Minter A. Garvin - Minter served in 3rd plt as the TC of A39 and as mortar squad leader in 1967/1968.  He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and 3 Purple Hearts during his service in combat. Minter was a regular attendee at our reunions. Minter belonged to the the American Legion & the 3/4 Cavalry Association.  He passed away on 16 Sep 2023. Minter was residing in Folkston, GA at the time of his passing.  View Minter's service info and obituary at the Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home.

David P. Maloney - David served in 1st plt on the A15 tank as driver and then tank commander in 1969/1970.  He was awarded 4 Bronze Star Medals and 3 Purple Hearts during his service in combat. David was a regular attendee at our reunions. David belonged to the VFW, the American Legion, the Military Order of the Purple Heart & the 3/4 Cavalry Association.  He passed away on 19 Aug 2023. David was residing in Ocala, FL at the time of his passing.  View David's service info and obituary here.

Willie J. Jennings - Willie served in 3rd plt in the scout section in 1968/1969. Willie was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in combat. His nickname in the platoon was Fuzzy. He passed away on 18 Aug 2023. Willie was residing in Groveland, IL at the time of his passing.  View Willie's service info and obituary here.



William T. Frickey - Bill served in 1st PLt in the tank section in 1969/1970. Bill was awarded the Silver Star, a Bronze Star, 2 Army Commendation Medals & 2 Purple Hearts. Bill received his Silver Star from the Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division during the Division's 28th Anniversary Ceremony on 1 Oct. 1969.  He passed away on 11 April 2023. Bill was residing in Grantsville, MD at the time of his passing.  View Bill's service info and obituary here.

Michael J Kramarczyk - Mike served in HQ PLt and drove A1 and also in the 1st PLT on A 10 in 1966. He was assigned to A Trp in 1965 and served a TDY tour with the Shotgun Progam to Vietnam in 1965.  He then deployed with the troop to Vietnam in early 1966. Mike transfered to D Trp in 1966 and served as a door gunner on a Huey helicoper.  He passed away on 25 November 2022. Mike attend our reunions and was residing in Maricopa, AZ at the time of his passing.  View Mike's service info and obituary here.

Michael Gibson - Michael served in the 3rd Plt in 1967/1968 as an infantryman. He was wounded and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He passed away on  27 July 2022 in McKinney, TX. You can view Michael's obituary at Turrentine/Jackson/Morrow Funeral Home.




Lawrence G. O'Toole - Larry served as the 3rd plt ldr, then as trp XO and then as Trp Cdr.  Larry led the troop on the incursion into Cambodia in 1970. He passed away on 15 May  2022. Larry was residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the time of his passing.  View Larry's obituary here.



Charles A. "Chuck" Salas - Chuck served in the 1st PLT on A 10 in 1966. He was one of the platoon "tunnel rats".  He passed away on 8 August 2022. Charles received a Bronze Star & the CIB while serving in A Troop. Chuck was active in his community's veterans organizations and was a Veterans Service Officer who assisted a number of our veternas. He was residing in Birds Landing, CA at the time of his passing. 


James "Jimmy Mack" McEaney - Jimmy served in the 3rd PLT in the scout section in 1969/1970. He passed away on 24 July 2022.  Jim was active in his community's veterans organizations. He was residing in Chicago, IL  View his obituary at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home.



Kenny R. Kendall - Ken served in the 1st PLT on A14, A15, & A16 in 1968/1969. He passed away on 19 June 2022. Ken was wounded on 5 June, 1969 and medevaced from the unit.  Ken received a PH for that action. Kenny was also a recipient of the CIB. Ken had attended several reunions and was residing in Gas City, IN.  View his obituary at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service.


Sammy H. McDougald - Sam served in the 1st PLT on A14 in 1968/1969. He passed away on 18 Feb 2022. Sam extended for 6 months and was the Troop Armorer in HQ PLT. Sam attended the 2016 reunion and was residing in Florida.




Johnny A. Easterling - Johnny served in the 2nd PLT in 1970. He was wounded on 1 June 1970. He passed away on 16 Feb 2022. Johnny was residing in Oak Grove Louisana.  View his obituary at Cox Funeral Home.




