charlie3rd71st Webmaster USA c_mail@tutanota.com Thank you Uwe...!
I am happy that you like it. I put a lot of thought into the design.
Hello to all in Schwaigern and Niederhofen...
Your friend,
Dean June 27, 2022 0 0 206.188.36.43
Uwe Koch Germany Schwaigern five.koch@t-online.de Hello Dean,
beautiful and original coat of arms. More in my email.
Greetings Uwe June 19, 2022 0 0 93.224.216.238
Daniel Hill Vincennes Indiana sin_bad_dh@yahoo.com Like to see if anyone knew my Father he was in Germany from 61-63 3rd/71st battery B any information would be nice Thank you! March 16, 2022 0 0 69.174.175.149
RICKY D OSMENT North Carolina rosment@aol.com Hardheim, The place that taught me what ARMY life truly was .. Beautiful country. November 20, 2021 0 0 99.188.196.48
Karen DeMarchi ("Mowery) Stuart, Florida rikademarchi@gmail.com I was stationed in Hardheim from Feb 1980 to the end of 1982 as one of the only 2 female 16B's there. The first thing I saw when I arrived to C Battery was a guy with fair-skin and blonde hair coming out of the barracks with only a towel over his shoulder, shorts and flip-flops - in February! I wasn't sure what I had gotten myself into. I was housed in Kuhlsheim shortly after arriving as the barracks in Hardheim housed mostly MP's. I worked "down range" for a bit after looking for my bucket of "blue status" (lol); eventually ended up working in the Motor Pool in my secondary MOS (76C). I recall some very cold winters and low-flying jets hitting the after-burners over our heads. Seems like a hundred years ago. February 4, 2021 0 0 76.108.89.200
Thomas Schulz Heilbronn/Germany Thomas.schulz.hn@t-online.de Need help! I am searching for informations about a "Piqulittas Bar", located in Heilbronn in the 1960ers. I guess "Piqulittas Bar" was not the real name, so who can provide with informations, like the real name or the address. Maybe the Bar was not located in Heilbronn. January 24, 2021 0 0 79.216.156.78
Dean - Charlie Battery Webmaster Seattle Area c_mail@tutanota.com The Charlie Battery Guestbook is now up and functional again. To those who tried to make an entry we apologize and appreciate your patience.
Please try again... Thank you,
The Management 
January 23, 2021 0 0 134.122.34.137
Daniel Hill Beach grove, In sin_bad_dh@yahoo.com My Father Howard Hill was station here from 1961-1963 RIP Dad 9/28/2019 Love you. October 14, 2019 0 0 162.211.38.5
Walter Allan Wilkinson Massachusetts, Virginia, and now Panama wilkinsoncatron@gmail.com I was stationed vat Charlie Battery from 1970 to January of 1972. I worked in the ASSY and Service and the LTC Launch and Control Area. My picture is posted in the group photo on this website. Anyone is welcome to email me. October 3, 2019 0 0 170.247.152.31
Matt Berger Cleveland Ohio mattb8034@yahoo.com My Dad Raymond C. Berger was in Kleingartach in the early 60s. He was out of Fort Bliss Texas. I think he made it to E4. He spoke of being part of the NIKE Hercules program. He passed away 2012. I just found this website today. He would have loved it.
Thanks for the website and Thanks everyone for their Service.
Matt Berger July 7, 2019 0 0 104.177.64.34
Claude Smith Richmond Texas csmith3651@verizon.net Stationed at Charlie Battery from 1979 through 1982; initially assigned as a Section Chief (C Section)until 1SG Connell tapped me for Training NCO and a host of additional duties. May 31, 2019 0 0 168.215.163.10
COL [USA ret] Woolf Gross Arlington, VA wgross02@comcast.net Dean: Good reminiscing with you earlier. The Lance article is in the Winter 2017 edition of On Point. Let's stay in touch. Woolf 
February 16, 2019 0 0 69.137.151.225
Werner Höpfingen, next to Hardheim hoepfi67@web.de Hello,
Simone is still searching for her father Willie Kitchen.
Can anyone please help us.
He was stationed at the C-Batterie in Hardheim in 1969-1971.
Please contact us if you know anything.
Many thanks.
Werner and Simone November 3, 2018 0 0 109.192.63.231
James Richardson Johnson City, TN.........since Apr 2007 jimcarolrich@msn.com At C-3-71 Jan 73 - Jun 76 when it was Hardheim. Military, on base housing was in PEDEN Barracks near Wertheim......IFC was on hill above town of Hopfingen. October 3, 2018 0 0 76.5.145.127
Terry Brumley Evansville Indiana bmonsterz@aol.com Living in Citronelle Alabama. Was in Hardheim early 80's September 15, 2018 0 0 99.203.142.79
richard sambuca Pa.,retired in Fl. rsambuca@cfl.rr.com I was stationed in Hardheim 61-63 as a CDG operator/repairman on the Radar Site. September 14, 2018 0 0 97.104.188.79
Ray Turman FL rturman37@gmail.com tour 74-76, lost contact with old friends July 27, 2018 0 0 216.235.161.1
Jeff Yearty Texas dealtbenn@yahoo.com A 3/71 (Dallau) 77 to 79 June 22, 2018 0 0 159.142.71.5
Christian Litschko Kleingartach litschko@bloesch-partner.de To Charlie Battery website team,
question: I'd sent October '17 an interesting picture with a short story of Albert Faber, one of the batteries groundskeeper in the 70th, and a unknown cook from the battery standing on a potatoe field to the websites mailadress (the gmail-adress)... but got no response. Did it changed? Annother adress in charge? Looking forward for some feedback. Thanks 
June 12, 2018 0 0 46.237.215.62
Dean Jonasen Washington State Herzlichen Glückwunsch Uwe ..! Hallo mein lieber Freund.
Congratulations Uwe..! Hello my dear friend.
I am very pleased that it was you who was our 50,000th visitor. I hope all is well in Schwaigern and please say hello to Sibylle for me.
Also a big hello to Regina and family at the Gasthaus Linde, and Renate and Norbert in Niederhofen.
We thank you all for everything...!
Das ist PRIMA, und Vielen Dank...!
Dean
April 17, 2018 0 0 206.188.36.139
Uwe Koch Germany five.koch@t-online.de Hello Dean,
I was the 50000. visitor of your sites. What a great success for you.
Best regards Uwe 
April 13, 2018 0 0 91.18.196.250
Bart Ricks Las Vegas, Nevada (currently) Bart@ExhibiTrailers.Com Served with the first "Package" that started (as we all did) at Ft. Bliss, we were destined to go to Germany, we heard, didn't know where, (didn't know anything, really) we took the required training, went to White Sands and in spite of ourselves, got close enough to a target that they scored it a Hit. AJAX days
we met pretty much as a group after our passes were up at McGuire AFB for a (in those days) quick ride to the airbase in Frankfurt, rejoined our duffel bags and a deuce and a half trip to Karlsruhe (Gerzewski Barracks to meet the troops of the 552nd AAA (90mm gun) who were not overjoyed to see these "missile kids" come in to disband their outfit and become the 3rd Missile Btn of the 73rd, some joined us, most went on to other jobs and posts.
But all of us stayed for a short while at Gerzewski, My Battery "Bravo" went to Kornwestheim, Wilkin Barracks which had recently been refurbed waiting for us, we were supposed to be a mobile outfit in the 7th Army, probably not exactly the fine definition of mobile, but. 60 years ago, memory has mellowed, times have changed, not many of the original group left, miss them all. March 16, 2018 0 0 70.180.152.131
Raymond Garcia Upland, Ca rayg1_46@msn.com Hi!, I was stationed at A/5/1 Herc battery Wackerheim from 1968-1971. I really liked Germany, and had a great time. I was in Herc from 1965-1974 till the sites were closed. I went into Chaparral (short range ADA) with the 25th Infantry Division. Boy what a wake up call, we had to run 3 miles every morning. Too much fun. March 7, 2018 0 0 76.91.226.202
Vortus picivexe@0mixmail.info hi guys i am new here and need to know what i can post here?
i have been searching blogs on different things and went through blog.advids.co. They have all subject related blogs and articles just have a look. February 7, 2018 0 0 124.124.14.93
Dave Whelan Trenton, New Jersey chipman@ophelan.com I served with D Btry 3/84 from 2/70 until 2/73 and spent many weeks and months over those 3 years performing what we called CAS at Kleingartach. Our system was Pershing, which followed Redstone. This site is an amazing piece of history and it was great to see some of the towns around Kleingartach as well as the site itself. When we were using the site it was id pretty poor repair, The buildings you used for your missiles were used as sleeping quarters for the platoons that had missiles mated with warheads (2 per pad). Everything of value had been stripped away. We loved sending a truck into Stetten to pick up schnitzel sandwiches, potato salad and spaetzle. Thanks for the memories December 27, 2017 0 0 69.120.44.4
Mike Bussell aka 'The Cook' Nasonville, R.I. Canoedad@cox.net Ahhh,Hardheim,...C-3-71st. We were all kids then, not a care or concern in the world. I was there from Aug.'77 to June '80. I was a cook, and I was a crazy S.O.B. My nic-name among my German friend's was "the Buzzard"
I had '11' Articule 15's typed up against me, 8 torn up by the C.O.'s at the time, Capt. Jeffery Knapp, then Capt. Larry Manning. Tough to get in to work for 05:30 when your out partying till 4 a.m. Went in a E-2, made it to Spec 4 came out a E-1 !!
Lots of beers down town, outside at the'fountain'. Gone now.
Guess what ? I'm headed back to Hardheim in late Sept. of 2018 !!!! First a stop at the Munich Oktober Fest (can't believe I didn't go when I was there) then 3 day's in Hardheim 40 years later ! I'll be thinking of all the guy's that trudged up that hill from downtown.
Some of the names I remember ; Hans 'Wiz' Wichmann- XO's clerk, Vic Bonini (deceased) tower rat, Ric Solai,Dennis Williams,..my roommate downtown. (Dennis, if I ever see you again I owe you a * * *-whoopin) Mike Bell-commo room, C.J. and Red,-motorpool Mike Monroe-IFC (he's coming with me on this trip, we've stayed in touch all these years-neat huh !)
