM 82D AND 101ST |
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Record 1888 Name: Gene M Frice From: San Luis Obispo, CA Time: 2000-01-31 17:23:00 Comments: Hi to all airborne buddies from F Co, 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, D Co 504th and Special Forces. Gene Frice |
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Record 1887 Name: Greg McCormick aka Mac From: Clearwater,Fla via Baton Rouge Time: 2000-01-30 13:48:00 Comments: All you superduper paratrooper's legacy has brought me to where I am today. A kid going nowhere fast to a really old education student at USF. If your commitment to being the best there is and building only the best from the "cherries" I could not have the life I have today. Thank you all. I used to watch the jumps when I was a kid. HUA!! Fellas if you know me please e-mail, use the word airborne or I might delete it. But me and Tina are fine the kids are growing up fast and we have a big house in FLA. Send us an E-mail and come stay with us when you can.3rd/325th 1987-1992, 20th SF A-co. Miss. DRIVE-ON!!! |
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Record 1886 Name: Jack Branson From: TX Time: 2000-01-30 12:52:00 Comments: My dad graduated from The Parachute School on August 13, 1942, and was an instructor there from August 1942-May 1944, when he was shipped overseas with the 11th. My dad's name was Charles J. Branson. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers him. |
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Record 1885 Name: Lawrence L. Ellison From: ft.bliss, tx. Time: 2000-01-30 10:45:00 Comments: THIS IS A AWESOME PAGE, I AM VERY IMPRESSED AND I AM GLAD I FOUND IT. I SERVED WITH THE ONLY AIRBORNE AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY UNIT IN THE US ARMED FORCES. THE 3D BN (ABN), 4TH ADA, FT. BRAGG, N.C., I SERVED WITH THIS UNIT FROM 1990-1995.BEING A PARATROOPER IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO! |
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Record 1884 Name: James Davis Referred by: Yahoo! From: Grand Rapids, MI. Time: 2000-01-30 10:33:00 Comments: In memory of the fallen. My father, Sgt. Jack W. Davis (ret.), formerly a medic with the 77th Group SF, (1952-54) passed away on 14JAN2000, aged 68. This is the man who gave me MY blood wings at Ft. Benning, and who made me the man i am. I went on to Ft. Bragg myself and also served as a paratrooper. (Camp McKall class 7/81, JFKCMA, 1/508th Bn (3rd Bde, 82nd Abn) May his proud wings now lift him up to meet his fallen brethren. AIRBORNE! |
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Record 1883 Name: Larry Roberts From: Boonville, MO Time: 2000-01-30 10:04:00 Comments: Hello out there. I was a member of C Co. 2/505PIR from 1986 to 1988. I was glad to see that the site and if anyone out there was in 2/505 PIR during that time I would like to here from you. Or if anyone else wants to talk please feel free to e-mail me. AIRBORNE!!!!!! |
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Record 1882 Name: Arthur Mclasky From: New york Time: 2000-01-30 03:05:00 Comments: My dad was in the 82nd, he was 504th A.I.R. 2ndBN. CO.E. From 1948 to 1953. He sadly Died when I was was 10yrs old back in 1983. If anyone out there knew him I would love to here from you. |
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Record 1881 Name: Karl Brennan From: England / UK Time: 2000-01-29 14:52:00 Comments: Good to see the Airborne Brootherhood is still alive and kicking.A massive hello to all out there who have had the guts and determination to become something special and make the slipstream a part of their tales. GOD IS, I AM, AIRBORNE!!! |
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Record 1880 Name: Steve Mohammed From: ENGLAND Time: 2000-01-29 13:40:00 Comments: To all the other Paratroopers of the world past and present from a Brit para of the new 16 Air Assault Bde. All the way - AIRBORNE |