Gary LaBarge - Gary served in Commo Section of the HQ PLT as a Commo Tech and as Commo NCOIC in 1967/1969.  He was a crewman on A8. Gary loved the 3/4 Cav and his service in the unit. He passed away on 24 Dec 2021. Johnny was residing in Philiadelphia, PA.  View his obituary at the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania.



Raymond L. Michael Jr. - Ray served as 2nd Plt SGT in 1967/1968. He passed away on 9 Sep 2021. Ray served in the Army for 21 years and retired as a MSG. He had attended several of our reunions. He was residing in Inverness, FL. You can view his obituary at Chas E. Davis Funeral Home



Cabell G. Martin - Cabell served A11 as TC and on A18 in the 1st Plt Aug 67/Aug 68. He passed away on 3 Aug 2021. Cabell loved the 3/4 Cav and had attended all of our reunions He was residing in New Kent, VA. More information will follow when available.




Charles R. Pierce - Charles served as the TC of A35 in the 3rd plt A Troop in 1965/66. He deployed with the troop to Vietnam from Hawaii. Charles was awarded the CIB during his tour in Vietnam. He passed away on 25 July 2021. Charles  was residing in Leander, TX. View his obituary at King-Tears Mortuary.



Walter T. Shinall - Walt served in the 1st plt A Troop in 1965/66. He deployed with the troop to Vietnam from Hawaii.  He passed away on 8 July 2021.  Walt was residing in Loveland, OH. View his obituary at Advantage Cremation Care of Cincinnati.




Philip A. Hogue - Phil served as 3rd Plt Ldr and Troop XO in the fall of 1968.  He served in HHT S4 in the spring of 1969.  Phil returned to A Trp as Troop Cdr in June 1969.  He passed away on 19 April 2021.  Phil received a Bronze Star while serving in A Trp. R.I.P. Bob was residing in Phoenix, AZ. More information to follow.



Robert M. O'Rouke - Bob served in the 2nd plt A Troop (A25) 68/69. He passed away on 13 April 2021.  Bob had 2 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars while serving in A Trp. R.I.P. Bob was residing in Milford, NJ. View the obituary at Johnson-Walton Funeral Home.




Harold "Kent" Kinabrew - Harold served as a scout squad leader in the 2nd Plt in 1965/1966. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star w/V, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge among other awards.  Kent passed away on February 4, 2021. He was residing in Kempner, TX. View the obituary at the Neptune Society website.



Stephen Van Rie - Stephen served as a tank crewman on A17 in the 1st Plt Aug 68 to Feb 69. He passed away on 23 Jan 2021. Steve was awarded a Bronze Star & a Purple Heart. He had attended several of our reunions. He was residing in Conyers, GA. You can view his obituary at Find-a-Grave.



Terry Amos, Col Ret. - Terry served as 1st platoon leader and troop executive officer from Aug 1970 to Dec 1970. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star w/V, the Army Commendation Medal w/V, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and other awards including the Legion of Merit. Terry also held the rank of Brigader General in the Idaho National Guard.  He passed away on December 27, 2020. Terry was residing in Meridian, ID. View the obituary at Legacy.com.

James C. "Smitty" Smith - James served as 2nd plt sgt May 1968 to Feb 1969. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and other awards.   He passed away on December 26, 2020. James was residing in Alma, Georgia. View the obituary at Crosby Funeral Home.



Karl C. Mueller - Karl served as a crewman on the 3rd platoon's  platoon leader's command vehicle from August 68 to August 69.. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts,, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign ribbon w/4 campaign stars. Karl served two tours with the 25th Infantry Division. He passed away on November 27, 2020. Karl was residing in Kalispell, MT. View the obituary at the San Juan Islands Journal.

Oley B. Koropey, Col Ret. - Oleh served as the 2nd platoon leader in 1966 and later served as the B Troop commander in 69/70. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star w/V, two Purple Hearts, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and other awards. He passed away on November 6, 2020. Oleh was residing in Bolling Green, KY. View the obituary at J.C.Kirby & Son Funeral Home.