I had it made, cook's had no room inspection's (why ?)Cook's didn't have to fall out every morning for formation. (why ?) Crazy times for me. We also took in the first females to be stationed there. Oh Steffie !
Anybody remember me ? ..contact me by my email I'll be glad to fill you in on everyone I've kept in touch with. December 17, 2017 0 0 68.14.6.157
Francisco Ramos Marquez Puerto Rico 95b_709@bellsouth.net I was stationed in C Btry from 79 to 81. I say hello to all Cbtry soldiers especially to all the Tower Rats. December 17, 2017 0 0 172.126.169.82
Harold Greenleaf Huntsville, AL NikeHercules48@hotmail.com Was at Bravo Battery for three years. Was the best assignment of my 25 years in the Army. Retired June, 1993. December 3, 2017 0 0 108.81.187.151
Daniel Gaines Miami originally, Orlando now tazzsilver42@gmail.com Served in Hardheim (C-3/71st ADA) from 77-80 as an MP (Tower Rat).Good memories from fellow MP's, Bert the armorer, missile guys, German Barracks, surrounding towns, and German culture in general. Bad memories from walking my post between Bravo and Charlie towers at 3am when the fog rolled in and standing guard during ORE's in freezing cold. Wouldn't trade it for the world. GREAT site!!!!!!!!!!!!! December 2, 2017 0 0 50.88.97.201
Mark Joly Cocoa beach, florida Mjoly2059@gmail.com Hello everyone. I recognize a few names here. I was stationed in hardheim 81-83. MP tower rat. It was a great time over there. Had a little trouble adjusting to being in the middle of nowhere at first, but finally got to where I didn't want to leave. I got transferred to Augsburg in 83' for a year and then went home. Most memorable time of my life. I salute you all. November 25, 2017 0 0 97.101.211.197
Tom Coffin Long Island NY Orlando FL coffintom29@gmail.com I served in C 3rd 71st ADA in Hardheim, for '76 to 77. We had a great bunch of MP's (Tower Rats) there and befriended everyone on the site. I see that a Capt Knapp is mentioned in Germany ADA several years later and probably is the same 1LT Knapp (XO) of our Battery. If you remember me, the dates, or the place, get me via email. 13 months in Germany and I got to see Eric Clapton, Queen, Aersomith, Manfred Mann, Uriah Heap, Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, to name a few. November 23, 2017 0 0 72.189.71.189
James W McPherson (Mac) Sp5 Waupaca, WI 54981 jaywi11postal-nikenuclearveteran@yahoo.com And don't forget about the Oozlefinch!!
I also have some photos I would like to have added to the page. Could someone please contact me regarding this.
Thanks. November 13, 2017 1 0 66.168.7.22
Werner Hauk Höpfingen (next to Hardheim), Germany hoepfi67@web.de Hello,
we are still searching for Willi Kitchen.
We wrote here in this guestbook ~9 and ~18months ago.
Simone is searching for her father Willi Kitchen.
She saw him about 44 years ago when she was about 2 years old.
Can somebody help us?
Here are the things we found the last months of Willi Kitchen.
Age: he was born at 30.September.19??, (between 1946 and 1950, rather 1946/47)
Middle initial: Albert (Willi or William Albert Kitchen)
He is a colored man
Stationed in Hardheim: ~1970, Charlie Batterie 3rd Missile Battalion 71 st Artillery
State he might have been when he went back: Florida (~43years ago)
I found one man (Joseph Torres) wich was driven from Willie Kitchen to the airprot in Frankfurt as he went home to the USA.
He was station with Kitchen from 1969 to 1971.
He (Joseph Torres)has seen Willis daughter when she was a baby in Germany. But he has never heard something from Willie Kitchen.
We hope I hear from anyone, please write if you know anything about Willi.
Thanks for you help.
Werner October 23, 2017 0 0 85.216.71.51
Beate Bäder Güglingen be_ti_jo@yahoo.com My name is Beate and I'm born in 1964 and growing up in Kleingartach. I was a little child, as the Charlie Baztery was in our area. But I remember me of sepcial moments in my childhood with the soldiers from there. They were very nice if they saw us kids, they had the most time chewing gum for us 
Next the charly battery my parents had a potato field and when it was a sunny day, the soldiers give us kids ice cream. They stuck the ice cream through the fence
As an teenager we spend also time in the "Rose in Niederhofen".
I'm glad to found this page, remember me all the little moments.
And thank you all for your support of us during this time, you leave your home to protect us in Germany. Thank you so much! August 31, 2017 0 0 93.201.76.58
Jessie Saint Columbus Ga rannita78@yahoo.com My Dad, SFC Jessie Saint , was stationed from1970-1973 in Pforzheim at the Missile Base. Thanks for the memories that he still can talk about. We showed him the film of what looks like now and he could tell us before the man that shot the video where things were in the Launching area. August 29, 2017 0 0 104.184.187.55
Ray Shanahan Novato, CA rayshanahan@comcast.net I served at C Battery Hardheim from August 1963 until April 1965. I was mos 179.10 radar crewman. There were some fun times and some not so fun. We did go to Ft. Bliss to fire a missile in early 65. We were also a mobile missile site in that we had Ajax and Hercules missiles and went to the field in 1964 after the snow melted. It was very slushy and quite a fiasco. If you remember the dates or myself please feel free to contact me at rayshanahan@comcast.net. July 20, 2017 0 0 73.202.104.68
stephen george stephengeorge2017@gmail.com adaesfssv July 10, 2017 0 0 117.193.52.28
Tom Menzie Belton Texas tkmenzie@aol.com This is a very fine project. Went to Crete with A/3/71 in June of 68 (plus 3 later trips). Lots of memories. Thanks. May 30, 2017 0 0 99.184.34.13
John Baynes Ashburn, Virginia gajohnb@aol.com I was assigned to C/3/71 from January 1979 to November 1981. I served as the Launcher Platoon Leader under Captain Larry Manning, The Fire Control Platoon Leader under CPT Jeffrey Knapp and the Executive Officer under CPT David Inglee (Sorry can't spell). This is a great website and it has brought back some great memories. If anyone out there remembers me and you want to get in touch. My email is listed. Thanks to all who created this site. April 28, 2017 0 0 216.81.94.69
Linda (Dugay) Saenz I was just walking down memory lane of the time I was stationed at Hardheim, Germany. I was Btry C 3 battalion 71st ADA. I want to thank and salute American soldiers for their service in Germany, and around the world. April 6, 2017 0 0 24.10.5.197
Dave Reese Pittsburgh, PA dreese300xxx@gmail.com I was the XO at C 1/67 in Hardheim from 1966-67 before I was assigned to 32nd AADCOM IG Team, headed by LTCOL Jesse Lant. I just noted on this site that my battery 1st Sergeant, John L. Tedder was deceased. 1Sgt Tedder had as much impact on my life, both in the military and in my civilian career, as anyone I have ever known. When I reported to the battery, fresh out of ROTC and the Nike School at Fort Bliss, Top "sat my * * * in a chair" in a chair in his office, told me to "shut up and listen to him (and the other NCO's and Warrants)and not to speak out until I knew what the hell I was talking about". Sage advice that I followed to the letter! 1Sgt Tedder taught me more about managing people and how to treat people than any book I ever read and any management training I ever attended anywhere. Top was a "good old boy", chock full of wisdom, hard-earned experience, and just plain old common sense. I loved the man, and I mourn his passing. John Tedder was the kind of man the professional military is and was built around. I just hope that when he got to the Pearly Gates, he didn't tell God to "sit on your * * * on that golden throne and listen to me." Although it's 50/50 that he may just have done that. God Bless you, John Tedder. March 3, 2017 0 0 173.75.8.138
Tom Coffin Long Island NY, Orlando FL coffintom@29@gmail.com Charlie 3/71 ADA Hardheim, MP, 76 to 77. Enjoyed Volksmarch and the local guest houses. February 21, 2017 0 0 72.189.71.189
Dave Whelan Currently living in New Jersey chipman@ophelan.com I served with D 3/84, a Pershing Missile Battery from 2/70 to 2/73. Kleingartach was our main CAS (Combat Alert Status) site and I spent my time with my platoon on Pad 1, your alpha section. Pershing was a tactical nuclear ballistic missile, 10000 lb solid fuel and we kept 4 hot rounds on the pads at all times with another 5 rounds assembled. The pictures and storyline are great and I remember many things after seeing the pictures - I can tell you I went swimming in the resevoir (beer was involved).
Thank you for sharing. February 13, 2017 0 0 69.120.44.4
Garry Grant Soddy Daisy. Tn. Outside of Chattanooga Tn Ggrant1627@att.net Hadn't been here in while just thought I waould say hi to all my brothers, wish all well! January 16, 2017 0 0 104.190.8.30
Ken Murray Indiana n9blk@rhsi.tv I was stationed at Miesau Depot, 4th Ordnance Co. Nike support, Oct 63 - Oct 64. I went TDY to the 195th Det. two times. visited several sites but don't remember their names or locations, been to long. The missile men were a great bunch of guys. I thank all of your for your service January 4, 2017 0 0 208.103.4.86
Werner Germany hoepfi67@web.de Hello,
we are from Germany near Hardheim.
We wrote here in this guestbook ~9months ago.
Simone is searching for her father Willi Kitchen.
She saw him about 44 years ago when she was about 2 years old.
Can somebody help us?
Here are the things we found the last months of Willi Kitchen.
Age: he was born at 30.September.19??, (between 1946 and 1950, rather 1946/47)
Middle initial: Albert (Willi or William Albert Kitchen)
He is a colored man
Stationed in Hardheim: ~1970, Charlie Batterie 3rd Missile Battalion 71 st Artillery
State he might have been when he went back: Florida (~43years ago)
I found one man (Joseph Torres) wich was driven from Willie Kitchen to the airprot in Frankfurt as he went home to the USA.
