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Edward Powell from Milwuakie wrote on January 16, 2019 at 5:59 pm:

Was in H&S C0. S-4 from Jan 1954 to April 1955. Some names I remember are- SGC Funk, Capt Cowan, Capt Connut, and I think the H&S CO was Capt. Dufflemeyer (not sure of the spelling). Don 't remember the Battalion CO. When I got there a Lt Col. Was CO. He was replaced with a full Col. In the summer or fall of 1954. Can anyone help me with the names? I have pictures of many and can put last names to most. Enjoyed my time at McNair and with the 317th.

Ross Pearson from Robertsdale. Al wrote on January 6, 2019 at 6:37 am:

Hello again from SGT Ross Pearson. I forgot to mention in my last message that I was in Co. B from 73 to 76. One of the things I forgot to tell was the incident at Wildflicken when we were having a locker inspection. My buddy from Louisiana named Trick wrapped a plain rock up in aluminum foil. When SFC Whitington found it he took off to Capt. Meredith office to show him what he found. What a funny incident. Whittington was platoon Sgt. and I believe Sgt Thomas from Mobile was 1st Sgt. I remember going to club and trading Tony the pizza guy wine for pizza. So many memories to think about . When we were in Wildflicken we got to go to that walled city called Rothenburg. I guess the best trips I got to go on were to Garmisch and Berlin. I will post more later. Later guys. I still want to know when next reunion will be..

james summers from Allen Oklahoma wrote on December 29, 2018 at 1:55 pm:

I was attached to H/S co. in 317th eng batt in 1954 1957 when it was in Mcnair Kersene Hochst Germany.

Sgt Ross Pearson from Robertsdale. Al wrote on December 20, 2018 at 6:59 am:

Hello former members of the greatest eng.btn. I was there from 73 to 76. I think our 1st was Gaylor. and 1st.Lt Phillip Close. Sgt.Montgomery. SGT Mc Kenzie .Can't remember them all. I still remember Trick from Louisiana who showed me around base. Some of the best times playing softball. Great times together going to Mc Nair to movies and going to eat pizza. When I got out I got in the National Guard in Alabama and actually got to go to Wildflicken in support of Reforger for 2 weeks. What a bunch of memories that were brought back. I drag out my pictures every once in a while to refresh my memories. I would certainly love to go to a Btn. Reunion if anyone knows when the next one is. Talk to all my brothers later. I will be posting more now that I found this site. God Bless you all.

Dean Vandenakker from Ogden Utah wrote on December 18, 2018 at 5:17 pm:

Hi, I was stationed in Hocst ( Frankfurt ) Germany from 1955 until 1957 in the 317 th engineers staff Sgt 🏤Vandenakker trying to locate Sgt McGirt , anybody out there know anybody from this era ?

Darrell W Talbert from Columbus, OH wrote on December 15, 2018 at 6:19 pm:

Seeking members from 1982 - 1984 Company C, if you were there hit me up especially if you were on the Beirut special detail in Frankfurt.

Thomas from Mercier wrote on October 6, 2018 at 6:54 pm:

Former Sp5 317th Engr. Bn. Hq. Co Motor pool 1963 to 1966 was in McNair and Eschborn I believe did a tour in Vietnam, not sure but I think he retired Military? Name Ernest F Bomersbach Event Type Obituary Event Date 12 Aug 2007 Event Place Texas, United States Residence Place Houston Gender Male Age 71 Birth Date 03 Feb 1936 Death Date 09 Aug 2007 Burial Date 13 Aug 2007 Burial Place Houston (can supply Photo )

Thomas Mercier from Tewksbury, Ma. wrote on October 6, 2018 at 4:51 pm:

Geoff, I am not sure But I put a photo I think it might be you, on here If its not on here Its on Veterans.com "follow up on" GEOFFREY GORDON from YUCCA VALLEY wrote on May 4, 2017 at 11:00 am: Just read John R Johnson's entry dated May 1, 2017. I was a Radio Operator in HQ Company also starting out in McNair and later going to that God awful Camp Eschborn. My time was May 1963 to May 1965. I was trying to find out who the Group was that we were in to look for their logo for my website.

