Black Knights Book

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook

Comments:
Fiddlers Green
Rodney H McCray
D Troop
4TH Doughboys
From 1969-1970
Boots and Saddles Brother :!beer:

Added: March 10, 2013

Submitted by
Name: H. DUSTY BENACH
From: LEBANON PA
E-mail: BENDUSTY@MSN.COM

Comments:
time is running short for ordering your 2013 reunion tee shirts by mail cut off date for last mailing is 15 april
after that all t shirts will have to be picked up at the reunion site. get your orders in as soon as possible.
for the people who have ordered and received their tee shirts thanks for the orders. all profits from tee shirts sales are being turned over to the troop so we can have business as usual where needed.
REMEMBER IN YOU AINT CAV YOU AINT S.......
DUSTY "FLAMING ON" :!party:

Added: March 8, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Ron Williams
From: Burlington, KY
E-mail: ronw13@insightbb.com

Comments:
Hey Mel Holland aka Buffalo, I remember you from the old mine finder track. There are six of us from 1st plt that regularly attend the reunions. I'm sure that you know most of them. Hope you can make it out to Colorado Springs in June to see some of the guys. Give me a call sometime if you like. Ron (859-586-4403

Added: March 4, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mel holland a.k.a. Buffalo
From: Elgin Il.
E-mail: Elginmel66@gmail.com

Comments:
Served from feb.70 thur dec.70. A troop 1st plt. Mostly on the 15 track.

Added: March 3, 2013

Submitted by
Name: DAVE GRANT
From: IOWA

Comments:
B-TROOPERS IF YOU HAVEN'T RE-UP-ED WITH THE BLACKKNIGHTS PLEASE DO SO.. THE BLACKKNIGHTS ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS YOU MAKE US BY JOINING OR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP. WE HAVE ONLY 52 PAID UP MEMBERS OUT OF 751 NAMES ON THE ROSTER..THIS NOTE ALSO GOES OUT TO ALL TROOPERS OF THE BLACKKNIGHTS.. LET'S HAVE A GREAT SHOWING AT THE UPCOMING REUNION THIS JUNE..YOUR B-TROOP REP..

Added: March 2, 2013

Submitted by
Name: John Robertson
From: Galesburg, IL
E-mail: jwr@simpsonlawoffice.biz

Comments:
William Bradberry was the 3/5 Cav squadron commander for most of my year in Vietnam. He was a tireless and effective leader. More importantly, he was always putting the needs and welfare of his troops first. There were few days when he was not seen in the field inquiring about the quality of the food, the status of supply, or the morale of the men. His good humor and and concern were felt up and down the chain of command. In every sense, Bill Bradberry was an officer and a gentleman and I'm proud to have served with him.
John Robertson, C Trp (36 &5)

Added: February 28, 2013

Submitted by
Name: craig yockey
From: fresno ca.
E-mail: papayockey@att.net

Comments:
bill meade you my have fueled my track c-35. thanks and are you going to reunion in colo ? the upshur sure wasn't a cruise ship .

Added: February 27, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Bill Meade
From: Harvard, Illinois
E-mail: deebow1@charter.net

Comments:
I was assigned to HHQ Troop, but was always assigned to either B or C Troop with Hq'S 104 5-Ton Gasoline Truck, maybe some of you remember me pumping by hand on top of the tanks to Fuel the PC's, before the motorized pumps were installed ??
I had the Pleasure of Sailing The High Seas on The USNS UPSHUR To Get To Vietnam With Many of You.

Added: February 26, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Bill Gibbs
From: 26 - C Troop 1970
E-mail: billy_g_elk@yahoo.com

Comments:
I just read about Col Bradberry. He was Sqd Commander when this young 2nd Lt came into country. I would just like to say there are a few individuals in your life who make you feel confident that they will be there for you and cover your back should you ever need help. He and a certain * * * Troop Capt whom I shall call the "Hulk" were those two people in my service life. Myself and 2nd Plt were better off for having these officers guide us. Thank you Col Bradberry and thank you Capt Bachman. You both gave us strength. Bill Gibbs 26 C Troop Jan - Aug 1970,

Added: February 25, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook

Comments:
Brothers living in the Washington DC area!!
Col. William Bradberry, a former Commander of the Black Knights will be buried at Arlington Cemetery at 1500 hrs on 14 March. Our brother Howie Bachman has extended an offer for you to attend his Interment. If it's at all possible please try to attend, Bill Bradberry was part of our family of Black Knights.
Howie: I am sure we will meet at the Visitor Center and I plan to walk behind the Caisson to the grave site. He is entitled to a Caisson, Honor Guard and Bugler.
Mike, will you see if any brothers in the area want to join me.

Added: February 25, 2013