He was station with Kitchen from 1969 to 1971.
He (Joseph Torres)has seen Willis daughter when she was a baby in Germany. But he has never heard something from Willie Kitchen.
We hope I hear from anyone, please write if you know anything about Willi.
Thanks for you help.
Werner December 15, 2016 0 0 85.216.70.196
Katie Morgan Seattle kmorgan@soundpublishing.com Thanks Dean for the important work of preserving this slice of history! November 11, 2016 0 0 74.93.30.1
Jim Clark Colorado Springs, Co jimclarkcolo@aol.com Helga and I are very grateful that I was assigned to C 3/71. We meet in 1965 and were married 3 Sept, 1966 50 years ago.Some said that it would not last a year but I guess they were wrong. We have survived 50 years with our 2 very successful sons and our 6 beautiful grandchildren. I know i,m bragging but it is what it is. Thanks C 3/71. September 13, 2016 0 0 75.163.128.210
Jeff Yearty Ft.Worth, TX jyaes@aol.com previous IFC member A 3/71 in Dallau July 14, 2016 0 0 159.142.71.5
Tom Fry Chicago fryman5650@yahoo.com I served at Gerszewski in 77 and 78.
Was talking to my neighbor. He said his dad also served in Karlsruhe around 67 and was in a missile battalion.
I thought D Battery, 3rd Missile Battalion, 71st ADA was at the zoo into the late 50s or early 60s, but had relo'd by the mid to late 60s...
Anyone know a soldier named O'Day that served in the Karlsruhe area in the mid to late 60s ? July 3, 2016 0 0 24.15.80.100
FRANK CONLAN PHILA PA frank_conlan@yahoo.com Servrd in Hardheim Germany 1966-1967 MP Security May 4, 2016 0 0 108.52.44.166
Thomas Schulz Heilbronn/Germany thomas.schulz.hn@t-online.de I need your support and help!
In the history of Kleingartach there is a problematic topic: The closing of the site in 1969.
Known date is the official closing in July 1969; but a soldier tells me that he came in April 1969 to C 3/71 Hardheim, and nobody there knows something about Kleingartach.
I guess that Kleingartach was really closed in March/April 1969, together with 1/67 sites.
Two notices: Knows anybody the effective deactivation date or the time frame; and the reason(s) why, and especially Kleingartach, was closed?
Who can provide records or further helpful informations, references, tips and so on regarding my first notice?
Thank you very much for your effort!
Thomas Schulz March 29, 2016 0 0 93.215.27.89
Thomas Schulz Heilbronn/Germany Well done! March 25, 2016 0 0 93.201.72.199
Jim Clark Colorado Springs Co jimclarkcolo@aol.com If anyone has any information about or the location of First Sgt Wesley Clark or RP Jones (SP5 Club Manager) I would like to hear from you. March 22, 2016 0 0 207.119.158.97
Francis (Matti) Metell Massachusetts Fmetell@comcast.net Old C-1-67 Hardheim Germany, 9/65-9/69
Recently contacted by Don Yarbough, (I'm the Matti every one is looking for)
Looking to reconnect with Richard Sproules,Ove Jule,Billy Pope,
Chuck Huddleson,Ray Brindle,Dick Carlson,Roscue Baker,Richard Ross,Bill Curry,Joe Arducka to name a few,or anyone that I may of partied with!
Can't guarantee I'll remember you (now 70) but please try
Hoping to hear from anyone. " Matti " March 22, 2016 0 0 73.142.58.44
WernerHauk Höpfingen, next to Hardheim, Germany hoepfi67@web.de Hi,
daughter surching for her father!
Please can someone help me to find "Willi or William Kitchen(s). He was in the US Army in the early 1970 in Hardheim. His daughter is surching him now for 29 years.
Does anyone know anything about him?
Her 16 year old son want to know something about his grandfather.
They only want to have contact. nothing else.
Please let me know everything what can help.
Sorry for my english.
Hoping for your help, thanks
Werner Hauk February 20, 2016 0 0 109.193.125.200
Richard Salazar Whittier California rmsalazar@aol.com Stationed at C/3/71st hardheim. 95b. MP SP4 worked security launch area 1971-1974. Also worked the bar during my off time .went to a lot of tdy while there just to get a break from the site ,including 8wks at Bad Tolz NCO Academy,and a Army sponsored trip to Berlin, and a few alarm schools in Frankfurt. Would do all over again if i could a great experience for any young man . I say bring back the draft February 19, 2016 0 0 172.251.9.105
Joseph Torrrs Bronx, NY Joet22546@aol.com I was station at Charlie battery, 3rd Battalion, 71st ADA, Hardhiem Germany from Sep 1969 to March 1971. I worked in the Como section than worked as a front gate guard at the missile site my last few months there. Had good times February 16, 2016 0 0 66.87.148.63
Dave Reese Pittsburgh, PA dreese300xxx@gmail.com I was assigned to Charlie Battery, 1/67 in late 1966 as the XO under Captain Blackwell. Great unit (best in 32nd AADCOM in 1967). So many memories, so little time. Lt. Tom Gaffey and I lived in an apartment above the Volksbank in Hardheim for a year (got evicted), and then move dto the Landgasthof zum Ross in Schweinberg where we were "adopted" by the Kuenzig family (poppa loved Jack Daniels Black from the PX in Wertheim). I have fond memories of Charlie, but also fond memories of the "Tanzcafe Romantica" in Walduern, and their "famous" band - The Jetwalkers!. How we escaped non-judicial punishment, I'll never know!
I would love to hear from the men who were there at the time! I already fond Joe Ardito on this site. February 15, 2016 0 0 108.39.159.83
Ray Shanahan Novato, California rayshanahan@comcast.net I was stationed at Hardheim Kasserne from August 1963 to early April 1965. I was a 179.10 mos radar opeerator working the IFC. I had fond memories of my time there. I was transferred in after out missile site was taken over by the National Guard. I worked all the positions in the trailer. I remember we had a lot of fun downstairs in the beer hall below the barracks.
Or we spent time in town at the gasthauses. At the time it was 4 Marks to the dollar so we could get by cheaply.Just seeing if there was anyone else out there that served then and please send me an email if you want to jog our memories. February 10, 2016 0 0 73.202.104.68
John Mackay Pahrump, NV johnmack7@hotmail.com Was at 3/71 DSP, Gerzuski Kaserne, Karlsruhe, from 1969-1972. Great times, great travels taking care of the sites. Retired from the US Coast Guard with 22 years total. January 29, 2016 0 0 67.202.145.81
Ralf Jadasch Germany ralfjadasch@t-online.de Thank you very much Jim Clark and Helga Elsner..Rest in Peace Kenneth F. Smith and Phillip Kirkland. January 18, 2016 0 0 79.211.123.207
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Ralf Jadasch Germany/ Adelebsen ralfjadasch@t-online.de Hello, my Name is Ralf Jadasch .I was Born on January 1962 in Brackenheim. I was looking for my Father he was Based 1961 in Kleingartach. His Name is "Smith" his first Name i dont now. He had red Hair and Phillip Kirkland was a Frind from him.I have one Photo of him but i can not Post it here. Have anybody an Answer for me? My Englisch is not so good. Thanks at all.
Ralf Jadasch January 7, 2016 0 0 79.211.118.160
Jim Clark Colorado Springs, Co jimclarkcolo@aol.com I was at C-3-71 from Jan 64 to Jan 67. I worked in the launcher area and in the EM club. I met my wife Helga in Brackenheim and we were married Sept 66. We have two sons and 6 grandchildren.I retired from the army after 22 years in Sept 1979.I Retired at Ft Bliss I was the First Sgt at A-4-1 basic training, the first battery to have OSUT. After retiring I went to the local community college and got a degree in HVAC. I retired from Honeywell after 20 years in 2003 then went back to work for Honeywell one day later as a contractor and worked for another 9 years. My last assignment in Germany was C-2-1. I had the honor of being the launcher platoon sgt. We had a unit with some of the best NCO's and officers I ever served with. In 1977 the unit fired out at Crete with a 99% the highest ever fired at Crete at that time in the 94th group, we kicked * * *.
We now live in Colorado Springs , Co. We spend time between our mountain home and our home in the springs. We built a log home in 1987 near Cripple Creek, Co to enjoy the mountains and the view it is beautiful country. Helga and I keep busy with different activities, her working with animal rescue and I keep some what busy playing softball with in the local senior league.
I wish I had made the reunion here in the Springs it would have been fun.
Jim Clark December 17, 2015 0 0 174.24.7.211
Gregory Ponio Chicago, Illinois grgsct@outlook.com Tower Rat 1976-1977. Witness to the accidental arming of a warhead and it's extration by helicopter. A night time security breach where keys and an M-16 were stolen by one of the soldiers and the all hell breaks loose aftermath. October 9, 2015 0 0 71.81.202.27
Robert Baker Shermans Dale, PA faith@pa.net I enjoyed my time of service from 1968 until April of 1969.I was with the Fire Control System Maintenance with Charlie Battery. This site brings back a lot of memories. June 2, 2015 0 0 24.229.33.69
MARLIN POWERS MARYSVILLE, OHIO dummydog76@yahoo.com served at charlie btry from 79 to 81 served as a 24p in the ifc area had a great time met a lot of good people enjoyed the local guesthouses teiglers in hoppfengen,zur rose, great experience,will nrver gorget May 31, 2015 0 0 65.29.82.51
Larry D. Long Southern Illinois awnings95@yahoo.com Was at A Btry. 3/71rst at Dallau from 3-1-1971 to 3-11-72 as a radio operator/ switchboard. April 22, 2015 0 0 173.18.24.230
Aaron Hagan Middletown, Ohio flyebye@cinci.rr.com I was in A-3-71 in Giensheim in 1968. Acq operator. March 31, 2015 0 0 24.164.72.129
edward james bernas mount carmel pennsylvania ejb205@yahoo.com Stationed at c/3/71 from 1979 - 1981 lived in kulsheim west germany March 18, 2015 0 0 70.192.151.213
Talmon Henry Detroit, Michigan Thozz48@Gmail.com I served in C Battery 3/71 from 1982 as a 16B Launcher Platoon until we closed the unit and then was assigned to D Battery 6/52 ADA Hawk in Werthein. February 17, 2015 0 0 72.191.186.38
Johnny Dye Oakland, CA johnny_dye@yahoo.com Was a 16C up on the IFC from 1982-1983. Miss all of my old friends from those days.
