Paddy's Gang - 1/39 Infantry
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I do have to admit that I tend to work very, very slowly, and post very, very rarely now that this old technology has been overtaken by social media sites such as Facebook, Military.com etcetera.
Of course, I'll keep all of these posts on this site so long as Blogger.com remains in operation.
Naturally, I won't pass your details along to spammers or scammers. And I'm not selling anything, either.
Meanwhile, if you're still in touch with anyone from those days, I'd be grateful if you would forward them an email with a link to this website, and be sure to raise a glass in honor of the times we had while serving with Paddy's Gang all those many years ago.
AAAO!
p.s. if you were also with 4/12 Inf (M), be sure to visit that web beacon as well.
posted by mhg at 12:00 AM
85 Comments:
mi was in bco from dec-81 to dec-82 i was a sp4 then.im robert trusty you can email me at nancytrusty@yahoo.com
i was with 1-39inf from May 80 to May 82 i am looking for any one that may remember me and when on Oct. 1,1980 the 113 that blew its top behind Bn. Hq.i was burned pretty bad. the Army has no records of me prior to my reinlistment in Nov. 82. the Army nor VA will not reconize my injuries from that day. PLEASE HELP! you can reach me at billy.estay@yahoo.com
I was in HHC,CSC,&Aco.
Peace Bill Estay
im looking for anyone from the S-3 shop from May 80 till Feb.81.
(ie) chris bowen,bill wilson,Sfc Ford(he becaom CSM at 4/6 inf in FtPolk La before they moved to Ft. Hood) or anyone from Bn. Hq. at the time of my injuries there was a Bn. staff meeting going on the confrence room over looked the small motor park behind Bn.im sure there are men out there that remember that day that was in that meeting.
AAA-O
Bill Estay
Sp4 Larry D Crowder
served HHC 1/39th(M) Inf S4 and A Co as a 76Y.
Sp4 Larry D Crowder
served HHC 1/39th(M) Inf S4 and A Co as a 76Y 83 - 85
i remember a bill estay, was a driver at bn and i think he said he was from chicargo
Well, for goodness' sake I hope you emailed him! Be a champ -- drop us a note and let us know. Since you posted anonymously we can't see your email address, which means there's no way to reach you.
SPC Stratton
served HHC 1/39th(M) Inf S3 as a 71L Feb 1988 to Sep 1991. You can reach me at cmack70@hotmail.com
I served in bravo company 1st bn 39th infantry from sept 1977 to june 1980 and was in 2nd platoon then weapons platoon.
I only remember sfc mapp,sgt andrews,ssg attaway and capt bertoff and capt noe.
I aslo remember a couple of friends by nick name,little rock and red.
I am looking for anyone who rembers or served with me during that time.
Once i was drunk and the guys hung me out the window from the 3rd floor and it scared the hell out of me when I woke up and saw only the sky.
Another time we were doing lake crossing with our apc and when i drove ours into the water it started to sink cause the mechanic didnt put the belly plate back on after doing a pm on it in the field.
I also was involved with the retracing the units war route when I was there all the way to luxemburg with a few guys.
I have a hard time remembering names and dates but wish to make contact with anyone who may remember me.
my name is arthur j fryer, I left there as a sgt and was with bravo company the whole time.
My first platoon leader was sfc mapp and sqd leader was sgt andrews who I realy didnt get along with.
I remember ssg attaway who I last saw at ft mccllen alabama.
I attended the nco academy there and also remember lt williams our platoon leader and lt clements who was out of west point.
If any one remembers please email me at arthurfryer2beking@yahoo.com or contact me at 352-503-2569. I live now in lecanto fl.
I also remember when they gave us the flu shot in dec 1978 at hhq in the basement and I eneded up with the flu and the guys had to take me to the infirmary.
I hope I can make contact with anyone who remembers and maybe get some names they remember like hoyle who was a big guy with redish hair.
