"Heartbreaking end to that game, Ernie, Harry."
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Dave Gettman
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- Tacoma, WA
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Profile Information
- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- C Trp, 1st Squadron
- Where were you stationed?
- Christensen Barracks (The Rock), Bindlach, Germany
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- (P)11E20R8 M551A1 Sheridan driver
(S) 95B20 Military Policeman
- What was your rank/title?
- E-3, E-2, E-3
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- Jan 1974-Feb 1975
- Tell us a little about your cav days.
- If I told you, I'd have to kill you. You wouldn't believe me anyway.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Still the same crazy bastard I was back then, just a lot slower and a little meaner.
- Do you have a web site?
- http://home.comcast.net/~deddygetty2/
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- Lester Paul (found; he's deceased), Harry Watt (found), Paul Garcia (found; he's deceased), Dan "Mac" MacDonald (found; he's deceased), Marty Banning (found here), William "Tiny" Hayden (found here), Marty Buss and the rest of the party room at the end of the hall.
1LT Andy Stilley (found in Texas but lost again), 1SG Jack Miller (found here), CPT (Ret. COL) Tom Molino (found here), SSG Ken Webb, SGT Jim Cain (found here), SSG Rick "Butch" Cassidy (found here), SGT Brian Conlon (found here), SGT Donley French and SGT Dennis French (twins), Dennis Fullerton, Jerome Hess (found here), Scott Hippe (found here), SGT Larry Kissel (found here), PVT Mike Paige, SP/4 Brian Parten (found here), SGT Bob Ryan (found here), SGT Rick Reames (found here), SP/4 Cary Ley (found here), LT Jim Mitchell (found here)...I know there are several more I missed and more that are already here, but the mind gets foggy.
This was probably the last thing SSG Brow saw before I hit him with a flying tackle and put out his flames just past the first hour of July 25, 1974. I think I must have still had this same expression as I ran away from C15 just seconds before it blew up.
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"Here is your chance, guys. 1964 2d Cavalry yearbook up for auction on eBay.
1964 yearbook"
"Andy, you just can't argue with a good beer mug, my friend."
"Either 2d or 2nd is acceptable. 2d is the old school 1800's version, the one I prefer. 2nd is the modern version."
2d Cavalry Association 2021 Reunion at The American Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
October 21, 2021 at 4pm to October 24, 2021 at 11am
NEW DATES FOR REUNIONFellow Troopers: Our next reunion will be in Atlanta and will include a trip to Ft. Benning to dedicate a memorial to the fallen of the Regiment. The dedication of the memorial could make this reunion the most memorable one we have ever conducted. The dates for the reunion are October 21-24, 2021. A lot more details will be forthcoming as we get closer to our next reunion.Register here: Reunions – 2D Cavalry…See More
"Glad you are OK, Harry! Shannon's wife Linda and Ernie have been posting on Facebook, so they are OK. I talked to Shannon on the phone a few days before the storm and they were driving to Florida. He sent me a bunch of photos of WW II armored…"
"Anybody heard from Harry after the big storm? Hoping all our friends in the path of that thing are OK."
"Yes Harold, your active reserve service after January 1, 1961 entitles you to the NDSM."
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2d Dragoon websites
Following is a listing of 2d Dragoon websites on the internet.
If you know of a site that isn't included here, please drop me a line by clicking on this link:
TACOMA DAVE
2D DRAGOON SITES
2d Cavalry Association History Center - http://history.dragoons.org/
2d Cavalry Association History Center Gallery -… Continue
If you know of a site that isn't included here, please drop me a line by clicking on this link:
TACOMA DAVE
2D DRAGOON SITES
2d Cavalry Association History Center - http://history.dragoons.org/
2d Cavalry Association History Center Gallery -… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments
2D CAVALRY MUSEUM UPDATE
For the twisted few of you out there like me who have lost anal retention over the closing of the 2d Cavalry's Reed Museum in 2006, I have some good news. Things are finally moving forward towards getting the "Reed" opened up again in Vilseck, Germany, after being in limbo for three years.
The Regiment has a building at their home on Rose Barracks in Vilseck…
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments
Great loss to the 2nd Cavalry family
Don painted numerous scenes depicting the 2d Dragoons over their 173 years of service, including:…
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Posted on November 7, 2009 at 1:35pm — 3 Comments
Memberships
Will we hit 700 members before the end of the week? Most likely! Way to go, Dragoons!!!
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:43am — 4 Comments
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This was the third design of the 2d Cavalry DUI, worn from 1924-1931. The sharp points on the ends of the bottom scroll again called for a redesign.
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Happy birthday Brother, I hope everything is going well with you and your family. See you in Georgia.
Thanks for posting on the Facebook page, I would love to see the comments. I am trying to join the group. Thanks again!
what is the need for capacity. Maybe we could start a money drive once we figure our needs
I got a message from
J Mclaughlin's Page says
Good Day,
How is everything with you, I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site.Could you please get back to me on where his email is for the full details.
Have a nice day
Thanks God bless. Scammers are using this same message around the internet to get money from your bank saying you win money. I speak German and this persons Englisch is terrible. I served on the Rock in Bindlacher Burg Delta Company also helped with head start German since I spoke it anyway. Harry Mills was my tank commander. I was the driver. He told me that when I drove it was like driving on a cloud. I am the only one who like going to the wash rack.
The reason I have 3 accounts is keep forgetting passwords lol
Yo Dave, Happy Birthday! Hope you’re doing okay out there.
Happy birthday Dra made it another year. Enjoy your day to the fullest. I will drink one of my German dark wheats that I have stashed away in your honor today.
Hi Dave! Been awhile since I have seen or heard from you! Hope your doing well in the midst of what we now call life! Tojours Pret Brother!
Hi Dave, Would rather communicate via Email directly. Can you reach out to me at
kevinseidl@momentumfleetservices.com
Dave, if you go to Dave Gray's page he has a Company picture of D Co from 1991 that is just the size you are looking for.
Hi Dave - thanks for the information, but I still need to talk to you about some other issues, so give me a phone call and or leave me your number and I'll call you. My home # 337-463-7828 Cill # 337-396-2762 Thanks Chief
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