Any of you recognize me, hit me up.
Cheers, and god Bless all of the vets. January 19, 2015 0 0 50.152.253.46
Bill Savina Wisconsin billsavina@outlook.com I served at "C" battery in Hardheim from 01/68 to 08/69. Ended up as the motor pool dispatcher. 1st Sgt was Tedder. Would love to hear from any old friends. October 31, 2014 1 0 96.41.245.60
Fred Mendes Barrington RI now Danville Vermont vtflatlander1@myfairpoint.net SP/5 Delta Battery 1965-67 IFC
Looking for Alan Price from Hdqtrs 1966-67 Was in communications and traveled from battery to battery. All help locating him appreciated.
I was at Delta in Pforzheim. Our first reunion was in Aug 2011 Delta only. Last reunion Aug 2014 Co,Springs CO Battallion reunion. Both were fantastic. Connecting with buudies is unbelieveable. Thanks to Don (Byrd) Yarbrough Hope to see some of you in Huntsville AL in 2016 October 14, 2014 0 0 72.92.139.84
Norm Talbot Franklin, ME unklenorm@adelphia.net E-mail me if you were there with me. October 5, 2014 0 0 76.179.140.70
c paparazo CA. cpaparazo@aol.com as an honorably dischared US Army inductee i was w/the 2nd msl bn 71st arty out of ft bliss tx, we very hurriedly packed up and took a boat ride to keelung Harbour taiwan ( formosa ) back in 58, we worked hard to set up the cite 40 miles up on top of a mountain
( C battery) site, it was gratifying to see how thankful the free chinese people were that we were there to save their country from main land china .. we , and all the other services were there to do that save .. and we did it , since we were there w/no advance notice .. when we arrived back to oakland, THE BAND WAS PLAYING FOR THE DEPENDENTS .. WE LEFT THE USS BRECKINRIDGE off the fan tail , walking on a rope ladder a 100 feet from the dependents that were on the ship comming back from korea i guess ? October 1, 2014 0 0 108.184.13.1
Joe Arduca Brandon, Vt chiefm50@myfairpoint.net Served in C Battery, 1st Missile Battalion, 67th Artillery (C/1/67) at Hardheim, Germany 1964 to 1967. Missile crewman, been looking for a guy from Martha Vineyard, Ma. only remember we called him Mattie, those who were there remember the almost riot in town involving he and I. Can't remember his last name. Retired now hope to reacquaint with those who were with me. September 5, 2014 0 0 64.223.85.148
Joel Davidson Culver City, California joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net I was stationed at C Battery, 1st Missile Battalion, 67th Artillery (C/1/67) at Hardheim, Germany in the Communications Section from September 1963 thru December 1965. August 20, 2014 0 0 99.165.126.94
Steve Jones Brackenheim Germany babsiundsteve@web.de Hello to everyone. I found this page and I wanna tell you all something about me. My Father Marvin Edward Jones (Eddie) was in Charlie Batterie from 59 to 61. I found his picture here on this page. He married my mom in 62. She was the daughter of the railroad man from railroad Station in Brackenheim. Is there anyone who knows my Dad? Waitung for some answers,Steve. July 28, 2014 0 0 91.51.245.3
Sp 5 James W McPherson Waupaca WI 54981 jaywi11postal-nikenuclearveteran@yahoo.com Was on Maintenance Crew, (22F20?) early 1967 thru April 1969. I was the guy who always seemed to have a camera slung around his neck. (except in the launch area). The photo from Dec, 68, Crete II, Fire 1 was taken with my camera although not by me but the road guard to whom I loaned my camera for the photo. The photo of the ASP Crew has some that I remember. Far left, 2nd row, is Staff Sgt. Bobby G. Long, just to his right with the briefcase is yours truly, middle front row is SFC Stanford. I believe that the middle of the 2nd row is CW4 Lowry. I have some photos from from my tour of duty that I'll try to find and get them uploaded to your page. Might be while though to find them. Reading this website brought back some GREAT memories.
July 20, 2014 0 0 96.40.250.237Arnold Haas Columbus, OH arnold.haas@juno.com I was assigned to 3/71st from Dec 76 to Jul 79. I was a medic (91B) and was supposed to be assigned to a line unit, but I spent the first 18 months Battalion Headquarters when they learned I spoke fluent German. I worked as a clerk typist in S1, then processed security clearances and couriered documents for S2, even served as the Colonel's driver from time to time. My last 13 months were spent at Charlie Battery, where I served as battery medic. I remember the daily sick call runs to the dispensary at Wertheim, and how it became a matter of bragging rights throughout the unit to see how fast we could make it from one to the other. I also remember an epic 4th of July celebration in 1978, when the unit managed to run the local carryouts out of beer!
Cheers to all those who have served! Kudos to Dean for the fabulous website. July 9, 2014 0 0 24.192.65.195
Chuck Huddleston Fort Worth, Texas Chuckfw@yahoo.com I was stationed at C-1-67 Hardheim from '65 to '68. I was a 24Q radar maintenance in the IFC section. I arrived there from the Key Largo Florida N-H site as a SP4 and left as a SP6. A lot of fond memories, some really good people to work with and a lot of work in those 3 years, but it was a good opportunity. June 17, 2014 0 0 76.222.216.173
Ismael Hernandez Mission texas chiefsoco@hotmail.com I was there in 1963 to 1965. My assign section was the grade big C with Sgt. Holland. John McFarland if you get to read this section, how are you doing from your wounded leg ? Remember? I got called into Sgt. Clark's office to Explain.
I had lots of fun and good memories of this place, Germany. I'm retired and having a great time. I wish you all could come in the winter to where I live, we have people from Wis. Iowa, Min. All we do is play Golf an enjoy Life. May 26, 2014 0 0 184.20.98.152
William C Hughes ("Clay" Florida Hughwc@hughes.net I served as Platoon Sergeant at Charlie in 1981-82.
Served as First Sergeant at Alpha 82-83.
Served as First Sergeant of Delta 6/52 1983-84 and moved them from Werthiem to Hardhiem.
Fond memories of all the great men and women who served during that time. April 28, 2014 0 0 72.171.192.247
Fernando Del Rio Delano, California brodiespoppie@gmail.com I was at Charlie Battery from Nov.1966 to Nov.1968. I was looking for 32nd Air Defense Artillery Patch and found this, how great is this. April 15, 2014 0 0 107.196.230.12
Bob Camerota Kennesaw, GA am888ani@comcast.net With Charlie 3rd 71st from May 1961-November 1963. I arrived at C Battery as a 630 but OJT to 177 after 6 months. Performed a number of jobs while there including B section panel operator, generator building operator and LCT operator just before I left.
I can remember my first day at C Battery (19 years old), I accompanied some of our comrades to the Castle and had my first taste of German beer. If you look at the 3rd71st 5th anniversary C Battery group picture, I am second from the right bottom row.
I don't know if you ever heard of a certain PFC who while on guard duty in the launch area (tower 2) fired two warning rounds because he saw someone on the fence at 3:00AM.
That would be me!
Have fond memories and would like to hear from anyone there at the same time. Still going strong September 11, 2013 0 0 71.56.8.91
Dina Jenkins-Beaty Boston, Mass dbeaty12@comcast.net I was a MP at Hardheim 80-82.I will never forget the people I served with and the German civilians who became my friends. "HARDHEIM-HARDTIMES" July 29, 2013 0 0 152.130.6.194
Mike Smith North Augusta, SC mike1sc@comcast.net I was stationed at the Nike site in Hardheim from 74 to 76, and while so many truly did not like that 24 on, 24 off schedule from hell.....I was single, 20 years old, and it was perfect for me at the time.
Once a month there was a hitchike to Penden Barracks and then a train to Frankfort.....only problem was no trains going back so beginning at 3 or 4 am there was a significant push to get back in time for the 7:00am guard mount.....that was always a challenge.
Anyone hear from a Tom Therault or a Skeeter Anderson, both missle crewmen and friends, please point them in my direction. Also, I always wondered what happened to the Duetuerhauf in downtown....loved the old couple that ran it but really loved their two grand daughters as well.
Take care folks! Here's to surviving! July 8, 2013 0 0 68.47.87.165
Rebecca (Brandy) Plemons I was in Supply in Hardheim from 1981-1983. 
April 22, 2013 0 0 75.92.222.149
Richard Quagliato Born N.Y. Now in CA. Richfrank@AOL.COM Glad to hear from you again. Not many remember me. I also have forgotten many. Do not get old. The old saying: "Only the good die Young." I am still around just had 83rd b/d in Jan. Still in fair health. Teethy are false, ditto hair and wear hearing aid. Got one false knee But I'm still the same old pain in the --- I always was. Also wear bifocals So take my glasses off and Any of my old troopers can kick my * * *. I sure miss the old days and the companionship of good people. We did a good job. April 17, 2013 0 0 75.140.30.31
Frank Musmanno Washington NH muzzy@gsinet.net Great web site. I was honored to serve as C Battery Commanding Officer 1964-1965. I spent a total of 25 years in the Army and I can truely say that my time at C Battery will always be my most rewarding. April 17, 2013 0 0 173.209.101.27
George Schooley North Pole, Alaska grs66@msn.com I arrived at the 195th Ord. Det in Dec of 58 and left in june of 62. So I had lots of time going to all of the sites. Sad to see how all is really just a memory. April 16, 2013 0 0 75.211.61.220
Ray Shanahan San Francisco rayshanahan@comcast.net I was stationed in Hardheim from 8/0/63 - 4/0/65 .For the most part the time was quiet except for the JFK presidential assaination. We were watching a movie and someone came in and told us first that he had been shot then was dead. The German people in Hardheim for the most part thought it had been a conspiracy. I always loved Hardheim the gasthauses and people were very giving... April 16, 2013 0 0 76.21.72.62
Timothy L. Parsons Salisbury,Md. tpars61@gmail.com I was a 16c computer operator from 82-83 started out at D 5/6 and when they closed down was transfered to C 3/71 loved my time at both units April 16, 2013 0 0 70.192.208.40
Timothy L. Parsons Salisbury,Md. tpars61@gmail.com I closed down Delta btry 5/6 then finished my tour at C btry 3/71 81' to 83' great times great friends April 12, 2013 0 0 70.192.199.208
Thomas Hook thook5@icloud.com I was with C 3/71 in Hardheim from 82-83, closed it down, then went to Bravo in Sachsenheim.