Edward H. Kubo - Edward served in A Troop in the early to mid 1960s.  He also served in HHT and in B Troop. Edward was a retired CSM and had also served in the Korean War. He passed away on 26 August 2020. Edward was residing in Pearl City, HI. View his gravesite at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.



Charles "Tiny" Patterson - Charles was a tank crewman in the 3rd Plt in 1968/69.  He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in combat. He passed away on August 19, 2020. He was residing in Clio, SC at the time of his death. You can view his obituary and photo at Find-A-Grave. 



Robert W. "Bob" Kruse - Robert was the Artillery FO for A Trp in 1968.  He was wounded and medevaced on 19 August 1968 in the Battle for Tay Ninh. After he returned to the squadron he was assigned as the D Trp Artillery FO.  He was the recepient of the Purple Heart He passed away on February 8, 2020. He was residing in Schaumberg, IL at the time of his death.


George H. Bishop Sr. - George was the Plt Sgt for the 1st Plt in 1969. After promotion to E8 he transfered to HHT. He also had served in the Korean War. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and retired as a First Sergeant. He passed away on January 7, 2020. He was residing in Henderson, TN at the time of his death. You can view his obituary and photo at Find-A-Grave. 


James H. Strickland - James served as the troop commander Feb 67 to July 67. He also served as S3-Air in the squadron Hq.  He passed away on August 18, 2019. Jim was residing in Georgetown, TX. View the obituary at the Ramsey Funeral Home.




Philip E. McMahan, Col Ret. - Philip served as the platoon leader of the ambush platoon and the 2nd platoon in 1970. He was a retired Colonel and the recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star w/V device & 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal w/V device, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, many Army Commendation Medals, and other awards. He passed away on July 27, 2019. Philip was residing in Hoover, AL. View the obituary at his Find-a-Grave memorial.

James R. "Jim" Sproull, Maj Ret. - Jim served as the platoon leader of the 3rd platoon in 1967. He was wounded and medevaced on 3 Sep 1967. He was a retired Major and the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other awards. He passed away on Feb 7, 2019. Jim was residing in Richmond, VA. View the obituary at his Find-a-Grave memorial.



Richard G. Carrion - Richard served in the 3rd platoon as a reconnaisance scout from May 1968 to May 1969. He passed away on October 3, 2018.  View the obituary at the Pioneer Review newspaper.




Carl G. Coffelt - Carl served in A Troop during the Vietnam War. He passed away on September 18, 2018.  View the obituary at the Southtown Daily newspaper.  Carl resided in the Forest Park, IL area.




Ronnie J. Walker - Ronnie served in the 1st platoon as a tank crewman on A16 in 1968. He passed away on August 10, 2018. His awards included the Purple Heart for wounds received during the Battle for Tay Ninh in August 1968.  View the obituary at Find-a-Grave.




Louie Acosta - Louie served in the 3rd platoon as a reconnaisance scout from Oct 1967 to Oct 1968. He passed away on June 11, 2018. Louie earned 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Army Commendation Medals, & 3 Purple Hearts in Vietnam.  View the obituary at the Valley Press newspaper.  Louie was residing in Palmdale, CA.



Rick W. Beardsley - Rick served in the 1st platoon as a scout vehicle crewman and as an infantryman in 1966/1967. He passed away on May 24, 2018. His awards included the Combat Infantryman Badge.  View Rick's memorial page at Find-a-Grave. Rick is buried at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.



Donald E. Appler - Don served as the 1st platoon leader in 1966. Don served as the squadron S4 and C Trp commander on a 2nd tour in 1969. Don was admired and respected by all that served with him.  Don was a retired Colonel. passed away on April 8, 2018. His awards included the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.  He was residing in the Elizabethtown, KY area.  View Don's obituary.

Andrew "Andy" Zawelsky - Andy served as a tank crewman in the 2nd Plt in 69/70.  He also served in the squadron's ambush platoon. Andy was wounded and medevaced on 1 Jun 1970. Andy passed away on April 8, 2018. He was residing in the Wellson, MI area. Arrangements are pending.  View Andy's obituary.