I was in Co C, 1st Bn, 39th Inf from June 1968 to December 1969. I started out 11B10, and ended up 71H20 (company clerk). My wife and I lived with a German couple in Baumholder. Our son was born in Neubrucke. I remember many of the people there, but as I get older I seem to be losing more and more names. Capt Roy Morrow, 1SG Ronald Holsopple, SFC Ramsey, SSG Barela, Sgt Conti, SP5 Thomas Waghorn, SP4 Robert Bessete, SP4 Paul Manning, SP4 Gallagher, SP4 Wilczewski, SGM Tracey, SP4 Oscar Miller and on and on. Hope everyone is doing well. The day I left Germany I was called to Battalion where LtCol Nix (yes, we called him Mox Nix) presented me with a certificate membership to Paddys Gang(but of course, my name was mispelled lol). I really enjoyed my time in Baumholder. It helped being married where I could live off post and have a car. SP5 Vaughn O'Laughlin delta47@charter.net
James A Mitchell Jr. SP4 C co January 1986 to January 1988. Still in touch with then SGT Kevin Bryant, who was on the post boxng team. jr4842@sbcglobal.net
OOPS I forgot, I'm on facebook also:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/jamesa.j.mitchell
Fry this is Joseph I been waiting to hear from you or anyone that was in the 1/39 infantry from 77-80. My e-mail is lender1225@yahoo.com Thanks
Served with CSC 1/ 39th Inf 4.2 mortar plt Jul 1975 til Nov 1977 Dennis R McPeak contact me at drmcpeak48@yahoo.com
Tom Bridge, SSG 85-88 HHC and HHC Co S-4 NCO and E Co, In HHC Commanders were CPT Sharpless and CPT Morgan, In E Co it Cpt Nagy and Cpt Burns. It was a good time. but it was the real army. I remember sparring with Ray Mercer and 11M from D Co I remember it seemed like a hundred field problems. Anyone fromt that era say hey
AAAO
Stuart Norman, SFC 86-90 D Co, HHC, B Co. SPC Mercer was an 11B- won the Olympic Gold Medal for his weight Class.
Hello there, SFC Norman! Great to see your name again. We served together in the S-3 shop, along with Rick Wagner, Jim Wheeler, Deane Shephard and Mark Schemine. I always wondered how things turned out for you after our merry times in sunny Baumholder, so if you pass by here again, please drop a line --> matthewginn{at}gmail.com
Say . . . Tom Bridge . . . I'm pretty sure I remember you, too. Didn't you get a posting to VHF after Baumholder? If that's you, please drop a line --> matthewginn{at}gmail.com
sp4 James Carey served 1979 to 1981 HHC battalion maintenance were is ever one jcarey8@yahoo.com
I was assigned to C 1/39th from Dec79-Dec 81, David Boucher E-1-E-4,
Hi I was doing a genealogy search and found out my grandfather Theodore Masotas was a Private in Co F 39 Infantry,
during World War 1, do you know where I can find information on him and the 39th. I also, have a picture of him in uniform. Thank you, Debbie Casey rcasey6565@aol.com.
Richard Gerjets Dco. 84 moved to 1/39th from 3/28 and we became Dco. Was part of the firing detail in Luxembourg at Patton's day in Ettlebruck. e-mail richardm1070@yahoo.com
Billy Estay this is Chris Bowen I just sent you an email to your yahoo account. I was in the motor pool with you that day and helped get you loaded up to go to Landsthul. ssb3134 @gmail.com
James Carey ...Chris Bowen catch me at ssb3134@gmail.com. S3 HHc with you on the rock
PFC Eric Gosmeyer served with CSC 1/ 39th Inf 4.2 mortar plt 82-84
Please add me to the Mortar Plt Roster contact gosmeyer@gmail.com
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Sp4 Rodney Hiscock. 1978 to 1980. I remember Jimmy! Party animals!
Mark Perry CSC 1/39 82'- 84'
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I served in the 1st of the 39th from Jan, 1966- November 1968. I initially was a Plt. leader in C Co. under CPT Nick Nahaus at Worms. In late 1966 when the Nam levies came down, I took over command of B Co as a 1st Lt. because we were so short on officers & E-5 to E7 NCO's. SSG Raymond Malpica was my 1st Sargent (Tops).I oversaw the relocation from Worms to Baumholder in mid 1967- what a shit hole compared to Worms! In late 1967 thru mid 1968 we had half our equipment in administrative storage because of low manning and were rated only 40% combat effective. At one point we were down to 5 NCO's & one other 2nd Lt. Umberger and myself in the entire company. Those were some tough times as we had to fill several positions simultaneously. Early 1968 saw troops & staffing arriving in greater numbers. Lt Dick Durhan was C Co CO, Lt George Burson was A Co CO & CPT Chuck Lowe was HHC CO. LTC John Barrett was Bn. CO. I'd love to hear from any of you guys that served during these times- Bill Corray E-mail -lcorray@charter.net. Ph.618-407-3418
I arrived in C Co in Baumholder in June of 1968. We had a new Company Commander named Roy C Morrow. Since I had college and could type, I was made the new Company Clerk. When I got there, Co C was just beginning to get replacements. In fact, the Battalion got 40 some men, all artillery trained. The Battalion Sgt Major Tracy and First Sgt Holsopple, along with Spec5 Waghorn from Battalion, were instrumental in my learning the job, as well as making the job fulfilling, and, dare I say, fun. Those were good times. The Battalion had just returned from Luxembourg not long before I got there. I was married so lived in a German home, had a beat up VW,and had a son born there. I can relate to the shortage of Officers, as at one time we had the CO and a 2nd lt, who of course was made XO as well. He got his own jeep, and that pleased him to no end lol. The "old hands" all talked about Worms, but I never got to experience anything other than the Rock. The very first day I was in Baumholder I walked downtown, and saw a high school classmate of mine walking up the sidewalk toward me. I left Baumholder in December of 1969, and have always meant to go back, but haven't.