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Record 1879 Name: John J. Fossett From: Absecon, New Jersey Time: 2000-01-29 13:36:00 Comments: Received a letter from my old pal, Jim Blakeslee where he mentioned this site. Jim and I were in 544 FA,11th ABN, Fort Campbell, TN. Then we went to Augsberg, Germany in early 1956 as a division. (Rotad) Add my name to your list. |
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Record 1878 Name: Phil DeWitt From: California Time: 2000-01-29 12:52:00 Comments: Great site! 1962-1965 HHB 5th Bn 81st Abn Arty, Wiesbaden Germany Commo Platoon JFK Cdr in Chief... what a different world it was.. good memories of even the bad times - and the good ones still sing! |
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Record 1877 Name: Charles Gregory From: van wert, ohio Time: 2000-01-29 07:45:00 Comments: Served from 7/52 to 6/55 in 187th ARCT and XVIII Airborn Corps, with the best group of people I have ever been associated with!! |
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Record 1876 Name: Michael G. Wilson Website: ALL THE WAY AND THEN SOME! From: Gainesville GA. Time: 2000-01-28 18:35:00 Comments: Any one from the 2/508 CSC 1977 to 1981 would like to hear from you, We had a good time you all are like brothers. Lynchard , Kelly ,Keifer. All you good old boys e mail me all the way and then some. |
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Record 1875 Name: Rudolph J. Scialo From: BROOKLYN, NY Time: 2000-01-28 18:20:00 Comments: A TROOP 1/ 17 CAV 82ND ABN DIVISION 1971-74 JUST WANTED TO THANK ALL THAT PREPARED THE WAY BEFORE I BECAME A TROOPER. IT HAS HELPED ME ALL MY LIFE. AIRBORNE |
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Record 1874 Name: Philip Baker From: Alabama/South Carolina Time: 2000-01-28 17:52:00 Comments: 2d plt C/3/503 RVN Jan '71, FTCKY '71-'73 C & CSC co 3/187th 101st. Leg assignments until HHC 82d '87, 2d plt 4/325 '87 till '90, HHC 4/325 till '91 retired 9/30/91 |
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Record 1873 Name: Horace J. Beck From: Atlantic City, New Jersey Time: 2000-01-28 17:06:00 Comments: I've served with HHC 1/505 Abn Inf HHC 3/325 Abn Inf 1st Bde 82nd Abn Div Fort Bragg, NC HHC 3/326 Med Bn 3rd Bde 101st Abn Div Fort Campbell, Ky B Co 2/502 Abn Inf 1st Bde 101st Abn Div RVN A/troop 2nd 17th Cav 1st Bde 101st Abn Div RVN: Known as "Doc Wolverene" |
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Record 1872 Name: Keith Askin From: 1/502 C co 3/68 to 10/68 Time: 2000-01-28 16:47:00 Comments: I arrived LZ Sally 3/68 as replacement to 1/502 C co 1st Pltn 2nd Squad. Our platoon was wipped out in 3/68 and am looking for two survivors, Carter, from Alabama I think, and Ford, from Georgia, I think, to substantiate VA claim. We worked An Lo Bridge, FSB Bastogne, FSB Birmingham,etc. |
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Record 1871 Name: Bill T Pelletier From: FORT WORTH Time: 2000-01-28 16:40:00 Comments: Great Pages. Looking for old friend Ray LeClerc from Michigan. He was in 11th Abn during WWII. Keep up the great work & stay out of the trees |
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Record 1870 Name: Mark A. Crothers Website: Home Of The DOC!!! From: Seattle/Port Orchard Washington Time: 2000-01-28 16:27:00 Comments: Served in the 3/325 inf. Vicenza Italy from '89-'93 then went to work in the trauma center of Madigan Army Medical Center. I miss everything except for Garrison. Anyone from the 325 please drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you. |
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Record 1869 Name: Eric Olson From: Chicago Time: 2000-01-28 15:58:00 Comments: Great page guys!!! Awesome Pictures!! I jumped at Ft. Bragg from 1994-1996... Best thing I ever did... scared as hell, but went on anyway... only those that did truly know what it is to be ... AIRBORNE!!! |
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Record 1868 Name: Jerry Ross From: Time: 2000-01-28 15:10:00 Comments: Excellant site will definitly vist again -- 504 PIR 88-92 HOOHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Record 1867 Name: Devan Palmer From: Athens, Ohio Time: 2000-01-28 03:22:00 Comments: My Grandfather was in the 101st Airborn and I wanted to know if anyone could help me. I am looking for his rank and/or anyone who may have known him. Any help you could provide will be helpful. His name is James O. Palmer and he was from Belaire, Ohio. Thank you. |
