"I found some slides from July-August 1963 when I did training with the 2nd AC. I accidentally loaded slide film in my camera.I was attached to the BGS because I spoke fluent German. I think these were taken on the border near Hof . The BGS patrolled…"
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Thomas David “Tommy” Thompson
- Male
- Princeville HI
- United States
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"Check out my profile about 2AC, BGS and Gerry Warner, my sponsor summer 1963. Just started remembering after reading some articles"
Border Patrol
Many of us experienced a unique part of history patrolling the East German & Czechoslovakian Borders during the Cold war. Share those stories here with those who served on the border.See More
"No. PA, NY, CA, AZ, TX, HI. BUT, I once had a girlfriend who was from Hemet!"
"Did you ever live in Newark, N.J. ?"
2nd Armored Cavalry Certificate & Related Memorabilia
Reading the articles brought back memories of the short time I spent with the Regiment. Not only the Beast of Bayreuth incident, but other memories popped up of my time in Bayreuth, Kronach, HOF and the BundesGrenzShutz. What a great experience for…
Profile Information
- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- B Troop? 2nd AC
- Where were you stationed?
- Bayreuth, HOF, Kronach
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- West Point Cadet on AOT
- What was your rank/title?
- Cadet
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- July-August 1963
- Tell us a little about your cav days.
- I was assigned to the second A/C as an Army Overseas Training duty. I don’t remember much except my Sponsor was Gerry Werner, the Beast of Bayreuth. I double dated with him and Ursula several times. I was detailed to the BundesGrendzShutz because I spoke fluent German. Liked The three cities, especially Hof and my German comrades right on the fence!
- Tell us a little about you now.
- I retired in Princeville HI, play a little golf, drink a little beer…
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- I can’t remember any names except Gerry Werner. I think my Co was Jim something, had an Austin Healy 3000 that he let me drive a couple of times, great guy, taught me a lot. Mostly spent time with the German guys I was assigned with. Got me dates,etc. lotsa Bier!
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- At 10:13pm on October 19, 2022,
James Pollard said…
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Thanks God bless.
- At 1:42pm on March 28, 2022,
Sigmund Fertig said…
Did you ever live in Newark, N.J. ?
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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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