Tom Hook April 6, 2013 0 0 68.98.81.112
Dennis Christianson Hendricks, Mn dchristianson@itctel.com Panel operator LCT-1962 to 1964, I also worked in the bar for a short time March 10, 2013 0 0 66.6.3.94
Billy Ray Smith Arkansas then? St. Joseph MO now joetown@att.net Was the Supply Sgt there in Hardheim from 79-81 March 6, 2013 0 0 76.228.121.18
Ron Portwood Kentucky Was assigned to C/3/71st Hardheim from January 76 January 77. 95B Sergeant of the Guard on the hill March 3, 2013 0 0 70.193.198.26
Ulrich (Uli) Pfingstler Lauffen/Neckar - Deutschland u.pfingstler@gmx.de My name is Ulrich (Uli) Pfingstler
I grew up in Brackenheim and do still live in this region (exactly Lauffen/Neckar 10-15 km from there).
A great compliment for the initiator, Dean Jonasen, for this documentation. Due to friendship (1960-1961) with Bill Griffin, nick-name "MAC" (because formerly Marine Corps), I had contact with the comrades, did also frequent the caserne, and even once the launching area (per hasard - causing big trouble for Bill - but we (he) did not care...).
I remember having got/bought the very cheap cigarettes, occasionally Whiskey from Bill and also other guys....many memories...!
It was great for me to discover names and images of comrades, as for instance Marion Naeger (very good in German language/even dialect of our region), or Bill Zeien enjoying the "Moninger" Bier in the forest-guest place… –
Again a big compliment to Dean for the accuracy and detailed descriptions - even historically - of the region and villages over there. March 1, 2013 0 0 71.212.86.235
John Ford Flint, Michigan johnford1963@gmail.com Served at C 3/71 ADA in Hardheim, GE July 1982 til the Btry inactivated Aug 1983. Arrived Rhein-Main AB fresh from MP OSUT at Ft. McClellan, AL, processed thru 21st Repl. and got a long bus ride to Kornwestheim for inprocessing at the 3/71 ADA Bn HQs - the "Dragon Battalion."
While at the HQs I met my best friend for the next 14 months, SPC Eddie Washington. We inprocessed and were assigned to C Btry and after a couple days they put us in a van for another long ride to Hardheim. When we stopped at the company/barracks we thought, because it was such a small place, we were stopping to fuel up. We were a little surprised when the driver got out and told us to unload our bags.
It was an inauspicious start, but I served with some great people who were a blast to work with (Scott Lisk, Wilbur Combs, Chuck Letourneau, Eddie Smith, Paul Martin, Steve Teeter, and so many more whose names I no longer recall) and a few I'd rather forget. Although I was glad when the site inactivated and ended the 24 hour day on day off guard schedule, it was hard to see friends leave.
I stayed as the Tac Site security force and became part of 6/52 ADA (Hawk) for the next 3+ years before leaving in December 1986. During my time there I met and married my wife and had my first son. It truly was the best of times and I savor the memories. If you served at the same time and my name rings a bell I'd love to hear from you and reminisce. Drop me a line at johnford1963@gmail.com. February 14, 2013 0 0 143.85.192.241
William Perry Illinois bedbug142@att.net Served at Charlie in Hardheim Jan 1972 to Jan 1974. It was a great experience. Started in the motor pool then a driver for many things and then a mail clerk and finally a BCA at the IFC in Hopfingen. Went to Crete in 1973. January 24, 2013 0 0 99.110.32.77
Ernest Uribe Chavez San Antonio Texas chavez6635@gmail.com I was in Hardheim Gernamy From (1973-1977)BTRY C 3D Bn 71ST AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY.. A site that you will never forget... SGT (1977) when i ETS. 
Still live in San Antonio Texas (210)313-7382 January 24, 2013 0 0 75.1.112.19
Bobby Watts Louisville, KY bobby.watts@yahoo.com I would of stayed if they would of let me be the first in-flight missle repairman. God Bless all would served, who are still serving and all who will serve. My son tells me that there have been a lot of changes since the first emails (hammer and chisels), but then again it was fun
training those big birds to fly. December 23, 2012 0 0 74.138.208.229
Tom Weiker Fostoria, Ohio TWeiker42@aol.com A salute to all veterans everywhere. I served in HHC #/71 in 77' and 78'. I was a generator mech. and we would travel to all 4 batterys and service the generators. I knew people in each battery but can't seem to come up with names at the moment. This site is good stuff. My hat is off to the admins. of this site. Thank You. December 18, 2012 0 0 72.11.24.43
Bob Collis Bella Vista, Arkansas ncollis@cox.net Dean.... your continuing efforts to document the history and actions of Charlie Battery and the sister sites of the 3rd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery are, indeed, remarkable. I first signed in back in 2010. Your additions, modifications, upgrades and inclusions since then must be a labor of great love. Thanks for all your good work.... and, the memories. I've really enjoyed the ride through the history of our youth!
Bob Collis, SP-5, 195th Ordnance Detachment, Knielingen (Gerszewski Barracks) December 10, 2012 0 0 98.186.89.50
Jeff Phillips Bremen Kentucky kentucky57@comcast.net I served at Hardheim with C Battery, 3rd Battalion, 71st ADA from June 1975- Feb 1977 when it was a Nike Hercules Nuke site. "Hi" to all who served with me then. Hope your lives have went well so far.......... December 5, 2012 0 0 98.247.180.113
Mike McLemore fl MikeMcLemore@d21dichtelbach.com D 2 1 ADA Nike Hercules Veterans will hold their 3rd Reunion in Dichtelbach, De
July 6th 2013 - July 13th 2013
For room reservation click here November 28, 2012 0 0 150.176.227.130
David Schwing Portland, Oregon Schwing49er@yahoo.com I serviced in Hardheim, Germany Company C, 3rd Battalion, 71st Artilary from Nov 68 to April 1970 as a Radio Machanic & Mail Clerk. Those were crasy days and nights. November 17, 2012 0 0 207.62.246.72
Joseph B. Young (SP4) Detroit, Michigan flong26699@mypacks.net I was in Kleingartach from around November 1963 to about sometime in 1965. I was reassigned to the 2nd of the 56th in Pirmasens until rotation to CONUS. People that I remember the names of are Schray, Chambers, Logan, Hughes (both), Shackleford, Agee, Rodriguez, Karp, Cosmo Parrazzo, and more. I've been trying to find photos of some of the "great" people that were stationed with me. Please give me time for I have to locate them, packed away in boxes. I would love share those memories with you and your family so you can see the good times that we had and how your loved ones appeared as young men. October 9, 2012 1 0 68.73.54.133
Ray Shanahan Novato, Ca, USA rayshanahan@comcast.net Just checking in.. October 5, 2012 0 0 76.21.72.62
Guenter Mueller Stetten am Heuchelberg gmueller@canby.com I just returned from visiting my home town of Stetten and had a family gathering at the Gasthaus im Wald. I remember the Nike Base and visited there when I was about 17 years old. In 1961 I emigrated to the USA to the state of Oregon and still live here after 51 years. It is nice to see the pictures of my old country and hear that many of you have such great memories. Thank you for the great website. September 8, 2012 0 0 216.105.71.175
Steve Erickson California Serickson777@aol.com I was stationed here 1970 till 1971. Lots of great memories! Thanks for your efforts in putting together this site. September 1, 2012 0 0 166.147.104.148
ray phillips calif. seamollie@live.com hello--- I was with c-3 71st from mid 65 till late 66.
My mos was 16c20. Great web site August 27, 2012 0 0 75.37.51.217
Shelby D. Morgan El Paso,Texas sarge712@aol.com I was with C Btry,3rd Bn,71st Arty from 1959 to 1962. My job was Radar Maintenance,IFC. Your Web Site brought back many fond memories. August 24, 2012 0 0 70.177.114.57
Garry Ray Grant Soddy-Daisy, Tn (outside Chattanooga) ggrant1627@att.net Very interesting site and well done, brings back GOOD memories. Will visit it often, again WELL DONE. I was at Hardheim from 1976 - 1978. August 24, 2012 0 0 98.68.155.31
Richard Langlois Massachusetts carolynlanglois@msn.com I served from 1962-1963. I was also the quarterback for the flag football team. August 21, 2012 0 0 24.128.214.16
DARLEEN CURTIS MUSKEGON,MI dcurtis@comcast.net HI, I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY DAD, PETE VANNOORDWYK. MY MOM AND I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS SITE AND SOO EXCITED TO VIEW PICS OF MY DAD BACK WHEN HE WAS YOUNG. EVEN THO HE HAS PAST AWAY WE WILL B FOLLOWING THIS SITE. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GLAD TO KNOW PPL DIDNT FORGET ABOUT HIM. HE TALKED ABOUT THOSE DAYS ALL THE TIME. THANKS AGAIN DARLEEN AND PAT August 11, 2012 0 0 24.11.0.116
Scott Cooper Texas coupe78362@yahoo.com This is a great site with lot of info.. Carroll Robert Cooper "Dad" told me a lot about before his passing . August 9, 2012 0 0 70.39.176.12
m.Lindaas Beloit Wi. majikkl05@gmail.com stationed at charlie battery from feb1980-june 1982 had an awesome time over there thing about it often worked in all three sections as 63b most of my time on ifc really nice web site thanks 
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William Devine Yuma, AZ bdevine3037@yahoo.com I served in Charlie Battery, in the engineer/generator section, from August 1962 to June 1965, when I rotated back to the states. I am glad, and appreciative, for this blog; and commend all those responsible for creating this wealth of information regarding Charlie Battery and its history as well as reuniting (through the internet) many of the personnel who served in the unit. My experiences in Charlie Battery were extremely pleasant and rewarding, and I would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers me. July 25, 2012 0 0 76.178.51.23
William D. Zimsen, aka Dan, aka at Schloss: Apflesafgt Bremerton WA z7zimsen@hotmail.com Charlie Battery was my home from Jan 61 to Sept 62. Fire Control Plt Ldr. Lt Ken Oakberg my room mate.