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Record 1866 Name: Janis Honea From: Sparks, NV Time: 2000-01-27 21:54:00 Comments: My Uncle Albert Bernardini was in the 11th airborne and we were looking for information for him. We would like to get a liscense plate frame for him as well. He served in the early 40's stationed in New Guinnea. |
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Record 1865 Name: Willie Mack Courtney Website: N/A Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Mulberry,fl Time: 2000-01-27 18:13:00 Comments: looking for old friends from (riggers)from the 48-65 Time period,Virgil Wills,Richard Holm, Munford And any Riggers From the 11th PM Coand 101st PM Company/address is 3305 Espo Drive , Mulberry, Fl.33860. Ph 1 863 425 3355 |
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Record 1864 Name: Dave Wing From: New York State Time: 2000-01-27 18:06:00 Comments: I served in Vietnam with C Co. 3/506th Infantry 101st Airborne Division from 10/67 - 10/68. I also served a tour with E Troop 17th Cav. 173rd Airborne Brigade from 5/69 - 01/70.I have been in contact with fellow "Currahees" but would like to hear from anyone who remembers me from "The Herd" especially Dave Baron.We guarded bridges outside of LZ English and conducted ambushes and recon patrols.My squad which was led by Dave Baron nicked name ourselves "The Suicide Squad" because our gung ho LT. voluntered us to go on 4 or 5 day recon missions even though none of us had LRRP training.We got caught out in the open one time and the LT. wouldn't call in a chopper to extract us.Any of this sound familiar to anyone? AIRBORNE , DAVE |
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Record 1863 Name: Paul Perkins From: Oblong, Illinois Time: 2000-01-27 17:41:00 Comments: I like it |
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Record 1862 Name: RICHARD TAWWATER From: DALLAS, TEXAS Time: 2000-01-27 14:42:00 Comments: 505TH INFANTRY - MAINZ, GERMANY 1959 - 1962 82ND FT BRAGG............101ST FT CAMPBELL ALL THE WAY. |
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Record 1861 Name: Edward J. Cole From: Arizona Time: 2000-01-26 22:58:00 Comments: Looking for Hugh D. Harrison, 457th Parachute Field Artillery, 11th A/B Div. 1943-1945, formerly from Detroit, MI |
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Record 1860 Name: ALLEN R. STREET From: CALIFORNIA Time: 2000-01-26 14:10:00 Comments: SERVED C. CO. 82ND SIGNAL BATTALION FT. BRAGG N.C. FROM JUNE 94 THRU DEC 96. |
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Record 1859 Name: SSG Brian Roorda Website:Legion of Frontiersmen of the Commonwealth in Canada From: USA Time: 2000-01-26 08:00:00 Comments: Great site. Who's going to LEAPFEST this year?!... LAST YEAR WAS A BLAST. Hello to all! |
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Record 1858 Name: William Brushwood, SGM, USA Ret. Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Morrison, Va/Fayetteville, NC Time: 2000-01-25 21:18:00 Comments: Jan 51 to Jan 54, 89th AFA Bn, 11th Abn Div./ Apr 54 to Apr 55, E Co 508th ARCT (SD, Jump school instructor)/ Apr 55 to Oct 55, Pathfinder Platoon, 11th Abn Div,(SD, jump school instructor)/ Oct 55 to Mar 57, C Co 188th AIR, 11th Abn Div./ Mar 57 to Jan 59, D Co, 1st ABG, 187th Inf, 24th Inf Div./ Feb 59 to Sep 62, 1st ABG, 187th Inf, 82nd Abn Div./ Oct 62 to Feb 66, Army Rifle Team (Distinguished Rifleman)/ Mar 66 to Sep 66, B Co, Special Forces Training Gp./ Sep 66 to Dec 66, C Co, 7th Special Forces Gp./ Dec 66 to Dec 69, B Co, 5th Special Forces Gp. RVN (Pleiku, Kontum, Plei Mrong, Dak To, Dak Pek)/ Jan 70 to Jan 73, 46th Special Forces Co. Thailand/ Jan 73 to May 81, B Co, 2nd Bn, 5th Special Forces Gp./ 30 years, all Airborne Return to Site Selector |
