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  Wayne Dixon October 11, 2016 15:18

  JASON, I had went on the group, Honorary Dragoons to see who were members, don't know if I ever was enrolled as such, had received a Border Certificate from my Squadron Commander. Sorry if I intruded. Just interested.
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  Dave Gettman July 31, 2014 12:46

  Thought you might find this of interest, and it gives you a chance to take out your 2d Dragoon glass and toast a couple possible ancestors (they were brothers).

  HASTINGS, William; enlisted: August 4, 1847, Fort Wayne, by Lieut. Armstrong; born: Orangeville, New York; age: 23 yrs; occupation: blacksmith; grey eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’10”; Company G, 2d Dragoons; discharged: July 17, 1848, Jefferson Barracks, expiration of service; rank: private; [a war man].

  HASTINGS, Lorenzo; enlisted: August 12, 1847, Fort Wayne, by Lieut. Armstrong; born: Orangeville, New York; age: 18 yrs; occupation: blacksmith; grey eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, 5’8”; 2d Dragoons; died October 20, 1847, Jefferson Barracks; rank: private; [a war man].

  There are also numerous 2d Dragoon enlistments who were enlisted by Lieut. Hastings, who must have been a 2d Dragoon officer but is not listed on my rosters.
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  Dave Gettman November 25, 2009 8:51

  Yes. I was going to do a write-up eventually, but I've got so many projects going I just haven't had the time. He definitely belongs in Fiddler's Green. He was one of us.
  
  TD
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  Jeanine Madrid November 17, 2009 20:07

  thank you, I will. Didn't realize there was a Dragoon tag. Jeanine Madrid
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  Paul J. Maas October 19, 2009 12:58

  I would love to join the Colorado Platoon. What do I need to do?
  Paul
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  David Badal October 6, 2009 15:34

  Hello Jason,
  
  thanks for the invite for the Colorado 2ACR group. I'd like that; sound like a great idea. Cant wait to hear more.
  
  Thanks,
  David
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  David Badal October 6, 2009 15:08

  Hello Jason,
  
  thanks so much for the response; yes I did have the pleasure of serving with 1SG Virrill. He was a good soldier and 1SG. Yes I did serve with him in the Gulf and was a part of the 73'rd easting. Havent talked about that stuff in years. Seeing this site brings back memories.
  
  Thanks David
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  Don Caughey August 14, 2009 13:34

  Jason,
  
  You're literally 6-8 blocks away, I'm on the other side of Lexington from you south near the shopping center. No reason to wait until May for a beer, shoot me an email at dccaughey@aol.com and we'll get something set up.
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  Don Caughey August 11, 2009 12:49

  We're really close, I'm on Helmsdale. Mine's only 2, so he won't be over to Academy Internat'l for a while yet.
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  Don Caughey August 11, 2009 11:20

  Jason,
  
  I'm kind of in between as far as status goes. I was retired for almost a year and a half, then took a two year retiree recall to active duty to teach ROTC in Golden. So other than a long commute, I'll be around for a while. The house and the schools for the young'un are in Briargate, so I won't be moving anywhere anytime soon.
  
  Incidentally, I think you said you know Rick Cormier? he came out on the CSM list last week.
  
  Blog-wise, I write about those grey felas from time to time, but they plenty of press of their own vice the regulars.
  
  Don