Now semi-retired Engr. Worked for Navy shipyard here, Army Corps of Engrs in Frankfurt 1978 - 1983.
Visited C Btry in Aug 1982. Not much left.
Discouraging to see a good number of the promising kids that worked at C Btry when I was Lt now on honor roll. But, good to see that a good number of Fasching vets are still with us. June 17, 2012 0 0 50.132.29.200
ROBERT HEATH CINTI OHIO love92@fuse.net HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOU,,,HAVE A BLESSED DAY GIVE ME A CALL GOD BLESS June 16, 2012 0 0 74.215.110.26
John Lincoln Calif Jglinco@yahoo.com Great site... Lots of memories and good time, 16B there from December 1968 to Sept 1969. Spent lots of off duty time with Joe Edgar from Nv. And Mike from Nome , Ak June 2, 2012 0 0 99.99.62.77
Wade Butler San Marcos, Texas artman1746@gmail.com I'm the youngest son of M/Sgt James O. Butler who was platoon Sgt. He arrived in Germany in 1957. The family came over in 1958 and lived first in Karlshruh and then in Heilbronn. We lived in dependent housing (three story apartments of 18 units/building. We returned to the U.S. in October, 1960. M/Sgt Butler spent the remainder of his military career at a Nike base near Austin, Texas as First Sgt. And retired in 1963. He died in 1971.
My dad's records were all lost in a major fire at the records center so I was trying to put together a history of his military career using the Internet when I ran across his name on the Thanksgiving pamphlet on this website. From there, with Dean's help I was able to piece it all together for his Germany tour.
Now I still have to get on to his stint in WWII Pacific Theater (Leyte amphibious assault and the invasion at Okinawa) and the Korean War where he was with the first troops sent from Japan to stop the advance of the North Korean invading army. He was most fortunate to be alive to spend his tour in Germany. We were happy to provide Dean with a few photos he used on the site. The chapel photo from Heilbronn was where we attended church and was taken out our picture window in the apartment. May 17, 2012 0 0 70.112.227.228
James P. Reaves Lexington, NC 27295 hreaves@lexcominc.net I was assigned to IFC area, Charlie Battery,3rd Bn,71st ADA from November 26,1963 to September 8,1966. I enjoyed the web page of C Battery. I am hoping someone with MOS 179 & 16C will look at C Btry web page and contact me. My CO was Captain Leroy R. Trupp & XO 1st LT Walter E. Mullaney. Other individual that served with with me are: Jose Trujillo, Robert E. House, Jose G. Muniz, Herbert L. Reid, Reginald G. Barrick, George T. White, Ronald E. Paffenroth, Josh R. Wimberly, William C. Hayes, Leand J. Persing Donald F Sittnick & James E. Witt. Thanks for having this Web Page it is Great.
JPR May 13, 2012 0 0 173.187.60.30
Bonita J. Gilkerson Milton, Florida ggrannie1@bellsouth.net I am Luther L. Gilkerson"s wife. He has been deceased since 10/28/1998.We were married for 34 1/2 years.
Luther worked in the IFC, and served at Charlie Battery from 1960 - 1961. May 12, 2012 0 0 74.178.170.142
Alwin Schwarzkopf Niederhofen alwinschwarzkopf@web.de Hello,
I was happy when I have seen the old pictures of Niederhofen and the other villages. Now I am 53 years old. I was born in Kleingartach and now I live in Niederhofen since a lot of years. When I was a young boy I visit the soldiers in the barracks with my friends. They gave us chewing gum, chocolate and coke. We liked it very much! Our friend from the soldiers was a black men, he was a doctor. He have to go to vietnam, but don't know his name. With my dad I often visit the Gasthaus Rose in Niederhofen and have played with the gaming machine.
I wish you all the best, have a great time.
Greetings from Germany,
Alwin Schwarzkopf April 23, 2012 0 0 79.192.105.110
JACK C. BERKUT BRANDYWINE, MARYLAND mberkut@aim.com I was a member of the 195th Ordnance detachment in
6/59 thru 9/61. We provided support to 4 Batteries
of the 71st. I was a Section Chief of the Mechanical
Section. Thanks for a great web site. Jack April 18, 2012 0 0 68.50.19.160
Rick Barrett Denton,TX r_lbarrett@msn.com Dean, Just a note to let the group know of dad's passing. He was CWO O.D.Barrett. Stationed in Germany from 1957 to 1960. For more info on dad you can look at the post by Dorothy Barrett Wood, she has posted more info about our dad. Just wanted to let the group know about his passing, Died 4-9-2012, memorial service 4-13-2012.
Rick April 17, 2012 0 0 72.64.94.77
LEO QUINLAN RANTOUL ILLINOIS LEO.QUINLAN@MCHSI.COM I LIKE ALL THE PICTures brought back some crazy and good memory jim remember paris April 15, 2012 0 0 50.80.249.47
Edwin Sierra Puerto Rico edwin.d.sierra.civ@mail.mil Greetings
I was assigned to C Battery 3rd 71st ADA when it was in Hardhiem, Germany, from March 1979-June 1983. I worked in Hopffingen at the IFC assigned to the UHF section. This was my first assignment out of 20 years in the Army, I met lots of good people, and have profound memories of this unit. April 12, 2012 0 0 76.104.1.40
James W Richardson ?, MD, VA, Johnson City, TN since 2007 jimcarolrich@msn.com I was at C-3-71, Hardheim from Feb 73-Jun76 as the IFC Warrant Officer. Remember Gas shortage transportation restrictions and and 1 hour commute pass for weekend duty.
Made 4 trips to Crete for ASPs spending an extra week stranded there when Air transportation diverted during the Greek-Turkish incident.
Endured the 75-76 winter when the battery headquarters building was evacuated for MOUSF [modernization of US facilities] and operations were moved to tents on site with billeted troops transported daily from Peden barracks.
Appreciate this site. April 6, 2012 0 0 67.235.100.182
Robert Letang Bozeman, Mt bwletang@yahoo.com Good to see information from the past, lots of memories. April 4, 2012 0 0 174.45.126.84
Dorothy Barrett Wood dorothywood@sbcglobal.net My dad is CWO Orion Dennis Barrett. He was in Karlshrue and Heilbronn (where we lived) from Sept. 1957 to Sept. of 1960. He is now 88 years old & his health is failing.
He has been living in Nocona, Tx. for some time now. When we returned from Germany, he was stationed at the missle base in Denton, Texas (Dallas-Ft. Worth area) and then transfered back to Ft. Bliss until he retired. Would love to hear from people he served with, it would cheer him up. He is beginning to suffer a little bit of dementia and we are gearing up for locating a nursing home in the very near future. March 18, 2012 0 0 65.71.236.252
Harold Robbins Alamo, Tn. hrobbins2931@charter.net Good to find this site. I was there from June 1960 till may 1962. Brings back a lot of memories. Served with a lot of good guys. Thanks Dean for your hard work in setting this site up. March 13, 2012 0 0 99.173.180.64
Uwe Koch Germany / Kleingartach five.koch@t-online.de Hello Dean,
Great website, nice pictures from our old country. I´ve never seen a better illustration from the area on the Heuchelberg.
best regards
Uwe March 13, 2012 0 0 79.192.101.118
Raymond "Greg" Andreozzi Thompson, CT durfeehill@cs.com Loved the site - it was wonderful seeing old friends and familiar scenes. March 13, 2012 0 0 96.32.54.75
Pauline Anderson Scales Virginia vcarr22@embarqmail.com In loving memory of my husband Command Sargent Major Zeb Stuart Scales who passed away July 11, 2005. March 11, 2012 0 0 71.48.143.210
Marcia Plymale Gallipolis, OH marcielynnhhr@yahoo.com In loving memory of one of your members...my dad, Paul J. Plymale. July 16, 1940-July 19, 2011. March 10, 2012 0 0 74.82.64.160
William R. Foran Arundel, Maine billyforan@yahoo.com Took my training at Fort Bliss from May 1960 to October 1960 a few guys went to Charlie Battery, I ended up in Delta Battery from Nov. 1960 to Nov. 1962. March 5, 2012 0 0 24.93.136.156
John McFarland Pacific,Mo 63069 jhmmcf@aol.com I spent 16 months at C-3-71st from 1962 until 1964. Launcher crewman, panel operator, General Flunky so I was told. Lots of great memories, trips to Ft Bliss, Vacation in Paris, October Fest in Stuttgart, wow such great beer and so much of it. Its wonder we lived to tell about it! 
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Gerald "Jerry" Simons Boston, Ma now Fort Myers FL jerrynjulie1@comcast.net I was there from 66 thru 70 in the 1st of the 67th and 3rd of the 71st I remember Bledsoe who signed the guest book also. I'm in contact with a few other survivers. I was a 16B and 16C and spent time as the battery CBR NCO.
Visited some time ago and took some pictures. Not much remains, just the barracks and admin area with s lot of african imigrants living in it and a guard tower they must have put in later when it was pershing. Two hangers were still standing but not much else. I did have some jagermeister flashbacks while I was there. February 27, 2012 0 0 98.208.194.189
Dick Darcy Annapolis, MD darcyrick@hotmail.com I was 2LT Richard E. Darcy who reported to C/3/71 in mid-December 1961. My commander was CPT John Pipkin, my XO was 1LT Marvin Bihn, and the two senior Lieutenants were FC platoon leader Dan Zimsen and Launcher PL Kenyon S. Oakberg.