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Record 1857 Name: Don L. Merritt ( MSG RET) Referred by: Yahoo! From: Lexington NC Time: 2000-01-25 15:54:00 Comments: Was with the 173 Abn Bde Sep-65-66 and was with B Co. |
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Record 1856 Name: Bob Bradley (retired SGM) Website: From: PA - now SC Time: 2000-01-25 08:30:00 Comments: 101st ABN Jump school - March 1960 Ft Campbell Ky. Served with 101st Support Group from Mar 60 thru Jan 63 |
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Record 1855 Name: CW5 Jake Stevens From: HQs FORSCOM Time: 2000-01-25 07:02:00 Comments: 1ABG 505th Inf Aug 58- Dec 58 1ABG 503rd Inf Dec 58- Mar 62 82nd Avn Bn Mar 63 - Feb 64 |
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Record 1854 Name: Kenneth A Irvin From: Philadelphia area Time: 2000-01-24 20:55:00 Comments: Would like to hear from anyone from HQ & HQ 502 Airborne Inf Reg. Or "B" Battery 88th AAA BN.Munich Jan56-May1958. 11th AIRBORNE DIV. |
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Record 1853 Name: Robert W. Hill (Col., USA, Ret.) From: Ft. Worth, TX Time: 2000-01-24 10:33:00 Comments: Airborne experience; I went to jump school at Ft. Benning in 1957, after Advanced Infantry School. Served in the 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment, which was converted to the 505th Airborne Battle Group in 1958. Commanded E Company from 1957 to 1959. Commanded Hq. Co. 82nd Abn Div 1958-1959. Was S-3, Command and Control Bn. 59-60. Was on jump status as Deputy Commander, Berlin Brigade 1970-72. Served as Opns Officer and Commander of SOG (name changed to STDAT) 1972-73, in Vietnam. |
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Record 1852 Name: James L. Frederick From: Atlanta, Georgia Time: 2000-01-24 08:38:00 Comments: Served with 82d ABN Div 1970 -1972 & 1983 - 1985, 101st ABN Div (AASLY) 1978 - 1981 XVIII ABN Corps 1988 - 1991 Return to Site Selector |
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Record 1851 Name: John H. Walsh Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Marshfield Ma. Time: 2000-01-23 22:05:00 Comments: Great web site I was in B CO.1ST ABG.327 INF. 101ST ABN.DIV. I was in from 5/15/58 4/21/61. There is nothing prouder than being a Paratrooper. Airborne all the way. John H. Walsh |
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Record 1850 Name: Charles E. Ladd From: DeRuyter,New York-13052 Time: 2000-01-23 21:44:00 Comments: You just made my day.... Airborne!!!! |
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Record 1849 Name: WILLIE GONZALEZ From: PUERTO RICO,LIVING IN MIAMI FL. Time: 2000-01-23 21:41:00 Comments: HHC 2/504,A.CO 407 SS BAT. 82 ND AVN.BDE GULF VET,ETS JULY 91. DRIVING INSTRUCTOR EXAMINER FOR THE U.S.P.S SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICT.AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY ...TO ALL MY UNIT MEMBERS MISS YOU ALL ,GOOD MEMORIES.... IT WAS ALL WORTHY! |
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Record 1848 Name: Joe Robinson Website From: Iowa Time: 2000-01-23 20:37:00 Comments: 1/325 HHC 1996 to 1997 |
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Record 1847 Name: Gary G Purcell (FLINT) From: Flint Michigan Time: 2000-01-23 19:32:00 Comments: 101 ABN 3 187 1-1-67 to 4-1-67 3 506 4-1-67 to 10-1-68 82 ABN 3 504 11-1-68 to 7-11-69.The time spent with ABN. was the most fun, exciting, dangerous time of my life. I'm truly honored to have had the privilege to serve with an elite group men.CURRAHEE FLINT |
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Record 1846 Name: Thomas W. Croff Website: Toolan's Online Liquor Store From: Lansing,Mi Time: 2000-01-23 18:41:00 Comments: CoB.3/506th 1stBde. 101st Airborne Div. 1967/1968 |
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Record 1845 Name: Dale D Gibler From: Lawrence kansas Time: 2000-01-23 18:34:00 Comments:Would like to hear from troopers from D co 1st bn 187thab rct |