Hello SFC Norman I don't know if you remember me I am spc4 Stevens 3 squad 2nd platoon B co when you were plt ssg of 1st platoon I hung around couple of your boys cpl ken Haines, PFC hoops.I remember you only use to sleep like 4hrs a night.you can contact me at my wife's e mail donnaestevens62@yahoo.com
HI my name is Doug Spon. I was with A CO. motor pool from Jan 1974 to Jan 1975 and then to HHC motor pool till Sept 1976. My e mail is doug.spon@gmail.com if any one remembers me
Kerns here. Just stumbled on this blog site. Would love to catch up!
Crowder! Thomas Kerns here. Served with you in S4 - let's catch up man!
bigislandbrewhaus@yahoo.com
Thomas Bridge you are a legend. Thomas Kerns here. I would love the opportunity to connect with you. You brought integrity and grounded fun into S4. Darts anyone? Please reach out: bigislandbrewhaus@yahoo.com or 807-276-3301
Tom Bridge: Thomas Kerns Phone# correction 808-276-3301
Sp4 Thomas Kerns, served in S4, HHC 1/39th 84-85. Great experience, some great people. I I would like to hear from some friends to catch up. bigislandbrewhaus@yahoo.com
SFC Norman good to hear from you ...you out of Erwin by now I hope. SPEC Johnson, joejentc@gmail.com
Loooking for friends from 1988 Spec Rolf Hommen, Spec Chris Paraksi, and LT Dan Hill. JoejenTC@gmail.com I was the TC for LT Hill, and I was always imitating the Plt Sgt. cant remember his name though... Joe Johnson ( Higgins to everyone else)
My name is Steve Stiles, served from 78 to 81 in Bravo company HQ platoon. I did vehicle dispatching at the motor-pool. Worked with Stan Kaltenback, Gary Harrison, James Siliconi, Randal Boene. Email is golfen@q.com
This is Steve Stiles...I was also in B company 1/39th from 78 to 81. I remember SGT Fryer and was there when you were hung out the window... Also we had a little disagreement in the motor pool once.
D.Brigham Delta co.1/39 mech infantry moved to Boumholder Germany when the Airforce Base took over in Wiesbaden Germany in 1984-86 sgt Franklin was the platoon sargent. Was on the paddys gang for the 40 yr anniversary for World War II.. traveled to Italy and France rode around in restored World War II vehicles.. going from City to City doing ceremonies.. st pier glise was one town I remember being in in 1984-85. Memories not that great but I remember a few names.prince Felton. Danial Shefflebaun. John Riley,
Was Stationed with Ray Mercer Pro Boxer. From 1984-85 Boumholder 1/39 anyone remember Ray ?
Bill, I was a medic on the rock from 79 til 82, I remember your accident, we did dressing changes for you at the aid station, wasn't Sgt Crocker engaged to your mother, or something like that..name is Ted Thomas email flabella@neo.rr.com
Dan Flores here....served in 1/39th from 1972 to 1974. Combat Support. Ground Surveillance Radar.
Moen, Pryle, Barker, Chief, Chomak, Squeak, and a bunch of others.
BAR NONE !!!
my name is cliff cogswell i also service in Bravo company from 77 to 80 , i do remember all the great times there and the crazy times and that dick head sgt Mapp
cwcogswell5@cox.net
I remember you man. you use to hang out with Williams sometimes. yeah lets do that.
I played keyboards in the band he pplayed with 45 FLASH. He played guitar.
Rodney...Larry ward here at lward5023@gmail.com and anyone else out there drop me an email HQ&CSC companys...1977-79 63charlies grease monkeys
Rodney contact Larry at lward5023@gmail.com
I WAS IN A CO WEAPONS PLATOON AS A TRACK DRIVER IN 1978 MY 1st SGT was MEADOWS,and Platoon Sgt was Sgt.Gilley
You forgo your old 1SG in HHC. CPT SHARPLESS and I did the change of Command together. 1SG Srader. SGM RETIRED NOT EXPIRED
Was with SSG Norman, before you went to BN S3 from D. Co.