2LT Clarel Bowman Mapes was an assistant platoon leader. Most memorable NCO was M/Sgt (E-7) Hal Hudson whose World War II aged visage is prominently displayed in one of your 1960 group photos.
There were two technical CW2s by the names of Lawson and Blanchette. Lawson's face appears in the same group photo.
I visited C Battery, 3d Missile Bn site in Oct 1974 and it was a Pershing Missile site. Gone were the Herc and Ajax missiles.
I came back to the site with my kids in 1984 and the site was closed; even the windows and frames had been removed from the barracks building. Entrance was denied. Very sad. February 21, 2012 0 0 68.49.145.114
Bill Fillman O'Fallon, IL fillmanfamily@gmail.com Great site! The maps and pictures are highlights...C/3-71 moved north to Hardheim after Kleingartach...and A/3-71 took over the defense of the Heilbron area, based at Dallau. Thanks for the effort! February 20, 2012 0 0 75.132.141.35
Chris Philadelphia, PA info@ph15.org Great website! Very interesting! Good luck with everything and keep up the good work. October 28, 2011 0 0 72.92.119.179
Thomas Schulz Heilbronn/Germany thomas.schulz.hn@t-online.de great site - well done! October 23, 2011 0 0 93.201.84.165
Ron Daum Woodinville, WA daumrh@comcast.net Great site and thanks for the memories! I was an SP4 stationed a C-3-71 in 1968 and 1969 in the Launcher Platoon. I was in Alpha Section and Later the LCT Operator. We were one of the first Batteries in Europe to do our Snap(s) at Crete. I was panel operater for an Ajax shoot and the second trip I was on the Herc shoot. What a rush! Our experiences were very similar. Keep up the good work. September 14, 2011 0 0 98.247.125.241
Pete Nault Ishpeming,Mich. pnault@charter.net I was at Charlie in late 63 to June 65. I come from C-3-59th waukesha,Wisc. I drank beer there to. I'm now residing in the Great Lakes region of the upper penninsula of Michigan. Retired Ironworker and avid motorcyclist. Kids are all grown up and gone and so are the wives. Interesting what's going on here. I would have never thought I would be looking at an old grown in road leading to c-3-59. September 14, 2011 0 0 24.177.155.99
Tim Hannagan Appleton Wi 54915 zoomcycle1@gmail.com Kleingartach, I was there!
I "googled" 'Charlie Battery, 3rd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery' (Kleingartach Kaserne) and got your site. Great pictures and great memories! This October 4th will be the 49th anniversary of my first day under the army's "generous" pay plan. I believe it was $68 (or less), paid monthly (usually broke by the middle of the third week).
Also--who could deny the excellent cuisine, often treated with tasty "C" rations (an example -- excellent "vintage" canned hot dogs from the Korean war). *And, who could forget the the highly sought after "B1-A's"?!!! ( with the peaches! )
Basic - Fort Knox Kentucky -
OJT "on site", Seattle WA -
"Advanced training" in the "509th Nuclear Warhead Detachment" (later disbanded), Fort Bliss TX -- next to the "ever beautiful" (and stinky!) El Paso TX
Germany-- I worked, (also skillfully avoided work), plus "pulled guard" in the Launcher area- a.k.a. "the animals". I was the "A" Section panel operator / launcher crewman and LCT panel operator / cross trained in the IFC).
I also drove my beloved "super tuned" 5 ton truck ( C-28) which I meticulously, and delicately painted with a broom.
I only have contact with one of my buddies, Pete "killer" Nault, of Ishpeming MI, so if you can help put some of us back in contact, it would be wonderful.
Thanks again for putting the site together. (funny?-- my "greens" no longer fit!) With "no regrets"--- an experience of a lifetime
Tim Hannagan September 1, 2011 0 0 107.10.113.59
Leo Domek Estherville, Iowa ldomek@yourstarnet.net I was stationed at Charlie Battery from May 1962 to October 1963. I was supply clerk and truck driver with Sgt.Richardson and Sgt. Parker motor pool Sgt. Lived in Brackenheim with my wife. Have a lot of fond memories of my days in Germany. Buddies were Joe Beeler from Kentucy, Mark Kimball from Texas and Ernie Medina from Denver. Want to receive more info about the get together in Branson in 2012. Does anyone know the where about of Sam Stewart? August 31, 2011 0 0 208.126.154.116
Ross E. Conran Coopersville, Michigan rossconran@yahoo.com I reported to Charlie Battery on December 22, 1962. I spent the first night in Kornwestheim, the second in the BOQ room of the barracks and got into Heilbronn on the 23rd. I was the Fire Control Platoon Leader for more than a year and eventually became the Executive Officer. I fired out at McGregor twice with near 100% scores each time. I had an exceptional crew. Msgt Boles, CW4 Lankford, SP6 Quagliato, Sp Jose Warden, and others whose names have temporarily left my brain. Captain Marvin Bihn was the CO and Lt. Clarel Bowman Mapes was the XO when I arrived. Ah, memories. July 21, 2011 0 0 72.35.37.59
Hans J. Roeper California, born in Germany hjrret@yahoo.com Hello Dean,
I just loved your great website. It is one of the finest I have ever seen, and once I started reading it, I did not stop until I reached the end. The enclosed pictures are just beautiful, and brought back a lot of memories. As a child I used to spend a lot of time hanging around Gerszewski Barracks, and maybe one of the GIs stationed there in the late 50s, early 60s remembers me. I took a couple of pictures from the Nike site there, and will send them to you. Keep up the good work, and keep in touch.
Hans July 21, 2011 0 0 75.48.22.9
Robert Heil Nashville Tn. rheil1647@att.net Was stationed at C Battery from 1962 to 1964, worked in the Launch area with Alpha Section, also when off duty I used to work some in our little pub. Enjoyed my stay in Germany. June 17, 2011 0 0 98.193.188.113
Jay Kelly Fain Columbia, SC jay.k.fain@us.army.mil I am the former SP4 J. Kelly Fain and was assigned to C Btry, 3/71 from Apr 72 to Apr 74. I worked in the IFC as a 24P on the LOPAR system. Visted Hardheim once since then in 99 when I was the Installation CSM in Bamberg. April 24, 2011 0 0 214.13.75.85
James Gary Norton Eufaula, Alabama jnorton@eufaula.rr.com I really enjoyed getting together last November and look forward to doing it again. April 21, 2011 0 0 69.179.115.221
gerald merrick alamogordo new mexico geraldmerrick2001@gmail.com A lot of kudos and thanks to dean for the work he has done.
jerry April 9, 2011 0 0 208.117.123.129
Joe Bledsoe Chicago, IL Tullatoska@gmail.com Great to see something about C-3-71, I was there from 11/68 to 12/69. That was when it changed from the 67th
to the 71st. I was the courier and mail clerk. Great times, great friends, and great place to be. Have missed
it for 40 years, Thanks for the memories March 18, 2011 0 0 76.16.182.208
JOE KLO BETHLEHEM,PA HILLERS57@VERIZON.NET GREAT WEB SITE ,REALLY BOUGHT BACK MEMORIES,I WAS WITH D BTRY,59&60. AT THAT TIME WE SHARED THE SAME BARRICKS WITH C BTRY, I REMEMBER SEEING THE BULLET HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE BARRICKS AND THINKING IT WAS NOT THAT LONG AGO THAT IT HAPPENED. March 6, 2011 0 0 71.185.120.185
Roy Dennison Owensboro,ky lonesomejoe4@yahoo.com yesterday when i put dates in charlie battery it should have read dec. 65 till july 67. thanks March 4, 2011 0 0 72.4.54.253
Roy Dennison Owensboro,ky lonesomejoe4@yahoo.com Thanks for this great site. i served in charlie 3rd 71st from dec.66 til july 67. Was in the ifc area. Again thanks for this great site. March 3, 2011 0 0 72.4.54.253
Larry Sievers House Springs (St.Louis), Missouri larrysievers@sbcglobal.net Yesterday when I signed guestbook I forgot to mention that was in C-3-71 from Feb., 1968 to Jan., 1969 January 5, 2011 0 0 70.230.177.212
Larry Sievers House Springs, Missouri larrysievers@sbcglobal.net What a terrific & wonderful web site you put together for all of us who served in missile artillery. You are a proud one and made us all proud ones, too. Thank you much. I was a 24Q N-H FC Tech who served my last 10 months and 15 days of my 3 year hitch in C-3-71st. Thank you for all the great memories. January 4, 2011 0 0 70.230.186.166
Lionel Gonzales Grand Blanc Michigan spunky4843@gmail.com Thanks for developing and maintaining this website. I have enjoyed looking at it -- especially the old pictures. January 2, 2011 0 0 76.226.196.104
Jeff Forster Cedar Park, Tx. jrforster2@aol.com Hello all, I was stationed D-battery first where I
worked on the radar simulator and helped get delta ready for firing honor battery, Then I was transfered to bravo btry to replace an out going mech,(24Q). Where we fired honor battery also. I got to know charlie btry because I was ordered up there to help them train for there live fire mission. Later I was assigned for a week to c-btry to train them on Red eye training. It seemed like charlie was more primative than the other sites but I had fun living in the IFC area. I remember going out to get something to eat with some of the charlie 24Q's when some gang robbed a bank in one of the towns there and we got stuck in road blocks for hours. I served from 1980 to 1982 and then got shipped to Ft. Gordon for some unknown reason. I showed up and they had no idea what to do with me so they stuck me in personell pulling files for civillian clerks, what a let down. I eventuly reenlisted for a 26Y job and contiuned on. December 3, 2010 0 0 99.191.111.233
Fred Olney Y. Van Zandt Gardendale, AL 35071 foyvz@bellsouth.net I really appreciate the work done by the creator of this web site and by Jim Fitzpatrick who called me yesterday after all these years! I started with the old battery in Karlsruhe, then moved on to C Battery in the wine country. It has been more than 50 years since I was discharged. Wow! November 10, 2010 0 0 99.18.67.9
Bob Collis Bella Vista, Arkansas ncolllis@cox.net I was in the 195th Ordnance Detachment, 3rd Battalion, 71st Artillery from 2/61-8/62 stationed in Kneilingen (Karlsruhe), Germany, providing Ordnance services to the four Nike sites of 3/71. I was so glad to have discovered this very well done site..... it's excellent. I had the privilege of speaking to Dean at length this evening. We discussed our recollections of the Germany we experienced in our youth, scarcely 15 years after the conclusion of WW II. Amazing experiences and responsibilities for youthful American G.I.'s. I have recollection of a couple of the names on the "Charlie" manning roster that Dean prepared. The person I have the greatest recall of was CWO Blanchette (sp?). We (Ordnance) seemed to have more interaction with him than others at 'C" Battery. Oh, yes, I also recall your Mess Sergeant Otto who always did a great job of feeding the visitors to "C" Battery, too.