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Record 1844 Name: Sean Rosser From: Lexington, Kentucky Time: 2000-01-23 16:25:00 Comments:I served at Ft. Bragg in C co 327th Sig Bn (AIRBORNE. The dates were from Sept 95 thru Nov 98. I would rerally like to hear from my best friend SGT Gilbert Gonzales. |
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Record 1843 Name: Marcel Coulon From: Chapmansboro,TN Time: 2000-01-23 16:09:00 Comments: Out of sight site. Enjoyed looking in. From an x-trooper of the 3rd 506 Inf 101 st ABN DIV 1968 Viet Nam. |
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Record 1842 Name: Richard & Cynthia Dashiell From: ID Time: 2000-01-23 16:05:00 Comments: Served 88-95 112th SIG. BN. (SO)(ABN) FT. BRAGG N.C. |
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Record 1841 Name: Michael R. Mullican From: Olney, MD Time: 2000-01-23 12:33:00 Comments: I served with the 101st Airborne Division from 9/66 to 10/68 w/ a tour in VN 10/67 - 10/68 and finished up with the 82nd at Ft.Bragg. Great site! Thanks to all who contributed. AIRBORNE - CURRAHEE! |
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Record 1840 Name: Don A. Banta From: Chicago,IL Time: 2000-01-23 11:51:00 Comments: 17th Airborne Div.,513th PIR HQ Co wire section, Ardennes, Rhine Jump, Central Europe |
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Record 1839 Name: Jerry Berry From: Time: 2000-01-23 10:47:00 Comments: Hello, I'm searching for the Frank Vanales that left his message (#1587). Frank, if you visit this site again, please contact me. I served with you in Vietnan and at Ft. Campbell. I have been trying to find you and other 3/506th Currahees. Call me at (406) 293-7678 or send an e-mail. I have found nearly 200 of our guys and we have our 5th reunion at Ft. Campbell this coming June. Welcome Home, Frank. |
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Record 1838 Name: Willie Graham From: portsmouth uk Time: 2000-01-23 09:22:00 Comments: ex 2 bn parachute regt 1969-1993 any one know me please get in touch |
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Record 1837 Name: Andrew Lovy, D.O. From: Chicago Time: 2000-01-23 07:28:00 Comments: just surfing. Served with the 3/506, 101 ABN as Batallion Surgeon, 1967-1968. Finest soldiers on the planet. |
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Record 1836 Name: Thomas Shaw Jr. From: Clarkesville, Ga. Time: 2000-01-22 20:29:00 Comments: B Btry 1/319 Divarty 82nd. 1963/66. Sp/5 FDC |
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Record 1835 Name: Don Montgomery From: Paducah, Ky Time: 2000-01-22 20:14:00 Comments: 2nd 502Inf. 101st Abn. Viet Nam- April 1966-April 1967 |
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Record 1834 Name: Mike Krawczyk Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Indiana Time: 2000-01-22 20:04:00 Comments: Proudly served with Charlie Company, 3/506th 101st Airborne form its formation at Fort Campbell in April of 1967 through the boat ride to Vietnam to LZ Betty at Phan Thiet. To all former members of the 506th I serve on the membership committee for the 506th Currahee Association. We are compiling a roster of all former members of the 506th. Please contact me at krawczyk@netnitco.net. Frank Vinales, if you read this please contact me. I loaded you on the medivac chopper when you got hit. There is also a historical account of the 3/506th from 1967 to 1968 being written. For further information eithe contact mysef or Jerry Berry at currahee@homer.libby.org AIRBORNE FOREVER and always remember, All gave some, Some gave all. |
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Record 1833 Name: Terry Rettele Referred by: Net Search From: Co Time: 2000-01-22 18:38:00 Comments: 1/325 1975 to 1979 |
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Record 1832 Name: Jim Crosslin Referred by: AOL From: baton rouge, la Time: 2000-01-22 13:26:00 Comments: I was in the 82nd in 1956 and 1957. assigned to div. headquarters then transfered to signal bat. |
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Record 1831 Name: Alex Kratzenberg From: Glendale, Arizona. Time: 2000-01-22 02:04:00 Comments: I was a paratrooper in the 82nd under 21st chemical |