Ronald K. "Bird" Boyd - Ron served as a fire team leader on A28 in 1968/1969. Ron passed away on March 24, 2018. Ron earned two Bronze Stars & a Purple Heart while in the troop. Ron was residing in the Windsor, PA area and will be buried at the Susquehanna Memorial Gardens in York.  View Ron's obituary.



George S. Webb Jr., Col Ret - Col Webb served as the squadron commander in 1966/67. Col Webb passed away on March 18, 2018. Col. Webb later commanded the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He retired in 1976 after serving as Chief of Staff at West Point and settled in Mt. Vernon, VA pursuing a career in Real Estate.  He was living in a Fairfax Retirement Home near Fort Belvoir, VA. View our Memorial Page to Col. Webb.


Dennis C. Stienke- Dennis served as the medic in the 2nd Plt in 67/68.  He was well respected and beloved by the members of his platoon. Dennis was awarded the Combat Medic Badge. Dennis passed away on Jan 11, 2018. He was residing in Wisconsin. View Dennis' obituary.



Hal Burt Lehman - Burt served as a scout vehicle crewman and an infantryman in the 3rd platoon in 1969/1970. Burt passed away on Nov 10, 2017. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert (Rifle) and the Army Commendation Medal during his service.  Burt resided in the Cape Girardeau, MO area.  You can view his obituary at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper.

Jose "Joe" Reynoso - Joe served as the troop's artillery forward observer in 1969/1970. Joe passed away on Oct 4, 2017. After Vietnam Joe became a medical doctor and was residing in Scottsdale, AZ. Joe will be buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on 10/12/17.



Arthur Ryan - Art served in the 2nd platoon leader in Hawaii & Vietnam and then as Trp XO in 1966.  Art passed away on Apr 30, 2017. Art had been in hospice for the last 8 months and was residing in the Oxford, PA. Viewing will be on May 6 at the Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home in Oxford, PA.  Burial will be at a later date.



Willie M. Lee, Jr. - Willie served as the 1st Plt Sgt in 1967 and was the recipient of the Bronze Star & Purple Heart.  Willie retired as a Command Sergeant Major.  He passed away on March 5, 2017.  He was residing in Radcliffe, KY and was interred with military honors in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery.



James D. Moreland- Jim served as the troop commander in July/Aug 1968. Jim was wounded and medically evacuated during the attack on FSB Schofield on 24 Aug 1968. He was a retired Lt. Colonel residing in El Paso, TX. His awards include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars with Valor & a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster He passed away on Dec 27, 2016 and is buried at the Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, Ft. Bliss, TX.


Ronald E. Giles - Ronald served in the 1st Plt as a tunnel rat. Ronald was an entertainer after his retirement . He spent many hours in VA hospitals and care facilities entertaining the patients with his Frank Sinatra Tribute act.  Ronald passed away on Dec 21, 2016. Ron was residing in the Lodi, NJ area.



Leo Ivan Dudley - Leo served in the 1st Plt as PSG in 1966.  He became the troop First Sergeant in July 1966 and served as First Sergeant until January 1967. Leo joined the Army in Nov. 1945 and also served in the Korean War. He was a retired Master Sergeant residing in the Kempner, TX area.  He passed away on Sep, 19, 2016 and is buried at the Smith Cemetery, Kempner, TX.


Joe Washburn- Joe served as a scout squad leader and TC of A34 in 1969.  Joe was residing in Walnutport, PA and passed away on Dec. 4, 20167. You can view his obituary at Brubaker Funeral Home.




Ben Edwards - Ben served in the 3rd Plt on A39 as a mortar crewman and then as TC of A30 in 1969/1970.  Ben passed away on Apr 30, 2016. Ben was residing in the Aransas, TX area.

                   


John J. Tarhalla - John served in the 3rd Plt as a tank crewman in 67/68 and was the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts.  John passed away on Apr 26, 2016. John was residing Florida and was interred with full military honors in the Sarasota National Cemetery.




