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Charlie Battery - Kleingartach

The Barracks Area - 1959 - 1969



- Click Here For Larger Image -Bob Reed with Ruthie

Bob Reed of the Launching Area with Ruthie, who operated the small PX on the first floor across from the canteen. Ruthie was, I think, from Niederhofen.


Image by Jim Fitzpatrick - Pennsylvania - 1960

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Ruthie Out Bird Watching

Ruthie was a sweetheart and a very good natured person.


Image by Jim Fitzpatrick - Pennsylvania - 1960

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Frau Martin - Battery Tailor

Originally Herr Martin was the battery tailor, but when he died his wife took over his position.

She is remembered as a very sweet and hard working lady, and would tailor our uniforms with great skill and quality.

A tailored set of Khakis always looked and felt good to wear.

Image by Jim Fitzpatrick - Pennsylvania - 1960

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Willie The Battery Barber

Willie was a great guy and a good barber.

He was always friendly and ready for a good joke.

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Jim Fitzpatrick Ready For Inspection...!


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- Click Here For Larger Image -“Wild” Bill Browning Ready For Inspection...!

The next four photos are a great illustration of what an Inspection entails.

I am assuming that it's just a Battery Inspection. It seems that if it was Battalion it would have been mentioned.

Image by Francis DeGrado - Illinois - 1961

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- Click Here For Larger Image -What A Full Inspection Loooks like

This is a great photo...

Standing off to the left is Hanford “Puss” Twaddle.

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Standing by For A Full Inspection...!

Front to back; Hansen, Stafford, Browning, And DeGrado looking good.


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- Click Here For Larger Image -Full Inspection Bunk/Wall Locker Detailed Photo

These Inspection setups belong to “Fatty D” DeGrado, and Delbert Aldridge.


Image by Francis DeGrado - Illinois - 1961

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- Click Here For Larger Image -Teddy Howell And Johnny Vytrcil Testing A Two Butt Foot locker


Image by Jim Fitzpatrick - Pennsylvania - 1960

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