Served in 1/39th from 1972 to 1974 also. Was in Combat Support 4 Duce. I remember Dan Flores. Have been in contact with Jay Springer and Greg.
Mike brewer1st 39 from 1971 1972. Capt John Lalli home t Luther Plain Ganster Guss Bomello Lol Johnny Green
do you remember a tim norton introducing you to a dart player that didn't let you shoot in round the world? you can reach me at- mrpirate2u@gmail.com Lee
I served with Ray Malpica in "B" Co. 1/39 from Dec 1966 to Aug 1968. My Plt Sgt was Sgt.Geyger, Plt Leader 1Lt Randall B. Medlock ( who went on to become Co Cpt Medlock when we moved from Worms to Baumholder.) and then 2 Lt Charles Comstock ,Squad Leader SSG Corman. I honestly don't remember who was CO when I got there, but they weren't CO all that long. My name is Pete Zayas a really short Puerto Rican from Brooklyn. I served with Mike Pendergast, Joe Alvarez, Mitch Musick ,Jamie CorbettJim Varney and guys from all over the US. Would love to hear from any of the guys from B Co 1/39 8th Inf Div dec 66 to Aug 1968
I was your medic.
I served in HHC as a Medical/Clinical Specialist from September 74 - July 76 before being transferred to the 1/13(m)inf.
Hello there! How about posting a name / email address, and I'll see if I can put you in touch with anyone else from the unit in those days.
Cheers
Matt
Thanks for stopping by. Please be sure to send Dennis a direct email, and it would also be good if you'd leave your own name and email so other guys can get in touch.
Thanks
Matt
1Bn 39Inf Co A 4th Pl 1971-1972 I was a draftee and more than happy to be there and not in Viet Nam. I was in the Army Reserve for 30 years after active duty. Met my wife in the reserves. Got the wife and a very nice pension. Turned out getting drafted was one of the best things that ever happened to me. MSG Richard Gomer, USAR ret
Sure thing man. Kinda busy right now with my music.
Happy Veterans Day to all my brothers and thank you for your service.
Hoooah!
1971/72 A Company 1st Platoon, captain Bagnulo, Marty Ivens from Boston, Don, Harper from Terra Haute, Carlos Wilder from Kentucky, name is Ken Stockton from California, our APC was named Big Kahuna
Hi, Tuna
How about posting your contact details? Or send an email to the address linked at the top of this page, and I'll see if I can put some names and faces together.
Cheers
Matt
John OHearn 1/39th MessHall 1985-1988
I remember ray he was in 268 if i remember
Hello, John
You'd have been in the unit at the same time I was. I think your CO in
'87-'88 was CPT Gerald Sharpless, followed by CPT Hutchison (Hutchkinson?). I may have some links to other fellows in HHC, if you'd post an email address.
Cheers
Matt
Don't think Ray was sent over to 2/68 AR. He was with Delta 1/39 until he hit the big time, and I'm pretty sure he was put on separate duty after that. Someone else had to carry the M60. ;-)
Spc Smith Eco 87-89
Hi there, Smitty - I was in Echo Co during '89 as well. What platoon were you in? Leave an email, I'll send a message. Or send one to the address in the header of this post.
LT Rich McKim, Med PLT '88-91. I've had contact with SPC Scott Bond some years back, and SPC Kevin Snedden within the last year.
Jesse Sarenana, I served in 1/39th from 1976-1979 HHC. If anyone remembers me sarenana7@gmail.com
Ido remember you a little was in sgt Keller squad. cecil dailey the martial arts guy.
Mike Marshawn here and first of the 39th Charlie company 1975 1978 weapons Platoon it was a great duty station even Graf and hornsfield wasn't bad once in awhile
Sp4 Davis. one of the medics HHC 75-78
Was with Hdq platoon 39th. Company commander Lt Brownfield, 1st Sgt Wright
Greetings, I was in HHC 1/39th as Father Bobs Chaplains Assistant. 1983-85 ish.
A Company 1/39 1971/Jan 73. Barracks across from movie theater, cafe, hand ball courts. 11B/ mechanic, 1st Sgt Driver. AAAO Bar None.
Ken Stockton tunabob2@comcast.net
Served with Charlie and Headquarters Company 1974-1978. Squad Leader in Charlie Company and worked in Bn S-3. Butch Cowart
Tim Gordon here. Served in Scout Platoon. CSC 1/39 (m) Inf., from 77-79. Went from PV2-Spec4 at Baumholder. Anybody remember the "Boomerang Bar"?
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