Gary Wayne Barlow - Gary served in the 2nd Plt as a scout squad leader from Aug 68 to May 69.  Gary passed away on Feb 4, 2016 in Oregon.  Gary received a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, & 3 Purple Hearts for his service. View his Find-a-Grave page.



   

Danny Edwards - Danny served in the 3rd Plt as a tank crewman on A35 from Feb 69 to Feb 70.  Danny passed away after an extended illness on Jan 4, 2016 in Nampa, ID.  Danny was liked and respected by all that served with him. View his Find-a-Grave page.



                   

John F. Mullady - John served in the 2nd PLT Tank Section on A25 in 1966/67.  John passed away on July 21, 2015. John was residing in the Rockville Center, NY area.  He will be interred in the Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.  View the obituary at Towers Funeral Home.



John G. Keliher - Col John G. Keliher, USA-Ret passed on Mar 7, 2015. John served in A Trp in 1961 & for 4 years in the 3/4 Cav. He lived in Washington D.C. & Green Valley, AZ. John was the guest speaker at the 2010 3/4 Cavalry reunion. He was both the 3/4 Cavalry Association and the 25th ID Association historians. At age 8, he was standing on the parade ground at Schofield Barracks in 1941 when the 25th Division was formed. He was an eyewitness to the Japanese attack on Schofield and Wheeler Army Air Field on Dec. 7th. His career included a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 196th LIB & as as a member of U.S. Mutual & Balanced Force Reductions delegation. He is the author of "The Negotiations on Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions - The Search for Arms Control in Central Europe" and served as a staff member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence". He was the 2011 recipient of the Lieutenant General Stanley R. Larsen Award for his work as the 25th Inf Div Association Historian.  Interment will be Aug 6th at 11:00 AM at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Article on Col. Keliher's career in Roll Call Magazine.

L. B. "Duke" Snyder - served in the Hq Plt as the troop XO in 1965.  L. B. passed away on Nov 23, 2014 in Tavares, FL. L.B. was a retired Colonel having served in the Korean War in addition to Vietnam.  Duke is buried at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.




Wayne Van Horn - Wayne served in the 1st Plt as an 11B Aug 68 to Aug 69.  Wayne passed away on Nov 6, 2014 in Star Valley, AZ. Wayne served in the National Guard and retired as a Master Sergeant. View our Memorial Page for Wayne. Wayne is buried at the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.



George E. Linkins - George served on A18 in 1968/69. George passed away on Sep 19, 2014 in Clinton, MD. George was liked and respected by all that served with him. George was cremated.  View his Find-a-Grave page.




Kenneth J. Osborne - Ken served on A15 of the 1st Plt tank section in 1966/1967. Ken passed away suddenly on July 12, 2014 in Corpus Christi, TX. Ken was looking forward to attending his first reunion. He will be missed by all that served with him.  Arrangements are not known at this time.



Gervis R. Ramsey - SP5 Ramsey served as a tank crewman in 1968/1969. Gervis passed away on June 14, 2014 in Roodhouse, IL. Gervis is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart & Army Commendation Medal.  Gervis was a retired SFC from the Army.  View his Find-a-Grave page and his obituary.



William Mark Roufs - Mark served in the 1st Plt tank section in 1967/1968. Mark passed way away Jan. 18, 2014, in Bandon, OR. View Mark's obituary at The Bandon World.





Charles Depew - Charles served on A25/26/27 of the 2nd Plt tank section in 1967/1968. Charles passed away on Dec 2, 2013 in Whiteland, IN. Charles earned a Bronze Star & 3 Purple Hearts in A Troop. View obituary at the Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home.




Joe Gilham - Joe served in the 2nd platoon from May 68 to Sep 68 and then as the driver of A6 for Cpt Moss from Sep 68 to early 1969.  Joe passed away from ALS & stage 4 cancer on July 30, 2013 in Roanoke, AL.  A memorial service to honor Joe was scheduled for August 2013.  Joe is buried at the Randolph Memory Gardens, Rock Mills, AL



Doug Clapp - Doug served in the 1st platoon in 1968/1969 and in HHT in 69/70. Doug served as a Sheridan crewman on A15 and as the tank commander on A16.   Doug passed away on May 8, 2013 in Palm Bay, FL.  Doug was loved and respected by all of his comrades. Doug loved the 3/4 Cavalry and his comrades.  Doug was from Canada and came to the United States to join the service at a time when some were leaving the states and going to Canada to avoid service.  Rest in peace, Doug.  Doug is buried at the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, FL. You can view/sign the guestbook at the Davis Seawinds Funeral Home.

