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John R. (Bob) Nettles

Manchester, TN

Birthday: December 15

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    • Dave Gettman February 8, 2018 10:18

      Harry, after doing some quick math I'm guessing he was there 1960-63. Could be in this photo of HQ Troop, 3rd Squadron from the 1962-63 yearbook.

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    • Harry Warner February 8, 2018 9:52

      If you go to my page you will see some photos taken at Gates and Amberg during that time period.  

    • Harry Warner February 8, 2018 9:50

      Bob, welcome!  What years were you at Gates? I was the medic there for a period during 1962-1964. Richard Frank was the radio operator. 

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    Location

    Manchester, TN


    Birthday:

    December 15


    What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?

    HQ Troupe, Amberg


    Where were you stationed?

    Camp Gates


    What MOS or job description did you have?

    053 Radio Teletype Operator


    What was your rank/title?

    Spec/4


    What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

    3


    Tell us a little about your cav days.

    Camp Gates was a fine life fo an 18 year old, lots of beer, girls, and fun. Enjoyed my job in the radio room and and all the troop changes every 13 weeks


    Tell us a little about you now.

    76 years old, working every day in a print shop. Fish every chance I get. Married to a wonderful woman, Betty , for 52 years. Excepted Jesus into my life at 27 Years Old and have bee serving him every since.


    Phone number (Optional).

    1-931-841-1473


    Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.

    James (Jim) Henry, William Wolz, (Medic).Joe Tani, Gary Dryer.


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