SSG Ron Hoeltge - Charlie Co 1/39 Inf, 1983-1984

Team,

Here's a report from Ron Hoeltge, who served with Paddy's Gang back in 1983-1984. I've had this for a long time, but a database crash has proved a real setback since 2009.  Anyway, in the interest of getting this into print I've simply included a few words from Ron along with some photos that will definitely bring back some memories. He's left both email and snail mail addresses -- drop me a line and I'll make the connection.

SSG Ronald R. Hoeltge
Charlie Company 1/39 Inf (M), 2nd Platoon and HQ Platoon
Arrived 10/1983
Departed 12/1984

Here are a few words from Ron about his with 1/39th Inf.:

• Arrived FRG as SGT E-5 (on the promotion list) in early October '83 - deployed from Ft. Carson B Co. 1/12th Inf, 4th Inf Div.

• Assigned as 2nd Squad Leader, 2nd Platoon, C 1/39th Inf. in Baumholder, FRG.

• Promoted to SSG - typical duties as Mech. Infantry squad.

• Assigned to Border Guard duties in support of Alpha Co. 1/39 Inf to relieve Armored Cav. unit for training - Jan-Feb '84.

• Assumed responsibilities as NBC NCO (54E30 - secondary MOS) and Unit Map NCO.

• Awarded Army Achievement Medal for outstanding IG Inspection performance.

• Went to Oktoberfest in Munich with other 1/39th troops - drank more beer than thought to be humanly possible.

• Umpire Unit responsibilities (NBC)for REFORGER exercises, '84 - wettest Fall in history, many training maneuvers cancelled to reduce maneuver damage cost. Gave NBC briefing to foreign NATO officers/officials, including King of Norway.

• Medically discharged in late Dec. 1984 for knee injuries related to service with 82nd Abn in the early '70s and 19th SF and 4th Inf Div in the '80s.

. . . and here are those photos:

Look familiar? Tell us about it!

Thanks, Ron!

AAAO!

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