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What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?: I co later changed to L troop 3rd Sqdn.

Tell us a little about your cav days.: went from PFC to Spec-5 while I was there. We did a round robin type of training. spent a Month in Amberg,a month in Grafenwhor and a month on the Border. Would split troop in half when we went to the Border. Had some great times and loved every minute of it.

Tell us a little about you now.: Retired From the Army as SSG. I retired from the US post Office also. Went to Vietnam in 1966 and received the purple heart. On disability now because of Agent Orange. I came back to North Carolina and got married to a wonderful woman and have been married for fifty years. Two children and five grand children. Life has been good.

Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.: Gerald R Buckner, James Milford, Donald R. Baker,and anyone else from troop L from that time period.

At 10:03am on March 31, 2013, John G Boyd said…: You speak german?

I have often wondered how much better of an experience that I may have had if I knew the language? But I understand (?) German is difficult to learn, and I am not facile in learning languages, just barely know english. Took 4 yrs Spanish in jr hi and hi skool, but still could not get to the "conversant" level, cause couldn't "think" in Spanish, and always had to try to translate back and forth - too difficult a process for conversation as you can imagine.

At 9:56am on March 31, 2013, John G Boyd said…: Sir I have had a "friend request" for a while now, I will leave it active and not "withdraw" as I believe you probably have not seen it. I would be honored if you accept. Thanks.

At 12:42pm on January 27, 2013, Harry Warner said…: Bill,
Good morning and Happy Birthday. Looking at your picture from 1960, I am almost certain that our paths crossed, either in Amberg or Gates. Weren't too many around with dimples like that. Hope you have a great day.

At 4:02pm on January 5, 2013, John G Boyd said…: William Penn Brown

the procedure was done Dec 4th 2012

At 4:01pm on January 5, 2013, John G Boyd said…: William Penn Brown,

The VA did some procedure, I will get the name of it soon and let you know, but alot of relief, not the hell

that I was going thru but at least the pain medicine is moderately effective now when I get great pain.

I may be asking you about the implant thing for sure.

Thanks for being with me an being my friend when I was so, so. so very sick. Brother.

At 7:22pm on December 9, 2012, John G Boyd said…: William Penn Brown Come on over and spend some time in oldtimers, I am there almost daily.

At 7:15pm on December 9, 2012, John G Boyd said…: William Penn Brown,

I had a procedure at the VA on Dec 4th - Good Pain Reduction, then the other day I tried to move a box and it gave me a sharp pain like a spasm. They are very bothersome, but my overall pain is relieved to a large extent. I hope whatever I "did" heals up.

thanks for your interest man. I was in horrendous pain for 8 months, the pain and pain meds took over my life; probably the worst pain I have ever experienced

Thank You for your interest, and I am sorry it took me so long to find your message..

At 11:05am on November 5, 2012, John G Boyd said…: William Penn Brown,

I have been dagnosed with lower spinal stenosis; for now; more CaT ScAnS to come and more docs to see!!

Contractors here now, so I gotta quit. I will be back later in the day; but Thanks for your shout out and your interest.

At 2:25pm on September 19, 2012, Harry Warner said…: Bill,
Glad to see you made over to the Oldtimers. It tends to get deep over here, so keep your waders handy.

At 2:22am on September 19, 2012, Jesse Kelley said…: Toujours Pret William

Welcome home Trooper.
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