sanjiv badhwar from Torrance wrote on October 5, 2018 at 3:21 pm:

Roy Sletto worked in the MotorPool, was a mechanic on the 5 tons dumps, Mike Hemsley used to be Tanksley's jeep driver Matherly was the 1st Shirt with his cigars. 2dLT LeBeouf was training officer (was a west pointer). Remember Hoenfeldts training area with the Reforger 1975. Cheif Eagle and his co worker from Tenn. Chief Eagle crashed the douce and half, lucked out didnt get killed.

sanjiv badhwar from Torrance wrote on October 5, 2018 at 3:10 pm:

was at Camp Eschborn Nov 73 thru Dec 75 Company Clerk for Charlie Co. .Went thru 3 COs. Tanksley, Peters, and O'Neil O'Neil became Major at 317th HQ under LTC Yaun

Roger Weems from Paris tx wrote on September 23, 2018 at 3:27 pm:

I was there June 77 to Oct 78. got an early out. Think of my time there often.Both good and bad. Miss my old friend Brett.wander how he'd doing.

Thomas Mercier from Tewksbury, Ma wrote on September 21, 2018 at 1:22 pm:

Dennis Redman, I believe I put a photo of you on the veterans page. I believe it's Veterans.com. Thomas Mercier

Charles Ireland from Beaverton wrote on September 2, 2018 at 6:51 pm:

I was there at Camp Eschborn from Jan 1977 to Dec 1979 Company B

David Abrams from Petaluma wrote on August 29, 2018 at 10:48 am:

Hello i was with the 317th 82-84 spent a summer at Graf, still looking for a couple friends Jeff Sandefur Gary Indiana. James (roach) Raschka Green Bay Wisc. and any one else that spent most of our time at the Cottage , Raffles and the Irish Pub.

Mike Tanner from Gretna, LA wrote on August 29, 2018 at 8:20 am:

Co D, 317th Engineer BN, Camp Eschborn Germany Communications Chief, and Company Clerk 1971-1975 1st Sgt Joe K. Smith Looking for Veterans to form a Non Profit 501c3 to help Veterans with Legal, Dental, Healthcare, Medicare, Benefits, and more. Projects: Veterans Village , Hotel conversions to Veterans Housing

Melissa Hansen from Waynesville wrote on August 28, 2018 at 2:02 pm:

Thanks to whoever posted the B Co Ingolstadt photos from 1989! 30 years, I look so young! I never even realized these pictures existed and now I have them!

Michael Durant from Rome wrote on August 28, 2018 at 2:43 am:

Charlie Co. 2nd Plt. 1984-1986 I have some pic's. I wish I could turn back the Clock

Thomas W Baker from Eastover wrote on August 27, 2018 at 9:36 pm:

I was in Eschborn from April 1969 until August 1971. Assigned to the 317th ADM Platoon. Still have some great memories from my time at Camp Eschborn!

Chuck (Rack the Sack)Rackley from Waynesboro Mississippi wrote on August 20, 2018 at 12:41 am:

Charlie Company 75 to 78 some of the best times of my life were spent at Camp Eschborn. Two of my best friends Lynn Landers and Clifford (Wixy) Wix still in contact with these two and hope to always be

Jose Aguayo from Aransas Pass Tx wrote on August 2, 2018 at 10:45 pm:

Alright guys, on February of this year I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma cancer. I'm okay, this cancer is a rare type of cancer but the question that has popped up is how did I get it? What was I exposed to ? One doctor guessed desert storm.....my question to you guys is, does anyone who has served in desert storm or was an engineer..........have follicular lymphoma cancer or throat cancer? If you do, I'm very interested. My doctors are very interested. Is this something else we picked up from the desert? Please e-mail me. Thanks.

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