Location

Saint Petersburg, FL

Birthday:

May 31

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

3/614 Maint. Support for 3/2 ACR

Where were you stationed?

Amberg, Germany. Pond Barracks.

What MOS or job description did you have?

63h10 wheeled vehicle mechanic. Started in shop office, went to being mechanic, finished up creating supply for unit so it was easier and more efficient to get parts on hand for the repair of vehicles for 3/2 ACR.

What was your rank/title?

SP4

What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

1977-1979

Tell us a little about your cav days.

Was with 3/614 maint. In support of 3/2ACR. Offical mos was 63h10. I did everything from shop office to being top mech on the M151a2. Repaired everything from M151a2 to M60a2, M88, helped instigate program for the tank crews to pull proper PM (Preventative Maintenance) to help reduce down time through CW4 K. J. Pilcher, 3/614 Commander and COL Landry, Post Commander. Started a Supply wearhouse within the unit so having parts to repair vehicals was "on hand" so down time was decreased. Spent much of my off time @ rec center playing Dungons & Dragons with the Amberg War Gamers. Did other activities there. Was appointed position of Scout Master for the Boy Scouts for the dependent children by COL. Landry.

Tell us a little about you now.

I'm retired from the working world. I now do private yard maintenance for a few people. I work with horses doing hayrides, petting zoo's, weddings, special events. Been doing this for past 28 years with my partner. I've been married to the same wonderful lady for the past 35 years. Have 5 children. 2 from her previous marriage, 3 with her. They are all grown and on their own.

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

James Piper, HQ? Frank Broch, M Co? CW2 Jim Carter (at the time) with Medical Unit. CW4 K. J. Pilcher, Commander 3/614 if still alive.