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Record 1830 Name: James W. Southerland From: Virginia Time: 2000-01-21 23:08:00 Comments: I need to talk to someone who was in the 509th in Germany in the mid 60's. I am an insignia collection and need verification on an airborne oval. |
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Record 1829 Name: Dave Referred by: Yahoo! From: Gloucester,Ma. Time: 2000-01-21 22:04:00 Comments: Served with Tiger Force 1/327th 101st abn. in 1966, looking for former members. Airborne is a state of mind, a way of life an earned honor that puts us "Above the Rest". Airborne all the Way! |
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Record 1828 Name: William Marshall From: St Petersburg, Fl Time: 2000-01-21 16:25:00 Comments: Jump School, Ft Benning 1954. 508th ARCT 54-55 |
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Record 1827 Name: Anthony T Sanchez From: Time: 2000-01-21 14:39:00 Comments: 11th Airborne A Company 503rd From 1951 to 1953 We were known at that time as "Jesse's Tigers" Would like to contact some of the old "Hatpatches" from those days. |
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Record 1826 Name: T. Kerstetter Referred by: Yahoo! From: ex 82nd paratrooper Time: 2000-01-21 02:21:00 Comments: looking for George Alex Karmen. I was stationed with him in germany in 88-90. last I heard of him he went to desert storm with the 101st (3/327?) please help me find him gruntly where ya? |
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Record 1825 Name: Mac MacKechnie Referred by: AOL From: Ft Worth TX Time: 2000-01-20 21:07:00 Comments: Is there an 11th ABN Div Association? My father was in M Co, 3/187th PGIR in Sendai, Japan in 1946-48. The 1st character in the e-mail address is O as in Oscar. Mac |
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Record 1824 Name: Steve Riesbeck From: Small Town Ohio Time: 2000-01-20 20:24:00 Comments: Ran across the discharge papers of my dad, Bernard Riesbeck. He was a S/SGT Intel NCO, member of Co H 187th Paraglider Inf with battles and campaigns Southern Phillipines, Luzon, and New Guinea. Dates of service 10 May 42 to 12 Nov 45. He never talked about any of his experiences. We had his chute (part of which went into the making of my mother's wedding dress in 47). Thanks for the web page. |
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Record 1823 Name: Don Coombs From: Indiana Time: 2000-01-20 17:22:00 Comments: Served as a 2nd Lt in 42nd Tank Bn and Hq Co (PIO) in 1953 at Ft. Campbell. |
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Record 1822 Name: Art Referred by: Yahoo! From: Time: 2000-01-20 00:57:00 Comments: A Co 1/505 PIR, 82d Airborne 1990-1993 |
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Record 1821 Name: Lois From: Time: 2000-01-20 00:42:00 Comments: Great website, Airborne all way! |
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Record 1820 Name: Vernon Ward Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Oklahoma Time: 2000-01-20 00:24:00 Comments: 1/509th ABCT 1978,69th Ord.(Site Pluto)(Italy)Security Platoon 1979-1981,Like to hear from anyone in the Security Plt. who was at the Zoo at Longare,Italy. |
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Record 1819 Name: MICHAEL BOWLING Referred by: Net Search From: MEMPHIS TENNESSEE Time: 2000-01-19 20:42:00 Comments: I WAS IN THE 101 FROM JAN 60-NOV 62 BATTERY A 321ST ARTY. LOOKING FOR OLD ARTY MEN |
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Record 1818 Name: Roy L. Belcher Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Wyoming Time: 2000-01-19 19:07:00 Comments: Airborne is not a badge it's a way of life! |
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Record 1817 Name: Joseph P. Brown From: Ft. Bragg Time: 2000-01-19 17:01:00 Comments: This is great but not all of us served in the 50s. I wish clipart of paratroopers was more avalible. thanks for creating this site.
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