Gen Glenn K. Otis - Gen (Ret) Glenn K. Otis, 83, of Carlisle,PA died Thursday, February 21, 2013 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. General Otis began his career as an enlisted soldier on occupation duty in Korea following World War II, was selected from the ranks to attend West Point. He fought valiantly as a cavalry squadron commander of 3/4 Cavalry in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968. He directed the XM-1 Tank Task Force that produced the Abrams main battle tank. He was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division, Commanding General of Training and Doctrine Command, and Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army Europe during the Cold War. General Otis loved the 3/4 Cavalry and was loved by his troopers.  He went where the soldiers were: in the cold, the wet, & the mud. View our Memorial Page for Gen. Otis. General Otis is buried at the St. Patricks Cemetery, Carlisle, PA.

Carroll Hawley - Carroll served in the 1st platoon in 1968/1969. Carrol served as the track commander on A10 and also in the scout section.   Carroll passed away on Feb. 18, 2013 in Santa Fe, NM.  Carroll was beloved and respected by all of his comrades. Carroll loved the 3/4 Cavalry and those he served with.  Rest in peace, Carroll and rest assured that we here will hold you fondly in our memories. Carrol is buried at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Londell, MO.

Paul F. Walsh - Dyane served as the driver of the infantry squad APC in the 2nd platoon in 1965/66. At some point during his tour Paul transferred to D Troop and served as a scout/observer on a light observation helicopter. Paul passed away on Dec 3, 2012. Bob was residing in Palm Coast Florida at the time of his death.



Dyane O. Holt - Dwane served as the driver of the infantry squad APC in the 2nd platoon. Dyane was wounded twice during his tour and received 2 Purple Heart Medals. Dayne passed away on Nov. 8, 2012. Bob was residing in Idaho Falls, ID at the time of his death. View his obituary at the Idaho Falls Post Register.



Elacy Junious- Elacy served as the TC of A6 for CPT Coomer and as the HQ PLT SGT in 1968. He was wounded on a convoy in mid-September 1968 near the end of his tour and medevaced.  Elacy was a veteran of WWII, Korea, & Vietnam.  He had a Silver Star, Bronze Star & 5 Purple Hearts. Elacy passed away on Oct 30, 2012 in Beaumont, TX.  View the obituary from the Beaumont Enterprise. Elacy is buried at the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX.

Noel Trent Lingafelter - Trent served as a tank crewman in the 3rd PLT in 68/69 and also in the HQ PLT maintenance section in 1969. Trent passed away following cancer surgery on Sep 16, 2012.  View the obituary from the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. Trent was residing in Alabama at the time of his death.  Trent is buried at the Shiloh Cemetery, Jasper Co., IL



Nathaniel "Billy" Malone Jr.- Billy served in the scout section in 1st PLT in 1965/1966. Billy was awarded a CIB while serving in A Troop. Billy passed away on Sep 3, 2012 in Louisville, KY.  View the obituary from the Louisville Courier Journal.




Robert F. Rice - Bob served as a mortarman in 1st PLT in 1967/1968. Bob passed away from lung cancer on Dec 1, 2011.  View the obituary from the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.  Bob was residing in the Staffordsville, KY area at the time of his death. Bob is buried in the Rice Family Cemetery, Collista, KY.



Gene Sabo - Gene served as a infantryman on A18 in 1st PLT Aug 69/Aug70. Gene passed away on Aug 26, 2011.  View the obituary at the Newark Advocate.  Gene was residing in the Newark, NJ at the time of his death. Gene is buried in the Newark Memorial Gardens, Newark NJ.



