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"Looking for then SFC Larry Hunter former member of 3rd Squadron around 1982-83."
"Hello Dave!! Have you see any write-up by the 2d Cavalry Association on the passing of CSM Ned Deveraux and/or his contributions to the Regiment? He was the editor of the Association periodical for many years too! "
"That's the last photo I took of Ned. We would meet occasionally in Tacoma for breakfast, but I never took pictures then. He and I were working on a couple projects together for the Armor and Cavalry Museum."
"That' a great photo of the late CSM (Ret) Ned Devereaux, he will be missed by those that we known him. RIP TOP, and thank you for your ever friendship, loyalty to the military, Armor/Cavalry community and Nation - The Pure Leader of…"
Passing of Trooper CSM (Ret) Edmund "Ned" L. Devereaux III
I received the sad news with a phone call from retired SGM Raymond Anderson, that CSM (Ret) Ned Devereaux our former First Sergeant at C Troop 1/2 ACR passed away on March 4, 2021.TOP Ned was 81 years old. He was one of the best NCOs that I served with in 22 years. He served with the 1st and 3rd Squadrons 2d ACR and was a Vietnam combat wounded veteran with the 11th ACR, his last assignment was as Command Sergeant Major 3rd Sqdn. 11th ACR. After his retirement he served for more than 7 years as…See More
"Congratulations !SG (Ret) Gray, you earned. I departed the C Trp & the ROC before you but still members of that family. Stay Safe & Stay Healthy!!"
"No Dave, that's not the Dave Clark that I know, the one that I know was my Plt. Ldr. while in C Trp 1st Plt. on late 1979 until 1981, he then was selected and became the newly promoted BG Robert Wagner (Dueler) Aide the Camp at the 3rd ID,…"
"Rafael, I see Capt. David Clark is on your "buddy find" list. Is this him in the Stetson?
If so, he was killed a few years back in the Gulf. I have the article somewhere but can't find it. He and I e-mailed each other for a few years…"
"Hello Dave, greetings from Virginia USA!! Thank you so much for remembering my birthday and for your b-day wishes, truly appreciated and very classic. Stay Strong & Stay Healthy...enjoy life!! GOD Bless The Regiment!!"
"Hey Dave, that cake is shaped like a M113 track sprocket...LOL"
"Hey Dave, that cake is shaped like a track sprocket....LOL"
"I know that you will take care quick and with Cavalry razor edge. Thank you and GOD Bless from Virginia USA!!"
Profile Information
- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- C Troop 1st Squadron
HHT C&C Squadron (ROC)
- Where were you stationed?
- Christersen Barracks, Bindlach FRG
Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg FRG
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- 19D4SVX
- What was your rank/title?
- SSG / 3rd Plt. Scout Section Sgt.
SFC / 1st Platoon Sgt / Plt. Leader
SFC / Regimental Border Operations NCOIC
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- 11/1980 to 12/1983
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Security & Training Consultant / Instructor
(Fully retired as of 12/2016)
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- SFC Jimmy Aldrich, 1SG Jimmy "Dusty" Collins; SFC Anderson, CPT David S. Clark, MAJ Stephen C. Hawkins, SFC Dickey, SSG Mike Redman...
Rafael Pabon's Blog
Passing of Trooper CSM (Ret) Edmund "Ned" L. Devereaux III
I received the sad news with a phone call from retired SGM Raymond Anderson, that CSM (Ret) Ned Devereaux our former First Sergeant at C Troop 1/2 ACR passed away on March 4, 2021.
TOP Ned was 81 years old. He was one of the best NCOs that I served with in 22 years. He served with the 1st and 3rd Squadrons 2d ACR and was a Vietnam combat wounded veteran with the 11th ACR, his last assignment was as Command Sergeant…
ContinuePosted on April 23, 2021 at 7:54am — 3 Comments
Need Information
Former C Troop First Sergeant Ned Devereaux need any information (tales, stories, memories...) about a great NCO, the late 1SG (ret) Paul Garcia. Paul passed away back in 2004 and a tribute to be published in the Spring of 2014 will need as much information to honor a great C TROOP member.
Ned e-mail address: neddevereaux@comcast.net.
--Regards & Blessings!
--Rafael V. Pabon, MSG (ret)
Posted on November 10, 2013 at 3:58pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 2:27pm on January 12, 2020,
Dave Gettman said…
Rafael, I see Capt. David Clark is on your "buddy find" list. Is this him in the Stetson?
If so, he was killed a few years back in the Gulf. I have the article somewhere but can't find it. He and I e-mailed each other for a few years until his death.
- At 2:08pm on January 12, 2020,
Happy Birthday, Rafael!
Whoop-whoop, Charlie Troop!!
- At 2:17pm on August 6, 2019,
Much appreciated Rafael. The newsletter editor is on board and holding publication of the newsletter to add RCSM Trobough to the Fiddler's Green section. I sent him a photo to accompany the notice.
- At 7:22pm on March 2, 2014,
Eric Maley said…
I my have the wrong Sgt Pabon. Did you comand C-17 in sept '82?
- At 9:10pm on April 29, 2013,
mike flewelling said…
Good eye Rafael that is sgt Waco and the tracs are m114s at the range for target dutyas I remember none of them had more than 50 miles on them.
- At 10:16pm on February 14, 2013,
Bob Reyes said…
Yes sir.. God willing, I will be at the reunion.. Hope to see everyone there.
Bob
- At 10:45am on May 7, 2012,
Edward Moseley said…
SGT Pabon! I remember when that name would sent fear into the hearts of commanders and ncos at camp GATES! Don't remember a lot of names, but this one I do. You and your border inspections were legendary. In fact, my first regimental inspection as a pvt in the ops room at Gates. Got moved to the SQDN ops center and wearing SGT stripes as an E-3. I know you won't remember me, but the most treasured commendation I received was from LTC Brinkley ( a job well done memo from his desk). Was from that inspection.
- At 11:14am on April 16, 2012,
Bernie Collins said…
yes that is true Rafael but i did not know about the medal.He must have got that later we my plt was put up on a hill in graf and c troop left us there for about 4 days and the day top got blown up I went down off the hill to the tank trail just for a walk and look around bored big time lol.I was at the same spot 20min before it happen then i went back to my plt and was gunning on the 4.2inc when it blew up threw me back in the apc we all went down off the hill and thats when we found him and the mess.i still think about that today he was my 1stsgt last name collins my last name collins i was there before him who was god out to get that day.But it was 22 rounds of 155 went off when he was about 20ft away.tolliver and george soloman never knew what happen to them i see you got sgt dickey up there i remember him did not like him much he was i sgt in mortor plt gave me shit cuz i did not have the new BDUs when they came out and we had to buy them i bought a pair off a guy my size and end of day i was in them pissed him off we good talking to ya brother in arms hope to hear back
- At 6:58pm on January 12, 2011,
- Happy Birthday Rafael...
- At 2:10pm on January 12, 2011,
Jesse Kelley said…
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