Dean, thanks for all the hard work you've done in developing this site. Great photos of the towns and very interesting "Google Earth" photos that add a unique perspective to times gone by. It's certainly put the bar at a very high level. And, I appreciate your invitation to an "interloper from Ordnance" to sign in.
Thanks for calling this evening. I certainly enjoyed the conversation.
Regards,
Bob Collis, SP-5
Section Chief, Missile/Launcher Electro-Mechanical Section
195th Ordnance Detachment, 3rd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery October 19, 2010 0 0 98.186.89.50
Bob Ware Vancouver, Washington robert.ware@trw.com Just heard of the web site from Jerry Winnigham. I was at Kleingartich from Oct. '60 till june '63. Originally in motor pool, then taking care of generators, supplying fuel and operating the bulldozer. I worked with Wayne Berlinski, he left and I took over. (He passe away this summer) I'm going to try and be at the reunion this year. I just got the dates today. Look forward to seeing some of you that I knew October 18, 2010 0 0 12.47.73.242
Don Crowl Medford, OR dhwc26@gmail.com Thnx Dean, for the opportunity to reflect & reminisce. Your shot of us in formation in front of the barracks reminded me of something rotten I did. We were having a rifle inspection there once. As I recall, the deal was if the rifle could hit the ground before the inspector could grab it, a pass would be rewarded. It never happened of which I was aware. I figured no one could react that fast. So I decided to pull a mean trick. A young Lieutenant [wish I could remember his name so I could apologize] was doing the inspecting. When it came my turn I tensed every muscle I had & gripped the M-1 hard. When the Lieutenant's hand hit the M-1, the gun didn't budge & the Lieutenant's pain became obvious. His only comment was, "Crowl, did you have to do that?" August 16, 2010 0 0 75.196.89.149
Thomas M. Hodges Missoula, Montana (since 1968) before Great Falls, Mt.) tmains@msn.com I was stationed at "C" battery from 6/65 to 12/67. Would like to hear from anyone regarding what happened to the site after I rotated. I have just returned from Germany and attempted to locate the old site but could only find the general area as it has been reclaimed back to farmland. Even if you don't know what happened I would really like to hear from you. August 9, 2010 0 0 72.174.10.213
Ernie Freid Eau Claire Wi. ekfreid@wwt.net I was in the IFC area from 1959 to 1961. I lived off base for about 11 months while my wife was there. We lived in Brackenheim. I was at the 2008 reunion. Will see you all at the 2010 reunion. August 1, 2010 0 0 216.222.178.55
Rick Christopherson Boise rchristo1@mindspring.com Nice job on the web site! I was stationed at 3/71st Bravo Btry, 74-76. I really cherish my memories of that time in Germany. The countryside was beautiful, the people were great, and I made some good Army friends and had some wonderful times. July 27, 2010 0 0 70.56.202.88
Bill Schott Mission, KS wschott305@aol.com Great site! I served at the battalion headquarters 11/68 to 8-70 in Gross Sachsenheim and Kornwestheim. July 27, 2010 0 0 205.188.116.12
John Sippel Tipp City Ohio Selling@Steincenter.com Nice site. Keep up the good work.
John B/3/71 MP 67-68ABCDE July 27, 2010 0 0 184.58.48.227
Robin Smith Marietta, Georgia RSmithCW2@aol.com Don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but the "final" movement of Charlie Btry to Hardheim was due to the restructuring of the 94th ADA Group in the mid to late 60s. 94th Gp went from 6 battalions to four. All kinds of "moves" were really just re-naming units.
I served in the BOC and lived at Bravo Btry most of the time from Oct 62 until Dec 66. Later I came back to 3/71 and served in Delta Brty, Bravo Btry and HQ Btry between June 72 and Feb 78. Most of the time I was at Bravo Btry as IFC Maintenance Warrant. I eventually retired from my last duty at McGregor Range control and then taught Nike Maintenance to NATO students at Ft. Bliss. July 27, 2010 0 0 24.98.209.234
Bill Betchner Phoenix, Arizona wbetchner@aol.com Great Work on setting up the Web-site for Charlie Battery 3rd Missle Battalion, 71st Artillery. I wasn't part of the line Batteries, A, B, C, or D but was assigned to HHB/3rd Msl/71st Arty with duty at the (BOC) Battalion Operation Center, colocated with Bravo Battery at GrossSacksenheim. I was assigned their from 1959 to 1961. I have lots of memories of Germany and the great soldiers I served with in the US Army Air Defense
Command. It was a pleasure reviewing all the material you have posted...if I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to ask. Please authenticate Papa Hotel, XX That's a Roger! My phonetic alpabet call sign was Whiskey-Echo-Bravo July 26, 2010 0 0 68.105.143.44
Jeff Forster Cedar Park, Tx jrforster2@aol.com I was Assigned to delta battery then to bravo battery, I had to go to charlie to help with their T-1 training for a week. It was nice up their, 1980-1982. July 26, 2010 0 0 99.191.111.233
Clete Hall Kansas clete.hall@att.net Congratulations on your new site, Dean. All of the 3/71st Veterans from Bravo Battery wish you well and if we can be of assistance, please let us know. July 26, 2010 0 0 70.250.255.89
GRIFFIN, JAMES W. OCILLA, GEORGIA BILLGRIFF@WINDSTREAM.NET DEAN,
THANKS FOR THIS WEB SITE.WE HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES AND HISTORY OF THE 3RD BN 71ST ADA,AND TO HAVE AN ACCOUNT OF CHARLIE BATTERY FOR THE PERIOD 1959-1961 IS ESPECIALLY EXCITING. IT REQUIRED A LOT OF WORK AND COMPUTER SKILLS ON YOUR PART TO PUT ALL THIS TOGETHER. IT'S AMAZING THAT AFTER FIFTY YEARS YOU HAVE BROUGHT THIS INTERESTING SITE TO THE INTERNET AND MADE IT AVAILABLE TO THE GUYS WHO SERVED DURING THAT TIME.
FIFTY YEARS TAKES US BACK TO THE TIME WHEN WE WERE YOUNG WITH HIGH ENERGY AND SOMETIMES DO SOMETHING A LITTLE CRAZY.
I REMEMBER A FUNNY THING THAT HAPPENED TO CHARLIE BURGESS AND GERALD TYNE. THEY WENT TOGETHER AND BOUGHT AN OLD GERMAN CAR. ONE DAY THEY WITH TO GERMAN GUYS WERE DRIVING THROUGH THE COUNTRY AND WERE DRIVING TO FAST FOR ROAD CONDITIONS RAN UP ON A CURVE AND COULDN'T MAKE THE TURN,RAN OFF THE ROAD HIT AN APPLE TREE AND KNOCKED THE APPLES OUT OF THE TREE. THE OLD GERMAN FARMER SUED BURGESS FOR THAT CROP OF APPLES.
WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE '08 REUNION IN BRANSON SWAPPING STORIES. SOME OF THE GUYS TOLD SOME TALL ONES.
I WILL VISIT YOUR SITE OFTEN HOPING TO FIND A NOTE FROM SOME OF THE GUYS.
BEST WISHES BILL GRIFFIN July 22, 2010 0 0 98.18.87.207
Jim Fitzpatrick Pittston Pa jimbo199@verizon.net Thank you Dean for this great site this all started 50 rears ago and here we are comming together again.
To bad we waited so long i am sure a lot of our buddies that are no longer with us would just love what is going on now.
Lets do this 2010 reunion for them.
Jim Fitzpatrick July 21, 2010 0 0 71.173.8.21
Erwin H. Blumenthal Nixa, MO. erv9145@hotmail.com July 20, 2010 0 0 207.69.139.147
Jerry Winningham Sperry Oklahoma jerrwnn@aol.com Awsome site,was with Charlie from 1959 thru 1962. Motor Pool Just got a call from Fitzpatrick this am about the site love it. Hope to see some of you who hav'nt made the reunion in Branson in Nov. 2 - 5 This year will be my 3rd we have a great time. Again i say Awsome site... July 20, 2010 0 0 64.12.116.12
Ron Smith Olney, IL rls2324@att.net I served in "C" Battery in 1959-60. I have a lot of fond memories of Germany.
I really like the web site. Thanks for doing it. It's a great way to stay in touch.
Ron Smith July 20, 2010 0 0 98.108.111.172
Richard Picariello Abingdon Va mr_pic@comcast.net Nice site you did a great job. When I was there in 59 and 60 the supply room was on the first floor , I was the supply clerk. The PX was on the second floor and the tailor was on the third floor. A bunch of us get together at a 3rd Msl 71st Arty reunion in Branson Mo every 2 years. Next one is in Nov 2010, last one we had over 15 guys just from C Battery from the years 59-61. Again nice job. July 19, 2010 0 0 76.114.104.202
Ken Nendick Wheaton, Illinois kmnendick@att.net GREAT JOB!!! Thanks Dean for all your work making this site available for us. I do hope that all members will find this site, also thanks for calling me to inform me of this.Reliving the past(almost 50 years) was especially good. I look forward to keeping in touch from now on.ABC July 16, 2010 0 0 99.71.110.63