Harold D. Witherspoon - Harold served in the 2nd PLT Sct Section of A Troop in 1966/67.  Harold passed away from Agent Orange related complications on July 22, 2011. Harold was last known to be living in Jefferson, NC.




Estevan Alvarado - Estevan passed away on Jun 1, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas.  Estevan served in the 2nd platoon in 1967/68 on A24 & A20.  He was awarded a Bronze Star & Purple Heart. He is buried in St. Jerome's Cemetery, San Antonio TX.




     David S. Tomlin - David served in Hawaii with A Troop in 1965. He transfered to B Trp and served with them in Vietnam. David passed away on Apr 17, 2011. David resided in Decatur, Ill.  View the obituary at MemorialSolutions.com. David is buried at the Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.



Marion Jimmie "Jim" Ballinger - Jim passed away on Jan 28, 2011 in Salem, Oregon.  Jim Served in A Trp in Hawaii from 1960 to 1962. View the obituary. Jim is buried at the Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Oregon.




Sigmund J. Rady - Sigmund passed away on Apr 14, 2010 in Ormond Beach, Florida.  Sigmund served in the 2nd platoon in 1966 and in the army from 1961 to 1966.  Sigmund is buried in St. Mary Cemetery at Korona, Florida.




Steven J. Gillis - Steven served in A Troop in 1969/1970.  Steven was born on February 12, 1949 and passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010. Steven was last known to be living in Sylmar, California.  Steve is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA.




Frederick L. Rzempala - Frederick served as a scout vehicle crewman in A Troop in 1969/1970.  Frederick passed away on Dec 1, 2009.





Ronald Bowen - Ronald passed away on Nov 21, 2009 in Alabama. Ronald served in the 2nd PLT on A20 & A28 in 66/67. Ronnie was a proud Vietnam veteran who received two Purple Hearts with A Troop 3/4 Cav. Ronald is buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Attalla, AL.




Chester Freas - Chester served in the maintenance section of the Hq Plt in 65/66. He passed away on Sep 10, 2009 at the VA hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was proud of his service with the 3d Squadron 4th Cavalry 25th infantry Division.




Ronald E. Brown - Ron served as a tank crewman and tank commander in 1st PLT in 1969/1970.  Ron passed away on Aug 3, 2009.  Ron was a well liked and respected member of the 1st PLT.  Ron was residing in the Pico Rivera, CA area. Ronald is buried in the Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA



John Raymond Tanner - John served in the 3rd PLT in 1969/1970.  John passed away on Jul 27, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, ILL.  John was a well liked and respected member of the 3rd PLT. Burial was at the New Salem Cemetery in Creal Springs, ILL. Military rites were held at the cemetery by VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the Illinois National Guard.


Michael Louis Torres - Michael served as a tank crewman in A Troop in 1969/1970.  Michael passed away on July 13, 2009.  Michael was residing in the Ocala, Florida area. Mike is buried at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.




William Yingling - William served as the 3rd Plt Sgt in 1968. He passed away on July 7, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He received the Purple Heart during his service with A Troop. He was a retired Master Sergeant.  Burial is in the Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, Ft. Bliss, Texas.




Gaylord Craig Jr. - Gaylord served as an armored vehicle crewman in the HQ Plt from Sep 67 to Sep 68.  He passed away on Mar 11, 2009. Gaylord was residing in the Dunellen, NJ area.




Howell B. Hicks - Howell passed away on Feb 26, 2009 in Arkansas.  Howell served in A Troop from Nov 63 to Jan 66. He had retired from the military in 1971 after 27 years of service and was residing in Redfield, Arkansas. Howell was buried with military honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock.



Wayne Robert Miller - Former A Trp Commander (1965) passed away on Dec 26, 2008.  He served in the United States Army for 17 years including the Vietnam era retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He also was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, plus many Commendation Medals, during his service to his country.  Wayne was residing in De Tour Village, MI at the time.  View his Find-a-Grave page.


Ronald Strangfield - Ronald served in the 1st platoon on A11 (66/67). He passed away Dec 7, 2008 in Oregon City, Oregon. A graveside funeral service was held on Dec. 12, 2008, at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.