William A. Hoppe Jr.

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Jesse Kelley August 11, 2013 13:05

Toujours Pret William

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Dave Gettman August 10, 2013 17:10

Welcome to Dragoon Base, William. Thank you for your service to our country, to the 2d Cavalry, and the part you now play in arming our citizens.

Toujours Pret!

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Location

Minneapolis, MN

Birthday:

May 10

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

E Troop 2/2 ACR

Where were you stationed?

Bamberg Germnay

What MOS or job description did you have?

Tank Crew Member/Sheridan Qualified. Troop Clerk E troop

What was your rank/title?

SP5/Acting Buck Sergeant

What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

1971-1972

Tell us a little about your cav days.

Once I had arrived at Troop E 2/2 in Bamberg, I wanted to find out how to get my wife over there and live off base. I became friends with the current Unit Clerk and decided that was the best job there. I didn't know how to type but learned quick. I brought my wife over and we lived in a 400 year old apartment off base. My First Sergeant made me an Acting Jack and I became the NCO of the rear detachment. My wife and I had fun living off base. I only had to go to the border a couple of times. Lots of good memories.

Tell us a little about you now.

My wife and I have been married for 44 years. I now work driving a school bus for Edina Schools. We have a small business that certifies individuals for the permit to carry a concealed weapon in this state. My wife works in the tax department at Best Buy Corporate. We have 2 adult children who are doing very good.

Phone number (Optional).

954-884-3527

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

Lionel Decoure, Gary Fratzke